Perry Central School District

Good luck to our Division 3 Odyssey of the Mind team members, and Coaches Rowley and Wilkie, as they head to Iowa to compete at the OM World Finals! #PrideInTheHive

Ms. Wheeler, HS Library Media Specialist, partnered with the OWWL Library System to bring a free book fair to PHS today. All HS students have the opportunity to explore the free titles during their English classes. #PrideInTheHive

This morning was the annual Honors Breakfast for high school students who have made the Honor Roll for three quarters. Thanks to our kitchen staff, administrators, and counseling team for serving up the pastries, French toast, yogurt parfaits, and more. Congratulations to the students! #PrideInTheHive

PCS Family Members: The District has used no emergency closing days as of this correspondence. May 24 will be a vacation day per the 2023 - 2024 District Calendar. Daryl McLaughlin Superintendent of Schools

We have to give a huge shoutout to our friend Rosemary, who made the Nepali dish of Chatpate for her fellow classmates in Ms. Reding's classroom yesterday! #PrideInTheHive

When one of our Yellowjackets needs extra support, our PCS family members are here. You've got this, Kiley! #PrideInTheHive

If anyone in the PCS Family is looking for drywall hangers/finishers, give these two young men a call. Mr. Wyant and I attended the Genesee Valley BOCES Building Trades open house today. Austin and Thomas took us on a tour of the job site, and described their portions of the work. This is one of our favorite events of the year. Our students get to show off their work for their families, school faculty/administration, and potential employers. Best students, best career and technical education programs, best team! Daryl McLaughlin Superintendent of Schools

Congratulations to our 5th grade D.A.R.E. graduates! The 10-week program, led by Officer Masci, has expanded beyond the "Just Say No" message from decades ago. The officer-led lessons now focus more on social-emotional needs, handling peer pressure, and making good decisions. Officer Masci and K9 Officer Sunny were joined on stage by Superintendent McLaughlin, SRO Anderson, and Mrs. Kettle. Students Natalie Blanchard-Beard, Ivan Sealy, and Lacey Deaton shared their D.A.R.E. essays with the audience. #PrideInTheHive

It's cuteness overload throughout PES as several of our classes have welcomed chicks this week! Through a partnership with Stephanie Czerniak at Wyoming County Cornell Cooperative Extension, students have been learning about the incubation period of chickens. The feathered friends will be heading to their new homes on Friday, until then, students are having a blast! #PrideInTheHive

Perry Rotarians Dr. Ralph Field, Denis Berwanger and Superintendent McLaughlin, along with Principal Belkota, announced this year's Perry Rotary Scholarship winners this morning. Applicants must not only be focused on academics, but also "Service Above Self." Scholarship applications and essays are submitted to the Perry Rotary Club Scholarship Committee on an anonymous basis. Congratulations to this year's winners: Courtney Westfall - $1,500 Bryce Tallman - $1,000 Harley Wolfanger - $500 #PrideInTheHive #ClassOf2024

The rain didn't damper the fun that was had at the Inclusion Fest, held at Perry Park this past Saturday. Thank you to all who attended, donated, and volunteered their time. The proceeds will help purchase new sensory and adaptive equipment for students. We appreciate all the work that the PCS Inclusion Committee and the Stand Up Club did to ensure that this event celebrated all minds and abilities! #PrideInTheHive

Fifth and sixth graders are learning that agronomy, or the study of plants and crops, is pretty cool. Stephanie Czerniak, 4-H Community Educator from Wyoming County Cornell Cooperative Extension, invited Art Graves, an agronomist from T&S Crop Service in Warsaw, in to talk about his job and the use of drones in agriculture. Students have been very inquisitive this morning, asking a variety of questions ranging from what makes plants sick to the rules of drone piloting. #PrideInTheHive

Several juniors and seniors are at GCC today registering for summer and fall courses. Through Genesee Promise Plus, seniors (soon-to-be-graduates) and juniors (rising to seniors) may enroll in up to two summer courses at GCC. We love that our students are taking advantage of this opportunity! (Thanks to Mrs. Ellis for sharing the photos). #PrideInTheHive

Congratulations to Sgt. Patrick Smithgall, a 2006 PCS graduate, on receiving the first-ever Supervisor of the Year Award from the Arlington County Police Department! The award is a testament to Sgt. Smithgall’s commitment to the Arlington Community, his department, and the colleagues he supervises. He was carefully selected as the first recipient due to his humility, and his dedication to community engagement and service. Please join us in honoring one of our Hometown Heroes! #PrideInTheHive #PCSDfamily

There's lots of activity outside in the JH high tunnel as Mrs. Brant's, Mrs. Huttar's, and Mr. Sporleder's technology and agriculture students work to prepare the enlarged high tunnel for the season! #PrideInTheHive

Ms. Reding's junior high students are becoming very familiar with the kitchen…and loving every minute of it! Once a week until the end of the school year, each student is bringing in a favorite recipe from home to cook with classmates. Last week the class mastered Liam’s croissant recipe, and yesterday they indulged in Joziah’s mac and cheese. Yum! #PrideInTheHive

Soggy weather didn't deter Mrs. Lowery's business students and FBLA members from attending the Careers in Sports Day and Red Wings game at Innovative Field in Rochester yesterday! #PrideInTheHive

Future music educators take note... What happens when the call comes through that a tuba is needed for an upcoming performance? You finish your tennis match (She won by the way), don your concert attire, and join with a group of outstanding musicians. Thank you to the York Central School District Concert Band and Genesee Valley Wind Ensemble for allowing Natalie to participate in your concert. Best musicians, best future music educators, best team! Daryl McLaughlin Superintendent of Schools

The GLOW YMCA needs your support! The non-profit organization is applying for the LEAPS Grant in order to provide children, ages preschool to 12 years old, with the chance to enroll and engage in the YMCA’s after-school programs. These programs are essential in providing families with safe, reliable and affordable after school options for elementary-age children. Under the care of adult supervision, children in these programs spend after school hours being creative, constructive, and productive. The five-year grant will provide after school programming at PCS or at the YMCA for free or at a significantly reduced rate. How can you help? All you need to do is click the below survey and sign your name! That simple act will demonstrate to the grant authorizers the significance of this grant to the communities that the YMCA serves. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScISNJcz_uBNiZtgQkosabuhnGK7wP9mw-VtTlsxSre91sCJw/viewform

PCS Family Members: The District is reaching the end of its current strategic plan--The Blue and Gold Standard--and will be engaging in goal-setting during the 2024 - 25 school year. The process allows the District to establish measurable goals in the following areas: - Programming - Technology - Facilities - Business Your input is essential, and will ensure various stakeholder groups' perspectives are considered when creating the District's next strategic plan. The District Shared Decision Making Team will meet once a month beginning in October (2024) and ending in May (2025). Meetings will be held in the Elementary/Junior High School Library (6:00 - 7:00 PM). Please complete the following survey if you are interested in serving on the District's Shared Decision Making Team. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSddC6iX7mSyb4zwyL8TKVVaRGy710-dkJCcVpHuddMB_u6uJQ/viewform?fbclid=IwAR39O0jej45qYb5eHqqrg09_81jDIRffZy4E3GlRbeUN5QNfTrvVBj_Glp0_aem_AcdvT3l6pO3TckINKQPcdo2Q5jpG7bmF4g-Kxa39d14-AA0Pmd7JrhekrWlqn0aswM3aXYfqRgnphZYIofLDU_RP Thank You, Daryl McLaughlin Superintendent of Schools