Syracuse.com Sarah Moses LAFAYETTE, N.Y. -- A newly hired principal of the Onondaga Nation School has decided to not take the job, LaFayette Superintendent Laura Lavine said Friday afternoon. Warren Smith, an assistant principal at Wellwood Middle School in the Fayetteville-Manlius School District, was hired to be principal at the school, which is located on the Onondaga … [Read more...] about Newly hired Onondaga Nation School principal turns down job amid debate
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Onondaga Nation seeks meeting with LaFayette school board amid principal debate
Syracuse.com by Sarah Moses LAFAYETTE, N.Y. -- The attorney for the Onondaga Nation has sent the LaFayette School Board a letter requesting a meeting to discuss issues and concerns with the management of the Onondaga Nation School amid a debate over the selection of the school's new principal. Warren Smith, an assistant principal at Wellwood Middle School in the … [Read more...] about Onondaga Nation seeks meeting with LaFayette school board amid principal debate
Onondaga Nation leaders want district to rescind hiring of nation school principal
ONONDAGA NATION -- A group of Onondaga Nation leaders and community members are calling for the state to investigate the LaFayette Central School District's operation of the Onondaga Nation School and its hiring practices following the appointment this week of a new principal. The group, which includes Tadodaho Sidney Hill, Clan Mother Wendy Gonyea and numerous community … [Read more...] about Onondaga Nation leaders want district to rescind hiring of nation school principal
Onondaga Nation School 2015 Harvest Dinner: Greets an Estimated 800 Guests
Oñgwawenña' by Tsadeyohdi The 2015 Annual Harvest Dinner held on Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at the Onondaga Nation School received a record breaking 750+ guests. Families, Elders, community members, Nation leaders, and school district personnel came to feast once again at the Tuesday dinner just before the Thanksgiving holiday. The Onondaga Nation School is proud to sponsor … [Read more...] about Onondaga Nation School 2015 Harvest Dinner: Greets an Estimated 800 Guests
Nationals Visit Onondaga Nation School
Onondaga Nation- The Onondaga Nation School was abuzz with excitement. It was like everyone was having their birthday, a bake sale was happening in the cafeteria, and it was going to be a snow day all rolled into one. Whispers started early in the morning that the Nationals were coming to school. By the time the team arrived in the afternoon, kids had secured hats, homemade … [Read more...] about Nationals Visit Onondaga Nation School
Gahwéñhda’ (Snowsnake) returns to ONS
Onondaga Nation- Winter has decided to make its mark on our memory this year with lots of sub zero temperatures and many snow days. It was so cold that our annual community give has been postponed to later in March. But with the deep snow and cold temps has created ideal snowsnake conditions. … [Read more...] about Gahwéñhda’ (Snowsnake) returns to ONS
Architect visits ONS
Onondaga Nation School – Architect Andrew Schuster visited the ONS Fifth grade classroom last week to talk about Tsha’Thoñswatha’ (Fire barn) and how earth friendly resources are used in its construction. … [Read more...] about Architect visits ONS