Bottle flipping, a minute-to-win-it game that requires getting a water bottle to rotate 360 degrees and landing without tipping over, became popular during a viral online post several years ago. Mrs. Rockcastle wanted to re-introduce her 7th grade science students to the scientific method so she challenged them to a water bottle flipping competition for their first lab of the school year. Does the volume of water affect the ability of the water bottle to land when flipped? Our student-scientists are working to find out! #PrideInTheHive
We can’t blame our UPK students for taking full advantage of their rest time. In just a week, they’ve attended their first Open House, made new friends, met a ton of awesome teachers, had lunch in the cafeteria, learned classroom rules, visited the playground, walked the halls of PES, rode the bus, and much more. It’s been an exhausting, but fun, 7 days for our youngest learners! #PrideInTheHive
Mastering the dreaded locker combination is a rite of passage for all 7th graders at PCS. We caught several students tackling this during their transitions class this morning. This yearlong course helps 7th graders make the successful jump from elementary school to the junior high. Students will learn a variety of skills this year, like organization and time management, that they can carry into high school. #PrideInTheHive
Welcome back to school! Now it’s easier than ever to stay up-to-date with the district, schools, AND with your student’s teachers, classes and sports. New parents and guardians will soon receive instructions via email/SMS to create their login to access Rooms within the district app by using their email address or phone number. Already a Rooms parent or guardian? Great, you are all set! Just login using the Perry Central School District app or by going to edurooms.com If further assistance is needed please go to https://www.perrycsd.org/page/rooms-support
The fall sports season is here!!!!!! #PrideInTheHive
We're getting pretty excited about the the upcoming school year! And, while it's not technically Thursday, we wanted to share a few throwback photos of our incoming seniors when they were still elementary students. On September 4, they'll walk through our doors for their last First Day of School at PCS. #PrideInTheHive #ClassOf2025
It may be summer break but that doesn’t mean our students have to stop learning. Through the ARP-ESSER grant, we have the opportunity to offer students enrichment classes again this summer. Courses range from math to creative writing to life skills. Over the next several weeks, students will not only be learning, but having fun! #PrideInTheHive
PCS Family Members:
It has been 22 years since the Senior High School gymnasium was opened. Over that time, our teams/individuals amassed quite the collection of league, section, and state titles. Mr. Wyant has purchased new banners to improve the overall look of the space. Mr. Goodell and Mr. May have been renovating the space. The west and north walls have been painted. Check out the before and after side-by-side.
Best summer work crew, best team!
Daryl McLaughlin
Superintendent of Schools
PCS Family Members:
The New York State Education Department is gathering stakeholder feedback on the four transformations related to future diploma requirements (adopt the portrait of a graduate, redefine credits, sunset diploma assessment requirements, move to one diploma). You can provide feedback by participating in the following ThoughtExchange. Please ensure your voices are heard.
https://my.thoughtexchange.com/scroll/891411911/welcome
They'll always have a home and family at PCS, but we're excited for all that the future holds for them. #PrideInTheHive #ClassOf2024
We have several artists visiting PES today thanks to Creatives Rebuild New York and the GLOW Creatives. Students have been rotating through workshops, including learning how to play steel drums with Ted Canning, honing their pottery skills with Paul Thomas, exploring dance and movement with Ruben Ornelas, learning East Indian/Bollywood dancing with Gaitrie Subryan, writing poems with Annette Daniels Taylor, and creating a chalk art mural with Dan Butler. It’s been a fun day of learning, creativity and exploration for our students. Thanks to Mrs. Adolf and Mrs. Wheeler for organizing the day! #PrideInTheHive
On Friday, PES held its annual Celebration Day. Along with fun festivities, several awards were given out that morning. Congratulations to the Perry Rotary Club on receiving the Community Citizenship Award. Second-grader Edith Schreiber earned the Jason Thomas "Good Friend" Award, while third-grader Judson Burley received the Joe Ertmann Award. Retirees Angel Lowery, Pam Patridge, and Julie Christner were also honored for their years of dedication to PCS. #PrideInTheHive
Several 8th graders are joining Mrs. Kettle, JH counselor, and Sabrina Wright, a prevention supervisor for Wyoming County Partners for Prevention, this morning for Project Sticker Shock. PCS students and others from around the county are visiting local stores to place awareness stickers on alcoholic beverages. Unfortunately, with proms, graduation parties, and free time, the summer months are popular for underage drinking. The stickers are meant to serve as reminders to consumers that they can help prevent underage drinking by not purchasing or providing alcoholic drinks to minors. #PrideInTheHive
For one group of graduates, the next phase is kindergarten. For the other, it’s a world of endless possibilities. We're so excited to see what's in store for all of them! #PrideInTheHive
Ag Day has quickly become one of our favorite events at PES...and today didn't disappoint! Thank you to the Perry FFA and Mrs. Huttar, Stephanie Czerniak and Ag in the Classroom, and numerous local families and businesses for making this day not only educational for our students, but really fun. #PrideInTheHive
Senior Zac Narowski is a prime example of what students can achieve when they take advantage of all that is offered them at PCSD. While enrolled in the Accelerated Enrollment Program at Genesee Community College, Zac earned 96 college credits while still in high school. A couple weeks ago, Zac put on his cap and gown to receive his associate degree in Natural Sciences during GCC’s commencement ceremony. This senior is a college graduate before he even finishes high school. What an incredible achievement. Congratulations, Zac! #PrideInTheHive #ClassOf2024
Mrs. Adolf and her 3rd grade Art Club members have been extremely productive - and creative - this spring! Students spent one of their after school sessions making tie-dye t-shirts. For their final meeting, Mrs. Adolf set up a papermaking studio where students created colorful paper from recycled construction paper scraps, tissue paper, and glitter. #PrideInTheHive
The Wyoming County Business Education Council (BEC) hosted its annual breakfast this morning. Sophomore Liz Wright discussed her experiences at the Youth Leadership Academy. Angel Lowery, HS business teacher, was honored for her years of partnership with the BEC. Angel, a 1987 PCS graduate, developed a love for business while a student in Jerry Sealy's class. She returned to her Alma Mater to take over the famous "Sealy Chair." Congratulations, Angel! #PrideInTheHive
Last week, Partners for Prevention hosted its annual Coalition Meeting for local Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) chapters and Perry Stand Up Club. Mrs. Mehlenbacher and Ms. Smith attended with students from both organizations. Each group shared the various programs and volunteer activities they've completed this school year. They also helped prepare Deterra Drug Deactivation and Disposal packs, which will be mailed to county residents for the safe disposal of prescription drugs. The meeting culminated with a pizza party. We're proud of both these student-led groups on educating, advocating, and volunteering throughout this school year! #PrideInTheHive
Last Thursday, the Yearbook Club announced that this year's dedication page was in memory of Lucas Provorse. We were honored to have Lucas' family visit PHS for the dedication ceremony. As Yearbook editors Harley Wolfanger and Courtney Westfall said during the ceremony, "This person's kindness and desire to live life to its fullest, despite life's many challenges that were dealt to him, will forever leave an impact on this senior class, this school, and this community." We couldn't have said it better. #PrideInTheHive #ClassOf2024
