As a member of the American Indian Science & Engineering Society (AISES), Ryan Ransom was able to participate in their SPRK-ing Interest in Computer Science program and obtain 45 spheroBOLTs and tablets for the district, promoting Computer Science among Indigenous students.  Teachers at Jefferson, Nightengale, and J.W. Leary have been trained and provided with curriculum that can be used in class or after school program.  

Patrick Printup, a social studies and science teacher at Nightengale, participates in after school SpheroBOLT programming at Nightengale and Madison elementary schools. 

Students have access to 3D printers at Massena High School, J.W. Leary and Nightengale Avenue.  Patrick Printup, a social studies and science teacher at Nightengale, implements 3D printing programs at Nightengale elementary school.  Ryan Ransom has a program at the high school, and Shannon Smith operates the 3D printers at J.W. Leary Middle School. 

Drone programs are being developed for students to learn how to operate and use for educational purposes and potential workforce uses. A curriculum has been purchased that combines coding and drone education. 

We partner with 28Lacrosse to hold lacrosse camps for students in the district, promoting fitness and the game of lacrosse. 

Jack Johnson, a traditional Haudenosaunee lacrosse stick maker, of Johnson Lacrosse offers workshops.  We are developing an initiative for seniors to receive their own lacrosse sticks upon graduation. 

Ryan and Robin Logan offer informal Mohawk language opportunities at Massena Central High School.  Joanne Jocko offers informal language opportunties at J.W. Leary. 

My Brother's Keeper is helping to support the Sapling to Cedar program, an initiative to mentor young men to become positive figures in the community by reconnecting with the culture and traditional roles.