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Penn Yan Academy Student Jenna Thompson Named Carson Scholar
Thompson was selected for the national scholarship based on her achievement, leadership, character and service.
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.
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.
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.
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.
English 11 Students Recognized by Walt Whitman Birthplace Association
Students were recognized for original poetry exploring connection, patience, persistence, hope and strength.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Penn Yan School District is using the “Big Game” to help make a difference in the community
The annual Penn Yan FFA “Souper Bowl” Food Drive invites students and staff across the district to tackle hunger while cheering on their favorite Super Bowl team by turning game-day predictions into donations that directly support local families in need.
