On June 10th, Kaitryn Pelnik-Wadsworth was honored at Carnegie Hall in New York City for her architectural drawing, Bristol Center - Guest Rooms- Hamilton College.
Kaitryn received a National Scholastic Art & Writing Gold Medal for her amazing work, and was invited to attend a multi-day event in New York City along with the other Gold Medal winners. Of the 335,000 Scholastic Art entries from around the country, only 600 earned Gold Medals and were invited to Carnegie Hall for the ceremony. That puts Kaitryn in elite company; less than .5% of entries are awarded this top honor! Kaitryn and her AP Art teacher, Mr. Vaughn, were fortunate to make the trip to be a part of this inspiring event in celebration of the Arts!
Congratulations to Kaitryn and all her teachers in the New Hartford Art Department for this incredible accomplishment.
Kaitryn received a National Scholastic Art & Writing Gold Medal for her amazing work, and was invited to attend a multi-day event in New York City along with the other Gold Medal winners. Of the 335,000 Scholastic Art entries from around the country, only 600 earned Gold Medals and were invited to Carnegie Hall for the ceremony. That puts Kaitryn in elite company; less than .5% of entries are awarded this top honor! Kaitryn and her AP Art teacher, Mr. Vaughn, were fortunate to make the trip to be a part of this inspiring event in celebration of the Arts!
Congratulations to Kaitryn and all her teachers in the New Hartford Art Department for this incredible accomplishment.
Congratulations to New Hartford's 2026 Male and Female Scholar-Athletes!
On Monday, June 8, 2026, at SRC Arena in Syracuse, NY, Peyton Way and Ashlee Fisher proudly represented the New Hartford Central School District at the Section III Scholar-Athlete Recognition Ceremony.
This prestigious honor recognizes student-athletes who have demonstrated outstanding achievement both in the classroom and in athletic competition. We are incredibly proud of Peyton and Ashlee for their dedication, leadership, and commitment to excellence.
Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition, and thank you for representing New Hartford with pride!
On Monday, June 8, 2026, at SRC Arena in Syracuse, NY, Peyton Way and Ashlee Fisher proudly represented the New Hartford Central School District at the Section III Scholar-Athlete Recognition Ceremony.
This prestigious honor recognizes student-athletes who have demonstrated outstanding achievement both in the classroom and in athletic competition. We are incredibly proud of Peyton and Ashlee for their dedication, leadership, and commitment to excellence.
Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition, and thank you for representing New Hartford with pride!
Two New Hartford Golfers Head to the State NYSPHSAA Championship
JP Lazzaro and Thomas Goodelle will compete in the NYSPHSAA Finals on June 7th and 8th At Mill Creek Golf Club in Churchville, NY.
Good luck and go Spartans!
JP Lazzaro and Thomas Goodelle will compete in the NYSPHSAA Finals on June 7th and 8th At Mill Creek Golf Club in Churchville, NY.
Good luck and go Spartans!
New School Outdoor Varsity Girls Track Record Set
🌟Records are Made to be Broken!!
On Saturday, May 16th at the Liverpool Invite, Ashlee Fisher set a new school record in the 400-meter dash in 57.68 seconds breaking a record set back in 1988 of 58.20.
🔥⚡️She also set a new record in the 200m race with a time of 26.12 that she already broke the record for earlier this season. 💥
Congratulations Ashlee.
🌟Records are Made to be Broken!!
On Saturday, May 16th at the Liverpool Invite, Ashlee Fisher set a new school record in the 400-meter dash in 57.68 seconds breaking a record set back in 1988 of 58.20.
🔥⚡️She also set a new record in the 200m race with a time of 26.12 that she already broke the record for earlier this season. 💥
Congratulations Ashlee.
Myles PTA presents the Myles Color Run
New School Outdoor Varsity Girls Track Record Set
On Friday, May 1st, at the Ed Wadas Invitational in Whitesboro, the girls varsity track team added another name to the record books. Ashlee Fisher set a new school record in the 200-meter dash with a time of 26.25, breaking a mark that had stood since 1988. Congratulations Ashlee!
Universal Pre-K Lottery Registration!!!
Universal Pre-K Information - https://sites.google.com/nhart.org/newhartfordcsdupk/home
Universal Pre-K Registration Form - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdHJMQKbGh3draugQfbslaFn7AhSNyG3eRLXaHoa4glTy-A1A/viewform
Universal Pre-K Information - https://sites.google.com/nhart.org/newhartfordcsdupk/home
Universal Pre-K Registration Form - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdHJMQKbGh3draugQfbslaFn7AhSNyG3eRLXaHoa4glTy-A1A/viewform
New Hartford Colorguard Interest / Kickoff Meeting!!!
New Hartford CSD's MMichael Butler make history!!!
"Fifth Grader, Mikey Butler, has become New York’s first-ever two-time Trinity Award winner in youth wrestling—one of the sport’s most difficult and prestigious accomplishments. He secured this milestone by winning Reno Worlds in Reno, NV this past weekend, capturing the final piece needed to earn the Trinity. Reno Worlds featured elite competition from nearly all 50 states, as well as international athletes from Spain, Tokyo, Russia, Japan, and Italy.
The Trinity Award, presented by World of Wrestling, is earned only by wrestlers who win all three of the nation’s most competitive youth tournaments in a single season: Tulsa Nationals, Reno Worlds, and the WOW Kickoff Classic. Winning just one of these events is a major feat—winning all three in the same year requires an exceptional level of skill, consistency, and mental toughness.
To put this into perspective, only five youth wrestlers from New York have ever won the Trinity Award even once. Mikey has now done it twice—setting himself apart not just in our state, but across the entire country.
In addition to this milestone, Mikey is currently ranked #1 in the nation by World of Wrestling in his age and weight division (10U, 80 lbs), further solidifying his place among the elite young wrestlers in the United States."
Congratulations, Mikey!
"Fifth Grader, Mikey Butler, has become New York’s first-ever two-time Trinity Award winner in youth wrestling—one of the sport’s most difficult and prestigious accomplishments. He secured this milestone by winning Reno Worlds in Reno, NV this past weekend, capturing the final piece needed to earn the Trinity. Reno Worlds featured elite competition from nearly all 50 states, as well as international athletes from Spain, Tokyo, Russia, Japan, and Italy.
The Trinity Award, presented by World of Wrestling, is earned only by wrestlers who win all three of the nation’s most competitive youth tournaments in a single season: Tulsa Nationals, Reno Worlds, and the WOW Kickoff Classic. Winning just one of these events is a major feat—winning all three in the same year requires an exceptional level of skill, consistency, and mental toughness.
To put this into perspective, only five youth wrestlers from New York have ever won the Trinity Award even once. Mikey has now done it twice—setting himself apart not just in our state, but across the entire country.
In addition to this milestone, Mikey is currently ranked #1 in the nation by World of Wrestling in his age and weight division (10U, 80 lbs), further solidifying his place among the elite young wrestlers in the United States."
Congratulations, Mikey!
The New Hartford Senior High School Club America group hosted a food drive for Feed Our Veterans from April 23–27 in the high school lobby. Throughout the week, club members engaged with students and faculty to collect a generous amount of food to support the Veterans Outreach Center in Utica.
Pictured are the club’s officers alongside several veterans at the center. The experience was both meaningful and educational for everyone involved, and the club looks forward to continuing its efforts to support local veterans through future food drives.
Pictured are the club’s officers alongside several veterans at the center. The experience was both meaningful and educational for everyone involved, and the club looks forward to continuing its efforts to support local veterans through future food drives.
New Hartford Pride: Alexandria French Appointed to West Point
We are incredibly proud to celebrate a historic milestone for one of our own. New Hartford student Alexandria French has received an appointment to the United States Military Academy at West Point, marking a monumental achievement for both Alexandria and our entire school community.
A Premier Distinction
Alexandria’s path to the Academy is marked by an exceptional level of merit. Out of a highly competitive pool of applicants, she was selected as Congressman Mannion’s Principal Nominee, the highest recommendation a candidate can receive from their congressional representative.
The road to West Point is famously rigorous:
Selective Admissions: Approximately 13,000 students apply annually.
Elite Cohort: Only about 1,200 applicants are accepted into the incoming class.
We are incredibly proud to celebrate a historic milestone for one of our own. New Hartford student Alexandria French has received an appointment to the United States Military Academy at West Point, marking a monumental achievement for both Alexandria and our entire school community.
A Premier Distinction
Alexandria’s path to the Academy is marked by an exceptional level of merit. Out of a highly competitive pool of applicants, she was selected as Congressman Mannion’s Principal Nominee, the highest recommendation a candidate can receive from their congressional representative.
The road to West Point is famously rigorous:
Selective Admissions: Approximately 13,000 students apply annually.
Elite Cohort: Only about 1,200 applicants are accepted into the incoming class.
Winter Scholar-Athlete Teams
Ten New Hartford Winter Varsity Teams Earn NYSPHSAA Scholar-Athlete Recognition
The New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) has recognized 10 of New Hartford Central School District’s winter varsity athletic teams as part of its prestigious Scholar-Athlete Program.
At the end of each sports season, NYSPHSAA honors student-athletes and teams that demonstrate exceptional academic achievement. To qualify for the Scholar-Athlete Team Award, 75% of the team’s roster must earn a grade point average (GPA) of 90 or above.
New Hartford Winter Varsity Team GPA Averages
Boys Swim: 98.22
Girls Volleyball: 97.88
Girls Bowling: 97.11
Girls Basketball: 95.80
Boys Basketball: 95.57
Unified Bowling: 94.92
Girls Indoor Track: 94.35
Cheerleading: 92.78
Boys Bowling: 91.80
Boys Indoor Track: 90.50
This outstanding accomplishment reflects the dedication, discipline, and commitment shown by our student-athletes—both in the classroom and in competition.
Way to go, Spartans!
Ten New Hartford Winter Varsity Teams Earn NYSPHSAA Scholar-Athlete Recognition
The New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) has recognized 10 of New Hartford Central School District’s winter varsity athletic teams as part of its prestigious Scholar-Athlete Program.
At the end of each sports season, NYSPHSAA honors student-athletes and teams that demonstrate exceptional academic achievement. To qualify for the Scholar-Athlete Team Award, 75% of the team’s roster must earn a grade point average (GPA) of 90 or above.
New Hartford Winter Varsity Team GPA Averages
Boys Swim: 98.22
Girls Volleyball: 97.88
Girls Bowling: 97.11
Girls Basketball: 95.80
Boys Basketball: 95.57
Unified Bowling: 94.92
Girls Indoor Track: 94.35
Cheerleading: 92.78
Boys Bowling: 91.80
Boys Indoor Track: 90.50
This outstanding accomplishment reflects the dedication, discipline, and commitment shown by our student-athletes—both in the classroom and in competition.
Way to go, Spartans!
New Hartford Masque Proudly presents Anastasia The Musical
Take note of the showtimes:
Thursday, March 12 @ 7pm
Friday, March 13 @ 7pm
Saturday, March 14 @ 7pm
Sunday, March 15 @ 2pm
All tickets are $15 for reserved seating.
You can purchase tickets by visiting https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/newhartfordschools/entity/schools/1
Take note of the showtimes:
Thursday, March 12 @ 7pm
Friday, March 13 @ 7pm
Saturday, March 14 @ 7pm
Sunday, March 15 @ 2pm
All tickets are $15 for reserved seating.
You can purchase tickets by visiting https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/newhartfordschools/entity/schools/1
New Hartford Boys Hockey Team Advances to the Section III D2 Semi Final
Hockey vs Skaneateles
Date: Wednesday 2/25/26
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Allyn Arena at Skaneateles Community Center
Tickets: To attend must be purchased online through Hometown Ticketing:
https://section3.org/sports/2021/4/29/hometown-ticketing.aspx
Go Spartans!
Hockey vs Skaneateles
Date: Wednesday 2/25/26
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Allyn Arena at Skaneateles Community Center
Tickets: To attend must be purchased online through Hometown Ticketing:
https://section3.org/sports/2021/4/29/hometown-ticketing.aspx
Go Spartans!
New Hartford vs Auburn
Date: Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Time: 7pm
Location: New Hartford Rec Center
Sectional Bracket Information can be found at:
https://www.htosports.com/teams/default.asp?u=CBAHOCKEYSYR&s=hockey&p=tournament&tournamentID=4419
Good luck and go Spartans!
Date: Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Time: 7pm
Location: New Hartford Rec Center
Sectional Bracket Information can be found at:
https://www.htosports.com/teams/default.asp?u=CBAHOCKEYSYR&s=hockey&p=tournament&tournamentID=4419
Good luck and go Spartans!
New Hartford Boys Swim Team Crowned Section III Class B Champions!
The Spartans brought home the Section III Class B Swimming Championship on Tuesday at Nottingham High School.
What’s Next: Falwell Cup, Swim - Section III Boys Swimming State Qualifier
Date: Thursday, February 12, 2026
Location: Nottingham High School
Time: 2:30 PM
Tickets:
No cash sales will be accepted at the gate.
https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/nysphsaa3/L2VtYmVkL2V2ZW50LzIwNDM%3D
Meet Results
Class B Swimmer of the Meet:
Brendan Gruneich
200 Medley Relay
1st Place - Jack Reale, Brendan Gruneich, Eoin Clive, Garrett McFarland - 1:41.74
200 Freestyle
1st - Parker Putnam - 1:49.88
3rd - Alex Stanton - 2:03.61
6th - Nate Alexander - 2:10.19
200 Individual Medley
1st - Alen Tresnjo - 2:04.78
3rd - Aidan Luley - 2:18.35
4th - JoJo Clive - 2:22.54
5th - Jierui Lin - 2:24.78
50 Freestyle
1st - Brendan Gruneich - 21.93 - State Qualifying Time
3rd - Garrett McFarland - 23.37
4th - Landon McMichael - 23.93
8th - Sam Freiberger - 26.28
100 Butterfly
1st - Brendan Gruneich - 53.33 - State Qualifying Time
2nd - Eoin Clive - 54.61
5th - Omar Elmarasy - 1:04.87
100 Freestyle
1st - Garrett McFarland - 50.94
3rd - Jack Reale - 53.05
4th - Landon McMichael - 53.77
7th - Parker McFarland - 58.93
500 Freestyle
1st - Parker Putnam - 4:54.34
2nd - Alen Tresnjo - 5:02.33
4th - Alex Stanton - 5:35.40
5th - JoJo Clive - 5:45.58
200 Freestyle Relay
1st - Landon McMichael, Jack Reale, Alen Tresnjo, Parker Putnam - 1:34.88
100 Backstroke
1st - Eoin Clive - 56.80
2nd - Jack Reale - 59.81
4th - Omar Elmarasy - 1:03.16
9th - Sam Freiberger - 1:11.42
100 Breaststroke
1st - Aidan Luley - 1:05.76
3rd - Jierui Lin - 1:10.77
5th - Parker McFarland - 1:11.45
400 Freestyle Relay
1st - Brendan Gruneich, Parker Putnam, Eoin Clive, Garrett McFarland - 3:18.35 - State Qualifying Time
Fluffy the Robotic Dog - Visits Hughes Students
On Friday, January 16, 2026, students in grades 4–6 enjoyed an exciting and educational visit from Fluffy, a robotic dog from the Air Force Research Base in Rome, and his handler, Dr. Dave.
Dr. Dave shared information about the many jobs available in his industry, including engineers, programmers, scientists, and technicians who work together to design, build, and operate advanced technology like Fluffy.
Students were especially interested in learning what Fluffy can do. Dr. Dave demonstrated how Fluffy can walk, balance, respond to commands, and navigate different environments. He explained that robot dogs like Fluffy are used in combat for dangerous situations to help protect human lives.
The visit sparked thoughtful questions, curiosity, and excitement about future careers in STEM fields. It was a memorable experience that helped students see how classroom learning connects to real-world problem solving and innovation.
A big thank-you to Dr. Dave for bringing Fluffy to Hughes!
On Friday, January 16, 2026, students in grades 4–6 enjoyed an exciting and educational visit from Fluffy, a robotic dog from the Air Force Research Base in Rome, and his handler, Dr. Dave.
Dr. Dave shared information about the many jobs available in his industry, including engineers, programmers, scientists, and technicians who work together to design, build, and operate advanced technology like Fluffy.
Students were especially interested in learning what Fluffy can do. Dr. Dave demonstrated how Fluffy can walk, balance, respond to commands, and navigate different environments. He explained that robot dogs like Fluffy are used in combat for dangerous situations to help protect human lives.
The visit sparked thoughtful questions, curiosity, and excitement about future careers in STEM fields. It was a memorable experience that helped students see how classroom learning connects to real-world problem solving and innovation.
A big thank-you to Dr. Dave for bringing Fluffy to Hughes!
J.P. Lazzaro rolled a perfect 300 game on Thursday, January 30, 2026 at Vista Lanes against Proctor High School!
J.P. bowled a 248, 300, & 252, capping off the night with a career-high 800 series.
Congratulations, JP, on an outstanding performance!
J.P. bowled a 248, 300, & 252, capping off the night with a career-high 800 series.
Congratulations, JP, on an outstanding performance!
The Latin Club visits the Grapevine Restaurant in New Hartford to Celebrate the Roman Holiday of Saturnalia
The Latin club voted to go to a local restaurant to celebrate the Roman December holiday of Saturnalia, which predated Christmas. Eighteen students and two adults had a wonderful meal at the Grapevine Restaurant in New Hartford. Club members feasted on Gyro meat, rice, salad, humus, bread, sauce, soda, and baklava. Several students had never tried Mediterranian food before and all enjoyed themselves! The club fundraises by selling candy to raise money for such events so that the students can participate for free.
The Latin club voted to go to a local restaurant to celebrate the Roman December holiday of Saturnalia, which predated Christmas. Eighteen students and two adults had a wonderful meal at the Grapevine Restaurant in New Hartford. Club members feasted on Gyro meat, rice, salad, humus, bread, sauce, soda, and baklava. Several students had never tried Mediterranian food before and all enjoyed themselves! The club fundraises by selling candy to raise money for such events so that the students can participate for free.
Latin Club Visits Amherst Central High School to Compete!!!!
On Saturday, November 8th twenty-five Latin students went to Amherst Central High School, in Buffalo, NY to compete in a series of physical and academic competitions. These events happen twice a year and adheres to the Roman quote “Mens sana, in corpore sano” [a healthy mind in a healthy body] from the satirist Juevnal. They competed in ping-pong, volleyball, chess, certamen (a jeopardy style four-person team game that is very competitive and covers mythology, history, translation, pronunciation, Latin grammar, derivatives, and culture), oratory, poster contest, t-shirt contest, as well as academic tests in Mythology, Derivatives, Latin Vocabulary, Roman Civilization, and Pentathlon.
There were around 250 students from twelve schools in eight school districts: Orchard Park, Amherst, Geneva, Skaneateles, Pittsford, East Aurora, St. John BOSCO, and New Hartford. Latin 1 student Joe Carlesimo designed our Latin Club t-shirts which won first place in the t-shirt contes. In the Junior High Chess tournament, first place went to Joe Carlesimo and third place to Teddy Reale, an Intro to Latin student. Anna Zhang, a Latin 2 student, won second place in the Latin 2 Oratory contest. Joe Carlesimo won first place in the poster contest as well. Members also won ribbons on all the academic tests competing against students of their own Latin experience level. Kevin Wu, an Intro to Latin student, won first place for Level ½ academic contests in Pentathlon and Roman Civilization along with second place in Mythology. Gayle Brooks tied for third place in the Vocabulary contest for Level 2. Anna Zhang won 1st place in the Derivatives academic contest for Level 2. Abby Gioppo won second place in the Level 2 Roman Civilization contest as a Latin three student, as that class doesn’t start until Spring Semester.
On Saturday, November 8th twenty-five Latin students went to Amherst Central High School, in Buffalo, NY to compete in a series of physical and academic competitions. These events happen twice a year and adheres to the Roman quote “Mens sana, in corpore sano” [a healthy mind in a healthy body] from the satirist Juevnal. They competed in ping-pong, volleyball, chess, certamen (a jeopardy style four-person team game that is very competitive and covers mythology, history, translation, pronunciation, Latin grammar, derivatives, and culture), oratory, poster contest, t-shirt contest, as well as academic tests in Mythology, Derivatives, Latin Vocabulary, Roman Civilization, and Pentathlon.
There were around 250 students from twelve schools in eight school districts: Orchard Park, Amherst, Geneva, Skaneateles, Pittsford, East Aurora, St. John BOSCO, and New Hartford. Latin 1 student Joe Carlesimo designed our Latin Club t-shirts which won first place in the t-shirt contes. In the Junior High Chess tournament, first place went to Joe Carlesimo and third place to Teddy Reale, an Intro to Latin student. Anna Zhang, a Latin 2 student, won second place in the Latin 2 Oratory contest. Joe Carlesimo won first place in the poster contest as well. Members also won ribbons on all the academic tests competing against students of their own Latin experience level. Kevin Wu, an Intro to Latin student, won first place for Level ½ academic contests in Pentathlon and Roman Civilization along with second place in Mythology. Gayle Brooks tied for third place in the Vocabulary contest for Level 2. Anna Zhang won 1st place in the Derivatives academic contest for Level 2. Abby Gioppo won second place in the Level 2 Roman Civilization contest as a Latin three student, as that class doesn’t start until Spring Semester.
