Perry Central School District

📚 Yesterday, our first graders took a walking field trip to the Perry Public Library! The trip was a culmination of their current Wit and Wisdom module where they learned how children around the world access free books. While there, they were able to explore the Children's Library and check out a book of their choosing. Jessica DeMarte, Library Director, read the book "The Library Fish" by Alyssa Satin Capucilli. Upstairs, in the Stowell-Wiles Art Gallery, students made mitten cutouts that will be displayed at the library. #PrideInTheHive

PCSD earned an Award of Excellence for the photograph "Capped Clicks" taken by Megan Winter (Public Relations Specialist) in the 2026 NYSPRA (New York School Public Relations Association) Annual Communications Contest. The Award of Excellence is the highest designation an entry can earn. Of the 472 entries, 144 awards were presented for outstanding work in school communications. More than 45 communications professionals from around the country served as judges for the contest. We not only had to submit the photograph, but also a paragraph explaining the significance of the entry.

🦃🥫🥧 Our Stuff the Turkey Food Drive is in full swing! Tomorrow (11/6) donations of canned foods like broth, gravy, applesauce, vegetables, and cranberry sauce can we dropped off in collection boxes at both buildings. If you'd still like to donate starches or baking supplies, we'll take those too!
Last year, we were able to provide 20 families in our District with meal kits for Thanksgiving, including turkeys and homemade pies. We're hoping, with your help and generosity, to be able to do that again this year! #PrideInTheHive

🏐 They came for the block party…and left with some incredible hardware! After nearly four decades, the PCS volleyball program is back on top. What a memorable journey these girls have been on...and we're so glad they took us along for the ride. Congratulations, Yellowjackets!

🏆The team dominated last night in the Section Class C2 Finals, defeating Byron-Bergen in 3 sets. Scores were 25-15, 25-18, 25-19.

📣Anna Barlow racked up 5 aces, 11 service points, 11 kills, and 11 digs. Astrid Bellamy tallied 3 aces, 8 service points, 11 kills, and 5 digs. Zanyah Yisrael had 5 aces, 7 service points, 6 kills, 10 digs, 2 blocks. Emma Wyant had an ace, 6 service pts, 5 digs, and 30 assists.

🌟Astrid and Zanyah were named to the All-Tournament Team, and Anna brought home the MVP.
Perry improves to 19-2 on the season and will play Friday in the Class C crossover. 💙💛🐝#PrideInTheHive

(A huge thank you to Police Chief Grover and Fire Chief Spink for organizing last night's parade, and the volunteers who helped make it special for our community)

Mrs. Emerson's Ceramics class welcomed artist Alysha Baier from Baier Pottery to PCS recently. The guest demonstrated a throwing technique, which gave students a different perspective to this artistic approach. #PrideInTheHive (Thanks to Mrs. Emerson for the photos).

On October 19, Armand Morrison, a third-generation descendant of a Holocaust survivor spoke to Mrs. Marusarz's Holocaust Studies classes. Armand shared the story of his family who lived in Sighet, then part of the Hungarian Empire. The town is also known as the birthplace of survivor and author Elie Wiesel. Morrison began by describing his family's professions.The Davidovitz side worked as butchers, while the Ferencz side worked as tailors. Although these respected jobs provided both families with valuable connections, neither side was spared from Nazi persecution. The families were first relocated to the Sighet ghetto and then deported to Auschwitz, where the majority were killed in the gas chambers. Of the large extended family, only one brother and one sister survived. Armand ended his story with a reminder to lead with kindness, stand up against hate, and promote tolerance. (Thanks to Mrs. Marusarz for the photos)

📚❤️ Independent reading is much more fun when you have a buddy by your side. #PrideInTheHive

✨ Congratulations to senior Paige Roberts on being nominated as a U.S. Presidential Scholar for Career and Technical Education! As a cosmetology student, Paige has "demonstrated the potential to make meaningful contributions to the profession and to continue developing the skills necessary for success in her chosen career." #PrideInTheHive

🚜 🐮 We love seeing the Perry FFA thrive outside the hive! Members made stops in Ohio, Tennessee, and Kentucky while en route to the 99th annual National Convention and Expo in Indianapolis. #PrideInTheHive

🏐 It was a huge night for Perry volleyball as the varsity team defeated Notre Dame in 4 sets! Olivia Monteleone recorded 4 aces, 12 service pts, 8 kills, 5 blocks, and 10 digs. Zanyah Yisrael also had a well rounded night with 4 aces, 10 service pts, 7 kills, 12 digs, 4 assists, and 1 block. Tessa Koronas played solid in serve receive and rallied 7 digs of her own. Perry improves to 14-2(6-1) on the season and will round out its regular season play tomorrow at Keshequa.
Congratulations to seniors Olivia, Zanyah, and Tessa! 💛💙🐝 #PrideInTheHive

🎃 What a "gourd-geous" fall morning to visit the pumpkin patch! Several of our elementary students had the opportunity to select their very own pumpkins to carve this week. We have to send a huge thank you to the DeGroff family for being so incredibly generous to our students each year. #PrideInTheHive

📣We were just having some fun and showing off our school pride on Friday! #PrideInTheHive 💙💛🐝

⚽️ 🐝 Congratulations to our boys' soccer seniors Dominic Bull, Tommy Wyder, and Ian Phillips! It was a great night of celebration, which was capped off with the final regular-season win! #PrideInTheHive

⚽️ 🐝 It was a big night for the girls' soccer program as the teams hosted the Kick for a Cure game in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month and celebrated seniors Rhiannon Zentz and Addison Buckley! 🩷

🍁🏈 It may be fall, but our PE teachers are taking advantage of any decent weather to get our kids outside and moving! This morning Coach Allen and Coach Evans had 2nd graders on the turf learning the basics of football. #PrideInTheHive

🔥📣 We kicked off Homecoming festivities on Saturday with the powderpuff games and bonfire! Congratulations to the sophomores for edging out their competitors to take home the championship trophy.

We have to give a huge shoutout to Mrs. Kramell's Leadership in Action students who organized these two events for their first project of the school year. It was a great turnout! #PrideInTheHive

Thank you to the volunteers from Perry and Perry Center Fire Departments, along with Perry Ambulance staff, for making this another memorable Fire Safety and Prevention Day at PES! We have to give a shoutout to Mrs. Greenaker for organizing the week and Officer Spink for helping facilitate the fun. This is a prime example of why we love our community. #PrideInTheHive 💙💛🐝

🚒 🔥 We're kicking off Fire Safety and Prevention Week with visits to the Perry Fire Department! Several classes joined Mr. Tom McLaughlin and Officer Spink downtown this afternoon to tour the facilities and learn about the important work of these volunteers. #PrideInTheHive

📚 Ms. Wilkie and her K-3 students are excited to welcome bestselling author and Rochester native Jonathan Graziano to the PES Library in a couple weeks! In the meantime, classes are enjoying books like "Noodles Conquers Comfy Mountain" and "The No Bones Day." In his books, Graziano provides important life lessons with help from his dogs, who are the main characters. This incredible opportunity is possible thanks to the Act 4 Community. #PrideInTheHive

Yesterday was filled with learning, exploration, and fun for a group of our high school students. They joined hundreds of their counterparts from around the region at GLOW with Your Hands. The annual event brought professionals from agriculture, manufacturing, skilled trades, and healthcare to the Genesee County Fairgrounds in Batavia to help students learn about high-demand careers. Students spent the day immersed in hands-on activities, and connected with dozens of vendors and exhibitors. Thank you to all who help bring this event to fruition each year! 🩺 🚜 👩‍🏭