Perry Central School District

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

The Perry Boys Varsity Track team travelled to Dundee on Friday night (5/24) to compete in the Section V Class B4 Sectional Meet. Top 6 place finishers on the evening were: Parker Vinyard - 4th in the 400m dash (54.31s) Logan Church - 4th in the 800m run (2:13.44) Zac Narowski - 4th in the 1600m run (5:09.29) and 3rd in the pole vault (11'0") Andy Kelly - 4th in the shot put (40' 3/4") The 4x400m relay team consisting of Parker Vinyard, Jon Kerr, Logan Church, and Zac Narowski took 5th (3:46.71) The 4x800m relay team consisting of Makai Miller, Jaxson Kocol, Logan Church, and Mason Evans took 5th (10:03.24).

The Perry girls traveled to Dundee on Friday to compete at the Section V B4 Championships. The top finishers from Perry were: Avery Dueppengiesser is the Section V Class B4 Champion in the 100m hurdles and the shot put. In the 100m hurdles she ran a time of 16.93 seconds which is also a new school record. In the shot put she finished with a throw of 31'7.25". Meredith Petri is the Section V Class B4 Champion in the 800m run with a time of 2 minutes 25.2 seconds. She also finished in 3rd place in the pole vault with a height of 8'3". Abygail Herring finished in 4th place in the 100m dash with a time of 12.86 seconds. She also finished in 4th place in the 200m dash with a time of 26.56 seconds. Courtney Westfall finished in 3rd place in the long jump with a new school record distance of 16'5.5". The 4x400m relay team of Avery Dueppengiesser, Abygail Herring, Harley Wolfanger and Meredith Petri finished in 4th place with a time of 4:28.79. Briella Ohlson finished in 5th place in the discus with a throw of 86'2". Harley Wolfanger finished in 6th place in the 400m dash with a time of 1 minute 6.13 seconds.

Congratulations to the Perry Central School District's 2024 National Technical Honor Society Inductees: - Xavier Grover (Building Trades) - Alexis Dunn (Cosmetology) - Alexia Smart (Health Dimensions) - Blake Siewert (Metal Trades) These students met the rigorous criteria set forth by this national organization. The minimum grade point average for acceptance is a 3.0. Students are also selected based upon credit hours completed, attendance, volunteer service, and membership in other student organizations.

Further evidence that the PCS Music Program is thriving....Mr. Hirsch and the Sr. High band traveled to Rush-Henrietta HS yesterday for the NYSSMA Major Ensemble Festival...and they earned a silver rating at level 3! They were judged on various criteria like note/rhythmic accuracy, tone, balance, intonation, musicality, etc. Congratulations! #PrideInTheHive

Results of the Annual Meeting of Perry Central School District Voters Proposition #1 Shall the Board of Education of the Perry Central District be hereby authorized to expend $21,342,750 to meet the expenditures for fiscal year 2024-2025, and the amount thereof shall be raised by a levy of tax upon the taxable property of the School District, after first deducting the monies available from State Aid and other sources as provided by law. Yes - 240 No - 59 Proposition #2 Three (3) district residents have submitted petitions to run for two (2) seats on the Board of Education. Each open seat is for a three-year term beginning July 1, 2024 and expiring on June 30, 2027. Amanda Monteleone - 238 Jenna Dueppengiesser - 213 Linda Hyland - 87 Write-ins: Scott Milhollen, Nathan Paddock Proposition #3 RESOLVED: That the Board of Education of Perry Central School shall be authorized to expend funds from the Capital Reserve Fund (Technology, Maintenance Vehicles and Equipment) established by the voters on May 16, 2017 under Section 3651 of Education Law for the acquisition of instructional, maintenance, and interscholastic athletic equipment not exceed a total sum of $112,000. Yes - 256 No - 42

Today, 8th graders Isabella Zalewski, Ella Swyers, John Thomas Grover and Parker Tallman are attending the Modified Section V Student-Athlete Advisory Sportsmanship Training Event held at the Rotary Sunshine Camp in Rush, NY. Student-athletes are attending three different sessions: creating a culture of belonging, sportsmanship, and being a great teammate. PCS has three student-athletes who serve on this committee and helped to facilitate this opportunity. Thank you to seniors Bryce Tallman, Courtney Westfall and Zac Narowski for your service to Section V athletics! #PrideInTheHive