Scholastic Art Awards Abound
Several Tully students entered the Scholastic Art competition this year, among four thousand other contestants, hoping for the recognition that their art made an impression. With all types of media being represented, there was a limitless amount of talent. Our Gold Key winners were Evelyn Chatfield for her drawing Stella , Bryce Keller’s drawing Clover, and Andrew Polak’s drawing Bad Hair Day. Our single Silver Key winner was Jack VanBeveren’s drawing titled Cerberus.
Honorable Mentions went to: Gabrielle Flatt for her mixed media Grimace and Cheeto, Bryce Keller’s painting Harvest Vegetables , Chloe Collins’ drawing Secretary Bird, Ella Hall’s drawing Chicken, Brier Huggins’ stippling Llama , Arora ...
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A Hodge Podge of Days
Elementary school has always been seen as a fun and creative space while learning, and special days that the students celebrate add to the excitement. This year, it just so happened that our youngest students celebrated their 101st day with a Puppy Parade on the same day as Valentine’s Day, an already exciting day without the added treat. Our older students at the elementary celebrated their 100th day the day before Valentine’s Day, giving them two days in a row for festivities. Any fourth grader that attended TES for Pre-K, also got to celebrate their 1000th day of school on the same day as their 100th day of school for this year. With all the excitement of different celebrations going on within a couple of days, we chalked it up to a hodge podge of a week!
Students fill ...
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NHS Advocates Heart Health
The month of February is Heart Health month and the National Honor Society takes it seriously. Each year, they advocate for heart health by sponsoring Jump Rope for a Cause. Senior high students can volunteer to jump rope for a full minute, earning themselves a sweet treat and a monetary donation courtesy of the NHS to the American Heart Association. This year, sixty students participated, which allowed the NHS to make a donation of $150 on behalf of the Tully student body in memory of Thomas Reardon. Mr. Reardon was the father of seventh grade history teacher Kelly Bovi. In addition, students that were old enough and had parent permission were allowed to donate blood to the American Red Cross. Staff got involved in this too, during their free time. Over forty people signed up to donate blood, ...
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Much Ado in the Maker Lab
Students in Pre-K through fourth grade are now enjoying regular time in the Maker Lab with Mrs. Machado. There, they are learning computer sciences. Younger students who are new to computer usage, play games and use visual aids to learn how the computer works, including the mouse, keyboard, headphones, and signing in. Students who understand the basics of computers will hone in on typing correctly and use digital tools to create a product. Coding will also be touched on for these students. Staying safe online is another standard that Mrs. Machado will work with the students on. Whatever the lesson, students are eager to use computers in a fun and interesting way!
Students are shown how to play a game while
using a mouse
Students play a game to learn how to use the ...
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Trivia Knights
This year’s Trivia Night was held at the beginning of March with ten teams signing up to participate. This Senior High Student Council-led event is always a fun time with questions that range from Disney classics to current events, sometimes stumping even the most engaged students. This year’s MC was Mr. Mahns who kept the rounds lively. In the end, a senior group with the moniker of “Dutch Rabbit” took the prize and was named this year’s Trivia Knights!
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Calculator Rovers
Students in Algebra I and IA got to have some fun while doing a little programming. They were seen in the hall with rulers, rovers in which their calculators were attached to, and animal figurines. The students were challenged to use their knowledge of rate of change to determine the speed of their rover to get as close as possible to an animal figurine without hitting it. Some students were cautious when first programming their calculator so they wouldn’t run over their animal, which called for some adjustments. Others went all in, deploying a fast rover, hoping it would stop before hitting their figurine. While becoming a fun competition among peers, in the end of it all, one group got .1 centimeter away from their animal. That’s precise programming! Special thanks go to Mrs. ...
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A Blast from the Past
With the Alumni Association gathering and Class of ’74 Reunion approaching, we wanted to share a bit of Tully JSHS history with the community. In 1969, the Tully JSHS building was brand new with most of the building being functional for use. The students that year were eagerly anticipating the first day of school in the new building, especially since the beginning of school was delayed for them due to some piping issues. Mr. Fisher, an alumnus of the Class of ’74, remembers, “During study hall periods we students all carried the library books in specific order over from the elementary building like ants to be placed properly in the new library.” In addition, a time capsule was placed within the building structure. The cornerstone block located at the front of the school ...
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BOCES Blog
Max Albro, Tully senior that attends Seven Valleys, has become one of the most accomplished students in the history of the OCM BOCES Computer Technology program at the Cortlandville campus. His teacher, Richard Tokar, says Max is the first student at OCM BOCES to earn three professional certifications through the Computing Technology Industry Association, or “CompTIA,” one of the world’s top trade associations for information technology professionals, and is currently working on his fourth. On top of his CompTIA accolades, Max is an excellent student. He’s already on track to earn 21 college credits through Tompkins Cortland Community College, or TC3. He’s also participating this year in SkillsUSA, a national organization that supports students in trade, technical ...
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An Anemone Full of Drama
TES Drama has done it again! A magical underwater tale came to life at the beginning of February with Finding Nemo, Jr. With costumes hand-crafted and the stage transformed into a bright anemone, students took to the stage to tell a humorous and endearing tale of the beloved clownfish kids know as Nemo. After being caught by fishermen, Nemo’s dad, Marlin, and a spunky blue tang fish named Dory, trek across the sea in search of him. While being held captive in a personal aquarium, the Tank Gang help plot to get Nemo back to the ocean.
Because of Finding Nemo’s notoriety, the audience was able to foresee what would happen and know what to expect but enjoyed the humor and uniqueness that the cast brought to the stage. A funny addition to the plot was the beachgoer during ...
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Micron Engagement
Micron, a technology company that is making its home in Clay, NY, has gotten involved in the surrounding communities even before the fabrication of the facilities. Micron wanted to assess the challenges that prospective Micron workers could potentially face and how those challenges could be overcome. Learning about the societal challenges will not only help individuals maintain jobs but will also help Micron prosper in the future. Students (possible future Micron workers) from surrounding school districts helped represent their communities in a Zoom forum that was held in January. Kyla Campoy, Class of 2026 Treasurer, represented Tully. Kyla helped Micron understand that with Tully being a rural area, lack of mass transportation and child care could impact Tully residents from becoming Micron ...
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Music Montage
Students in Pre-K have been studying music pieces by Camille Saint-Saëns in his master suite The Carnival of the Animals, beginning with “Introduction et marche royale du lion” and “L'Éléphant.” Each day that the students attend music, they learn about the animal of the day through a song associated with that animal, moving and singing as such. Then students get to listen to the song that Camille Saint-Saëns composed while they color in a picture of the animal of the day and the instruments used to orchestrate the piece. Piecing together the sound, movement, tempo, and color makes for a true music montage during this class time!
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Five-Star Flavor
Students in the Senior High Student Council had recommended a change to the cafeteria menu to incorporate more flavor. They wanted to see more variety, moreso often than just during International Week when the cafeteria showcases foods from around the world. Taking the suggestion to heart, Mr. Gucciardi, cafeteria manager, held a taste test for a handful of students to get some feedback. Mr. Gucciardi prepared four different dishes and invited them back into the kitchen where they received a quick tour of where the food was stored and prepared; then they got down to business. After testing all four dishes, the students agreed that their favorite dish was Mr. Gucciardi’s chicken wings coated in a mild sweet sauce that he concocted, giving it a five star flavor rating. Some asked for ...
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(W)right Again
The Shakespeare Recitation competition has been gaining traction each year, attracting the attention of those students who are interested in a mixture of drama, literature, and public speaking. This year, six students participated, giving quite the performance. Both Nicholas Houghton and Bryce Keller gave solid monologues, with Nicholas enacting Hamlet and Bryce enacting Mercutio. Nora Bort, a newcomer to the competition, received an honorable mention for her interpretation of Helena from A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Brianna Brame received third place with her rendition of Lysander, also from A Midsummer Night’s Dream, while Elise Spencer took second with her interpretation of Phoebe from As you Like It. Lucy Wright, winner of last year’s competition, took first place again ...
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Fourth Grade is Hands-On
Fourth graders are doing some interesting lessons, getting creative, and making learning something to enjoy. Students recently learned all about how motion changes during a collision and how objects slow down due to friction. To test this, they created “helmets” (containers) to support their “head” (eggs) during a “collision” (egg drop) using materials like cotton, sponges, tape, cups, and foam. Students had to follow certain criteria to be successful and then thought like engineers to evaluate the effectiveness of their helmets and what could be improved, if needed. This lesson was a great prerequisite to Physics in high school where students also perform an egg drop but with more criteria. Fourth graders also created purple and white wampum (beaded-type ...
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JSHS Wellness Day 2024
Wellness Day for the JSHS looked a little different this year but was still just as successful as in the past. With the District half day, classes were substituted with activities that focused on students’ well being. Students started off by breaking up into grade level presentations. Some presenters were new and some were returning from past Wellness Days, but all students attended a “new to them” presentation. Students engaged with presenters from McMahon Child Advocacy, OCM BOCES, the Prevention Network, Cornell Cooperative Extension, and Cortland Prevention Resources. Then a school-wide activity was held in the auditorium where club participants were acknowledged, Mr. Donald started the wave, and a picture slideshow was played where students enjoyed picking themselves ...
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Welcome Officer Ray!
A new and friendly face was welcomed to our campus in December. Housed at TES but seen among all students in both buildings, helping with traffic control, and attending home games, Officer Shannon Ray has been a wonderful addition to the Tully staff. Before break, Officer Ray was spotted participating in crafting with some of our younger students. Mrs. Scully-Smith’s class had finished reading “A Very Mercy Christmas” by Kate DiCamillo about a pig named Mercy and the quiet miracles the holidays can bring. Students then got to be creative, making Mercy-themed crafts. Officer Ray is not only getting to know our students, forging relationships, and adding positivity to our school community, but is keeping us safe each and every day. Welcome, Officer Ray!
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Tully Students Among Best and Brightest
Two Tully students were named among syracuse.com’s Best and Brightest, an annual award given to accomplished seniors. By self-nomination, students submit applications, an essay, letters of recommendation, a detailed portfolio, and a personal narrative to be considered for this award. This year, both Rachel Daddona and Ella Hall were chosen, along with twenty-one other Section III seniors. Sponsored by Upstate Honda Dealers Association, those chosen for the award received a certificate and goody bag at a banquet held in their honor, and were featured in The Post-Standard and on syracuse.com. The purpose of this award is to celebrate and showcase how local seniors have excelled and made an impact on their community. These students have gone above and beyond for their community and Tully ...
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The Grinch Visits TES
Students at TES got a big-hearted surprise before break. While our younger students often get excited when popular holiday figures make an appearance at the end of the year, many were just as excited when the Grinch made an appearance. He must have been making appearances in the area after his heart grew several sizes bigger, spreading holiday cheer to the younger students. While the middle school students were off campus for the day, the elementary students lined the halls to get a glimpse of the green fur passing by, and when he ambled through their specific hall, he was seen giving high fives as he went along. Word spread fast that the Grinch was not very grinchy but very nice indeed. By the end of his journey, students in the pre-k and kindergarten hall were brave enough to reach out ...
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Recycle, Reduse, Reuse
Environmental Club wrapped up a clothing drive at the beginning of December, filling over five large boxes and several shopping bags. Donations included coats, shoes, and pants, among other items of varying sizes. This club emphasizes recycling, reducing, and reusing to better our planet, and redistributing clothes definitely fits that description. All donations were taken to St. Leo’s. This donation drive came shortly after the District’s clothing giveaway, showing us that Tully has no ends to their love for their community!
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Middle Schoolers Attend SU Game
Fifth and sixth graders took a trip on the last day before the holiday break to attend a women’s SU basketball game at the JMA Wireless Dome with 8,000 other school-aged spectators. Anticipation and excitement filled the halls before they left. Students donned SU jerseys or Tully shirts, along with tutus, face paint, and hats that represented SU. Loading the buses with their lunches, they buzzed about the game ahead. For some, this would be their first time to watch a basketball game live. It ended up being an energized game with SU winning 85-43. Students were also excited that Mr. Meixell participated in a short interview on Spectrum News. It was a great way to spend the day with friends before the break.
Sixth graders all geared up for an SU game.
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