Open Interviews for Teacher Aide positions - September 9, 2025:
Join us for open interviews for teacher aide positions Tuesday, Sept. 9 from 2-6pm at the Harriet Tubman Administration Building, 78 Thornton Ave, Auburn, NY. All applicants are welcome to apply right on site, or you can pre-apply on olasjobs.org .
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As new school year starts, drivers reminded to be aware of school buses:
Christopher Sciria
AECSD Public Information Specialist
NOTE : This story was first published two years ago; it has been updated with new information. It's always good to be reminded of school bus safety with classes resuming.
We all know how frustrating it can be to be behind a school bus making frequent stops, but as a new school year gets underway, it’s a good time to remind drivers to be aware to keep students and bus drivers safe.
The Auburn Enlarged City School District and its transportation provider, First Student, have plans that they enact every school year.
“We actually implement several plans. We send out a bus safety letter to parents so they're aware of the expectations on the bus,” said AECSD Director of Transportation CarolAnn ...
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Changes to ParentSquare Text Messages:
Hello Auburn Families,
Soon, many of the text messages you get from our school district will come from regular 10-digit phone numbers. This will make it easier to see who is messaging you. For example, a message from your child’s teacher will come from a different phone number than a message from the school office.
What’s changing?
Right now, most texts come from a 5-digit number. Soon, you’ll start getting texts from different regular 10-digit phone numbers for direct messages, classroom and group posts, and general school posts. However, messages from the district will still come from the 5-digit number.
What should you do?
When you receive a message from one of these new 10-digit numbers, we suggest you save it to ...
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Join us for a ThoughtExchange about the Use of Internet-Enabled Devices During the School Day:
Dear Auburn Families,
As you may be aware, Governor Hochul has announced a statewide plan to restrict smartphone use in schools to promote a distraction-free learning environment. This decision is aimed at improving student focus and creating a better atmosphere for learning. As we begin to prepare for this change, it’s important to understand the perspectives and concerns of our community.
To help ensure a smooth and thoughtful transition, we invite you to share any questions, concerns, or ideas you may have about the use of internet-enabled devices during the school day. Your input will help inform how this policy is understood and implemented in our schools.
You can participate in the ThoughtExchange here: https://tejoin.com/scroll/484663198
Come back often ...
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Summer school helps elementary students be ready for the new academic year:
Christopher Sciria
AECSD Public Information Specialist
While summer is a time for fun, some elementary students need extra support to stay on track for the next school year.
To help these students, the Auburn Enlarged City School District holds a six-week, four-day-a-week elementary summer school session at Seward Elementary. The classes help these students develop and maintain their foundational skills in English Language Arts (ELA) and math. About 200 students participate in the summer school program.
“Ten weeks is a long time to go without instruction,” said Amy Mahunik, the district’s Deputy Superintendent. “Summer school keeps young minds active and helps maintain early literacy and math skills.”
Their teachers identify ...
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Komanecky eager to get started as new Director of Health, Physical Education and Athletics:
Christopher Sciria
AECSD Public Information Specialist
Steve Komanecky grew up in Auburn and proudly wore maroon as a four-year member of the varsity hockey and baseball teams in the late 2000s, and he was a part of the 2010 Section III champion baseball team.
Now, Komanecky returns to Auburn as the district’s new Director of Health, Physical Education and Athletics. After graduating from Auburn High School, Komanecky earned his bachelor’s and master's degrees from SUNY Cortland while playing baseball. He earned an administrative degree from the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts. He taught and coached in the Homer, Peru, and Saranac school districts. He was athletic director in Camden and an assistant principal and athletic director in Pulaski before returning ...
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TWO AUBURN HIGH SENIORS RECEIVE 2025 GOLDMAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS:
Mitchell Homick and Mary Alice Pineau, seniors at Auburn High School, have been named the 2025 recipients of the Ruth and Charles B. Goldman Memorial Scholarship. Each will receive $1,000 toward their first year of college studies.
Mitchell is the son of Taryn and Martin Homick. He plans to matriculate this fall at Yale University. Mary Alice is the daughter of Mary Claire and Mark Pineau. She will attend Wesleyan University.
The scholarship, named in memory of two lifelong Auburnians, is designated annually for 1-2 graduating seniors at AHS who have demonstrated a significant interest in the public affairs of the community, the nation and/or the world. This is the 18th year of the award.
Mitchell was honored for his role in relaunching the dormant ...
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Message from Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES superintendents about fentanyl:
Dear Cayuga-Onondaga Regional Community,
We, the superintendents of the Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES component school districts, are writing to share an important reminder: dangerous substances such as fentanyl and other illicit drugs are present in communities across the country, including our own. While this is not new, it remains a serious and ongoing concern that calls for heightened awareness, open communication, and unwavering support for the safety and well-being of our students.
Our shared purpose is to keep our communities informed, proactive, and united in keeping children safe. We urge families to have open conversations at home about the dangers of substance use and the critical importance of making safe, healthy choices. These conversations can be difficult, but they ...
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Proposed 2025-26 Budget Highlights:
The Board of Education and district administrators have carefully developed a proposed budget that upholds our commitment to high-quality instruction and programs tailored to the diverse needs of our students, while remaining sensitive to the financial pressures our community faces. With inflation at 3.8% across New York State, the District, like many others, is experiencing rising operational costs. Contractual obligations for salaries and services and daily operational expenses continue to increase.
Despite these challenges, our priority remains clear: to meet the needs of all students while maintaining fiscal responsibility. New York State is proposing only a 1% net increase in state aid, which results in a budget shortfall for our district. To close this gap responsibly, we ...
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District honored with Best Communities for Music Education designation:
The Auburn Enlarged City School District has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation for its outstanding support and commitment to music education. This is the 11th time Auburn has been honored.
Now in its 26th year, the Best Communities for Music Education designation is awarded to districts that demonstrate outstanding achievement for providing music access and education to all students.
Two awards are given each year: Best Communities for Music Education (BCME) for school districts and the SupportMusic Merit Award (SMMA) for individual school sites. Both reach K-12 schools and districts throughout the U.S. and offer opportunities to increase awareness and support for music programs.
Over 1,000 districts ...
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Auburn Junior High School music student's original composition to premiere at APT:
AJHS student Gavin Stewart and music teacher Madeline Hommel.
An Auburn Junior High School 8th grader has composed an original piece of music which will have its world premiere next week at Auburn Public Theater.
Gavin Stewart’s original composition, “Summertime Mist,” will be played at the downtown theater next Thursday, May 1 at 7 p.m. by an ensemble of Auburn Junior High School and Auburn High School orchestra students. There is no admission fee and it will be the lone piece so you’ll want to get there before 7.
“I enjoy music, and I've always enjoyed playing and writing music,” said Stewart who plays the viola and the piano, “so the composing part has interested me as well.”
“He's a very talented music ...
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AHS Drama Club spring show features student-produced plays:
Expect an evening of creativity and fun when the Auburn High School Drama Club presents its Spring 2025 show, “Nine Lives: A Night of Tales” at Auburn Public Theater.
There will be three opportunities to see our talented students perform: Thursday, April 24; Friday, April 25; and Saturday, April 26. All shows start at 7 p.m. and admission for the general public is $8; $5 for students and senior citizens. Auburn Public Theater is located at 8 Exchange St. in downtown Auburn.
The format emulates Syracuse Stage, where there are nine short plays. The plays are entirely written, cast, and directed by students with the guidance of Drama Club adviser and AHS English teacher David Fisselbrand.
“We started doing it in 2016; students write the plays, direct ...
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Hope & Hygiene: A Fundraiser for our Homeless Community:
Safe and Warm, AECSD, M&T Bank, the YMCA, and Upstate's Finest Barbershop are holding a hygiene product drive. Donations can be dropped off at all Auburn schools, M&T Bank, and the YMCA from April 7 through April 30.
We are accepting donations of soap, shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, feminine hygiene products, toothbrushes, toothpaste, dental floss, shaving cream, make-up remover, wipes, q-tips, cotton swabs, and more!
Thank you for your support and generosity!
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AHS Drama Club Show:
AUBURN HIGH SCHOOL DRAMA CLUB PRESENTS:
NINE LIVES
A Night of Tales
April 24, 25, 26 at 7:00 pm
Auburn Public Theater
8 Exchange St
$5 Students/Seniors
$8 General Admission
STUDENT WRITTEN AND STUDENT DIRECTED!
Barks from Beyond
Camp Counselor Massacre
Crazy Train
Dance Dads
The Legend of 11E
The Portrait of Carrine Grey
The Unknown Show
Tooth Fairy
TV Rewind: The 2020s
David Fisselbrand, Club Advisor
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Auburn ENL teacher Brandon Keysor honored by Mid-State at OCM BOCES:
For Brandon Keysor, teaching ENL (English as a New Language) in the Auburn Enlarged City School District is not only a way to help students learn English; it improves their lives.
Keysor was recognized for his efforts when he was named the Mid-State RBERN (Regional Bilingual Education Resource Networks) at OCM BOCES Teacher of the Month for April.
Michelle Kolceski, the district’s director of Early Learning and ENL, nominated Keysor for the award.
“Brandon is so devoted to his students’ success,” she said. “He is conscientious about his work. It's always good quality. He really will go above and beyond just to make sure it's the best possible scenario for each and every student of his.”
“Your dedication to supporting ...
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Auburn Schools: No-Tax-Impact Emergency Capital Project on May 20 Ballot:
On May 20, 2025, Auburn Enlarged City School District residents will vote on a proposed $7,200,000.00 building project referendum. If approved, the project would address critical maintenance issues affecting the teaching and learning environment for both students and staff.
The Auburn Enlarged City School District is committed to providing a safe, healthy, and comfortable learning environment for students and staff. That is why the Board of Education introduced this emergency capital project for voter approval on May 20 — alongside the regular school budget and Board of Education candidate election.
This project will be fully funded — with no impact on your school taxes or this year's budget. The $7.2 million investment will come from the district’s capital ...
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