Oneida City School District

The Oneida City School District is proud to celebrate and share the news of student achievement, innovative programs and unique enrichment opportunities in our district-wide newsletter. We hope you enjoy the May 2024 Budget edition of our district newsletter.

Greetings Oneida City School District Community! This week’s Superintendent's Video Blast comes from Oneida High School as we hold our Mock DWI, an annual event held before the Oneida High School Prom to remind students of the dangers of impaired driving. We would like to thank the Oneida City Police Department, the Oneida City Fire Department, Vineall Ambulance, Ironside Funeral Home, the Madison County District Attorney's Office, Mercy Flight Central, Father James Buttner and everyone else who made this important event possible. We wish our students a safe and fun prom. Best, Matt Carpenter, Superintendent

On Wednesday, May 8, 2024, Oneida CSD will host its district-wide art show at Otto Shortell Middle School! The art show will be held from 5:00 - 7:30 pm. We hope to see you there!

The Oneida City School District is proud to introduce our new School Business Official, William Wares. William Wares has a diverse background in education and business. He has been in education for six years serving in teaching and administration roles. He most recently held the position of 5th-grade teacher at Willard Prior Elementary in the Oneida City School District. Education is a second career for him, beginning after his move back to New York State. His experience also includes many years of project management experience, managing the finances of high-value contracts. His focus and attention to detail led to his projects consistently being on time and under budget. His communication built strong relationships and trust with his customers and contractors. Wares is also a veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom, serving on active duty in the United States Marine Corps from 2002-2006. In the Marines, he learned key skills in asset management and leadership. Wares holds a bachelor's degree in Business Administration, a master's degree in Business Administration from Argosy University and a master’s degree in Childhood Education Grades 1-6 from Mercy College.

Greetings Oneida City School District Community! This week’s Superintendent's Video Blast comes from the Oneida High School auditorium lobby as we meet with Director of Music, Marjorie Hawthorne, to discuss the Oneida City School District once again being recognized as a Best Community for Music Education by The NAMM Foundation. This is the ninth year that we have received this recognition. We are grateful to our students, teachers, staff, parents and community members for supporting music across our district. Best, Matt Carpenter, Superintendent

Congratulations to the inaugural class of the Oneida City School District Fine Arts Hall of Fame! The two awardees will be inducted into our Oneida City School District Fine Arts Hall of Fame on June 10, 2024, at 6:00 pm in the newly renovated lobby of the high school auditorium. Meet the winners: Christopher Allen, a 1998 graduate of Oneida High School, is a multiple Grammy Award-winning recording, mixing and mastering engineer. In addition, he has two albums that received JUNO awards. Doug Salati, a 2003 graduate of Oneida High School, is an accomplished author and illustrator, and recipient of the Randolph Caldecott Medal and Ezra Jack Keats Award.

The Willard Prior PTO is having a Brooks BBQ fundraiser. This will help jump-start funds for the next year and the merger of all elementary PTOs. If you are interested – please see the attached. Send order with payment to Amy Hart at Willard Prior – checks payable to Willard Prior PTO. Pick-up is a drive-thru at Willard Prior Elementary on April 3 from 4:00-6:00 PM. Thank you on behalf of the Willard Prior Parent-Teacher Organization.

Greetings Oneida City School District Community! This week’s Superintendent's Video Blast comes from the Oneida High School library as we welcome author Matt Pelicano. Pelicano spoke at a schoolwide assembly on Thursday morning and then met with smaller groups of students throughout the day. We are thankful to Matt Pelicano for sharing his advice and experience with our students, and we appreciate our staff who worked to put this event together. Best, Matt Carpenter, Superintendent

Attention OCSD Community: The Oneida City School District Board of Education has one seat up for election this spring. The term is for five years and will begin July 1, 2024. Anyone interested in running for the open Board of Education seat must live within Oneida City School District boundaries and submit a completed petition with a minimum of 100 signatures from community members. Petitions to run for the Board of Education will be available for pick up at the Oneida City School District Office, 565 Sayles Street, Oneida, NY 13421, starting April 2, 2024. Completed petitions must be returned to the District Office NO LATER than May 1, 2024.