Athletic Complex Update
Capital Project contractors pressure washed the track to prepare it for renovations. Mother Nature is cooperating this week. The contractors have repaired portions of the existing surface, and are installing protective sheeting in anticipation of resurfacing.
This morning, teachers Abbey Giambrone, Brittany Johnson, Allison Stead, and Emma Warner presented a $4,000 check to Gail Serventi and Jacqueline Alford from The ANT Alliance, Inc. The donation was made possible through the proceeds from last weekend's Walk for Inclusion. Thank you to all who supported this event because it ultimately benefits our students, families, community, and so many others, through the incredible resource that is The Autism Nature Trail. #PrideInTheHive
Congratulations to this year's Perry Rotary Scholarship winners!!!!
#1 Emma McLaughlin - $1,500
#2 Brooke Kwiecien - $1,000
#3 Joshua Smith - $500
#PrideInTheHive #ClassOf2023
What makes a good teammate? What type of character do you look for in a friend? Student-athletes from SUNY Geneseo visited PCS today to discuss the importance of empathy, teamwork, camaraderie, and kindness with Jr. High students. The small group setting provided a comfortable environment for students to share their thoughts and feelings, as well as ask the guests questions about college life and playing sports at the collegiate level. After the small group sessions, students moved into the gym for fun team-building activities. #PrideInTheHive
The PCS Trap Club members are halfway through the season and have had to battle some wild weather for most of it. This week they witnessed a beautiful rainbow while preparing to shoot a round in the rain. If you'd like to watch the members shoot, head out to the Mt. Morris Sportsmans Club on Monday nights at 6 pm for the next three weeks. #PrideInTheHive (Thanks to Mrs. Marti for the photos).
Yesterday, our 5th graders became D.A.R.E. graduates! Officer Masci and K9 Officer Sunny were joined on stage by Chief Grover, Sgt. Russell, Principal Gilsinan, and Mrs. Kettle to celebrate the hard work students put in during the 10-week program. Shelby Wolcott opened the morning with the Pledge of Allegiance. Leah Manchester, Ryleigh Fagan, and Ethan Massett shared their D.A.R.E. essays during the ceremony. The celebration was capped off with a pizza party! #PrideInTheHive
Yesterday, several of our student-athletes and Mr. Wyant, 7-12 Assistant Principal/Athletic Director, attended the Student-Athlete Leadership Training, which was organized by Section V. Sophomores Bri Ohlson and Holden Kelly had the opportunity to attend, while juniors Bryce Tallman, Zac Narowski, and Courtney Westfall helped plan the event as members of the Section V Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. Mr. Wyant served as guest speaker at the event, discussing work/life balance with attendees. The discussion led to ways student-athletes can best manage time and find balance in their lives. What a great group to represent PCS! #PrideInTheHive
April is Autism Awareness Month and we're here to spread acceptance, understanding, and support! Today is Magnificent Mind Monday and everyone is rocking their favorite hats. Check out the individual images to see what the dress up days are for the remainder of the week. Don't forget the Walk for Inclusion is this Saturday, April 29 starting at 10 am at Perry Village Park.
Even after school, Mrs. Adolf's art room is still buzzing with creativity! The 3rd Grade Art Club is meeting every Thursday until June and working on some really cool projects. Students who were interested in joining had to submit creations based on their favorite foods. For the next couple of weeks, members are creating artwork that is inspired by Louise Nevelson’s “Found Objects.”
Mrs. James' HS students have been learning about appropriate table etiquette and hosting others for dinner. They prepared a homemade spaghetti dinner, set the table, and invited Mr. Walczak and Mr. Goodell, from our Operations and Maintenance Department, to join them! #PrideInTheHive
A group of our seniors and Mrs. Ellis, HS counselor, spent the morning at the GCC Batavia Campus attending First Step Day. The event is giving students the opportunity to learn more about the course offerings and registration process for the fall 2023 semester. They are also touring the campus, meeting with student success coaches, and exploring college life. #PrideInTheHive
Sydney and her classmates in the HS Animal Science class made a new friend today! Obi, Mrs. Woloszyn's lab/poodle mix, is visiting to help students during a unit on companion animals. This morning, students learned how to conduct a wellness check on Obi by checking his heart rate, pulse, eyes, coat, etc. Changes in these are often indicative of an underlying medical issue. #PrideInTheHive
What a weekend for our OMers!!! Ms. Duell's team finished 2nd overall in the state in Division 1 Problem 1, while Mrs. Rowley's team placed 3rd in the state for Division 2 Problem 1 - and both teams are advancing to the World Competition! While they may not be advancing, Ms. Wilkie's team posted amazing scores among tough competition.
The World Competition is being held May 24-27 at Michigan State University. What an incredible experience for our students! #PrideInTheHive
Emma is participating in the National Association for Music Education’s All-Eastern Treble Choir. This weekend she will be preparing with students from Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Vermont. The conference culminates in a performance at Kodak Hall on Sunday.
PCS is performing on the national stage! Congratulations Emma and many thanks to our outstanding Performing Arts Department for supporting Emma along the way.
Interscholastic Athletics Scoreboard
Varsity Baseball
Perry 4, Holley 2
Bryce Tallman went 3 for 4 with 2 doubles and 2 RBI's. He pitched 3 1/3 innings with 11 strike outs. Jordan Brown scored 2 runs. Beau Slocum had a base hit and scored 1 run. Brad Parsons had a double, a single and scored 1 run. Tyler Harvey, Austin Lew and Trenton Washburn each had singles. Walker Briggs closed out the game at pitcher and is credited with the win.
Spring break is an engaging time at PCS!
Capital project contractors have initiated turf replacement at the Athletic Complex and water main replacement at the Junior/Senior High School.
The hottest ticket in town this evening was the Arts Council for Wyoming County's All-County High School Art Show!
Bravo to our Jazz Band on an excellent set to open the show.
Congratulations to our award-winning visual artists:
- Mackenzie Bryant - ACWC Director's Award for her piece 'Youthful Days'
- Evangeline Mclean - Second Place Award for her self-portrait
Congratulations to all our outstanding artists with pieces in the show:
- Lauren West
- Annabelle Buckley
- Kaitlin Buckley
- Olivia Prince
- Julio Foulkrod
Thank you to Mrs. Emerson, Mr. Hirsch and Mr. Levano for your inspiring, dynamic instruction in the visual and performing arts.
Best artists, best teachers, best gallery, best team!
Daryl McLaughlin
Superintendent of Schools
The Book Bistro is open….and reading is made to order! Yesterday, Mrs. Baker converted her classroom into a small restaurant and welcomed her first graders in to indulge on five courses…of books.
The class recently finished the Wit and Wisdom Module #2, which focused on unique features of animals. Mrs. Baker asked students to discuss and review the five books that they read in this module. After finishing their five main courses – or book reviews – students were treated to dessert, which happened to be a candy station! #PrideInTheHive
PCS Families:
Just a reminder that we are conducting a planned 15-Minute Early Dismissal Drill tomorrow, March 31, 2023. Students will be sent to the same address on file that is used during regular dismissal. We ask that you please contact your respective school’s Main Office no later than 3:00pm today (March 30) if changes must be made to your student’s dismissal routine for tomorrow.
Sophomores Tess McLaughlin, Brooke Slocum, Beau Slocum and Noah Leitten, along with Coach Hollister, attended the Section V Leadership Summit this week at SUNY Geneseo. The annual event teaches leadership skills that student-athletes can bring back to their athletics programs. #PrideInTheHive
