As their spring season gets underway, we wish the PCS Trap Club, along with Coaches Tabitha Royce and Chris Royce, the best of luck! This year's competitors are Orion Allison, Cadence Church, Levi Church, Logan Church, Luke Church, Dawson Laraby, Tavin Mancuso, Ethan Massett, Bryce McIntyre, Alex McLaughlin, Ian Rockcastle, and Colton Royce. #PrideInTheHive
Congratulations to our Odyssey of the Mind team on a first-place finish in the long-term problem and second-place finish in style scores at the NYS competition, which was held this past weekend in Syracuse. They competed against 19 teams from around the state. Congratulations to the team and Coach Rowley on this incredible accomplishment! #PrideInTheHive
Sawyer, Julian, and Seth were celebrated at last night's National Technical Honor Society ceremony at Geneseo CSD. We're extremely proud of their work in their respective Career and Technical Education programs. Congratulations! #PrideInTheHive
(Thank you to GV BOCES for the photo)
PCS Family Members:
April 11, 2025 will be a vacation day per the 2024-2025 District Calendar because the District has not used all its emergency closing days.
Respectfully,
Daryl McLaughlin
Superintendent of Schools
Look at those smiles!!! We're guessing that our kindergartners had a blast while visiting The Strong National Museum of Play last week. #PrideInTheHive
Friday was an incredible day for PCS, our students, the local agriculture community, and our partners at the Autism Nature Trail as we hosted Dr. Temple Grandin, a distinguished professor of animal science at Colorado State University, and autism activist. After visiting the ANT at Letchworth State Park, Dr. Grandin took the stage at PHS on Friday evening for a “Cow Talk.” Thank you to all who helped make this a special visit, including Wyoming County Farm Bureau, Cornell Cooperative Extension Wyoming County, Perry FFA, the ANT Alliance, and many more! #PrideInTheHive
Several of our student-artists received praise during the closing reception of the Arts Council for Wyoming County's High School All-County Exhibition. Congratulations to Briar Townes (1st place for two-dimensional), Tessa Koronas (2nd place for two-dimensional), Aditya Monger (1st place for three-dimensional), and Briella Ohlson (3rd place for three-dimensional), as well as Mrs. Emerson! #PrideInTheHive
Yesterday, Mrs. Kramell’s 9th grade ELA students had their final session with Gretchen Didio, a teaching artist from Shakespeare in Delaware Park. The guest has been working with students for the last six weeks to break down different aspects of Elizabethan English in “Romeo and Juliet.” Students also learned several acting techniques, which they put to use while performing scenes from “Romeo and Juliet.” This is the third year that Mrs. Kramell’s students had the opportunity to work with artists from Shakespeare in Delaware Park, made possible by Arts for Learning WNY, in partnership with Chautaugua Institute. #PrideInTheHive
We caught Mrs. Bauer's 7th grade ELA students working with Ryan Norton, a local theatre artist, on acting out scenes from "Monster's are Due on Maple Street" by Rod Serling. This incredible opportunity was made possible thanks to the Foundation for Perry's Educational Future, Inc. and its commitment to educational projects like Arts for Learning. #PrideInTheHive
Look at that concentration! Nothing could distract Mrs. Reagan's 3rd graders while learning the Ukulele chords this morning with Mrs. Wheeler. #PrideInTheHive
Mrs. Adolf, elementary art teacher, headed to Louisville, Kentucky, for a couple days last week to attend the National Art Educators Association’s annual convention. She was joined by thousands of visual arts, design, and media arts educators who share her passion of supporting students’ creative exploration. She was busy discussing new art media with vendors, attending workshops for new classroom ideas, and listening to lectures from working artists, educators, and art activists. Our students will undoubtedly benefit from all the knowledge she brings back to PES! #PrideInTheHive
What a weekend for our Odyssey of the Mind team and Coaches Duell and Rowley! The team placed second at the Regional Competition on Saturday and advances to the NYS Odyssey of the Mind competition on April 5 at the NYS Fairgrounds. Congratulations!!!! #PrideInTheHive
Congratulations to our Chapter 3 Page Turners and Mrs. Snyder on a first-place finish at the spring competition today! They now advance to the championships, which will be held at Pavilion CSD on April 8. #PrideInTheHive
Our HS SADD and Stand Up members, along with Mrs. Mehlenbacher and MS. Smith, were honored today at the annual Partners for Prevention luncheon in Warsaw. SADD member Noelle Milhollen presented, as well as Stand Up members Kennedy Gross, Kiersten Conroy, Noah Korn, and JT Grover. These students are not only leaders at PCS, but also leaders in our community. We appreciate the work they do to communicate the dangers of drug and alcohol use, promote inclusivity, and much more. #PrideInTheHive
Good luck to our Odyssey of the Mind team, and Ms. Duell and Mrs. Rowley, as they prepare to compete on Saturday! #PrideInTheHive
Congratulations to Principal Becky Belkota on being selected as the 2025 New York State Middle School Principal of the Year by the School Administrators Association of New York State (SAANYS) and the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP). The award is presented to a middle school principal who has set the pace, character, and quality of education for their students. They are also dedicated to their students, families and community, and have shown exceptional contributions to the educational process. Principal Belkota is now a candidate for the award of National Middle School Principal of the Year, sponsored by NASSP.
Perry FFA and Mrs. Huttar are celebrating Ag Literacy Week by having members visit elementary classrooms to share the book "The Pie That Molly Grew" by Sue Heavenrich. The book helps readers understand the journey from planting a single seed to bringing a pumpkin to harvest. #PrideInTheHive
Addison Veazey and Emma Gifford, members of the PCS Class of 2024 and freshmen at Keuka College, stopped by PHS this morning to talk to Ms. Rybak's First Year Experience students. Both guests shared their college experiences, answered questions, and provided advice to the juniors and seniors taking the course. #PrideInTheHive
PCS had 23 high school students attend the GLOW with Your Hands: Healthcare event at Genesee Community College this morning, along with 600+ students from around the GLOW region. The 235 representatives from over 60 companies, municipal agencies, non-profit organizations, and educational institutions were available to inspire, educate, and empower students who are interested in careers in healthcare. This annual event offers hands-on learning, networking opportunities, and a wealth of knowledge. Thank you to all who helped make this a success! #PrideInTheHive
Thanks to Rick Stefanon and Melissa Mason from the Charcoal Corral for stopping by PHS this morning to give Mrs. James' high school students tips on applying for a job, sitting for an interview, and being a successful employee at any establishment. These are life lessons that students need to learn whether they're looking for their first job or planning for their future career. #PrideInTheHive
