Optimist Club of New York Mills, NY

04/16/2026

🌷🌞The season of growth is arriving, and so are our March Optimist Students of the Month! These students were selected by their teachers for their kindness, hard work, and everyday integrity.

Students in grades 7–11 earned a certificate and a free‑pizza coupon from Pisano’s Pizza, and our senior honoree received a plaque and a monetary award to mark an amazing year.

03/28/2026

One of the many programs powered by the Optimist Club of New York Mills! We’d love for you to be part of it. If you believe in giving back, building opportunities, and lifting up NYM kids, become an Optimist Club of New York Mills, NY and help us keep great things growing for our youth. 💙🧡

03/18/2026

Find out more about volunteering with a local Optimist Club by visiting https://www.optimist.org/landingpage/

03/07/2026

We’re starting to feel those early signs of spring creeping in, and it’s the perfect moment to celebrate our February Optimist Students of the Month!

These students were chosen by their teachers for all the things that don’t always show up on a report card—being kind, working hard, showing up for others, and just doing the right thing day after day.

Students in grades 7–11 earned a certificate and a free‑pizza coupon from Pisano’s Pizza, and our senior honoree received a plaque and a monetary award to mark an amazing year.

03/03/2026

Thank you, George, for all your years of dedication to the New York Mills Optimist Club

George E. Herthum, age 91, of New York Mills, passed away at the Siegenthaler Center on February 27, 2026, with his family at his side. He was...

02/05/2026

Funny how basketball ends up teaching you more than just how to shoot hoops. It gives you discipline, teamwork, confidence and somehow a little optimism too. Miss a shot, take another. Bad game, bounce back. The court reminds you that things can always get better if you keep showing up.

02/03/2026

Kicking off 2026 with a celebration of the January Optimist Students of the Month — a group of hardworking, kind, and dedicated students selected by their teachers for the way they lift up our school community.

Students in grades 7–11 received a certificate and a free‑pizza coupon from Pisano’s Pizza, and our senior honoree earned a plaque and monetary award.

Here’s to a year filled with growth, gratitude, and great things ahead for all New York Mills students.

01/10/2026

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01/09/2026

As we wrap up 2025, we’re thrilled to celebrate our December Optimist Students of the Month—a standout group of motivated, kind, and committed individuals from grades 7 through 12 who help make our school community stronger every single day!

Selected by their teachers for their outstanding initiative, character, and the way they consistently lift up those around them, these students remind us that the most meaningful impact comes from people who show up, support others, and lead with heart.

Students in grades 7–11 received a certificate and a delicious pizza coupon from Pisano’s Pizzeria. Our senior honoree was awarded a plaque and a monetary gift.

12/16/2025

Looking for a stocking stuffer that gives back? SaveAround books make perfect giftsfor families, teachers, and savvy shoppers. And every purchase supports the Optimist Club of New York Mills. Give joy, give savings, give support!
Pick up a book in person at the Sangertown Mall or purchase a SaveAround HERE ➡️ www.sapaynow.com/10410

12/11/2025

We are thrilled to celebrate our November Optimist Students of the Month—a group of bright, kind, and committed individuals from grades 7 through 12 who make our school community shine even brighter this season 🎄

Selected by their teachers for their outstanding character and curiosity, these students remind us that the greatest gifts aren’t wrapped—they’re the people who uplift others every day.

🍕 Students in grades 7–11 received a certificate and a delicious pizza coupon from Pisano's pizzeria!
🏆 Our senior honoree was awarded a plaque and a monetary gift.

12/04/2025

Come see us at the NYM PTSO Annual Craft Fair this weekend! We’ll be spreading optimism, showcasing our youth programs, and selling SaveAround books full of local deals.
Every book sold helps fund our Students of the Month program, Biddy Basketball, and the Turkey Trot. So while you're shopping handmade treasures, grab a SaveAround book that gives back to our NYM community.
Purchase a SaveAround HERE ➡️ www.sapaynow.com/10410