Ms. Reding and Mrs. Warriner's students are hard at work preparing menu options for this week's coffee cart. Along with their normal sweet treats and beverages, they are also preparing white chicken chili and regular chili, as well as homemade rolls and cornbread, for staff at the ES/JH to purchase. We have a feeling this crew will be very busy filling orders on Thursday! #PrideInTheHive
PCS was represented by FFA members Avery Dueppengiesser, Noelle Milhollen, Paige Roberts, Gio Muolo, Logan Church, Holley Church, Hannah Rowley, Damian Barrett, Sawyer West, and Toby Davenport at the District 9 FFA Leadership Development Contests held yesterday at Warsaw Middle/High School. FFA members from throughout Erie, Orleans, Wyoming, Cattaraugus, Genesee, Niagara, and Livingston Counties showcased their skills in leadership, communication, and critical thinking. The PCS Parliamentary Procedure team (Avery, Noelle, Paige, Gio, Logan, and Holley) will be moving onto substates, and Hannah also advances to compete in Sr. Extemporaneous Speaking. We’re so proud of these students, as well as Mrs. Huttar, for their hard work and dedication! #PrideInTheHive
The Perry Central School District is closed Tuesday, January 28, 2025.
Daryl McLaughlin
Superintendent of Schools
As much as they possibly can, Mrs. Borek's 3rd graders bundle up and head outside for recess to have some snow fun! #PrideInTheHive
We caught Stephanie Czerniak from Ag in the Classroom teaching our friends from Ms. Sartori's and Ms. Stead's classes about tractors and other equipment that help farmers plant and harvest crops. #PrideInTheHive
Drama Club was working this weekend on putting the finishing touches on the Yellow Brick Road. We can't wait to see this production come together! #PrideInTheHive
Congratulations to Dylan McClurg, a 2015 PCS graduate, on being nominated and selected to the Special Olympics NY Regional Athlete Leadership Council! As an athlete leader, Dylan will serve in a leadership role at a variety of events and advocate for his fellow peers, while contributing to the larger Special Olympics movement. He will participate in meetings and work to build skills in leadership, advocacy, and public speaking. Dylan will be a rockstar in this role! #PrideInTheHive #PCSDfamily
Ms. Hankey, grades 4-8 art teacher, has been giving students throwing lessons on the pottery wheel. It's definitely harder than it looks! #PrideInTheHive
Thank you to Mr. Bob Murphy, historian from the Wyoming Historical Pioneer Cabin Association for visiting 2nd graders this morning. It's incredibly important for our students to learn local history, and there's no one more knowledgeable than Mr. Murphy! Today's discussions touched on many topics, including the Silver Lake Sea Serpent, Mary Jemison and the Seneca Nation, the Silver Lake Railroad, and much more. #PrideInTheHive
The Perry Central School District's International Travel Club was recognized with an Excellence in Students Services Award by the Genesee Valley School Boards Association this morning.
Traveling abroad provides students with a multidisciplinary experience. Trips highlight history, culture, the arts, agriculture, service and science. Tours promote global competencies which give young people the skills, values, and behaviors to prepare them for a more diverse and interconnected world. In a rapidly changing world, the ability to be engaged citizens and collaborative problem solvers who are ready for the workforce is essential. In the 21st century and beyond this is what all people will need: to be engaged citizens, to be prepared for jobs of the future, to be local and global problem solvers.
PCS has taken its commitment to the aforementioned to a completely different level by ensuring underserved populations can access international travel. In partnership with Genesee Valley BOCES Enrichment program, PCS was the first District in the state to utilize the enrichment COSER to generate aid off the educational portions of international trips. The aid earned is then redirected to drive down the cost of future trips, thus creating a constant revenue stream to assist with affordability. With the enrichment COSER in place, the advisors of PCS’ International Travel Club secured four (4) scholarships for underserved students to attend the 2024 trip to Ireland. Not only did these students have the experience of a lifetime, their participation generated additional aid for future trips. The District is now planning trips every year.
The model that began in this region is now being replicated in BOCES and districts across the state! The District has presented on this opportunity at state conferences.
Congratulations to Mrs. McLaughlin (English Teacher, International Travel Club Advisor) and Mrs. Kramell (English Teacher, International Travel Club Advisor) for bringing this innovative program to PCS!
We love that their college basketball schedules brought these two members of the PCS Class of 2024 back together! Jade Duffin and Jaelyn Morris met up on the basketball court last night as their respective teams, Corning Community College and Genesee Community College, played in Batavia. #PrideInTheHive #PCSDfamily
After taking a field trip to the Corning Museum of Glass for inspiration, Mrs. Emerson’s high school Ceramics students started their own glass projects. The glass used to create their designs is fused in a microwaveable kiln. We love seeing our students taking so much pride in their beautiful creations! #PrideInTheHive
5th graders' latest Ag in the Classroom lesson with Stephanie Czerniak is messy…or clean…we’re not sure which one. Either way, there’s lots of soap suds involved. Miss Stephanie is joining classes this week for lessons in wet felting. Students are wrapping bars of soap in wool roving, adding water, and some massaging, and creating the perfect exfoliating soaps. Students are really interested in learning about wool, and this is a great activity they can do at home! #PrideInTheHive
Mrs. Emerson hung this group photo of our Arts Department outside her HS art room and students have been leaving sweet messages about the impact these educators have made at PCS. We love this!!! Thank you to Mrs. Emerson, Mrs. Adolf, Ms. Hankey, Mrs. Wheeler, Ms. Privatera, Mr. Hirsch, and Mr. Schneider for helping our students create beautiful music and art. #PrideInTheHive
On Friday night, the PCSD Interscholastic Athletics Hall of Fame committee inducted its newest members during a ceremony in the HS gym. Congratulations to Gary Kwiecien (Class of 2007), Eden Wondra (Class of 2011), and Anthony Ricotta (Class of 2013)! #PrideInTheHive #PCSDfamily
High School Music Club members Alyssa Tarlton, Gio Muolo, Kiersten Conroy, Noah Korn, Sadie Maricle, Keira Hyland, and Kayleigh Heppner, chaperoned by Ms. Privatera, visited the West Herr Auditorium Theatre/RBTL to catch "MJ: The Musical" before winter break. What an incredible opportunity! #PrideInTheHive
National Law Enforcement Day was celebrated yesterday and we don't want to miss the opportunity to thank Mr. Masci and SRO Langless (and K9 Officer Sunny) for keeping our buildings safe! #PrideInTheHive
We know a student is excited about a book they've checked out of the ES/JH Library when they immediately ask Ms. Wilkie to read it aloud. #PrideInTheHive
Our FFA members are preparing to participate in the District 9 FFA Leadership Development Events on January 29 at Warsaw Middle/High School. FFA members from District 9 (Erie, Orleans, Wyoming, Cattaraugus, Genesee, Niagara, and Livingston Counties) will be showcasing their skills in leadership, communication, and critical thinking. We caught our friend Toby practicing for the Jr. Creed Speaking event last night with Mrs. Huttar. We’re excited to see our students step out of their comfort zones, display their skills, and represent PCS! #PrideInTheHive
We caught Miss Brittany showing our UPKers how fun it is to share a good book with friends! #PrideInTheHive
