A shoutout to Mr. Hirsch and the HS marching band for keeping this decades-long tradition alive! #PrideInTheHive
This week, PCS held a grand reopening ceremony of the high tunnel to thank the individuals, clubs, and groups that supported the agriculture program in rebuilding the structure and doubling its size. PCS faculty and administrators were present for the ribbon cutting, as well as members of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Wyoming County and the Perry Garden Club. The structure has officially been dedicated to the Perry Garden Club. #PrideInTheHive
The PCS Yearbook Club, along with advisors Mrs. Fahey and Mrs. Lowery, dedicated this year's edition to Mrs. Karen Harding, a school monitor at PHS. Congratulations, and thank you for always "running a tight ship!" #PrideInTheHive
Today, we're throwing it all the way back to when our seniors participated in the PES Hat Day Parade! #PrideInTheHive #ClassOf2025
Results of the Annual Meeting of Perry Central School District Voters
Proposition #1: ANNUAL BUDGET
Shall the Board of Education of the Perry Central District be hereby authorized to expend $21,936,192 to meet the expenditures for fiscal year 2025-2026, 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 - 153
No - 21
Proposition #2: ELECTION OF THREE BOARD OF EDUCATION MEMBERS
THREE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION - VOTE FOR ANY THREE (3)
Three district residents have submitted petitions to run for three (3) seats on the Board of Education. Each open seat is for a three-year term beginning July 1, 2025 and expiring on June 30, 2028.
BRIDGET GIVENS - 148
CHRISTOPHER TRUE - 163
JASON M. SEALY - 163
WRITE-IN CANDIDATE(S) - 2
Proposition #3: USE OF CAPITAL EQUIPMENT RESERVE FUND
RESOLVED: That the Board of Education of Perry Central School shall be authorized to expend the remaining 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 $108,953.
Yes - 156
No - 19
Proposition #4 - Authorization to Establish 2025 Technology & Equipment Capital Reserve Fund
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Perry Central School District, Wyoming County, New York, is authorized to establish a capital reserve fund in accordance with New York State Education Law Section 3651 to be known as the “2025 Technology & Equipment Capital Reserve Fund.”
The purpose of such fund shall be used to finance, in whole or in part:
(1) The purchase of equipment, including hardware, software, related networking infrastructure, and related peripheral machinery and apparatus as well as technology projects including District wide improvements to technology infrastructure, and ancillary or related work required in connection therein; and/or
(2) The purchase of maintenance vehicles and equipment for school district use;
(3) The purchase of classroom and office furniture.
The ultimate amount of such fund shall not exceed one million five hundred thousand dollars ($1,500,000) plus earnings thereon. The probable term of such reserve fund shall be 10 years, but said fund shall continue in existence for its stated purpose until the fund is exhausted or otherwise liquidated in accordance with the Education Law.
The source of monies to be paid into such reserve fund shall include: (a) current and future unappropriated fund balance from the General Fund of the District as directed by the Board of Education; (b) any appropriations authorized by the voters from time to time; (c) proceeds from the sale of obsolete equipment as directed by the Board of Education; (d) New York State Aid received and authorized by the Board of Education; and (e) fund balances transferred from other reserve funds of the District, as authorized by law.
Yes - 157
No - 16
Mrs. Sedivy's Earth Science students recently conducted an astroid impact lab. They dropped different rocks from varying heights into pans of flour in order to compare the size of the craters. #PrideInTheHive
High school students who've made the Honor Roll during the first three quarters were treated to breakfast this morning! Thank you to our kitchen staff and school personnel for serving up the treats. #PrideInTheHive
One thing is certain...when chicks hatch at PES, they make fast friends! #PrideInTheHive
It was a huge night for the PCS Drama Club as both cast and crew received recognition at the annual Stars of Tomorrow ceremony, held at the West Herr Auditorium Theatre in Rochester on Friday. This marked the first year that PCS participated in the performing arts recognition program, which is coordinated by the Rochester Broadway Theatre League. At “The Wizard of Oz” performances in March, RBTL adjudicators were secretly in the crowd observing and scoring the cast and crew in specific categories.
At Friday’s show, students Alyssa Tarlton and Gio Muolo performed during the opening number. Gio also performed with Kiersten Conroy, Annabelle Buckley, Noah Korn, and Keira Hyland during Perry’s musical performance. Students were supported by Mr. Steve Thomas (accompaniment), Ms. Megan Privatera (vocal director), Mr. Matt Masci (Drama Club advisor and director), Mr. Todd Shuskey (assistant director), Rae George (stage manager), Julian Foulkrod (assistant stage manager), Liz Wright (‘Wicked Witch’), Peyton Johnson (stage crew member), and their families.
Awards
Excellence in Acting Ensemble
Excellence in Production Design
Achievement in a Leading Role: Kiersten Conroy as “Dorothy”
Program Recognitions
Rising Stars: Augustus Badger, Anastasia Wesson
Special Recognition: Lily Wolcott, Gio Muolo
All Stars (voted by students): Rae George, Stage Manager; Kiersten Conroy, Dorothy
Tip of the Hat: Gio Muolo, Rae George
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Principal Belkota was recognized as an Outstanding School Administrator this morning at the NYS FFA Convention! Congratulations! #PrideInTheHive
Ms. Reding and Mrs. Warriner's crew enjoyed a class picnic on Friday! Students learned how to set the table, have conversations at the table, and use proper manners. They enjoyed taco salad, peaches, and rolls. To finish off a unit about Russia, the group also indulged in homemade chicken dumplings. #PrideInTheHive
Our 5th graders were very excited to welcome Mark Almekinder, an outreach educator from the Rochester Museum and Science Center, to PES today. The special guest conducted several fun experiments related to energy, sound, electricity, and more. Students, of course, were eager to participate! #PrideInTheHive
Saturday’s Inclusion Fest was a huge success!!! Our Inclusion Committee and Stand Up Club partnered this year to organize an event that celebrated all minds and abilities while raising funds for our neurodiverse programs. Whether they were learning about local resources, climbing into the bounce house, or enjoying a scoop from the Yummies Ice Cream Truck, there was something for everyone.
We’d like to give special shoutouts to anyone who helped organize the event or volunteered their time and talents. Thank you to the 20+ community organizations that participated, as well as Mr. Scribbles, Kevin Raymond, Ricky the Entertainer, the Charcoal Corral, Perry Fire Department, Kelly’s Garage, Andy Warriner, Perry Public Library, Parkview Farms, Air Raising Events, Stacy Bell, Natalia Muolo, Maya Muolo, Yummies, and Diner on the Run. We appreciate all who supported this event!
We're pretty certain that our friends in Ms. Stead's class would've stayed in the pool all day if given the chance. Can you blame them?! This group was having a blast with Coach Allen and Coach VonGunden this morning while building confidence in the pool. #PrideInTheHive
Sweetie the Chicken was back at PES this morning, this time, visiting our kindergarten classrooms! Stephanie Czerniak, Ag in the Classroom teacher, dropped off eggs and incubators to Mrs. Ferro's, Mrs. Greenaker's, and Ms. Dominesey's classrooms last week in hopes to produce baby chicks. Today, she returned with Sweetie to teach students about chickens and what they can expect during the 21-day incubation period. #PrideInTheHive
In honor of Earth Day, which was celebrated yesterday, Ms. Luckey's 6th grade science students have been working on "Saving the Earth" projects. Each student researched an environmental problem, like deforestation, water pollution, etc., and developed a solution. Tomorrow, students will be presenting their findings in class. #PrideInTheHive
We're back at it! Our UPKers used the sensory path to get those back-from-spring-break wiggles out this morning! #PrideInTheHive
This morning, 6th graders were introduced to "Sweetie" during a visit from Ag in the Classroom educator Stephanie Czerniak. Students learned about the anatomy of a chicken in preparation for incubating eggs after spring break. #PrideInTheHive
Thanks to Mr. Pettys, PCS Business Administrator, for visiting Mrs. Kramell's Career and Finance classes to discuss the importance of health insurance. He explained common terminology and even showed students examples of different insurance plans and coverage options. What an invaluable life lesson for students! #PrideInTheHive
Congratulations to senior Tess McLaughlin on being named a finalist in the Greater Rochester Chamber Young Women of Distinction Scholarship Awards!
Modeled after the ATHENA Awards, the Young Women of Distinction Scholarship Awards program is designed to discover high school seniors who have displayed outstanding leadership, academic excellence, and involvement in the nine-county Greater Rochester and Finger Lakes region.
The four recipients will be announced at a ceremony on May 5.
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