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McQuaid students deliver essential supplies to Rochester's School No. 33
Rochester, N.Y. — There was a special delivery for students at John James Audubon School No. 33 in Rochester on Wednesday. Students from McQuaid Jesuit High School arrived with boxes of school supplies and hosted a school supply drive, distributing everything from binders and folders to pencils. "This means...
Rochester students explore trades, other alternatives to college at career fair
Rochester, N.Y. — Some Rochester city school students got an opportunity last week to connect face-to-face with potential employers. Representatives from 10 labor unions attended a career fair at Wilson Magnet High School Friday, showing graduating seniors some paths they can take if they're not interested in attending college.
Carlson Child Care Center will close at the end of August
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The YMCA of Greater Rochester announced it will be closing the Carlson Child Care Center at the MetroCenter building. In a statement to News8, the YMCA explains the decision to close the center was made due to not having enough long-term, committed partners to share the space. The building, located on […]
RCSD elementary teachers facing potential layoffs
Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM) — Possible layoffs are looming over Rochester City School District teachers as the academic year draws to a close. The potential job cuts could come this summer amid a major overhaul in the district. The district's Invest in Tomorrow reconfiguration plan calls for closing several schools...
VOA opening nearly 100 new slots for child care in Rochester
A glimmer of relief for working families in Monroe County as Volunteers of America Upstate announces the expansion of child care slots for its programs. The announcement comes as the post-pandemic child care crisis persists.
High school students participate in Genius Olympiad
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Over 1,000 talented high school students from 67 different countries put their heads together Tuesday night at RIT. It’s called Genius Olympiad, a prestigious competition where young innovative minds are tasked with presenting solutions to a variety of environmental challenges facing our society.The projects were judged by members of Central New […]
Sunrise Smart Start: School temperatures, MCC layoff update
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Stay up to date on the latest headlines in today’s Sunrise Smart Start for Tuesday, June 11, 2024. Weather Forecast: Another dreary day as highs are stuck in the low 60s It is a cloudy day across Rochester. Temperatures are stagnant and struggle to get out of the 50s. We’ll slug our […]
RCSD board eyes renaming School No. 33
Since its founding in 1890, School No. 33 has been named after John James Audobon, the 18th century naturalist. Soon it will have a new name, potentially that of a beloved leader and “Queen Mother” in Rochester. “Place and people mattered to Iris Bannister and they knew that...
Bishop Kearney makes history with inaugural flag football state title
IRONDEQUOIT, N.Y. (WROC) — Bishop Kearney High School is making history as crowned state champions in flag football. It’s a first for Section V as the girls claimed New York’s inaugural title last weekend, and they’re about to celebrate in style. When Stephanie Strassner stepped in to lead Bishop Kearney’s flag football team this past […]
RCSD considering fate of 30 teachers as district grapples with declining enrollment, fiscal responsibility
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The Rochester City School District recently put dozens of teachers on notice that they would be losing their jobs at the end of the school year, after a more than 40% drop in enrollment over the past 20 years and 11 schools set to close. Fifty-three...
Greece schools add stop-arm cameras on buses, issue 1,100 violations to drivers in 12 weeks
GREECE, N.Y. — In just 12 weeks, more than 1,100 drivers in Greece have passed a stopped school bus with its red lights on. News10NBC Investigative Reporter Jennifer Lewke learned that statistic Monday while talking with Monroe County Executive Adam Bello about the new program that tickets these drivers.
PLAYBILLDER Spotlight: This Rochester High School Provides Affordable Theatre to Its Community
Welcome to PLAYBILLDER Spotlight, where Playbill highlights shows and events from educational institutions around the country (who have used Playbill's program-building service). By welcoming these PLAYBILLDERs center stage, we hope to give our readers a more in-depth look at theatre programs that are fostering the love of the performing arts in the next generation.
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