Perry Central School District

50 schools participated in the ‘Stars of Tomorrow’ program and 47 of them performed last night. PCS received the following recognitions: RECOGNITIONS OF EXCELLENCE • Achievement in Production Design • Achievement by Production Crew • Achievement in Theatrical Storytelling ‘TIP OF THE HAT’ RECOGNITION Awarded for Excellence in supporting roles not evaluated by SOT Evaluators  • Oliver Gentile as ‘James’ • Zoe Withey as ‘Matilda’ • Addison Buckley as ‘Mrs. Gloop’ ACHIEVEMENT OF PERFORMANCE IN A LEADING ROLE • Gio Muolo as “Willy Wonka” • Lily Wolcott as “Charlie Bucket” ‘FUTURE STARS’ RECOGNITION: • Augustus Badger- As an 8th grader, Gus is quiet and reserved in the halls of the school. This is why it might have been a surprise to see him shine bright in his role as “angsty teen” Mike Teavee. Gus embraces every role he’s casted in an sets an incredible example for all of his peers • Samantha Aaron- It isn’t uncommon to to see Samantha, an 8th Grader, studying her lines or helping others. In the role of Veruca Salt, Samantha’s character was perfectly portrayed. Sam has already grown so much and has become a leader in the drama program. SPECIAL RECOGNITION: • Anna Barlow (ASM)- Anna returned as the Assistant Stage Manager this year. As the “second in command”, Anna oversees that the cast and crew move pieces safely and seamlessly on stage. Even when tensions are high, Anna’s always-calm, courteous, and approachable demeanor makes students feel confident and supported during rehearsals and performances. • Elizabeth Wright (Student Director)- A Senior, Liz has performed in musicals all through High School. In this performance, Liz left the spotlight for a behind the scenes role as the Student Director. The Cast and Crew look to Liz as a trusted leader who made for a perfect fit on the production team. Liz was able to see the other side of theatre and assisted the cast in character development, blocking, and overall organization. ALL-STARS (Voted by Peers) • Samantha Aaron (Veruca Salt) • Anna Barlow (ASM)

Mr. Berwanger from Perry Rotary joined Superintendent McLaughlin and Principal Belkota this morning to announce this year's Rotary Scholarship winners. Congratulations!
1st Place ($1,500) - Elizabeth Wright
2nd Place - Tie - ($750 each) - Madelyn Monteleone and Dominick Prince

PCS is proud to be recognized as a Stars of Tomorrow school in partnership with the Rochester Rochester Broadway Theatre League (RBTL). On Thursday, Drama Club members will attend the Stars of Tomorrow Recognition Ceremony, where they will perform a selection from the spring musical "Willy Wonka." Today, the group is at West Herr Auditorium to rehearse on the big stage! #PrideInTheHive

The stage is set- all we're missing is you! You have two chances to see Drama Club's 4th Annual Spotlight Cabaret with desserts and drinks from Old Souls Bakery! Performances are tonight and tomorrow at 7pm. Doors open at 6:30pm. You can get your $10 tickets in advance online at perrycsd.org/boxoffice. Remaining tickets will be sold at the door. All proceeds benefit PCS Drama Club. We hope to see you there!

Yesterday, over 30 HS students attended the Rochester Red Wings' Career in Sports Day in Rochester. They listened to panelists discuss their careers in various sports-related positions. While watching a game, students witnessed multiple home runs, tried a ton of stadium food, and bought souvenirs. Maddox Regatuso even caught a foul ball! (Thanks to Mrs. Kramell for the photos.) #PrideInTheHive

May 1 is National College Decision Day and our faculty/staff and administrators are showing seniors their support by representing a college near and dear to their hearts. #PrideInTheHive #ClassOf2026

We love seeing our kids thrive in the pool! From basic swimming skills to life-long water activities, Coach Allen and Coach VonGunden are teaching invaluable lessons in the PCS natatorium. #PrideInTheHive

Mark Almekinder, an educator from the Rochester Museum and Science Center, is visiting our 5th graders today to conduct cool experiments related to energy, electricity, sound waves, and more. It's a great review for students ahead of their state science exam. #PrideInTheHive

Stop downtown to Old Souls and catch artwork created by Ms. Hankey's grades 4-8 students! The display will be up until May 13. Featured artists include Acadia Wilcox, Dulce Ramos, Khloe Campbell, Paige Frost, Brystal Letson, Mason Merwin, Scotty Solis Berger, Fiona Koronas, Janet Gurung, Jaelynn Barger, Jameson Wyant, Gavin George, Peyton True, Harper Milhollen, Abigail Allen, Lucas Gerasimchik, Keirra Campbell, Leena Burley, and Charlie Goodell. #PrideInTheHive

Congratulations to senior Liz Wright on earning the Section V Scholarship for Riflery! Section V awards a $500 scholarship for each sport each season to be used toward future academic endeavors. Winners are selected based on a letter of recommendation from their coach, their high school transcript and activities sheet, as well as their responses to application questions. #PrideInTheHive #ClassOf2026

Congratulations to Victoria Reed, Alydia Smart, Madalynn Wolcott, Trinity Boyles, Paige Roberts, Abygail Herring, Melody Conroy, Levi Church, Dawson Laraby, Orion Allison, Walker Briggs, and Tavin Mancuso on being inducted into the National Technical Honor Society during last night's ceremony at Geneseo CSD! (Photos provided by GV BOCES) #PrideInTheHive

Mrs. Emerson, Ms. Hankey, and Ms. Hurd are leading art demonstrations today on raku firing. They're heating pottery, which was created by HS ceramics students, to nearly 2,000 degrees before placing it in containers with combustible materials. The oxygen-starved reduction environment creates really cool glazes, crackle finishes, and metallic lusters. Our students look forward to the firings each spring! #PrideInTheHive

Yesterday, grades 3-6 got to visit the New York Animal Agriculture Coalition’s (NYAAC) Mobile Dairy Experience when the 1,000-square-foot exhibit rolled into our parking lot! Through interactive displays and state-of-the-art technology, students learned about dairy farming basics, environmental sustainability, agriculture technology, the transportation and production of dairy products, careers in agriculture, and much more. Brian and Ryan from the “Moo Crew” made the experience fun and educational for the groups. #PrideInTheHive

We're not crying...you're crying! 🐝❤️🎓
It seems like yesterday that we were welcoming this group into PES for the first time, marking the start of a journey of learning, growth, and achievement. Many came to us in September anxious to become Yellowjackets, but they've grown into confident soon-to-be kindergartners. Graduation Picture Day is just the start of the fun and celebrations planned for the upcoming months. #PrideInTheHive

PCS has another Youth Visual Arts Scholarship Award winner! Congratulations to Tessa Koronas....we look forward to her solo show next year after her apprenticeship. Tessa comes from a long line of PCS scholarship recipients, including Lydia Hadfield, Izzy West, Lauren West, and Emma Gifford. #PrideInTheHive

On Friday, the 5th grade History Club and Mr. Fahey hosted a Revolutionary War Wax Museum! Students spent the last several weeks learning about key figures like King George III, Alexander Hamilton, Benjamin Franklin, and John Adams. They showcased their knowledge at this fun event to help others explore this pivotal time in history. #PrideInTheHive

This morning, our HS Stand Up Club members and Mrs. Marusarz conducted their annual Say Something assemblies to remind students they are the "eyes and ears of PCS." The initiative, started by Sandy Hook Promise, aims to prevent violence in schools by educating students to recognize warning signs in their peers and reporting any concerns to a trusted adult or by using the the anonymous Say Something app. #PrideInTheHive

The HS Jazz Band and Select Chorus, under the direction of Ms. Privatera and Mr. Hirsch, performed musical showcases this morning for elementary and jr. high students. The goal was to get the younger students excited about music, instruments, and performing, as well as give them a glimpse of opportunities offered in high school by the Music Department. #PrideInTheHive

Our Perry FFA members, along with Mrs. Huttar, are visiting elementary classrooms to share the book "Seasons on the Farm" by Chelsea Tornetto in honor of Ag Literacy Week! Students also completed a fun activity with the special guests. The week is meant to help educate others about food systems, the importance of agriculture, and related careers. #PrideInTheHive

Fourth graders took a trip through Mexican culture thanks to visiting artist Karla Alcala-Slack. The dancer and musician was invited to PES by Cathie Wheeler, elementary music teacher, for two interactive performances. During yesterday’s visit, students were introduced to Mexican folk dances like “El Toro Mambo.” They learned that the special guest has been dancing since she was an 8-year-old living in Mexico City. Next week, students will be introduced to traditional Mexican music and have the opportunity to create their own with instruments. #PrideInTheHive