Autumn is upon us. Temperatures are dipping. What should we do in physical education? Swim, of course. Mr. Allen and his students are taking advantage of the warm water in the Natatorium.
For the 21st year, Perry Rotary has generously donated a new dictionary to each third grader at PES. Thank you to Rotarians Jeff and Nancy Fitch and Justin Dueppengiesser, Executive Director of the Wyoming County Business Education Council, for visiting with students this morning to explain the importance of service organizations like Perry Rotary. #PrideInTheHive
PCS students, parents, and families now have access to the Say Something app. Developed by Sandy Hook Promise, this anonymous reporting system is available 24-hours a day, 365 days a year. Through the app, students and families can immediately reach highly-skilled counselors who are trained to respond to tips related to mental health support, threats of violence, abuse, and more. It is also a resource where anonymous tips can be made if someone has a concern pertaining to the health, welfare, and safety of our buildings, students, families, school personnel, and visitors. App links can now be found on our website homepage, on student Chromebooks, and below this message.
Over the next several days, our Counseling Department team members will be visiting students in grades 6-12 to explain the app and the importance of Say Something. An app geared specifically toward elementary students is in development. Again, this app is completely free and anonymous.
Our high school students have been introduced to the Say Something initiative, over the last several years, through presentations by the High School Stand Up Club. Say Something is a resource used in keeping schools safe by teaching students to recognize warning signs that someone is at risk of harming themselves and/or others. If they see something, students are encouraged to tell a trusted adult. Now, “saying something” is made easier than ever through this anonymous reporting system.
https://www.sandyhookpromise.org/say-something-tips/
Senior Adrian Yang has been named a Commended Student in the 2023 National Merit Scholarship Program. Principal Belkota presented Adrian with a Letter of Commendation from PCSD and the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. Out of the 1.5 million students who took the 2021 PSAT/NMSQT, 50,000 were recognized and 34,000, including Adrian, were named Commended Students. Congratulations, Adrian! #PrideInTheHive
We are thrilled to announce the new app for Perry CSD! The mobile app was created to help students, parents, and community members know what is happening on campus from their phones. On the app, you can read the latest announcements, locate staff contact information, review upcoming events, and find important documents. The Perry CSD app is available to download free from the Apple App Store or the Google Play store. #PrideInTheHive
Yesterday was TV Tuesday for "Start with Hello Week" and our HS teachers won the day. #PrideInTheHive #StartWithHelloWeek
It’s all about providing our students with the tools they need to be successful. Ms. Warner’s students are loving these calming elements in the sensory room. #PrideInTheHive
Students from Mr. Shuskey's Aquatic Science course spent the morning out on Silver Lake taking water, sediment, plankton, and plant samples which they will be analyzing in class over the next few weeks.
Dots, dots everywhere! Today is International Dot Day, which centers around Peter H. Reynold’s book “The Dot” and celebrates children’s creativity. UPK-3 students are reading the book with Mr. Grierson in the art room and then creating their own masterpieces – all from the start of one small dot! #PrideInTheHive
Our younger students view the “big kids” as role models, that’s why we absolutely love to see interaction like this. A great job by Madison and Shea, both 8th graders, who spent time this morning during a study hall period helping out in our UPK classrooms! #PrideInTheHive
Tomorrow (Thursday) is International Dot Day! UPK-3 students will be reading the book “The Dot” by Peter H. Reynolds in art classes before creating their own dot-inspired artwork. Students and staff are encouraged to join the celebration by wearing dots tomorrow. This is one of Mrs. Adolf’s favorite days of the school year and, well, her friends at PCS are sending some dot-love her way! #PrideInTheHive #PCSDfamily
The first bus drill of the year is in the books.
Ms. McDanel's fifth graders have it exactly correct...finding a comfy chair is the first necessity in tackling any math problem! #PrideInTheHive
My challenge to Mrs. Emerson (Senior High School Visual Arts Teacher): Can we have virtual reality art featured in the District’s annual art show?
Challenge accepted! Gabby is one of the first students to utilize the virtual reality equipment and application. I am looking forward to enjoying our student’s creations in this immersive environment.
Daryl McLaughlin
Superintendent of Schools
The Kindergarten Crew = the definition of family!
Our students are so fortunate to have such a dedicated group of professionals from which to learn!
Daryl McLaughlin
Superintendent of Schools
They were in UPK...then we blinked...and now they're seniors. #TBT #ClassOf2023 #PrideInTheHive
Sometimes you just have to dance!!! Miss Wilkie, ES/JH Library Media Specialist, hosted a dance party with Ms. Johnson's class in preparation for story time. #PrideInTheHive
If we could capture Principal Gilsinan's excitement for the First Day of School (and every day) in just one photo...#PrideInTheHive
Did we mention that we're VERY excited to be able to expand our Universal Pre-K program to three full-day classes? We visited the new classrooms this morning and want to give our UPK families, who we know are just as excited as us, a sneak peek! #PrideInTheHive
LOVE. The most important aspect to a new school year – our students need to feel loved when they walk back through our doors. Students will find success, Superintendent McLaughlin told faculty and staff this morning, if they feel loved and supported.
Superintendent McLaughlin urged the PCS family to lead the 2022-23 school year with love and gratitude. After navigating through the last two difficult years together, we continue to be grateful for the partnership with our families and community to provide an educational environment where students can thrive and succeed.
