Speaker, readers, displays highlight Black History Month:
Auburn-Cayuga NAACP members read to Genesee students.
Every February, the Auburn Enlarged City School District celebrates Black History Month with different lessons, events, and displays throughout its seven buildings.
A special event was held at Seward Elementary School. Longtime district employee Leslie Walker spoke to sixth graders about her experience attending Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s “I Have a Dream” speech in Washington, DC in August 1963 when she was 12 years old.
Walker, the daughter of a reverend who grew up in the South, talked about the impact the speech had on her life as she came of age in the Civil Rights era.
Walker also said she’s a great-great-niece of Harriet Tubman and
Leslie Walker speaks to Seward Elementary ...
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AHS to host Blizzard of Sound indoor percussion event Feb. 21:
Get ready for a high-energy afternoon of rhythm, precision, and pageantry. On Saturday, Feb. 21, Auburn High School will play host to the Blizzard of Sound, a New York State Indoor Percussion Circuit competition.
Unlike traditional marching bands, indoor percussion takes place in a gym setting, allowing the audience to be up-close to the action. This year’s "Blizzard" features 13 distinct groups, each presenting a themed program utilizing a wide array of instruments—from marching drums and cymbals to marimbas, synthesizers, and theatrical props. There will also be an exhibition performance by the Auburn Winter Guard program.
The event kicks off at 1 p.m., bringing together student-musicians from across the region to showcase their talent in a unique blend of ...
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AHS seniors, brothers each make Eagle Scout:
Since its creation in 1911, only about 4 percent of Scouts have attained the rank of Eagle Scout (the highest rank in the Scouts BSA of Scouting America), which makes what Auburn High School seniors and brothers Andrew and Owen Bennett have accomplished even more special.
The duo were awarded their medals and badges at a recent ceremony. According to Scouts BSA, “requirements (for Eagle Scout) include earning at least 21 merit badges, of which 14 are mandatory. The Eagle Scout must demonstrate Scout Spirit, an ideal attitude based upon the Scout Oath and Law, service, and leadership, which includes an extensive service project that the Scout plans, organizes, leads, and manages.”
“Making Eagle Scout is the culmination of years of hard work and dedication,” ...
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Operation Wellness Closet accepting donations through Feb. 13:
Help us support student wellness!
The Auburn High School Z Club, in partnership with the Auburn Education Foundation, is launching Operation Wellness Closet at Auburn Junior High School. This initiative ensures students have access to everyday personal care items that support confidence, comfort, and readiness to learn.
You can help stock the Wellness Closet with new, unopened hygiene items by dropping off items at the two Auburn Federal Credit Union locations (Wright Avenue and Prospect Street) through Feb. 13. Your generosity helps create a caring school environment where all students can focus on being their best selves.
Thank you for supporting our students and our school community! ...
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Creative ideas help boost attendance:
Attendance is one of the most important factors in a student’s success. The Auburn Enlarged City School District is committed to helping its students do their best and is always exploring ways to improve attendance.
All of the district’s seven schools have systems in place to support its students, which include alerting parents, meetings with counselors, reviews, and, if needed, home visits. The district posts a graphic on its social media showing the weekly attendance percentage rate at all seven schools.
The district formed a committee that consists of staff from across its schools to find ways to strengthen attendance. As part of its Chronic Absenteeism Team, district social workers have met with groups, including Cayuga County Mental Health, Child Protective ...
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Auburn students eligible to join Auburn YMCA at discounted rate:
Did you know that through a program offered in conjunction with the Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES, Auburn students in grades K-12 are eligible for a
discount on the Auburn YMCA membership rate? Members through this program will have access to all Auburn Y facilities and benefits a standard membership provides.
If you have any questions, ple
ase call the Y at 315-253-5304.
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Auburn Instrument Petting Zoo:
Families of 3rd Grade Students (and older) are invited to attend:
Auburn's Instrument Petting Zoo
Date: Wednesday, January 28th
Time: 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Where: Auburn High School - 250 Lake Avenue
Prizes will be provided by the Auburn High School Tri-M Music Honor Society
Interested in playing an instrument, but not sure which one is the right fit?
Do you have questions about Auburn's Music Program?
When and where do you get an instrument?
All of these questions and more can answered at the Instrument Pettin Zoo! Please join Auburn's music department for a fun and informational evening about the joys of learning how to play an instrument. Even if there is a student / sibling in the program already, come and try out the ...
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Auburn esports athlete has ‘smashing’ success at states:
For Auburn High School senior Evan Payne, the recent Empire State Scholastic Esports Federation Fall championships at Syracuse University were an opportunity not only to display his skills as an esports athlete but also how far the Maroons program has come since its formation a few years ago.
Payne accomplished that feat by finishing second in the state for Super Smash Brothers Solos, a video game in which players “control a character and use attacks to weaken their opponents and knock them out of an arena.”
Payne was thrilled with his accomplishment.
“I think it gives our school a good reputation,” he said, “which helps school spirit because others would know the (esports team’s) accomplishments. That makes me happy because I like ...
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Sisters to represent Auburn High School and perform at prestigious NYS music event:
Last year, Kaela Sova became the first Auburn High School musician in a decade to earn the prestigious honor of performing in the New York State School Music Association All-State Ensemble.
So it’s not much of a surprise that as a senior, she is going back. It will be special because she will be joined by another Auburn High School musician – someone she knows well – her sister Kara, a junior.
The NYSSMA All-State Ensembles perform at the organization’s annual winter conference, which will be held Dec. 4-7 at the Rochester Convention Center. However, the sisters won’t play together because they play different instruments in different ensembles.
Kaela will play the viola in the symphony orchestra, and Kara will play the violin in the ...
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AHS announces Class of 2026 valedictorian, salutatorian:
Madeline Wolfgang was a fifth grader at Herman Avenue Elementary School when Auburn High School Class of 2019 Valedictorian Zachary Moore visited her classroom.
Moore’s visit inspired her to believe that maybe, one day, she too could be valedictorian. Seven years later, Wolfgang has achieved that goal – she has been named Auburn High School’s valedictorian for the Class of 2026, with Andrew Bennett earning salutatorian honors.
“I was incredibly excited (when she was told), this is a huge honor, and it’s been something I’ve been working towards for years,” Wolfgang said. “I remember in fifth grade when the valedictorian came to our classroom. That’s when I really wanted to be able to be in that position, so from ...
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Dean of Students helps AJHS student who was choking:
It’s almost become cliché, knowing first-aid skills may help save a person’s life, but it’s true, and Auburn Junior High School eighth-grader Seniyah Williams now knows it.
Dean of Students Allison Teachout recently performed first aid on Williams, who was choking on a cookie during lunch.
“My friend was going to get a napkin, I put a cookie in my mouth, and I was standing up,” Williams said. “Next thing, I felt a hard lump in my throat, and then I couldn't breathe. I started coughing really badly, and my friends asked if I was OK or if I was joking, but I couldn't breathe.”
Teachout, who was monitoring lunch, quickly realized something was happening.
“I looked up and watched the group of students, ...
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Auburn High School Drama Club to perform "The Unusual Suspects":
The Auburn High School Drama Club will be performing the comedy “The Unusual Suspects,” written by Amanda Siskind.
There will be three performances at Auburn Public Theater, each at 7 pm, on Thursday, Nov. 6, through Saturday, Nov. 8. Admission is $8 for the general public and $5 for students and seniors.
“It's a play off of ‘The Usual Suspects,’ where different pieces of evidence come together to tell a whole story at the end,” said Auburn High School Drama Club Adviser David Fisslebrand. “It's four unlikely allies, who team up against the principal, who has been really cruel to them, and they get into all kinds of shenanigans to try to expose him for the person he is.”
We hope you can attend one of the three performances, ...
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College/Career Night to be held at AHS on Oct. 23:
The Auburn High School Counseling Department and the Cayuga Counselors’ Association will again co-sponsor the Cayuga Area College/Career Night.
This year’s event will be held on Thursday, Oct. 23, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., with a Financial Aid Workshop starting at 5:30 p.m. at Auburn High School. There will be over 90 representatives from four-year private and public colleges, two-year private and public colleges, non-profit and government agencies, various branches of the military, and employers, such as law enforcement, public safety, civil service, trade unions, industry, and the medical field.
The representatives can answer questions about admission, programs of study, costs, financial aid, athletics, campus life, military career options, and employment opportunities. ...
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Student ambassadors show what giving 100%, 100% of the time means:
This school year, the Auburn Enlarged City School District has been stressing the phrase, "Maroons Give 100%, 100% of the Time." It captures the belief that we, as a district, strive to give our best effort in everything we do for our students, ourselves, and the community.
This important motto is something we also hope to see in our students. Each principal in all seven Auburn school buildings was asked to select one student who epitomizes what it means to give 100% of the time, 100% of the time. These student ambassadors were recognized at the district’s opening ceremony before the start of the school year.
“They shine as role models of kindness, curiosity, and leadership,” said Dr. Misty Slavic, Auburn Superintendent of Schools. “They are students ...
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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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