Over the last several weeks, sophomores have been working with Mrs. Mehlenbacher, HS social worker, and Mr. May, PE/Health teacher, on completing the Teen Mental Health First Aid program in health classes. Since last school year, 50% of our students in grades 9-12 have been trained in this program. PCSD uses the Teen Mental Health First Aid program as a tool to help prevent teen mental health crises and promote teen wellness, peer support, and healthy development. Students learn how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among their friends. The program gives teens the skills to have supportive conversations with their friends and get a responsible and trusted adult to take over when necessary.
Since 2021, thanks to the work of the District’s mental health team and a partnership with the Western New York Rural Health Education Center, nearly all school personnel have been trained in this program. By next school year, 75% of our high school students will be trained.
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Since 2021, thanks to the work of the District’s mental health team and a partnership with the Western New York Rural Health Education Center, nearly all school personnel have been trained in this program. By next school year, 75% of our high school students will be trained.
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The JH technology shop was buzzing today! Several weeks ago, we told you about a partnership between PCS and the Bliss family from Elitsac, Inc. in Castile. All the hard work and collaboration came to fruition today as 5th graders built their very own toolboxes. The kits that each 5th grader used included lumber that was pre-cut and drilled by Mrs. Brant’s 8th grade technology students. Helping 5th graders build the toolboxes were PCS graduates Scott Cowie and Tyler Elliott, PCS maintenance staff Dave Wolfanger, Kris Goodell, Owen Bueller, Matt Townes, and Tony Kemp-Lewis, Mrs. Brant, Matt Draper from Elitsac, and Pam, Bill, and Jane Bliss. The experience was meant to expose students to the skilled trades and encourage them to explore hands-on technical careers.
Thank you to Mrs. Brant, the Bliss family and Elitsac, Inc., and all of the volunteers, as well as PrimeSource and Kircher Construction for providing some cool swag for our students to add to their toolboxes. #PrideInTheHive
Thank you to Mrs. Brant, the Bliss family and Elitsac, Inc., and all of the volunteers, as well as PrimeSource and Kircher Construction for providing some cool swag for our students to add to their toolboxes. #PrideInTheHive
Mrs. Sedivy's Engineering and the Environment students recently toured Morton Salt, where they witnessed every step in the mining, production, and packaging of salt. Next, they headed to Marquart Farms to learn about growing, sorting, and storing potatoes and how they are made into New York Chips. What a great learning experience for the class! #PrideInTheHive
We're 100 days smarter!!!
To celebrate, our youngest learners broke out their canes, suspenders, hair rollers, and gray wigs to dress up as their 100-year-old selves. Meanwhile, our 5th graders celebrated their 1,000th Day of School with fun activities, including writing a letter to their future self. The letters will be returned to students on their 2,000th Day of School in their junior year of high school. #PrideInTheHive
To celebrate, our youngest learners broke out their canes, suspenders, hair rollers, and gray wigs to dress up as their 100-year-old selves. Meanwhile, our 5th graders celebrated their 1,000th Day of School with fun activities, including writing a letter to their future self. The letters will be returned to students on their 2,000th Day of School in their junior year of high school. #PrideInTheHive
We love watching our students shine, and Saturday we had an opportunity to witness the hard work that Drama Club is putting into making this year's production of "Willy Wonka" a huge success!
While cast members work to perfect their lines, the crew is creating a world of "pure imagination." This is the first year that PCS has had an all-student stage crew to create, paint, and build all of the props and scenery.
We're excited for you to join us for a show (or two) on March 12 and March 13 at 7 pm, and Saturday, March 14 at 2:00 and 7:00 pm. Guests are encouraged to purchase their tickets online prior to the show. To purchase tickets: https://www.perrycsd.org/page/box-office
While cast members work to perfect their lines, the crew is creating a world of "pure imagination." This is the first year that PCS has had an all-student stage crew to create, paint, and build all of the props and scenery.
We're excited for you to join us for a show (or two) on March 12 and March 13 at 7 pm, and Saturday, March 14 at 2:00 and 7:00 pm. Guests are encouraged to purchase their tickets online prior to the show. To purchase tickets: https://www.perrycsd.org/page/box-office
Juniors Hannah Rowley, Parker McGarvey, and Paige Roberts, and senior Sawyer West, have submitted their applications for an Empire Degree through the New York State FFA. This is the highest honor an FFA member can receive at the state level, and there are strict requirements to even be considered a qualified applicant. We're so proud of the hard work these students put into making our FFA chapter successful, as well as grow as leaders in their school and community. #PrideInTheHive
Perry FFA was well-represented at the District 9 Leadership Development Event this past weekend. Hannah Rowley and Sawyer West stepped out of their comfort zones to compete in the Extemporaneous Speaking event. Hannah also competed in the Senior Creed event. Hannah placed first in both events and will represent Perry FFA at Substates at SUNY Alfred. We're so proud of the hard work they put into preparing for this event, as well as their dedication to FFA! #PrideInTheHive
Our Career and Technical Education Department is partnering with Pam and Jane Bliss from Elitsac, Inc. in Castile to educate our students about the rewarding programs within the construction industry. Through the Toolbox Project, 5th graders will be working with members of our Operations and Maintenance staff, along with community members who work in the building trades, to construct their own toolboxes. Mrs. Brant’s 8th grade technology students have used their skills to create 54 kits that will be used for the project. We’re excited for this collaboration and the opportunity for our students to connect with local skilled trade workers. #PrideInTheHive
Hannah Rowley and Sawyer West have been in Albany with Mrs. Huttar advocating for agricultural education. The pair spent Monday in workshops and round-table discussions learning about our state government, legislature, and policies surrounding the agriculture industry and Ag education.
Yesterday, Hannah and Sawyer visited with state legislators to share how Ag education has impacted them. They made cold calls to representatives without Ag education programs, as well as visited with Assemblywoman Andrea Bailey and Senator George Borrello.
We’re so proud of Hannah and Sawyer for not only representing PCS, but also using their voices to advocate for Ag education! #PrideInTheHive
Yesterday, Hannah and Sawyer visited with state legislators to share how Ag education has impacted them. They made cold calls to representatives without Ag education programs, as well as visited with Assemblywoman Andrea Bailey and Senator George Borrello.
We’re so proud of Hannah and Sawyer for not only representing PCS, but also using their voices to advocate for Ag education! #PrideInTheHive
Thank you to Val and Adam from Yummies Ice Cream in Warsaw for visiting with our 3rd graders today! While giving students a behind-the-scenes look at the ice cream making process, the pair introduced Yummies' Sweet 16 competition. Each student will submit an ice cream flavor, starting with a base flavor and adding swirls and mix ins like sprinkles or candy. The top 16 will be unveiled next month and a winner will be named in April. The funds raised during the competition will be donated to the winning school's Snack Pack Program. The winning flavor will be scooped all season at Yummies.
We think it's time to bring that winning flavor to PCS...along with some bragging rights! We'll keep you posted on how you can cast your vote as the competition gets underway. #PrideInTheHive
We think it's time to bring that winning flavor to PCS...along with some bragging rights! We'll keep you posted on how you can cast your vote as the competition gets underway. #PrideInTheHive
Our Odyssey of the Mind teams have been hard at work preparing for this weekend's Regional Competition! There was so much interest in the program, which gives students an opportunity to be creative problem-solvers, that four teams needed to be formed this year. We wish our OMers, along with Coaches Shaun and Cassandra Gilbert, the best of luck!!! #PrideInTheHive
When Assemblywoman Andrea Bailey reached out to PES in need of Valentine's Day cards for the Wyoming County Office for the Aging, Mrs. Adolf's elementary art students took on the challenge! Students are finishing up their heartfelt cards, which will be distributed to senior citizens throughout our county. #PrideInTheHive
Last week, our 5th graders became D.A.R.E. graduates! Mr. Masci, Officer Spink, Superintendent McLaughlin, Mrs. Kettle, and Mrs. Irons joined in celebrating these students completing the 10-week program. While D.A.R.E. is widely recognized as an anti-drug program, it has evolved to help students with decision-making, bullying, internet safety, mental and emotional health, and much more. Congratulations to the D.A.R.E. essay winners Clara Sealy, Elijah Wolcott, and Chace Gregory. #PrideInTheHive
Mrs. Kramell's 9th grade English students have been working all week with Gretchen Didio, an actor and educator from Shakespeare in Delaware Park, through the Arts for Learning partnership. After reading "Romeo and Juliet," students are diving deeper into the text by learning and performing specific scenes. Didio is helping them focus on vocal energy, movement, stage presence, and much more. #PrideInTheHive
Our 5th and 6th grade teachers are partnering with outreach educators from Tim Hortons Foundation Camps to bring a fun and educational experience to students over the next five weeks. The new program, called Tims Camp, is financed completely by the Tim Hortons Children’s Foundation, and aims to provide children with a similar experience they receive while attending a Tim Hortons summer camp. Once a week, students will participate in fun lessons and activities that will help create a sense of community, build self-confidence and self-awareness, encourage problem solving, promote positive communication, and much more. We’re excited for this incredible opportunity to help our students grow and flourish – and have a lot of fun!
Mrs. Adolf and Ms. Hankey have wasted no time getting their art students back into the swing of things after Winter Break.
For Mrs. Adolf’s kindergartners, the last lesson in the color unit was creating a color wheel with frosting! Each student got a plate with primary colored frosting that they had to mix with secondary colors, and then they also created tertiary colors. Of course, after the lesson was finished, students could indulge in the sweet treat.
Ms. Hankey had fun with Mrs. Totsline’s and Mrs. Leavy’s students on collaborative abstract artwork that was created by pulling each other across paper using markers. #PrideInTheHive
For Mrs. Adolf’s kindergartners, the last lesson in the color unit was creating a color wheel with frosting! Each student got a plate with primary colored frosting that they had to mix with secondary colors, and then they also created tertiary colors. Of course, after the lesson was finished, students could indulge in the sweet treat.
Ms. Hankey had fun with Mrs. Totsline’s and Mrs. Leavy’s students on collaborative abstract artwork that was created by pulling each other across paper using markers. #PrideInTheHive
Our 8th graders have a need...a need for speed! Mrs. Brant's technology students are testing out their CO2 cars to determine the fastest competitors for this year's Tech Wars, which will be held in March at GCC. #PrideInTheHive
Do you remember being in elementary school and finding that one book or books that you just couldn’t put down? We witnessed that this morning as Mrs. Smith’s 4th graders read Gary Paulsen’s “Hatchet” together as a class. #PrideInTheHive
We love it when an idea comes together! Student Austin Johnson is finishing up his independent project for Ag Mechanics - a shelf that he'll gift a loved one as a belated Christmas present. The sophomore is bringing his original idea, which started as just a sketch, to life. #PrideInTheHive
Our 5th graders had a blast kicking off their ELA module 2 before winter break. Students will be reading the book “The Phantom Tollbooth” by Norton Juster, which is a fantasy adventure novel that follows Milo, a bored boy who finds himself thrust into a world of imagination and wordplay. Students visited their very own Phantom Café on Dec. 17 and enjoyed snacks based on the book’s theme. Thank you to the Perry PTSA for providing the funds to purchase the snacks and beverages! #PrideInTheHive
