On September 30th, the 5th-8th graders at the Onondaga Nation School spent the day exploring the health of a favorite local waterway - Hemlock Creek. They participated in a program called “A Day in the Life, (DitL)” which is run by the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC). Students moved with their classmates through a series of stations led by experts from … [Read more...] about A Day in the Life on Hemlock Creek
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Film Screening: Remaining Native
The Onondaga Nation School is hosting a screening of the documentary of "Remaining Native" by Haudenosaunee film maker Paige Bethman. The film focuses on Kutoven Stevens, a 17 year old runner, navigating his dream of becoming a collegiate athlete and the memory of his great-grandfather's escape from boarding school. Paige Bethman will be at the screening and will share … [Read more...] about Film Screening: Remaining Native
From the Earth Craft Fair on Saturday, December 13, 2025
From the Earth Craft Fair hosted by The Onondaga Nation School PTS Where: Onondaga Nation School 3285 Route 11A Onondaga Nation Nedrow, NY 13120 When: Saturday December 13, 2025 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM - ONE DAY ONLY Free Admission & Parking (Donations accepted) Traditional Foods Live Entertainment Native Vendors More info: Sherri Hopper … [Read more...] about From the Earth Craft Fair on Saturday, December 13, 2025
TEACHING ASSISTANT – Onondaga Nation School
The LaFayette School District is looking to hire a TEACHING ASSISTANT (Probationary Appointment) assigned to the Onondaga Nation School. Effective Sepetember 1, 2025. NYS Certification for Teaching Assistant required NYS Certification for Teacher Preferred Salary per LTA Negotiated Agreement INTERESTED CANDIDATES APPLY on LaFayette … [Read more...] about TEACHING ASSISTANT – Onondaga Nation School
Central Indigenous School waits for repairs, upgrades
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Bradley Powless Retires from the Onondaga Nation School
Onondaga Nation - Bradley Powless has announced his retirement from teaching at the Onondaga Nation School (ONS) at the end of the 2023-24 school year. Powless began teaching at his childhood elementary school 30 years ago. “I had just finished earning my Masters degree from Penn State in Special Education when I applied to teach at ONS,” said Powless. “I was excited … [Read more...] about Bradley Powless Retires from the Onondaga Nation School
Gohahagehdeh, JoAnne Powless, Book Give Away
Onondaga Nation - If you enter Gohahagehdeh's 5th grade classroom at the Onondaga Nation School (ONS), often you will see students and her classroom library enjoying a good book. That is not by accident. “I grew up with books and always have loved to read,” said Gohahagehdeh (JoAnne Powless). “I try to give my students that love too.” That love of books led Gohahagehdeh … [Read more...] about Gohahagehdeh, JoAnne Powless, Book Give Away