Tioughnioga Riverside Academy

Board of Education Recognition Week is October 16-20. Let's give a big Eagle shoutout to our incredible Board of Education members who work tirelessly to help shape the future of education in our community.

Please join us as Whitney Point Student Council presents Trunk or Treat on October 30th, 2023, rain or shine. This is a community event where public trunks are allowed; candy is provided through donations and parents must accompany their child. Candy donations can be dropped off to the high school main office and must be individually packaged. Animals are not permitted at trunk or treat. It's going to be SPOOKTACULAR!!

Come out today at 4:30pm for Maroon & Gold Spirit Night for Varsity & Modified Cross Country!

October 2023 Newsletter

FEMA has scheduled a nationwide test of emergency alert systems for ~2:20 pm today, Wednesday, Oct 4th. Nationwide Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) test scheduled for October 4, 2023 1. On October 4, 2023, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), will conduct a nationwide Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) test. 2. The test includes sending a "test message" to all televisions, radios and cell phones. 3. At approximately 2:20 pm Eastern Standard Time, all powered on cellphones within range of a cell tower will receive a test alert message as part of FEMA’s nationwide test of its Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS). 4. The test will occur during school hours, and in some cases coincide with school dismissal time.

Come on out on Thursday, Oct. 5th to support the Lady Eagles!

On behalf of the Eastern Southern Tier STEM Hub and SUNY Broome, we'd like to invite you to participate in Fall into Healthcare a STEM Pathways Event scheduled for Tuesday, October 17, 2023, from 5:00 – 7:00 pm at the Decker Health Science Center building at SUNY Broome. This event will be geared toward students (grades 6-9, but all are welcome to attend), their parents, and educators to: • Meet local healthcare employers and faculty/staff form SUNY Broome, Binghamton University, and Broome-Tioga BOCES to learn more about career opportunities in healthcare and the educational pathways to get there • Inspire students to learn higher-level thinking skills • Help students be successful in the workforce of the future

Calling all foodies and anyone who wants to learn how to prepare easy, nutritious meals in a snap! You'll learn how to plan meals on a budget...and more! See flyer for details on the upcoming 30-minute meals classes and how to register.

UPDATED BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING INFO: There will be a BOE Work Session at the start of tonight's meeting. See below for details. BOE Work Session: Tuesday, September 12th, 6:00 p.m., High School Library The purpose of this meeting is for the Board of Education to see a presentation on SuperEval. This will also be broadcast via Zoom. To join the Zoom webinar, click on https://wpcsd-org.zoom.us/j/92421656045... If you would like to make a public comment over Zoom, please complete the Google Form by clicking on https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSeNsHfgqliAo8.../viewform BOE Meeting: Tuesday, September 12th, 6:30 p.m., High School Library The purpose of this meeting is for the Board of Education to approve general and annual resolutions. This will also be broadcast via Zoom. To join the Zoom webinar, click on https://wpcsd-org.zoom.us/j/92421656045... If you would like to make a public comment over Zoom, please complete the Google Form by clicking on https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSeNsHfgqliAo8.../viewform

Attention TRA Families: Here is your September 2023 TRA Newsletter. We can't wait to welcome back our Eagles next week!

Grab your glow sticks and put on your dancing shoes! Come on out to the 4th grade dance party on September 5th (Welcome Back Night) 6:30-7:00pm. Glow sticks, music and fun! Don't forget to wear your brightest, most colorful attire!

The athletic department has a coaching vacancy for the following position listed below. If interested or know of someone, please contact the Athletic Department as soon as possible. Thank you for your support and assistance. Fall Open Coaching Positions • Girls Varsity Cheerleading To view the online application, go to https://www.wpcsd.org/page/employment

See the flyer for information on the upcoming Summer Grown Up & Me program starting on July 17th.

Join us for this important Community Summit, "Our Kids are the Point" on July 26th. Today’s students face many obstacles to learning including cell phone dependence, vaping, and bullying. Let's come together to address these obstacles and discuss solutions that will make a difference in our students' lives. See flyer for more information.

Last Friday, on poet Amy Ludwig VanDerwater's poetry blog, TRA student Izzy Crowe's work was featured. It was a comic that Izzy drew from Amy's words in her poem titled "Possibility." Check it out! http://www.poemfarm.amylv.com/

It's bittersweet when our seniors do their walk-through at the CEA, as the elementary students and staff cheer them on and wish them well!!

REMINDER: There is NO SCHOOL on Monday, June 19th in observance of Juneteenth.

TRA Lost & Found Items: Please look over the photos on the district Facebook page and see if anything belongs to your child. If so, please stop by the TRA. All items not claimed by 6/20 will be donated.

Get ready to be amazed! Here's a sneak peek of the creative works of our Eagle artists, which will be on display at the District Art Show today (6/6) and tomorrow (6/7) from 3-8pm. Spread the word!

Hold onto your seats, because the Whitney Point Youth Club is bringing the heat with an event that will leave you breathless! Get ready for a basketball showdown like no other, as the Harlem Wizards take on the mighty WP Teachers and Alumni! It's a night of high-flying action that's perfect for the whole family, with unbelievable dunks, mind-blowing trick shots, and non-stop fun. The Harlem Wizards are known for their electrifying basketball skills, and they're coming to town to show us what they've got! But don't count out the WP Teachers and Alumni, who are stacked with some of the best basketball players in Whitney Point High School's history. This is a game that will go down in history, so make sure you're there to cheer on your favorite team! https://pretix.eu/harlemwizards/whitneypointny06-08-23-07-00pm/?fbclid=IwAR1BcNhdV9pMpe7ZkNiP4RuVn2_SfdxiH5IMe_5fmSI92NU4qCMePl6SVWA