Sherburne-Earlville Central School District

06/09/2026

TEA TIME FOR SETA RETIREES!
Congratulations to all of our Sherburne-Earlville Teachers’ Association members who will retire at the end of the 2025-2026 school year!

We celebrated (left to right) Middle School Counselor Stacey Snogles, High School Social Studies Teacher Michael Rodriguez, Grade 3 Teacher Wendy Edwards, and Grade 2 Teacher Stephanie Marrone during SETA’s annual Retirement Tea on Monday at the Elementary School Cafeteria.

Each soon-to-be retiree was introduced by special guest speakers before receiving commemorative cutting boards in recognition of their selfless dedication and countless contributions to our . Light refreshments and lots of catching up followed for families, friends, retirees, faculty and staff in attendance.

Thanks for everything you’ve done to help make at S-E, where you will always belong!

06/08/2026

AND THE BEAT GOES ON ...
More pics from the 77th annual Sherburne Pageant of Bands parade, featuring Milford, Morris, Worcester Central School (WOOOOSTER!), Cherry Valley-Springfield Central School, Marion Central School District, and Naples Central School! We'll be sharing Pageant pics all week long, so, you know what to do. !

06/08/2026

PAGEANT PICS ARE HERE!
We're kicking off the photo portion of the 77th annual Sherburne Pageant of Bands parade with some shots of the bands, color guards and others who immediately followed our Timberwolves' exhibition marches down Main Street to the stadium Saturday.

This batch includes alumni, friends, and students from Mexico Academy and Central School District, South Kortright Central School, Laurens, and Gilbertsville - Mount Upton Central School District. There's even a doggo in the mix. :)

Lots of pics are on the way, so stay tuned!

06/08/2026

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06/07/2026

SPOB77 AWARDS!
The 77th annual Sherburne Pageant of Bands is in the books, and we have all of the winners right here!

Congratulations to Class A champion Oppenheim-Ephratah-St. Johnsville on earning the Albert Whitney Award for overall achievement AND the Frank Miller Award for outstanding band director.

Other major award-winners were Naples (Ernie Marano Best Color Guard), Schenevus/Charlotte Valley (Norman Palmiter Jr. Best Drumline), Mexico Junior High (Overall JH Achievement), and Marion (Drum Major). Best in Class awards also went to Norwich (Class AA), Bloomfield (B), Marion (C), and Gilbertsville-Mount Upton (D).

Special thanks to the Sherburne Fire Department, The Sherburne News (programs), S-E Band Directors Jamie Cox and Maeve Roman, Parade emcee Michael Rodriguez, Awards Ceremony emcee Dr. Antoinette Halliday, and all of our judges, volunteers, families, students, community members, and visitors for making the possible!

Award-winners from all three days of the 77th Sherburne Pageant of Bands are below. Visit our page to see hundreds of photos and live streams of the parade and awards ceremony!

~ Major Awards
* Albert Whitney Award (Overall Achievement): Oppenheim-Ephratah-St. Johnsville.
* Frank Miller Award (Outstanding Band Director): Oppenheim-Ephratah-St. Johnsville.
* Ernie Marano Award (Best Overall Color Guard): Naples.
* Norman Palmiter Jr. Percussion Award (Best Overall Drumline): Schenevus/Charlotte Valley.
* Junior High Award (Overall Achievement): Mexico.
* Drum Major: 1, Marion; 2, Laurens.
* Best in Class: AA-Norwich, A-Oppenheim-Ephratah-St. Johnsville, B-Bloomfield, C-Marion, D-Gilbertsville-Mount Upton.

~ Small Ensemble
* JH/MS: 1, Mexico MS 88; 2, OESJ MS 86.5.
* Class D: 1, GMU 92.5; 2, Laurens 83.5; 3, Worcester 81.5.
* Class C: 1, Marion 97; 2, Schenevus/Charlotte Valley 84.5; 3, Cherry Valley-Springfield 82.5.
* Class B: 1, West Canada Valley 93.5; 2, Bloomfield 91; 3, Dolgeville 90.
* Class A: 1, OESJ 83.5.
* Class AA: 1, Mexico 84; 2, Fonda-Fultonville 80.5.

~ Jazz Ensemble
* JH/MS: 1, Boynton MS 73.5; 2, OESJ MS 62; 3, Fonda-Fultonville 58.5.
* Class D: 1, GMU 79; 2, Worcester 75.5; 3, Laurens 67.75.
* Class C: 1, Marion 83.5; 2, Schenevus/Charlotte Valley 72.5; 3, Cherry Valley-Springfield 71.
* Class B: 1, Bloomfield 81.5; 2, Dolgeville 78.75; 3, Altmar-Parish-Williamstown 77.5.
* Class A: 1, Greene 78; 2, OESJ 77.5; 3, Pulaski 72.
* Class AA: 1, Norwich 92; 2, Johnson City 90.75; 3, Fonda-Fultonville.

~ Cadence
* JH/MS: 1, Mexico 55.
* Class D: 1, Laurens 79; 2, Worcester 75; 3, GMU 63.5.
* Class C: 1, Schenevus/Charlotte Valley 86.5; 2, Naples 75.5; 3, McCook 66.25.
* Class B: 1, Dolgeville 76.5; 2, Bloomfield 75; 3, APW 60.
* Class A: 1, Pulaski 65; 2, OESJ 61.5; 3, Moravia 58.5.
* Class AA: 1, Norwich 80; 2, Mexico 72.

~ Color Guard
* Class D: 1, Worcester 92; 2, Laurens 89; 3, Morris 76.
* Class C: 1, Naples 98; 2, Marion 93; 3, McCook 88.
* Class B: 1, West Canada Valley 95; 2, Dolgeville 92; 3, Bloomfield 91.
* Class A: 1, Pulaski 95; 2, OESJ 93; 3, Moravia 84.
* Class AA: 1, Fonda-Fultonville 87; 2, Mexico 85; T3, Holley-Kendall 83; T3, Norwich 83.

~ Concert
* JH/MS: 1, Marion 81; 2, OESJ MS 71; 3, Worcester 66.5.
* Class D: 1, GMU 92.75; 2, Worcester 91.75; 3, South Kortright 91.25.
* Class C: 1, Marion 82.5; 2, Cherry Valley-Springfield 72.5; 3, Richfield Springs 71.5.
* Class B: 1, Bloomfield 75.5; 2, Dolgeville 72.5; 3, West Canada Valley 71.5.
* Class A: 1, OESJ 91.75; 2, Sauquoit Valley 89.75; 3, Mount Markham 86.
* Class AA: 1, Norwich 85.5; 2, Fonda-Fultonville 71.5; 3, Mexico 70.

~ Parade
* JH/MS: 1, Mexico 66.
* Class D: 1, Laurens 90.375; 2, Worcester 90.25; 3, GMU 82.5.
* Class C: 1, Naples 92; 2, Marion 89.5; 3, McCook 79.
* Class B: 1, West Canada Valley 90.125; 2, Dolgeville 86.25; 3, Bloomfield 84.75.
* Class A: 1, Pulaski 91.5; 2, OESJ 89.75; 3, Greene 81.25.
* Class AA: 1, Holley-Kendall 90.75; 2, Norwich 88.75; 3, Mexico 84.75.

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06/07/2026

SPECIAL RECOGNITION AT SPOB77!
The Sherburne Pageant of Bands celebrated the contributions of Michael Hodge and Jon Armstrong during Saturday’s Awards Ceremony at the stadium.

Former Sherburne Fire Department Chief Hodge received the event’s prestigious “Person of the Day” Award. He served the Earlville Fire Department before joining the Sherburne Fire Department in 1989 and later spent a total of 13 years as Assistant Fire Chief and Fire Chief.

Hodge also worked as a well-respected self-contained breathing apparatus technician across New York State. A staple at the Sherburne Pageant of Bands, Hodge has worked as a pizza-vending volunteer and chaired the famous Parade Marshals, always instilling an atmosphere of fun and camaraderie.

Pageant officials also honored Armstrong with a special award for his dedication to the Sherburne Pageant of Bands, which celebrated its 77th year this past weekend.

“At a time when volunteerism is declining and bands across the country are working to rebuild, we remain committed to preserving this 77-year tradition for future generations,” said Dr. Antoinette Halliday, Interim Superintendent of the Sherburne-Earlville Central School District. “A vital part of that mission is honoring our past while continuing to move forward. This individual has played an important role in helping us maintain that connection.

“It is my pleasure to recognize Jon Armstrong for his dedication as our Pageant Historian,” she continued. “His knowledge of our history is remarkable. His passion for preserving the legacy of this event has helped ensure that its traditions are not forgotten.”

Sherburne Fire Department member and Band Pageant Chairperson Jansen Casscles presented both awards. Hodge received the traditional plaque/clock in recognition of his Person of the Day honor, and Armstrong received a custom-built cutting board, crafted from wood salvaged during the recent SECSD auditorium renovation project and repurposed by our students.

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06/07/2026

THE HOST WITH THE MOST!
Our Timberwolves kicked off the 77th Sherburne Pageant of Bands parade in style with exhibition marches down Main Street to the stadium on a windy but otherwise pleasant Saturday afternoon! We'll be posting lots of pics over the weekend - from every participating marching band and more - so stay tuned!

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Stay tuned!

06/06/2026

Drumlines wrapping up in a bit; awards to follow. Stay tuned!