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Chazy Central Rural School carries on a long tradition of academic excellence. We were one of the first centralized school districts in the United States and have a rich history.

Although one may not see the grand "old" school, upon closer inspection are visible the traditions still ongoing from our outstanding legacy.

The school has continued its traditions inside as well. The annual Class Day ceremony during which the seniors dedicate a tree and reminisce is an important part of the lives of students, parents, and community members. Assemblies in which orderly students are escorted to the auditorium by other students carrying American flags are an amazement to visitors. A swimming pool was included as part of the physical education facilities, an advantage from the past.

Each June, members of the William H. Miner foundation still attend commencement exercises.

Our academic heritage also lives on. We have been and continue to be a leader in our academic endeavors. Several years ago we were selected as one of ten model and exemplar school districts from the seven hundred school districts by the Board of Regents of the State of New York. We were also chosen as one of the ten pilot all regents high schools based on academic excellence, creativity, and program achievement. We continue to receive excellent State Education Department School Report Cards and received three stars from the New York State Education Department for specific academic achievement. Our test results are consistently among the top in every academic area.

Our athletic programs have been very successful, with the boys and girls varsity teams doing extremely well. Each year both boys and girls soccer teams are involved in sectionals. Last year the boys and girls trip to the final four, while not victorious, were still a tremendous feat given our size and the level of competition. The boys and girls basketball teams have been having good seasons. Our baseball and softball teams are frequently sectional winners.

Our grants committee has brought in more revenue and we are continuing this effort. We are working toward greater involvement wtih the Chazy Public Library, the Alice T. Miner Colonial Museum, and the Miner Institute. Recently, we have begun to develop a strong working relationship with Wyeth-Ayerst. We believe that it takes a village, community and a school.

Many wonderful events are happening at Chazy. We are very proud of our past and present and we look forward to the future. William H. Miner would be pleased to see that the legacy lives on.