PCS Family Members:
The District has used no emergency closing days as of this correspondence. April 8, March 29, and March 28 will be vacation days per the 2023 - 2024 District Calendar.
Respectfully,
Daryl McLaughlin
Superintendent of Schools
We have to give a huge shoutout to Perry FFA and Mrs. Huttar for bringing so much Pride to the Hive these days!
Sophomore Sawyer West is running for District 9 president! He’s had to give a speech and sit through an interview. On April 14, he will find out if he’s one of two candidates that will be recommended to advance to the state level for official voting.
Junior Noelle Milhollen has started the rigorous process of running for the state FFA office, and will be participating in interviews on April 12-13. State officers will be voted on at the State Convention in May.
We had several FFA members place in the Substates Leadership Development Events this past weekend but, unfortunately, won’t advance to the state level. We’re so proud of the work these students have put into their competitions!
- Parliamentary Procedure – 4th Place – Paige Roberts, Avery Dueppengiesser, Noelle Milhollen, Courtney Westfall, Logan Church and Abbey Paddock
- Senior Extemporaneous Public Speaking – Hannah Rowley, 5th Place; Gio Muolo, 6th Place
- Senior Creed – Damian Barrett, Honorable Mention
#PrideInTheHive
On Saturday, the Arts Council for Wyoming County closed the Elementary Exhibition with an awards ceremony for all of the participating students. Mrs. Adolf, Ms. Hankey, and Ms. Bellamy, along with families, were on hand to celebrate our talented student-artists! #PrideInTheHive
Mrs. Kramell’s freshmen English students are hitting the stage today to perform scenes from Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet.” Gretchen Didio, an actress and educator from Shakespeare in Delaware Park, has spent one day a week for the last six weeks at PHS helping students better understand the play and how to tackle the text from an actor’s perspective. Students are performing one scene, with Didio providing feedback. PCSD has had the opportunity to bring guest artists in to work with students the last couple of years thanks to the Arts for Learning WNY, in partnership with Chautauqua Institute. #PrideInTheHive
Kudos to the Sr. High band and Mr. Hirsch on an incredible performance last night at Houghton University! The group collaborated with the university's wind ensemble and Dr. Timothy McGarvey on this project. #PrideInTheHive (Thanks to Miss Priv for the photos)
Evan, Jacob, Logan, Noelle, Kayden, and Mrs. Caccamise spent yesterday on Capitol Hill! The Close Up experience in Washington, D.C. has been a memorable one for this group. #PrideInTheHive
Our Chapter 1 Page Turners are currently taking on teams from Mount Morris, York, Livonia and Geneseo at the spring competition right here at PES. Glancing around the ES/JH auditorium, it's evident how excited the students are to finally be able to put their hard work to the test. It’s also clear that loved ones are just as eager for the opportunity to cheer on their favorite readers. Good luck to all! #PrideInTheHive
Mrs. Emerson's high school photography students had some fun during yesterday's class. How do we know? They were simply glowing! The class experimented with creating artwork with glow sticks and then captured the fun on camera. #PrideInTheHive
There was whipped cream flying all over the PES gym this afternoon, but what a sweet ending to Literacy Festival Week! We hope our students enjoyed the fun activities to celebrate reading and literacy...because we sure did! #PrideInTheHive
Yesterday, the Sr. High Band and Mr. Hirsch were visited by Dr. Timothy McGarvey, Professor of Instrumental Music and Conducting, Director of Instrumental Music Activities, and Wind Ensemble Conductor at Houghton University. On March 13, the university's wind ensemble and our band members will perform in a joint concert at Houghton. Dr. McGarvey visited to help our student-musicians prepare for the performance. This is an incredible opportunity for all involved! #PrideInTheHive
We love it when Perry Rotarians visit PES during Literacy Week to share their favorite books with students! Mr. Fitch even brought in a bag filled with stuffed bears to go along with his books. #PrideInTheHive
After months of preparation, our Odyssey of the Mind teams will compete in the Region 15 Tournament this coming Saturday at Mount Morris CSD. Team members thrive at being creative, thinking outside the box, and working together to problem solve. We wish them the best of luck, along with Coach Duell, Coach Rowley and Coach Wilkie! #PrideInTheHive
Congratulations to senior Andy Kelly on committing to play football at Alfred University! Yesterday, Andy was joined by his family, Assistant Principal Wyant, and Coach Leitten to celebrate this achievement. He plans to study Criminal Justice while at Alfred. #PrideInTheHive #ClassOf2024
The start of Literacy Festival Week has us really moo-ving at PES! We kicked off festivities today by dressing like cows, and making butter with Stephanie Czerniak from Wyoming County Cornell Cooperative Extension. We're finishing the day with a visit from Emily Perl, Wyoming County Dairy Ambassador, who is passing out milk donated by the Smithgall family and Old Acres Farm. We can't wait to see what the rest of the week brings! #PrideInTheHive
On Saturday evening, during halftime of the Class A boys' basketball Section V championship game, senior Bryce Tallman was recognized as the Bruce Johnson Scholarship Award Winner.
The scholarship is given in memory of Bruce Johnson, the long-time treasurer of Section V, who passed away suddenly in 1998. Sponsored by Dean Licata and Associates, the one-time cash award of $500 may be paid directly to the college of the recipient's choice or used for college books or other defined school supplies.
The recipient has proven himself in academic achievement, community service, and leadership, as well as plans for a future career in business. Congratulations, Bryce!!! #PrideInTheHive #ClassOf2024
PCS Community...the nets, and windscreens (Already tested) have been installed. It's March 1st...the tennis/pickleball courts are open!
Today, the Perry Central School District recognizes its most recent graduate, and offers its condolences to the entire Saunders family. Mark’s education was non-traditional in that his classroom was our community, and his teachers were his family, friends, and countless acquaintances throughout our Village. Mark understood the value of relationships, and always ensured those he encountered received a warm greeting, and knew who he was. He was a model of service for generations in our community.
The Perry Central School District awards this honorary diploma to Mark Vernon Saunders. May we continue to remember Mark in our interactions with, and service to each other.
Daryl McLaughlin
Superintendent of Schools
Before February break, Mrs. Borek’s third graders held an “out of this world” party to celebrate finishing the Wit and Wisdom module about space and the moon. They drew their own constellations, and wore their pajamas to school so they could get comfy while watching the movie “Fly Me to the Moon.” Students also had some fun bringing in space-related treats, like Cosmic Brownies, Starbursts, Milky Ways, Moon Pies, and much more. #PrideInTheHive
The Arts Council for Wyoming County, in partnership with Wyoming County School Districts, will host the 2024 All-County High School Art Exhibition from March 1 to March 30. Artwork will be displayed at the Main Gallery on South Main Street in Perry. We hope you'll stop in to support our very talented student-artists. Congratulations to Briar Townes, Jaeden Ball, Emma Gifford, Jadison Butler, Leslie Pena-Castro, and Lauren Holderer, as well as Mrs. Emerson! #PrideInTheHive
The rifle team ended its regular season with a win over Pavilion/York 1,060-936. Top scorers for the Yellowjackets were Logan Church (284), Levi Church (268), Natalie Jaques (258), and Elizabeth Wright (250). Logan was the overall match winner and scored a perfect 100 in prone.