Oneida CSD Recognizes Senior Scholars and Retiring Staff at Annual Academic Assembly

The Senior Academic Assembly marked the first opportunity to formally recognize and celebrate the academic accomplishments of the Class of 2026. This longstanding tradition at Oneida honors the hard work, perseverance, and commitment to academic excellence demonstrated by our seniors throughout their high school careers.

The senior class has achieved a great deal over the past four years, both in the classroom and through extracurricular activities. Along the way, they have faced significant challenges, including the disruptions caused by the pandemic. Despite those obstacles, this class has shown remarkable resilience and determination.

64 students were recognized for earning an average of 85 or higher for consecutive marking periods, representing approximately 55% of the senior class.

Our seniors have also taken advantage of many advanced academic opportunities. An impressive 105 out of 116 seniors have participated in one or more of the following programs: Advanced Placement courses, RIT Project Lead the Way, BOCES New Ventures, BOCES New Visions, MVCC college courses, the BOCES National Technical Honor Society, the Oneida National Honor Society, and the Art National Honor Society.

In addition to celebrating our students, this assembly also honors the professional dedication of our retiring faculty and staff members. This year, we recognize Mr. Anderelli, Mrs. O’Connell, Mrs. Haggas, and Mr. Gallagher, who will be retiring in June. We thank them for their years of commitment to our students and school community, and we wish them health, happiness, and fulfillment in their retirement.

This year, 30 seniors were recognized as Honor Roll students, with many separated by only fractions of a point. Those students are:

Drew

Dylan

Logan

Isabella

Katie

Colton

Kaylee

Addison

Jack

Kaylee

Alexis

Nicholas

Mackenzie

Mitchell

Violet

Jood

Natalie

Beth

Erin

Evan

Anden

Kaiden

Camron

Henry

Kimberly

Christian

Sean

Trenton

Bailey

Carleannys

Additionally, 34 students have earned a cumulative average of 90 or higher throughout their high school careers, representing 28% of the senior class. The top ten students are separated by just 2.76 percentage points, while the Valedictorian and Salutatorian are separated by only .52 of a percent—a testament to the strength of this class.

The Top 24 students are:

Jane

Derek

Olivia

Aubrey

Ethan

Josie

Ryan

Ava

Sophia

Julanne

Kyler

Owen

Alyeska

Jasmine

William

Jack

William

Ailleen

Kade

Beleza

Rosemarie

Berlyn

Griffin

Gianna

The Top 10 students are:

Leland

Matthew

Ivy

Grady

Sophia

Sullivan

Tiffany

Stephanie

Salutatorian: Dylan Roberts

Valedictorian: Irene Barris

Each of these students shared words of wisdom with the underclassmen, reflecting on their experiences and encouraging younger students to pursue their goals with dedication and perseverance.

The ceremony concluded with everyone joining the choir in singing the Oneida City School District Alma Mater, bringing the celebration of this remarkable class to a meaningful close.