NEWS

Congratulations Brian Burt! Click here to see the video from Channel 7 News.

The Participation in Government Spring class wishes to announce the success of their project. Click the link below to view the letter and pictures that were sent to the local paper.

PIG project

The Cargill Community Scholarship Program, administered by National FFA, has awarded a $1000. scholarship to Jorden Backus. As part of the scholarship program, Cargill also provides a $200 grant in Jorden's honor to her high school to be used for the school's library needs. Cargill is committed to supporting education in the communities where it's employees live and work. We congratulate Jorden and thank Cargill for their commitment to education and our future community leaders.

Congratulations to Mrs. Coloney & Miss Malbeuf's class. On Friday, April 25, Miss Martin & Mrs. Coloney's classes attend the Very Special Arts Festival at SUNY Potsdam. Mrs. Coloney's class received a 1st place trophy for their hands on workshop for the second year in a row. Miss martin's class performed "Fuzzy and Blue" from Sesame Street. Great job everyone!

The Class of 2008 has named their Honor Students. Jorden Backus, daughter of Steve & Brenda Backus, has received the Valedictorian Award. Jorden plans to attend Clarkson University and major in Chemistry. Brian Burt, son of Uta Burt and Randall Burt, has received the Salutatorian Award. Brian plans to attend Clarkson University and major in aeronautical engineering. Steven Lancor, son of Steven & Juanita Lancor, has received the Top Vocational Award. Steven studied Environmental Technology and will attend SUNY Canton. Honor Awards have been earned by Ethan Avallone, son of Mario & Kelly Avallone, who plans to attend St. Lawrence University or SUNY Potsdam to study history, and Magdelena Wood, daughter of Timothy & Michelle Wood, who plans to enter LeMoyne University to study Criminology and Crime & Justice.

Mrs. Durkish & Mr. Pratt's 5th grade classes take the responsibility for raising and lowering the flag everyday. Since the flag flies everyday school is in session, it becomes tattered over time. Congressman McHugh is obtaining a new American flag that has been flown over our nations capitol, and Assemblywoman Scozafava has given us a NYS flag. There are very few schools in NYS that fly the state flag. Our 5th grade students are proud to take care of our flags and we thank them for doing a fine job.

Winners of the People's Choice Art Show Award held on April 8 were:

Grade K-2: Jacob LaFramboise with "Rainbow

Grade 3-5: Nathaniel Atkinson with"Confused Customized Me"

Grade 6-8: Hunter Fowler with "Self Portrait"

Studio Art: Katie French with "Cartoon Network"

Adv Art: Jeanne LaRock with "Tree of Me"

Best In Show: Gabrielle Dusharm with "Frank"

Mrs. Atkinson and her students

wish to thank everyone who

visited the Art Show.

Click here to view the winners.

National Junior Honor Society held induction for new members on Tuesday, April 1, 2008. Congratulations to BRITTANEY BROWN, MORGAN FINLEY, HUNTER FOWLER, HARLEY HOOPER, KYLA LOUVIERE, AMY PARO AND SEVERIN YOUNG.

Coach Rick Bearor held the Annual Dodgeball Tournament on March 29th. They raised $350 and the money will be used to purchase baseball equipment. The winning team was the 'Pirate Killers' from Carthage Central School.

On March 27, 2008, the Harrisville Central School voters passed a proposition for the Building Project( 187-15) that will include reconstruction, renovation to classrooms, construction of 2 new classrooms, return of Special Ed programs to our building, an expansion of the mechanic bay at the bus garage and a new fuel station. The cost of the project was approved at $2,745,000. With $130,106 in EXCEL aid and $44,836 from a shared municipal grant, the balance to be raised is $2,570.058. The state will aid 84%, leaving 16% to be paid by debt service funds at approximately $25,000 per year.

National Honor Society held the Induction for new members on Thursday, March 27, 2008. The new inductees are: GABRIELLE DUSHARM, NICHOLE FRENCH, CHRISTA HARPER, SAMANTHA WOOD.

The winner of the Yearbook's "Jelly Bean Count" was ALEX CLARK, a second grade student in Mrs. Rose's room. Alex guessed there were 701 Jelly Beans and the actual count was 726. Good Job, Alex!

The SRA Student of the Month for March is GABRIELLE DUSHARM. Gabrielle shows responsibility and sensitivity in all she does. She excels both academically and in the community. She is always tolerant of other students and shows her caring and adventurous nature both in and out of school. This well rounded student shows maturity beyond her years. Congratulations Gabrielle.

On Saturday, March 1st, Harrisville hosted the 5th Grade Girls Little Pirates Basketball Tournament. Canton was the winner over Harrisville. Participating schools were Harrisville, Canton, Clifton Fine, Edwards, Carthage and Gouverneur. Delaney Kerr led the Pirates in rebounding, block shots and points scored. Great job, Delaney! The Harrisville girls played very well as a team. They should be very proud of what they have accomplished in this tournament.

All kids that participated received a t-shirt. 1st & 2nd place got a team trophy and medals, 3rd got a team trophy and pins, 4th got pins, and 5th & 6th got just the t-shirt.

Almost everyone knows our past principal, and this year's interim 6-12 principal, Mr. William F. Kellerhals, Jr. It is with regret we announce the death of his mother, Ernestine Kellerhals, of Youngsville, NC. Mrs. Kellerhals passed away on Wednesday, February 27, 2008. Anyone wishing to send their condolences to Bill & Linda Kellerhals may do so at PO Box 127, Harrisville, NY 13648.

Unfortunately the Varsity Pirate's were defeated in the Section X, Class D Semi-finals. Lady Pirates fell to Hammond 74-49. And the Guys narrowly lost to Heuvelton 56-53. The Modified Girls won the Clifton-Fine Basketball Tournament Championship for the second year in a row on February 23rd. Congratulations to all of the Pirate basketball teams and their coaches for a great season and sportsmanship spirit. And thank you to all the spectators and sponsors who supported our teams.

Congratulations to Rick & Julie Chartrand for becoming grandparents again. Tristan Kennedy Ricky Chartrand was born on Feb 12th at 4:58 PM. Tristan's mom & dad are Carrie Storie and Kyle Chartrand. Julie says Tristan has dark hair and eyes and he is a talker, just like his Dad.

Congratulations to the Harrisville Athletes for making the All Northern teams:

TOM COLONEY has been named to the Boys First Team - All Northern, West Division as Most Valuable Player.

CHASE COLONEY has been named to the Boys Second Team - All Northern, West Division

PATTY COLONEY and LEAH MALBEUF have been named to the Girls First Team - All Northern, West Division

These athletes were selected by votes of the coaches in the Section X League.

Also, five out of six of HCS basketball teams placed first in their divisions. And the Varsity Girls placed second! Congratulations to all teams, players and coaches.

Congratulations to PETE WOOD for being named Coach of the Year for Section X, Class D-West. This award was voted on by the coaches of the league at their meeting on Sunday, Feb 10th. Pete is the coach for the Girls Varsity Basketball team, which has a 2007-2008 record of 9-3 in league games. The Lady Pirates will be competing in league Class D semi-final playoffs on Friday, Feb 15th at Ogdensburg Free Academy at 6:00 PM.

2/12 The SRA Student of the Month is EMILY DICKINSON. Emily is one of the top academic students in her class. Her course work is consistently turned in on time and has always been of the highest quality. In addition, Emily has been active in the Student Representative Assembly. As a member of SRA, she has demonstrated a high degree of maturity. Emily has always been eager to accept new responsibilities and in all her interactions with fellow students, faculty, and members of the community, she has been kind, courteous, and respectful.

2/11 Congratulations to Gabrielle Dusharm for winning the People's Choice Award at the Chili Cook-off in Watertown on Saturday, Feb 9th. Gabrielle, a junior, is the daughter of Barry & Leslie Dusharm.