Cougar Connections

NJHS Welcomes New Members

Eleven North Rose-Wolcott Middle School students were recently inducted into NRWMS' chapter of the National Junior Honor Society during a ceremony on May 27.

Students are selected to join National Junior Honor Society based on their demonstration of the NJHS ideals of character, leadership, scholarship, service, and citizenship, both in school and in the community. They must also have a minimum GPA of 85.

Congratulations to Reagan, Lily, Chase, Audrey, Alexis, Livie, Willow, Andrew, Lilly, Marlee, and Carson!

District Updates

June's Cougar Value - Responsible

Responsibility is being dependable, trustworthy and accountable. Responsible Cougars are reliable and show strong judgment and decision-making skills. They take ownership of their choices and are mindful of how their actions affect others.

Students Shine at Special Olympics

We are proud of our competitors who represented NRW at the Wayne-Finger Lakes Special Olympics on May 29! More photos are available on our Facebook page.

🐾 Recognize a Staff Member with COUGAR KUDOS! 🐾

This year, we are recognizing staff members who go above and beyond and make a positive impact with Cougar Kudos! Anyone who is part of the NRW community may nominate any staff member. Whether it’s a teacher who motivates their students, a bus driver who shows kindness, or a staff member who lends a helping hand – we want our entire community to hear about it!

Read more about the wonderful staff members who received Kudos this month on our website -- and if you want to nominate someone for a future edition of Cougar Kudos, fill out our form at www.nrwcs.org/kudos!

Communication Protocol

The North Rose-Wolcott Central School District is committed to fostering effective communication between schools, families and the community. We have established a process for working through questions and concerns so that we may come to solutions quickly and effectively. Please visit our website or see the graphic below for more information on who to contact with a question or concern.

We're Hiring!

Our North Rose-Wolcott faculty and staff play a crucial role in helping to ensure each student leaves the NRW family with pride and preparedness for their future path. Check out our current job openings at www.nrwcs.org/employment.

Upcoming Dates

Friday, June 5: NRWE Field Day

Monday, June 8: 4th Grade Track and Field Day, HS Track

Monday, June 8: High School Athletic Awards, 5:30 p.m., HS Auditorium

June 8-17: Middle School Final Exams

Tuesday, June 9: Modified Athletic Awards, 5:30 p.m., HS Auditorium

Tuesday, June 9: English Language Arts Regents Exam, 8 a.m.

Wednesday, June 10: Algebra II Regents Exam, 8 a.m.

Thursday, June 11: Board of Education Meeting, 5:30 p.m., District Office LGI

Friday, June 12: NRWE Flag Day Assembly, 1:30 p.m.

Friday, June 12: 8th Grade Dance, 6-7:30 p.m.

Monday, June 15: Senior Parade, 10 a.m., Marshall Park

Tuesday, June 16: Last Day of Classes at High School / Moving Up Day

Tuesday, June 16: Middle School Field Day

Tuesday, June 16: 4th Grade Graduation, 10 a.m.

Tuesday, June 16: UPK Graduation, 1:30 p.m.

Tuesday, June 16: Middle School Cougar Pride Assembly, 1:30 p.m.

June 17-18: Regents Exams

Wednesday, June 17: Middle School Talent Show, 12:30 p.m.

Thursday, June 18: Last Day of School (Grades UPK-8)

Thursday, June 18: NRWE Moving Up Day, 10 a.m.

Thursday, June 18: Graduation Rehearsal and Senior Luncheon, 12 p.m.

Thursday, June 18: Middle School End of Year Awards, 12 p.m. (gr. 5-6) and 1:15 p.m. (gr. 7-8)

Thursday, June 18: NRWE Cubby Club, 1:30 p.m. (gr. 2-4) and 2:20 p.m. (gr. UPK-1)

Thursday, June 18: 8th Grade Moving Up Ceremony and Dinner, 6 p.m.

Friday, June 19: Juneteenth - NO SCHOOL

Saturday, June 20: Class of 2026 Graduation, 1 p.m., HS Auditorium

June 22-25: Regents Exams

Friday, June 26: Elementary Report Cards Sent Home

For the most up-to-date event information, visit www.nrwcs.org/calendar.

Elementary Updates

Updates from Mrs. Haak

As we head into the final weeks of the school year, I am amazed at how quickly the year has flown by! June is always an exciting month filled with special events, celebrations, field trips, and opportunities for students and families to come together as we celebrate a successful school year.

Please take a look at the calendar of events included in this newsletter. We look forward to seeing many of you at our end-of-year activities. As a reminder, the last day of school for students is June 18th.

Thank you for your partnership, support, and encouragement throughout the year. Our students have grown so much, and that success would not be possible without the strong connection between home and school. We are grateful for all you do.

While we will miss our 4th grade students as they move on to middle school, we are excited for the opportunities ahead of them and know they will do great things. At the same time, we look forward to welcoming our newest learners in UPK and Kindergarten this fall.

On behalf of the entire elementary school staff, I wish you and your family a safe, relaxing, and enjoyable summer. We look forward to seeing everyone again in the fall!

May Cubby Club Award Winners

Pawsome Readers

UPK - Conrad Granger, Ryker Frazer, Phoenix Webber

K - Adelaide Hilliard, Fenton Ciaramella, Jaxynn Moody, Aria Humbert

1st - Athena Powell, Primrose Viele, Athena Lawrence, Calvin Richardson

2nd - Amerosa Andrzejewski-Ernisse, Ava Shove, Carson Hogan, Colton Rincon

3rd - Weston Eygnor, Airabelle Brei, Yacxiel Martinez Fernandez, Carson Incarnato

4th - Ryan Maher, Heather Stanley, Timoteo Lopez-DeLeon, Brantley Egnor

Mathletes

UPK - Owen Hall, Ari Ackermann, Addison Fleming

K - Freya Frazier, Ashton Whyte, Kayleigh Ayers, Jeremy Lopez-Ochoa

1st - Alex Kesel, Katerina Staples, Jannetliz Ubiles, Mila Magnani

2nd - Maverick Paul, Silas Jackson, Tatum Whitcomb, Larkin Storto

3rd - Bailey Mein, Jacob Youells, Giuseppe Bianco, Amy Gomez-Ochoa

4th - Reilly Green, Catalina Infante, Benson Pfrang, Paizlee Anthony

Special Area Awards

UPK - Tripp Norton

K - Thiago Martinez Fernandez

1 - Leo Drock

2 - Aurora Hanshaw

3 - Macy Cagle

4 - Marin Pickering

Cubby Club Awards-Being Adaptable

UPK - Mercury Blaisdell, Emma Stoughtenger, Loretta Reagan

K - Kolton Kellam, Aydyn Sloan, Ethan Rose, Luke Humbert

1st - Kenna Walker, Genesis Garcia Rojo, Caleb King, Giavada Carciofolo

2nd - Kinsley Wright, Danial Burdick, Charlie Chase, Holden Whyte

3rd - Richard Vernon, Kade Belile, Melvin Richardson, Jameson Murphy

4th - Donald Pratt, Evan Kaiser, Sawyer Youngman, NaJae Ackermann

Counseling Corner - Mr. Bittner and Miss Motyka

Did you know that last month was Mental Health Awareness Month? This is a time to remind ourselves that our feelings and emotions are just as important as our physical health! Being healthy means taking care of our minds, too. Throughout this month, we will be focusing on ways to be kind to ourselves and others, managing our emotions, and practicing relaxation. Remember: It is okay to ask for help if you are feeling sad, worried, or overwhelmed. We are all here to support each other.

Calling All Incoming UPK and K Students!

Please send your registration packets to the main office to register your UPK and K students for the 2026-27 school year. We still have openings in our 4-year-old UPK program, but spots are limited.

If you need a packet or have any questions, please reach out to the main office.

Updates from the Nurse's Office

IMMUNIZATIONS:

Pre K and any new entry students must be up to date on DTaP, polio, rubella, mumps, Hepatitis B, varicella, Hib and PCV.

Kindergarten and grades 1, 2, 3, and 4 need to be up to date on DTaP, polio, MMR, Hepatitis B, Varicella vaccines.

Vaccines are due 14 days after the first day of school.

PHYSICALS:

New York State Health Law requires ALL new entry students and students in grades K, 1st, and 3rd to have a physical exam with their doctor. All completed forms should be faxed to the Health Office, 315-587-9541.

MEDICATIONS:

A medication form is required for students to receive any prescription or over the counter (OTC) medication during the school day per New York State Education Law. This form needs to be signed by the parent/guardians and health care provider. You will find a copy attached to this letter.

All medications should be brought to the school by the parent/guardian in the original bottle labeled with the student’s name, medication, and correct dose.

Students must have written permission from their doctor and signed parent permission to have medication administered by Nurse (e.g. inhaler or Epi-Pen).

Please reach out to me if you have any questions!

Update from Our 12:1:1 Class - Mrs. Winslow

We have had a great school year in Special Class! Back in the wintertime, we took a field trip to a local bowling alley. The kids had a blast! While having fun, students also got to work on turn-taking, being respectful and using good manners, and showing good sportsmanship. Students also took part in grade level field trips. Some trips included the Museum of Science and Technology and the Montezuma National Wildlife Center. We had an amazing day at the regional Special Olympics! Students took part in a young athlete experience, which included fun and engaging sports related activities. In the spring of this school year, Special Class took over running the Gotcha Store! Supported by Mrs. Hadcock, our Teaching Assistant, students have the opportunity to help set up, organize, and restock the store as classes come, shop, and depart. This is a great opportunity for positive peer interactions and practice with real life skills. Our students have been loving being able to support the Gotcha Store in this new and special way!

Middle School Updates

Updates from Mrs. Yarnes and Mr. Canori

As we close another incredible school year at the Middle School, we want to take a moment to thank our students, families, faculty, and staff for their partnership, support, and dedication throughout the year.

This year has been filled with growth, learning, achievement, and memorable experiences. From academic accomplishments and extracurricular successes to performances, field trips, and community events, our students have demonstrated resilience, kindness, and Cougar Pride every step of the way.

We are incredibly proud of all that our students have accomplished. Their hard work, perseverance, and commitment to learning have made this a truly successful year. We also extend our sincere gratitude to our families for your ongoing support and collaboration. Your involvement plays a vital role in helping our students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

As we head into summer, we encourage everyone to take time to relax, recharge, and enjoy time with family and friends. Whether through reading, exploring new interests, traveling, or simply enjoying the beautiful weather, we hope our students find opportunities to continue learning and growing.

Congratulations to our 8th-grade students as they move on to high school. We are proud of your accomplishments and look forward to seeing all that you will achieve in the future.

Thank you for making the 2025-2026 school year such a positive and rewarding experience. We wish all of our families a safe, healthy, and enjoyable summer. We look forward to welcoming our students back in September for another great year at NRWMS!

June Updates

📝 June 8–12: Spring Benchmark Assessments & Final Exams

Students will be completing their i-Ready reading and math spring benchmark assessments and final exams. These assessments provide valuable information about the incredible growth our students have made throughout the year and help us celebrate their academic achievements. We encourage students to get plenty of rest, eat a healthy breakfast, and do their very best!

🎉 June 16: Field Day & Cougar Pride Assembly

Field Day is always a favorite tradition at NRW Middle School! Students will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of fun activities, games, and team-building events throughout the day. Students will be given shirts to wear on this day! We will also hold our final Cougar Pride Assembly of the year at 1:30 PM, where we will recognize students who have demonstrated our Cougar Pride expectations and celebrate the many accomplishments of our school community.

🎤 June 17: Talent Show

Our annual Talent Show will take place at 12:30 PM. We are excited to showcase the many talents of our students and celebrate their creativity, confidence, and hard work.

🏆 June 18: End-of-Year Awards

On our final day of school, we will recognize students for their hard work, growth, leadership, and achievements throughout the year.

⭐ Grades 5 & 6 Awards Ceremony: 12:00 PM

⭐ Grades 7 & 8 Awards Ceremony: 1:15 PM

🎓 June 18: 8th Grade Moving Up Ceremony

We are excited to celebrate our 8th grade students as they complete their middle school journey and prepare for high school.

Location: Middle School Auditorium

Time: 6:00 PM

**Desserts and refreshments to follow in the gymnasium

Chromebook Updates

At the end of the year, the district will be collecting all Chromebooks from students to take inventory and complete updates/maintenance over the summer. Students need to turn in their Chromebook and charger on June 16th during Advisory. Please be sure to send your student to school with their school-issued device and charger.

Field Day - June 16!

Field Day will be held Tuesday, June 16th!! Please make sure your child brings a water bottle and wears sunscreen if needed as we will be outside for the entire day! Your child will also receive a class t-shirt to wear on this day!

Updates from Nurse Barron

This school year might be coming to a close but we are already thinking about what students will need for the next school year starting in September! New York State requires all 5th and 7th grade students to have an up to date physical from their doctor on file at school. This means the exam was completed within the last 12 months. Students must have a current physical on file if they plan on playing a school sport in the fall.

Current 5th graders who are already 11 years old will need their Tdap vaccine (Tetanus) to start 6th grade in September. Students in 5th grade who will not be 11 by the start of school, will need to receive their Tdap vaccine within 2 weeks after their birthday. These can be given at an appointment with their doctor for their physical, a “nurse only” visit at your doctor’s office, or through the Wayne County Public Health Immunization Clinic held every other Wednesday of the month.

All current 6th graders will need the Meningococcal vaccine to start 7th grade in September.

Please contact me with any questions or concerns. Have a safe and happy summer!

Message from our Mental Health Team

As we approach the end of the school year, June is a time to celebrate growth, reflect on accomplishments, and help students finish strong academically, socially, and emotionally.

Families can support their students by:

Encouraging consistent attendance through the last day of school
Checking grades and missing assignments regularly
Helping students maintain routines, including healthy sleep habits
Celebrating effort and progress, not just final grades

Even during the final weeks of school, classroom learning and assessments remain important.

Mental Health Tip of the Month

It’s normal to feel tired, emotional, or distracted at the end of the school year. Try these quick reset ideas:

Take a short walk
Listen to calming music
Put your phone down for 10 minutes while at home
Get enough sleep (at least 8 hours!)
Talk to someone you trust

Remember: growth does not happen overnight. Think about one thing you improved this year, whether it was grades, friendships, attendance, confidence, and/or effort. Small progress still counts!

Have a wonderful summer!

Grade Level Updates

Grade 5: In math, we will be finishing up the year reviewing geometry concepts in order to create a miniature village of buildings. This will connect real life skills involved in making structures and math! In ELA, the students will be wrapping up the book Tuck Everlasting, throughout this unit students have been able to work on their opinion writing, visualize what they are reading through interactive activities and utilize a digital workbook to continue to practice our fifth grade skills. We are busy finishing up our science unit on Ecosystems with many great projects and field trips to tie in real life applications! We have been creating and maintaining ecosystems in our room which are home to bugs, plants, fish and snails! We have also planted bean and tomato seeds and completed experiments on them as well to explore how plants get their mass. Our social studies unit will finish strong by having a Colonial Day! We will finish up learning all about the different colonial regions before Genesee Country Village and Museum will be coming to lead two workshops for us (Tinsmithing and Little Red Schoolhouse) and we will celebrate the colonial arts and culture with a square dance!

Grade 6: 6th grade math is finishing out the year learning all about statistics! We are learning to collect, graph and analyze data and will be completing our own stats project. Social Studies will be wrapping up the Rome unit by learning about the Pax Romana and the Punic Wars. ELA classes are finishing Holes with the culminating project of their graphic novel based on Holes! Science classes are finishing up their unit on tectonic plates and layers of the Earth! 6th graders will be taking final exams and their final i-Ready diagnostics in June as well.

Grade 7: In Social Studies, we will be having our last unit test on Monday June 8. After that we will review for the final exam which will be on Friday June 12. Math completed a 3-day theme park project that tested their creativity, problem solving skills, and ability to calculate area, budgeting and percentage fees. The students did an AMAZING job on this project. Math final is June 11th. Students in Advanced Science are finishing up the New York State Investigation, “How’s the Weather Up There?” In this hands-on lab, students become weather forecasters as they learn how to read weather maps and predict upcoming weather conditions. Using what they have learned about air pressure, temperature, and humidity, students examine weather data to figure out what is happening in the atmosphere and what weather might be on the way. By tracking weather fronts and pressure systems, they are developing the same skills meteorologists use every day to create weather forecasts.

Grade 8: ELA final will be happening in class the week of June 1st. iReady ELA is Monday, June 8. Science 8 final is Tuesday, June 9. iReady math is Wednesday, June 10. Math 8 final is Thursday, June 11. Social Studies final is Friday, June 12. The Spanish final is Monday, June 15. Algebra final is Wednesday, June 17. Biology final is Thursday, June 18.

Cougar Pride Call of the Week

Principal Yarnes and Assistant Principal Canori will join students each week to call home together and share good news about something that happened at school. Cougar Pride calls help recognize students for doing a good deed, brightening someone else’s day, helping a friend, mastering a goal, or overcoming an obstacle!

Check out the North Rose-Wolcott Central School District Facebook page to see which students are chosen each week! Mrs. Yarnes and Mr. Canori are grateful for this opportunity to acknowledge students each week who are demonstrating Cougar Values each day!

High School Updates

Updates from Ms. Sinclair and Ms. Visalli

It’s hard to believe that the 2025–2026 school year is already coming to a close! This month has been filled with exciting events celebrating the accomplishments, talents, and spirit of our school community. We kicked things off with the Festival of the Arts and our Academic Awards Ceremony, where we recognized students for their achievements in academic excellence, resilience, and Cougar Pride on June 4th.

On June 15, our seniors will take part in the annual Senior Parade at the Elementary School, a special tradition that allows our graduating class to reflect on their journey and inspire our youngest learners.

The last day of classes for NRW High School students will be Tuesday, June 16, and will include our annual Moving Up Day celebration, culminating in Field Day activities.

Regents examinations begin on Wednesday, June 17. Information regarding the Regents schedule and transportation has been shared through ParentSquare and mailed home. Additional details can also be found below.

We are especially excited to conclude the school year with our Class of 2026 Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, June 20th (1:00PM). This year has been marked by tremendous growth, achievement, and perseverance, and we are grateful to have been part of your child’s educational journey. The partnership between home and school remains a critical component of our students’ success, and we appreciate your continued support.

Should you have any questions during the summer months, please do not hesitate to reach out.

Thank you for your partnership throughout the year. We wish you and your family a safe, relaxing, and enjoyable summer.

Regents Information

Regents Examinations begin on Wednesday, June 17th. Students will only report to school on those days they are scheduled for a Regents Examination. Students will also receive a copy of the exam schedule so they know when they need to report.

Please see the below schedule indicating which Regents Examinations will be held on what days.

AM TEST SESSION: 8:00 AM-11:00 AM

AM Arrival: 7:30 AM (Students will ride their normal bus to school if scheduled for an AM exam.)

7:30-7:45- Breakfast available in cafeteria

8:00-11:00- AM Testing Session

11:00-11:30- Lunch available in the cafeteria

AM Test Session Dismissal: 11:30 AM (transportation will be provided)

PM TEST SESSION: 12:00 PM-3:00 PM

PM Arrival: 11:30 AM (Buses will be available for students needing transportation.)

11:30-11:45- Lunch available in cafeteria

12:00-3:00- PM Testing Session

PM Test Session Dismissal: 2:30 PM (first bus run)/ 3:10 PM (second bus run)

If your student NEEDS transportation for an Afternoon Examination(s), please contact the Transportation Department NO LATER than Wednesday, June 10th to confirm that your student will need a bus for either the Global II, Earth & Space Science or Geometry exam.

Transportation Department: (315) 587-2905

A letter detailing all of this and more has been mailed home.

If you have questions, please call the main office or your student's counselor.

Regents Prep Sessions

As we prepare for the end of the school year and for upcoming Regents exams, we will be offering Regents review prep sessions prior to the exams to help ensure students are well prepared and confident.

These review sessions will provide targeted instruction, content review, and opportunities for students to ask questions and strengthen their understanding of key material. Transportation will be provided for students who attend the sessions.

Review Session Times: 2:30-3:10 (Activity Period)- Transportation will be provided and students staying will take the 3:15 Activity Period bus home.

We strongly encourage all students scheduled to take a Regents exam to participate, as these sessions are designed to support academic success.

FREE Regents Review Sessions through CiTi BOCES Distance Learning

NRW students with upcoming Regents exams are invited to take advantage of FREE online Regents review classes through CiTi BOCES Distance Learning. These fully virtual classes are taught by state-certified teachers and can be joined live or watched anytime. Students are encouraged to participate live if possible in order to receive real-time help from instructors.

A schedule and registration form can be found at the links below. Registration is required.

- Regents Review Class Schedule

- Regents Review Registration Form

A Note From Our Nurse, Mrs. Randall

Hard to believe that it is almost the end of the school year and summer is almost here. With the warmer weather coming don’t forget to make sure you use sunscreen to prevent sunburns.

This is a good time to make those doctors appointments to get the physicals in before the start of the next school year. Students in 9th grade, 11th grade and any student that wants to do a sport requires an up to date physical. Also all new students require a physical.

We are also now required by the state to have a written doctor order for all medication and over the counter medications. (Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen, benadryl, vaseline, cough drops, etc…) as well as Epi-Pens, Inhalers, ADD/ADHD meds. or any other medications that may be needed during the school day/year.

Without written doctors orders we are not allowed to dispense medications. Medication forms and physical forms will be sent out at the end of June.

Have a great summer!

Department Spotlight - Business

All classes have started their final projects and students are working well on them. Any work from the fourth quarter is also still being accepted until June 12.
A variety of projects from this school year were on display during the Festival of the Arts on June 4!

Counseling Center Update

Happy June! As the school year wraps up, the Counseling Office wants to remind everyone that we are here to support you through the summer and into next year!

2026-2027 Schedules

We have mailed home preliminary copies of the courses students selected for the 2026–2027 school year. The purpose of providing this course selection list is to give you the opportunity to review and confirm the listed courses. At this time, special programming, and academic intervention services have not been included. Final schedules, which will include class periods and any additional programming, will be mailed in August.

Please be advised that this course selection list is subject to change based on final grades and the availability of courses, including the potential cancellation of courses with low enrollment. We ask that you carefully review the course selections. If you have any questions or concerns, please schedule a meeting with your School Counselor by contacting Mrs. Sheffield in the Counseling Office. If no changes are needed, please sign and return the form (with signatures from both the student and a parent/guardian) to the Counseling Office no later than June 10th.

📅 Planning for Next Year: Please make sure to schedule a meeting with your counselor if you have any questions about: classes for next year, graduation requirements, schedule changes, or future planning.

New York’s Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) and Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) have a deadline of June 30, 2026 for the 2025-26 academic year.

Attention Rising Seniors! If you would like to meet over the summer to discuss your senior year plans, college applications, career goals, or schedules, please feel free to set up an appointment! Summer is a great time to:

Work on college applications 📝
Build your resume 💼
Plan your senior schedule 📖
Discuss post-graduation goals 🎓

Attention Seniors! Finalize Your College Information! Please make sure all college information is finalized with your counselor before graduation. This includes: Final college decisions, transcript requests, scholarship updates. Completing these steps now will help ensure a smooth transition after graduation!

We’re Here Over the Summer! The Counseling Office will continue working limited days over the summer. If you need assistance, have questions, or want to schedule a meeting, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We are happy to help!

Congratulations to all NRW HS students for a successful school year! Your hard work, dedication, and perseverance have truly paid off, and we are so proud of everything you have accomplished. A special congratulations to the Class of 2026 on your graduation! 🎓 We wish you the very best as you begin this exciting new chapter!

Have a safe, relaxing, and fun summer! Remember, we are always here to support you. We look forward to seeing everyone next year!

Miranda Merton -School Counselor for students with last names A-K.

MMerton@nrwcs.org; 315-594-3106

Lori Purcell - School Counselor for students with last names that begin with L-Z.

LPurcell@nrwcs.org; 315-594-3106

Lois Sheffield- HS Counseling Office Secretary

LSheffield@nrwcs.org; 315-594-3106

Class of 2026 Updates

Be on the lookout for important graduation updates in the mail and via ParentSquare. If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Bartholomew (mbartholomew@nrwcs.org) or Mrs. Judge (jenniferjudge@nrwcs.org).

FBLA

We held our final meeting on Tuesday, June 2 to prepare for next year and to say good-bye to our seniors!

Yearbook

Yearbooks have arrived! If you ordered one earlier in the year, we will be distributing them to students this week. If you did not preorder one, there are a few available for purchase at the cost of $78.84 (exact cash or check made payable to NRW Yearbook). Contact Mrs. Judge if you have any questions.

Distance Learning Updates

Please consider joining us in the Distance Learning Lab for Physics or ASL in September! Please see your counselor for additional Asynchronous course opportunities.

Choir

Twelve students participated in NYSSMA Solofest at Wayne Central on Friday, 5/15. Nine students performed a Level 6 (highest) solo, and they all received “A” ratings with three earning an “A+”. We also had one duet entry, and they received a perfect score!

Thank you to everyone who attended our concert on 5/20. The rain prevented us from participating in the Four Town Bicentennial on 5/16, but we still have a few performances left this year! You can hear some of our students at Festival of the Arts on 6/4. We will be participating in the Darien Lake Music Festival on Friday 6/5 for the first time, and we are preparing music for the Strawberry Festival on 6/13.

Band

It is a busy time of year for the band students yet again!

Firstly the band had several participants in this year's solo festival at Wayne High School. Many received great scores. I am very proud of the growth and hard work displayed by the students who went.

Then we had our Spring Concert along with the HS Choir where we were able to celebrate and send off our seniors. Thank you to all who attended.

Additionally, I have had a crew of students join Marching Band who have been absolutely awesome! This is all on a volunteer basis so I am very grateful to those involved. Through their hard work, we have been able to perform at the Elementary School’s Memorial Day parade and Ceremony, as well as the Wolcott Memorial Day parade and ceremony. A special shout out to senior Grey Masten for being able to play taps at a moment's notice at the elementary school ceremony when there were some technical difficulties.

There will be a few more moments to hear the band students perform this year. Come join us on Thursday June 4th for the festival of the arts. This will showcase many of our students talents and love for music, and provide them a unique opportunity for them to perform other music they are passionate about.

The following day, Friday June 5th, we will be performing at the Darien Lake Six Flags competition. Wish us luck!

Lastly, the marching band will be performing for the strawberry festival and parade on Saturday June 13th. We will perform earlier on in the day at the Gazebo, as well as will be marching in the parade later on.

Thank you to everyone who has supported our talented students this year!

NRWHS Musical Club

The musical club attended the Elenbes awards ceremony on Tuesday May 26th and we are proud to announce that Kaylynn Coene received “Best Featured Performer” award. This is an award that is chosen by the judges, and is not nominated by the directors, so this is a really great honor.

We are so proud of you Kaylynn!

Additionally, Madi Watts and Abi Bates were chosen by the directors for their unwavering dedication and hard work they showed the program this past year. We are so unbelievably proud and grateful for their efforts and talents.

A final thank you to all who helped make this year's show possible as well as to anyone who came to see our show to support! We are very excited for next year's show and are certain you will be too! Until next time!

Art Department

Thirty-two art students volunteered to create portraits for The Memory Project. NRW has been participating in this project for more than twenty years! Students gain skills by working on the portraits, and then the subjects will receive their portraits this summer through a hand delivery that is recorded. The subjects this year are from India.

All art students are preparing for the Festival of the Arts on June 4th and then they are finishing up their digital portfolios and reflecting on their accomplishments for the year.

Art Club

Art Club has two fundraisers to close out the end of this year. The first is the annual Silent Auction held during the Festival of the Arts. Artwork created by former students will be in the display case and up for sale. The bidding will be done in dollar increments on papers in the main foyer during the festival and will conclude after the Academic Awards. The second fundraiser is to help the Class of 2026 to design their caps for graduation. On June 9-11th seniors can stay after in the H04 art room to get help designing and executing their cap designs. Art Club is charging a $5 fee per cap, but students are welcome to stay all three days if they need to.

All of the proceeds from the fundraisers will go to support the d.dargan teska Art Award which is given to one to two seniors who have been active in art club and show a deep appreciation for the arts.

Caring Cougars

The Caring Cougars had the wonderful opportunity to attend the Harriet Tubman homestead, the Seward House, and the New York State Equal Rights Heritage Center in Auburn. We met a fantastic speaker who helped us learn about the amazing conductors of the Underground Railroad. We had an incredible trip and recommend that everyone go!

Library Media Center

We’re still looking for books! All books should be returned before school ends so we can take inventory and better assess the needs of our library for next year. Please keep looking for overdue and lost books!

Sometimes, people are afraid to return overdue books or books that have been damaged - don’t be! We understand that life happens sometimes. We don’t judge - we just want the books back! This helps us decide if we need to make repairs or replace and keep our library collection healthy. Thank you for supporting our library.

Looking for something to read this summer? All students have access to Sora through Classlink, and the Sora app can also be added to any phone or tablet. Sora is an online reading platform that offers e-books and audiobooks that can be checked out just like physical books and read on phones, tablets, and computers. To sign on, students just need their school email addresses. In addition to the titles NRW invests in, Sora is also offering many titles to students with no wait time - and it’s all free!

Athletic Updates

2026-2027 Season Start Dates

Fall:

All JV & Varsity Teams: August 24, 2026
All Modified Teams: August 31, 2026

Winter:

Modified Swim: October 26, 2026
Modified Boys’ Basketball: October 26, 2026
All JV & Varsity Teams: November 16, 2026
Modified Wrestling: January 4, 2027
Modified Girls’ Basketball: January 7, 2027

Spring:

All JV & Varsity Teams: March 8, 2027
All Modified Teams: March 22, 2027

Athletic Recognition Ceremonies

Join us as we celebrate the hard work, dedication, and achievements of our student-athletes!

High School Athletic Recognition Ceremony

Monday, June 8, 2026

NRW High School Auditorium

Refreshments at 5:15 p.m., ceremony starts at 5:30 p.m.

All JV and varsity student athletes and their families are invited! Come recognize the accomplishments of our teams and honor the commitment shown throughout the year. We look forward to celebrating together!

Modified Athletic Recognition Ceremony

Tuesday, June 9, 2026