The Center for Instruction, Technology & Innovation (CiTi BOCES) proudly hosted its 2026 Seal of Biliteracy Presentations, where students from across Oswego County demonstrated their language proficiency and cultural understanding as part of the New York State Seal of Biliteracy process.

The Seal of Biliteracy recognizes high school seniors who have attained a high level of proficiency in English and at least one additional language. Students completed presentations showcasing their language skills, academic growth and cultural competency before panels of evaluators.

This year’s participants represented several component districts, including Mexico Academy & Central School District, Oswego City School District, Sandy Creek Central School District and Pulaski Academy & Central School District. Languages represented included Spanish, German, French, American Sign Language (ASL) and English.

“The Seal of Biliteracy Presentation Day is a culmination of years of hard work for students who have dedicated their time and energy to demonstrating literacy in another language,” said CiTi Staff Development Specialist Liz Amyot. “It is such a joy to see the students accept this challenge and embrace the opportunity to advance their global citizenship. Congratulations to all the students, their families and their teachers!”

Students participating in the presentations included:

Lucas Parkhurst (German) – Mexico

Jessica Hill (Spanish) – Mexico

Madalynn Tunis (Spanish) – Mexico

Olivia Kapuscinski (Spanish) – Oswego

Jenna Ricker (German) – Mexico

Lylah Lukowski (Spanish) – Oswego

Grant Harris (Spanish) – Sandy Creek

Sender Zacarias (Spanish) – Oswego

Emma Belfield (German) – Mexico

Brody Pecha (Spanish) – Sandy Creek

Gabriella Veyan (Spanish) – Oswego

Nataleigh Smith (German) – Mexico

Abby Peter (Spanish) – Sandy Creek

Rachael Roper (Spanish) – Oswego

Chase Parker (German) – Mexico

Simon Preston (Spanish) – Sandy Creek

Leah Kelly (Spanish) – Oswego

Maddenleigh Soluri (Spanish) – Sandy Creek

Jillian Wallace (French) – Oswego

Haidyn Soluri (Spanish) – Sandy Creek

Virgil Fitzgerald (French) – Oswego

Leia Wall (Spanish) – Sandy Creek

Sandy Attia (French) – Oswego

Brynn Dreibelbis (ASL) – Sandy Creek

Lola Tessier (Spanish) – Sandy Creek

Luana Clementino (English) – Pulaski

Following the presentations, students, families and staff gathered for a celebration recognizing the students’ achievements and dedication to multilingual learning.

The New York State Seal of Biliteracy encourages the study of languages, affirms the value of diversity in a multilingual society and prepares students with skills that are increasingly important in today’s global workforce. The event was coordinated by CiTi Instructional Support Services.