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Bradley Powless Retires from the Onondaga Nation School

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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

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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

LaFayette Central School District is seeking a highly qualified, experienced leader for the position of ONS Principal

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LaFayette Central School District is seeking a highly qualified, experienced leader for the position of Principal (PreK-8) of the Onondaga Nation School. The search process will be conducted over the next few months, with an anticipated announcement by the end of April and starting date of July 1, 2024. Onondaga Nation Leaders will be involved in the development of the … [Read more...] about LaFayette Central School District is seeking a highly qualified, experienced leader for the position of ONS Principal

From the Earth Craft Fair: Saturday, December 16, 2023

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  The return of the Onondaga Nation School's From the Earth Craft Fair will be held on Saturday, December 16 2023.  Please come an support our great artists and have some great food. Hosted by: The Onondaga Nation School PTS Where: Onondaga Nation School - 3285 Route 11A When: Saturday, December 16, 2023  10AM - 5PM ONE DAY ONLY Events: 11am … [Read more...] about From the Earth Craft Fair: Saturday, December 16, 2023

Oneida Chef Arlie Doxtator Visits the Onondaga Nation School 

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Onondaga Nation- The Onondaga Nation School (ONS) welcomed back Chef Arlie Doxtator to the school for three days of traditional cooking with the students with his “Three Chefs - Three Fires” program. “Last year we worked really hard to have Arlie come to our school last year,” said ONS Principal Simone Gonyea. “It was such a success, everyone wanted him to return this … [Read more...] about Oneida Chef Arlie Doxtator Visits the Onondaga Nation School