Perry Central School District

PCS Family Members: The District received the following correspondence from the Deputy Secretary for Education Maria Fernandez: "The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) provides all households in your district $30 a month assistance if they are enrolled in the Free and Reduced-Price School Lunch Program and/or the School Breakfast Program, including through the USDA Community Eligibility Provision (CEP)." The District received notification this year that both its buildings qualify for the USDA's CEP which provides free meals (Breakfast and Lunch) for all students. The District will be providing its families with documentation in order to make application for the ACP. Please review District mailings for application information.

The District received approval from its site engineer to open the tennis/pickleball courts. The locks have been taken off the gates. Temporary signage has been installed (Permanent signage has been ordered and will be installed later). We will schedule a grand opening at a later date. The courts are open for business (Already have players taking advantage of the facilities). Enjoy!

Over the last few weeks Ms. Rybak and Mrs. Kramell's enrichment class has been busy learning more life skills! During the class's financial literacy unit, local real estate agent Kelly Roche came in to teach the class about the home-buying/apartment-hunting process. Kelly even gave the students great tips about the importance of networking, and information on how to budget their money. Students also took a couple of different field trips to McClurg's Chrysler to learn about the car-buying process, tour cars on the lot, and to even learn about basic car maintenance and upkeep. Lastly, students completed a unit on cooking and nutrition. The students worked together to create a "class cookbook" and then brought some of their recipes to life by taking a trip up to Perry Marketplace to shop for their ingredients and then returned to the school to actually cook their meals. Even though Ms. Rybak and Mrs. Kramell are sad to see the summer class come to an end, they are hopeful that these students gained a wealth of skills and knowledge that will last them a lifetime. Students will end the summer by receiving a folder with all of the important information that was taught this summer. #PrideInTheHive

Day 1 of LPW JV and Varsity football practice is in the books. We wish all of our fall interscholastic athletics programs safe and successful seasons.

One step closer to completion...poles, nets and center straps were installed on the tennis/pickleball courts today. The next step is to complete the wiring to the electrical boxes. Signage has been ordered. Custom windscreens have been ordered. Bleachers have been constructed (Thank you PCS O & M crew). Trash bins have been installed. Benches will be installed when the protective padding (Ordered) arrives. Finish landscaping has been completed. The finish line is in sight!

PCS Family Members: The District is upgrading its phone system. There are planned service interruptions while the contractor brings the new system on line. The first scheduled outage is Tuesday (8/15) beginning at 11:00 AM. Inbound and outbound calling may be down and/or limited for approximately one-half hour while the first phones are being installed. The District will communicate updates as the project progresses. Thank you for your patience.

YMCA After School Program Affordable care for your child after school and on half days. Fun, safe, structured programming from the time school is out up until 6 pm. Certified staff supervise activities including homework assistance, arts, games, gym sports, outdoor sports, and STEM. Peace of mind knowing your child is safe and in a growth driven environment. Growing physically, socially and academically. The end result is healthier, safer, and better academically performing children. Sliding scale fees and options for attending based on needs and FREE piece of mind for parents. To learn more about the Y after school program please call 585-786-2880, visit glowymca.org, or contact Sarah Moore at smoore@glowymca.org. The program is licensed by the Office of Child and Family Services. Spaces are limited so please register your child today.

One step closer to completion! The poured-in-place fall protection at the new playground was installed this weekend. The surface will now cure for several days.

PCS Family Members: The Elementary/Junior High School parking lot is closed for Capital Project restoration. The District will issue subsequent correspondence when the lot is reopened. Thank You

On Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout July, basketball players attended the Lowell Heiby Perry Basketball Camp. Instruction was led by coaches: Phil Wyant, Parker May, Jimmy Fahey, and several JV/Varsity boys and girls basketball players. Daryl Heiby has donated to the basketball programs in honor of Lowell Heiby every year since 1988. This year's donation helped support the Lowell Heiby camp along with summer leagues for the boys' and girls' basketball programs. We appreciate the Heiby family's generosity and support.

Fall interscholastic athletics registration is open! Register for a team by clicking on the the following link: https://perry-ar.rschooltoday.com/viewmyaccount Student-athletes must have a current physical on file, and complete IMPACT testing to participate in a fall sport. Annual Sports Information Night Date: August 9, 2023 Time: 6:00 PM Location: Senior High School Auditorium Description: Students must attend the meeting with their parents/guardians if they plan to participate in any interscholastic athletics during the 2023 - 24 school year. 2023 Fall Sports Start Dates August 19th: JV and Varsity Football August 21st: JV and Varsity Boys Soccer JV and Varsity Girls Soccer JV and Varsity Volleyball Varsity Game Day Cheerleading Varsity Girls Swimming Modified Football August 28th: Modified Boys Soccer Modified Girls Soccer Modified Volleyball

One step closer... The contractor installing the tennis/pickleball surfaces painted the lines on the courts today.

The New York State Public High School Athletic Association, Inc. (NYSPHSAA) announced its 2022-2023 Schools of Excellence. To earn the School of Excellence Award, 75% of a school’s varsity teams must qualify and receive the Scholar-Athlete team award. PCS had 17 varsity teams qualify and receive the Scholar-Athlete team award. Congratulations to our student-athletes, teams and Interscholastic Athletics Department!

Capital Project Update - Site Contractor - Tennis/Pickleball court exteriors have been applied. Moving to site restoration around all areas impacted by the project. - General Contractor - Continuing with window installation, and masonry restoration. - Mechanical Contractor - Continuing with Senior High School boiler/pump installation. - Plumbing Contractor - Installing water line to the CNC machine. - Electrical Contractor - Pulling wire and installing lamp posts for parking lot/access road lighting. Establishing connection to the CNC machine. - Playground Contractor - Placed the final structure and poured its foundation. Poured-in-place fall protection installation has been scheduled. - HVAC Controls Contractor - Continuing with work in the Senior High School.

We know our students had and amazing time at Camp Oswegatchie this week. We are excited to welcome them home and learn about their experiences. Parents/guardians...share your favorite Oswegatchie moments of your students in the comments below.

It's never too early to start posting adorable throwback photos of the Class of 2024! These go all the way back to Kindergarten! #PrideInTheHive #ClassOf2024

The first coat has been applied to the tennis/pickleball court interiors.

If you visit the Perry Village Park this week, you’ll notice the group from Camp Hard Hat is building a new pavilion across from the pond. PCS students Timothy Dillon, Gavin Chiappone, Damian Barrett, and Parker Tallman are working with other area students, along with BOCES instructors Kelly Mileham and Keith Standera, to complete the project in just 5 days. The program is offered every summer by the Wyoming County Business Education Council, under Executive Director Justin Dueppengiesser, to students entering grades 7-9. What an incredible opportunity for students to learn while giving back to the community. A win-win! #PrideInTheHive

This is the first week of Summer Enrichment at PCS. It is a welcome sight to have students back in the building.

Capital Project Updates: Site Contractor - Paving of the Senior High School parking lots and access roads started this morning. - Rock removal and finish grading around the tennis/pickleball courts is being completed. Mechanical Contractor - Continuing with boiler installation in the Senior High School. Electrical Contractor - Installed foundations, conduit, and wiring for Senior High School parking lot lighting. General Contractor - Continuing window installation in the Elementary/Junior High School. Playground Contractor - Preparing the ground for sidewalk installation and poured-in-place fall protection.