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Penn Yan Academy students partner with local organization to make sure kids sleep comfortably and dream big!

Students at Penn Yan Academy have come together to build beds for children in the area, informally adopting the slogan, “No kid sleeps on the floor in our town!” Led by Agriculture Teacher and FFA Advisor, Carlie Bossard, the collaboration has been steadily gaining momentum over the past three years.

Student poses with bed he delivered to local family

Welcome Back Students!

We are so excited to be back for the 2026-2027 school year!

Penn Yan Academy Student Jenna Thompson Named Carson Scholar

Thompson was selected for the national scholarship based on her achievement, leadership, character and service.

Penn Yan Academy student Jenna Thompson smiles while holding a certificate and wearing a medal.

Students-Athletes Participate in Special Olympics

Penn Yan joined nearly 1,000 student-athletes, volunteers and families from school districts across the Wayne-Finger Lakes.

Penn Yan student-athletes, volunteers and staff gather for a group photo.

Elementary School Students Explore Careers Through “Touch-a-Truck” Event

Students in pre-K through second grade explored vehicles and equipment used by local workers during a hands-on career event.

Students gather next to a raised blue dump truck during the

Middle School Students Grow Lettuce for School Lunches

Students planted, cared for, and grew lettuce with an aeroponics Grow Tower provided through the “Rooted in Learning” grant.

Two students hold a large metal bowl filled with harvested lettuce in front of an indoor Grow Tower.

Budget and BOE Vote Updates - 5/19/2026

Middle and High School Students “Chalk the Walk” for Mental Health Awareness Month

Students shared colorful artwork and positive messages to promote kindness, awareness and mental wellness.

Students smile behind a green chalk drawing of the words

English 11 Students Recognized by Walt Whitman Birthplace Association

Students were recognized for original poetry exploring connection, patience, persistence, hope and strength.

Students smile as they pose for a group picture.

Decision Day 2026 Celebrated at Penn Yan Academy

The Class of 2026 recently celebrated Decision Day, recognizing their plans after graduation and the people who helped support them along the way.

A group of students sign a large sheet of paper that says

Penn Yan Schools Strengthen Career Connections Through Hands-On Learning and Community Partnerships

The Penn Yan Central School District continues to expand career exploration opportunities for students through a series of engaging, hands-on experiences both inside and outside the classroom. Recent events at Penn Yan Academy highlight the District’s commitment to connecting students with real-world careers and local industry professionals.

Local business and industry representatives speak with students during the Career Fair

HUBBA Tea Brings Students and Seniors Together for 17th Annual Intergenerational Tradition

The 17th Annual HUBBA Tea once again brought together Penn Yan Academy students and local senior citizens for a memorable and meaningful intergenerational experience, celebrating connection, community, and shared joy.

Penn Yan Academy student volunteers serve tea

Mobile Dairy Experience Brings Hands-On Agricultural Learning to Penn Yan Students

Students at Penn Yan Central School District had the opportunity to step outside the traditional classroom and into an immersive, real-world learning environment, thanks to a visit from the New York Animal Agriculture Coalition’s Mobile Dairy Experience.

students learned about how cows are housed and cared for

Penn Yan Academy Students Create Winning Ice Cream Flavor with Seneca Farms Partnership

Penn Yan Academy students are once again bringing creativity to the community, one scoop at a time.
For the fifth year, students in the PYA Horticulture/Food Science class took part in a hands-on ice cream creation project in partnership with Seneca Farms.

Students pose with their contest-winning ice cream

Penn Yan Elementary Celebrates Attendance Milestone by Pieing the Principals

Penn Yan Elementary students celebrated reaching a 95% attendance goal with a HERD assembly and the chance to pie their principals.

Inspirational Children’s Author Stanley Tucker Visits Penn Yan Elementary

Penn Yan Elementary School was treated to a special visitor that shared his message of kindness, storytelling, and the power of words. Students welcomed children’s author, television host, and motivational speaker Stanley Tucker for a day of assemblies and classroom visits.

Stanley Tucker speaks to Penn Yan Elementary students

Penn Yan FFA Members Excel at Western Substates Leadership Development Events

Students from the Penn Yan FFA chapter earned multiple top finishes and advanced competitors to the state level. At the Western Substates Leadership Development Events (LDEs) held recently at Alfred State College.

Penn Yan Academy Blood Drive Moves Closer to Scholarship Milestone

Penn Yan Academy continued its strong tradition of service by collecting 41 units of blood during its recent winter event. The drive marked the second of three blood drives the Academy will host this school year.

Penn Yan FFA Students Build Beds for Local Children During FFA Week

As part of National FFA Week celebrations, the Penn Yan FFA chapter partnered with the Sleep in Heavenly Peace NY-Auburn chapter to build bed frames for children in need—taking a major step toward launching a future Penn Yan chapter of their own.

Penn Yan FFA Hosts District 8 Leadership Competitions, Packs 10,000 Meals for Community

Penn Yan FFA welcomed more than a dozen area chapters to town as it hosted the District 8 FFA Leadership Development Event (LDE) competitions, bringing together middle and high school students for a day focused on communication, leadership, and service.

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