Perry Central School District

A bus ride to the Toronto airport, a layover in Reykjavik, and touchdown in Dublin! We wish PCS' travelers a safe, and exciting trip to the Emerald Isle. Stay tuned to the District's social media for tour updates from Ireland.

If you are out-and-about on Main Street over spring recess, check out our 2nd Grade students' artwork at Old Souls Bakery. Thank you Mrs. Adolf for creating another local art show that displays our students' talents. Best artists, best teachers, best local businesses, best team! Daryl McLaughlin Superintendent of Schools

PCS Family Members: We have been checking with multiple sources and believe the last time we hosted a varsity tennis match on school grounds (Old Tennis Courts) was the mid-'70s (PCS Tennis Alumni feel free to provide additional information). This would mean today's varsity tennis match with Livonia is the first time in approximately 50 years the varsity tennis team has played a home match on school grounds. We would like to thank our community for our amazing tennis/pickleball courts, and bringing varsity tennis back to PCS. Daryl McLaughlin Superintendent of Schools

Yesterday, PCS student-athletes Brady Kelly, Keira Weber, Tyler Harvey, Abby Herring, and Madi Monteleone attended the Section V Sportsmanship Summit at SUNY Geneseo. They participated in workshops throughout the day that included team-building games, a mindfulness session with Erica Ebert, and a "Pause Before You Post" session led by Fairport Coach Scott Fitch. #PrideInTheHive

A total solar eclipse will sweep across our area on April 8, creating, if observed safely, an incredible real-life science lesson for students (and adults). Mrs. Adolf and some of her elementary art classes are joining the fun by learning more about this phenomenon and creating artwork inspired by what they will see that day. #PrideInTheHive

Senior guard Jaelyn Morris was one of only three girls from the LCAA selected to play in the Ronald McDonald All-Star Game. At the conclusion of the game this past Saturday, Jaelyn was named the Gold Team's Most Valuable Player. Congratulations!!!! #PrideInTheHive

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