During the Jan. 6 West Seneca Central School District board meeting, the superintendent reported on a recently launched district website, staff honors and several student service-learning activities that took place in December.

The superintendent credited Jessica Shanahan and the technology department for migrating content to the new site and asked the public to check the site while remaining links are finalized. "So please do check out our new website," the superintendent said.

The board heard recognition of staff members: Taryn Nicosia, a West Elementary teacher, was named West Seneca Chamber of Commerce Educator of the Year, and Zach Armstrong was recognized as the Chamber's citizen of the year; both will be honored at a dinner Feb. 11.

The superintendent also described December service activities in which students visited Eden Heights assisted living, Mercy Hospital, Roswell Park Cancer Institute, O'Shaughnessy Children’s Hospital, the West Seneca Senior Center and City Mission. The report noted Allendale Elementary's turkey-trot fundraiser raised about $2,000; proceeds were used to buy clothing and supplies for the district clothing closet.

The superintendent drew attention to other upcoming district events, including West Middle School's production "Between the Lines Junior" Jan. 22–24 and district visitations to senior and middle schools in the coming weeks. Board members were invited to attend a community awards dinner on Feb. 11.