Tractor Day has got to be one of our favorite days of the year! Even our superintendent, Dr. Kiel Illg, got in on the action this morning, leading the procession of tractors from Memorial Park, up Exchange Street, down Main Street and into our High School parking lot. For his first time ever driving a tractor, we’d say he did pretty good. No collisions, no squashed squirrels in the road - that’s a win in our book! Give it up to the following students for getting up extra early this morning to keep our Tractor Day tradition alive: Curtis Daniel, Logen Spink, Noah Florian, Dalton Burnham, Evan Schlau, Ty Baker, Spencer Broughton, Kyle Carpenter, Jenison Wright, Carlene Domes, Tanner Day, Madelyn King and Dylan Mirrione. AND a special thank you to the Attica Police Department for the official escort!
over 1 year ago, Matt Leader
Attica students are pictured during Tractor Day.
Attica students are pictured during Tractor Day.
Attica students are pictured during Tractor Day.
Attica students are pictured during Tractor Day.
Attica students are pictured during Tractor Day.
Attica students are pictured during Tractor Day.
Attica students are pictured during Tractor Day.
Attica students are pictured during Tractor Day.
Attica students are pictured during Tractor Day.
Attica students are pictured during Tractor Day.
Some of our staff members take May the 4th a little more seriously than others. Jedi or Sith, Empire or Rebels, First Order or Resistance, May the 4th be with you!
over 1 year ago, Matt Leader
High school teacher Matt Struzik poses for a photo in full Jedi garb on May the 4th.
FARM TO SCHOOL: The beet hummus our culinary club mixed up last week was a HIT with our students. Working under the direction of advisor Mrs. Becky Sphar, club members used beets donated by Love Beets and a recipe from Suzy Karadsheh, purveyor of The Mediterranean Dish food blog, to make the hummus. Because Sphar couldn’t find any tahini at her local grocery store, the club made its own by toasting up some sesame seeds, then blitzing them in a food processor with oil and salt. “This was super easy, the smell was incredible and it was another fun piece of this recipe,” said Sphar. Use the link below to access the beet hummus recipe on The Mediterranean Dish and try making some at home - you’ll be glad you did! In addition to the hummus, students sampled dry-roasted pumpkin seeds courtesy of Partyka Farms in Kendall, Orleans County. In addition to their original blend, Partyka donated some of their garlic parmesan variety of seeds for students to try - such a delicious day! Link: https://www.themediterraneandish.com/beet-hummus/ (Photos courtesy of Becky Sphar)
over 1 year ago, Matt Leader
Attica Culinary Club members are pictured making beet hummus last week.
Attica Culinary Club members are pictured making beet hummus last week.
Attica Culinary Club members are pictured making beet hummus last week.
Attica Culinary Club members are pictured making beet hummus last week.
Attica Culinary Club members are pictured making beet hummus last week.
Attica Culinary Club members are pictured making beet hummus last week.
Attica Culinary Club members are pictured making beet hummus last week.
FARM TO SCHOOL: A new month, a new New York-Grown Menu! Check out the menu below to see what local ingredients our students will be enjoying in the cafeteria in the month of May and the local producers that, well, produced them!
over 1 year ago, Matt Leader
A breakdown of New York-Grown food items that will be served in the cafeteria in the month of May.
Our 5th/6th grade chorus, under the direction of Mrs. Julie Daley, headed to Innovative Field last week to kick off the Rochester Red Wings’ game against the St. Paul Saints with the singing of the National Anthem. Big surprise - they did a great job! (Photos courtesy of Rob Crowley and Julie Daley)
over 1 year ago, Matt Leader
Attica 5th/6th Grade Chorus members are pictured at the Rochester Red Wings April 27 game against the St. Paul Saints.
Attica 5th/6th Grade Chorus members are pictured at the Rochester Red Wings April 27 game against the St. Paul Saints.
Attica 5th/6th Grade Chorus members are pictured at the Rochester Red Wings April 27 game against the St. Paul Saints.
Attica 5th/6th Grade Chorus members are pictured at the Rochester Red Wings April 27 game against the St. Paul Saints.
Attica 5th/6th Grade Chorus members are pictured at the Rochester Red Wings April 27 game against the St. Paul Saints.
Attica 5th/6th Grade Chorus members are pictured at the Rochester Red Wings April 27 game against the St. Paul Saints.
Attica 5th/6th Grade Chorus members are pictured at the Rochester Red Wings April 27 game against the St. Paul Saints.
Attica 5th/6th Grade Chorus members are pictured at the Rochester Red Wings April 27 game against the St. Paul Saints.
Attica 5th/6th Grade Chorus members are pictured at the Rochester Red Wings April 27 game against the St. Paul Saints.
Attica 5th/6th Grade Chorus members are pictured at the Rochester Red Wings April 27 game against the St. Paul Saints.
Attica pride shined bright last night at the annual Attica Track & Field Invitational. On our boys team, Colin Bannister won the pole vault and was a part of the 4x400-meter relay that was only three tenths of a second from breaking the school record with Jonah Clark, Jordan Anderson and Simon Lamparelli. The 4x100-meter relay team of Noah Attebery, Jordan Anderson, Ryan Meides, and Simon Lamparelli broke its own school record. Simon took second in the 100-meter dash competing against the top sprinters in Section V while Jonah cruised his way to another PR in the 110-meter hurdles. Noah Wheeler finished second in the long jump and Hunter Meyers broke 2,000 points and took fourth in the pentathlon. Attica came away from its home invitational in second place, behind only Batavia and ahead of 16 other teams. On our girls team, Skylar Savage took third in the 100-meter dash and fourth in the 100-meter hurdles while Bailey Nixon took third in the 2,000-meter steeplechase. Our 4x100-meter and 4x400-meter relay teams finished fourth and second, respectively, while our 4x800-meter relay team finished first by more than 23 seconds! Our girls team finished third overall. Thank you to all those who came out to support our athletes! (Photos courtesy of Luke George)
over 1 year ago, Matt Leader
Attica track & field athletes are pictured competing Thursday at the Attica Invitational at Alumni Field.
Attica track & field athletes are pictured competing Thursday at the Attica Invitational at Alumni Field.
Attica track & field athletes are pictured competing Thursday at the Attica Invitational at Alumni Field.
Attica track & field athletes are pictured competing Thursday at the Attica Invitational at Alumni Field.
Attica track & field athletes are pictured competing Thursday at the Attica Invitational at Alumni Field.
Attica track & field athletes are pictured competing Thursday at the Attica Invitational at Alumni Field.
The Attica Track & Field Invitational has been rescheduled for tomorrow - Thursday, April 27 - due to weather. Events start at 4:45 p.m. at Alumni Field.
over 1 year ago, Matt Leader
A graphic notifying the reader that Attica's Track & Field Invitational has been rescheduled for Thursday, April 27 at 4:45 p.m.
FARM TO SCHOOL: Members of our Middle School Gardening Club rolled up their sleeves and got their hands dirty recently, planting seeds donated by Johnny’s Selected Seeds of Maine using equipment donated by Bootstrap Farmer of Texas. Club members under the direction of Club Advisor Janelle Bauer have also been researching different types of plants and flowers and how they grow. Some of the plants will remain at school to be planted in the district’s gardens and others were for club members to take home. The club is made possible by the $100,000 Farm-to-School Grant the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets awarded to our district in 2022. Many thanks to Johnny’s Selected Seeds and Bootstrap Farmer for their generous donations! (Photos courtesy of Janelle Bauer and Alicia Spoth)
over 1 year ago, Matt Leader
Members of Attica Middle School’s Gardening Club are pictured during a recent club meeting planting seeds donated by Johnny’s Selected Seeds of Maine using equipment donated by Bootstrap Farmer of Texas.
Members of Attica Middle School’s Gardening Club are pictured during a recent club meeting planting seeds donated by Johnny’s Selected Seeds of Maine using equipment donated by Bootstrap Farmer of Texas.
Members of Attica Middle School’s Gardening Club are pictured during a recent club meeting planting seeds donated by Johnny’s Selected Seeds of Maine using equipment donated by Bootstrap Farmer of Texas.
Members of Attica Middle School’s Gardening Club are pictured during a recent club meeting planting seeds donated by Johnny’s Selected Seeds of Maine using equipment donated by Bootstrap Farmer of Texas.
Members of Attica Middle School’s Gardening Club are pictured during a recent club meeting planting seeds donated by Johnny’s Selected Seeds of Maine using equipment donated by Bootstrap Farmer of Texas.
Members of Attica Middle School’s Gardening Club are pictured during a recent club meeting planting seeds donated by Johnny’s Selected Seeds of Maine using equipment donated by Bootstrap Farmer of Texas.
Members of Attica Middle School’s Gardening Club are pictured during a recent club meeting planting seeds donated by Johnny’s Selected Seeds of Maine using equipment donated by Bootstrap Farmer of Texas.
Members of Attica Middle School’s Gardening Club are pictured during a recent club meeting planting seeds donated by Johnny’s Selected Seeds of Maine using equipment donated by Bootstrap Farmer of Texas.
Members of Attica Middle School’s Gardening Club are pictured during a recent club meeting planting seeds donated by Johnny’s Selected Seeds of Maine using equipment donated by Bootstrap Farmer of Texas.
Members of Attica Middle School’s Gardening Club are pictured during a recent club meeting planting seeds donated by Johnny’s Selected Seeds of Maine using equipment donated by Bootstrap Farmer of Texas.
Shout out to sophomore Robyn Szuniewicz and junior Ethan Meyer, who were named physical education students of the month for March. Robyn and Ethan were selected for exhibiting positive behavior during physical education class, showing a desire to learn new skills, demonstrating sportsmanship and discouraging bullying. Bravo, Robyn and Ethan!
over 1 year ago, Matt Leader
Physical Education Students of the Month for March.
Track and Field athletes traveled east Saturday for the Rush-Henrietta Relays, an invitational where all the events - even the field events - are relays. Our girls team earned 21 points en route to a 14th place overall finish. Strong performances came from the follow athletes: • Mackenzie McLeod and Lauren Nelson took third in the pole vault relay. • Skylar Savage and Ellie Cusmano took third in the long jump relay. • Skylar Savage, Ellie Cusmano, Jaslynne Watts and Ashley Piorun took fifth in the 4x100-meter hurdles relay. • Skylar Savage, Nichole Leitten, Aleah Brauen and Bailey Nixon took fourth in the 1,600-meter sprint (two team members run 200 meters, one runs 400 meters and one runs 800 meters). • Bailey Nixon and Aleah Brauen teamed up with Mia Ficarella and Addison Day to take fifth in the 4x800-meter relay. • Nichole Leitten, Ellie Cusmano, Annalyn Calmes and Lily Wheeler set a season's best in the 4x100-meter relay, finishing eighth with a time of 54.40. Our boys team finished in 15th place with 11 points and put up its fair share of PRs. • Jonah Clark had the fastest time in the 400-meter hurdles (59.01) and teamed up with Ryan Meides (1:03.49) to win the relay event. Jonah also finished fourth 110 hurdles, with a stellar time of 16.29. • Jon Beck (1.62 meters) and Jack Janes (1.67 meters) had their best jumps of the season in high jump while throwing points came from Clayton Bezon (35.50 meters) and Taylor Zimmerman (32.94 meters) in the discus. Both teams are next in action Wednesday at home starting at 5 p.m. (Photos courtesy of Luke George)
over 1 year ago, Matt Leader
Attica track & field athletes compete at the Rush-Henrietta Relays Saturday.
Attica track & field athletes compete at the Rush-Henrietta Relays Saturday.
Attica track & field athletes compete at the Rush-Henrietta Relays Saturday.
Attica track & field athletes compete at the Rush-Henrietta Relays Saturday.
Attica track & field athletes compete at the Rush-Henrietta Relays Saturday.
Attica track & field athletes compete at the Rush-Henrietta Relays Saturday.
Attica track & field athletes compete at the Rush-Henrietta Relays Saturday.
Attica track & field athletes compete at the Rush-Henrietta Relays Saturday.
Attica track & field athletes compete at the Rush-Henrietta Relays Saturday.
FARM TO SCHOOL: Kristen Hess of Attica Partners for Agriculture stopped by Jill Pierce’s life skills students today to walk students through the chicken incubation process they’ll soon be starting in class. Hess talked to students about chickens’ gestation period and different stages of development and some of the things that can go wrong during incubation. Hess is bringing in eggs next week which Pierce’s students will place in an incubator. Then, in about 21 days’ time and if everything goes right, Pierce’s students will have a new clutch of chicks to welcome to the world!
over 1 year ago, Matt Leader
Jill Pierce’s life skills students are pictured Friday during a lesson on chickens by Kristen Hess.
Jill Pierce’s life skills students are pictured Friday during a lesson on chickens by Kristen Hess.
Jill Pierce’s life skills students are pictured Friday during a lesson on chickens by Kristen Hess.
Jill Pierce’s life skills students are pictured Friday during a lesson on chickens by Kristen Hess.
Jill Pierce’s life skills students are pictured Friday during a lesson on chickens by Kristen Hess.
Jill Pierce’s life skills students are pictured Friday during a lesson on chickens by Kristen Hess.
Jill Pierce’s life skills students are pictured Friday during a lesson on chickens by Kristen Hess.
Jill Pierce’s life skills students are pictured Friday during a lesson on chickens by Kristen Hess.
Jill Pierce’s life skills students are pictured Friday during a lesson on chickens by Kristen Hess.
Jill Pierce’s life skills students are pictured Friday during a lesson on chickens by Kristen Hess.
Michelle Barber’s animal science students welcomed a special guest to their classroom this morning. Katie Carpenter, a member of Attica Partners for Agriculture and co-owner of The Vintage Cow, brought in a three-day-old Jersey calf named EB - short for Energizer Bunny - to show Barber’s students. Carpenter, whose family owns and operates All Bright Farms, walked Barber’s students through what goes into caring for newborn calves and spoke about some of the tools and strategies dairy farmers use during artificial insemination, to track medical information and genetics and to maximize milk yields. Thank you, Katie, for coming to speak with our students and for bringing EB along - she’s super cute!
over 1 year ago, Matt Leader
Michelle Barber’s animal science students are pictured during a Friday morning lesson about Jersey calves.
Michelle Barber’s animal science students are pictured during a Friday morning lesson about Jersey calves.
Michelle Barber’s animal science students are pictured during a Friday morning lesson about Jersey calves.
Michelle Barber’s animal science students are pictured during a Friday morning lesson about Jersey calves.
Michelle Barber’s animal science students are pictured during a Friday morning lesson about Jersey calves.
Michelle Barber’s animal science students are pictured during a Friday morning lesson about Jersey calves.
Michelle Barber’s animal science students are pictured during a Friday morning lesson about Jersey calves.
Michelle Barber’s animal science students are pictured during a Friday morning lesson about Jersey calves.
Michelle Barber’s animal science students are pictured during a Friday morning lesson about Jersey calves.
Michelle Barber’s animal science students are pictured during a Friday morning lesson about Jersey calves.
Attica sent 14 students to the GWMEA All-County Festival #2 this past weekend. Our students rehearsed with other outstanding student musicians from Genesee and Wyoming counties Friday and Saturday morning before their concert on Saturday afternoon. Congratulations to our all-county musicians! Elementary Band Hope Anetrini Amelia Dorner Riley Gestwick Will Gouinlock Lily VanSon Sam Zawilski Jr. High Chorus Sophia Biniaszewski Abby Wilkinson Elise Guenther Peyton Miller Corrin Orlowski Trevor Gromek Ethen Woloszyn Sr. High Band Kara Hassenfratz
over 1 year ago, Matt Leader
Students musicians selected for the GWMEA All-County Festival #2 this past weekend pose for a group photo before their Saturday afternoon concert.
Please see the attached letter from Dr. Kiel Illg, Superintendent of Schools regarding a non-credible school threat.
over 1 year ago, Jamie Niziol
Communication to Families - Non Credible Threat
Our girls and boys track and field teams opened their 2023 campaigns in fine form yesterday, earning wins over Byron-Bergen and Holley at home. Skylar Savage was a triple winner for the Blue Devils, winning the 100-meter dash, 100-meter hurdles and the triple jump. Aleah Brauen also won three events, capturing the 800-meter run and teaming up with Mia Ficarella, Elizabeth Gouinlock and Bailey Nixon to capture the 4x800-meter relay and Mia Ficarella, Annalyn Calmes and Nichole Leitten to win the 4x400-meter relay. For the boys team, Simon Lamparelli won his three individual events - the 100-meter dash, 200-meter run and 400-meter run - and was a member of the winning 4x100-meter relay team with Noah Atteberry, Noah Wheeler and Ryan Meides. Other exciting relay wins came from Jordan Anderson, Jonah Clark, Ethan Houghton, Colin Bannister and Ryan Meides in the 4x400-meter and 4x800-meter relays. Colin Bannister won the pole vault competition, nearly breaking Attica’s school record in the process. Our track and field teams are next in action Saturday at the Alexander Invitational. (Photos courtesy of Luke George)
over 1 year ago, Matt Leader
Attica track and field athletes are pictured during a home meet against Holley and Byron-Bergen April 12.
Attica track and field athletes are pictured during a home meet against Holley and Byron-Bergen April 12.
Attica track and field athletes are pictured during a home meet against Holley and Byron-Bergen April 12.
Attica track and field athletes are pictured during a home meet against Holley and Byron-Bergen April 12.
Throughout the month of March, Mrs. Carrie Willey's and Mrs. Teri Wildey's pre-kindergarteners have been participating in a March Madness Tournament of Books. The theme this year was colors. The classes started with 16 stories and used ballots to vote for which story would go to the next round. The final was very close! “How the Crayons Saved the Rainbow” by Monica Sweeney and Feronia Parker Thomas defeated “Little Blue and Little Yellow” by Leo Lioni in a vote of 16 to 14. Students participated in the voting process, discussed the concepts of more and less, learned more about colors and enjoyed a wide variety of literature through the process. (Photos courtesy of Carrie Willey and Teri Wildey)
almost 2 years ago, Matt Leader
Students in Mrs. Willey’s and Mrs. Wildey’s class are pictured participating in the March madness Tournament of Books.
Students in Mrs. Willey’s and Mrs. Wildey’s class are pictured participating in the March madness Tournament of Books.
Students in Mrs. Willey’s and Mrs. Wildey’s class are pictured participating in the March madness Tournament of Books.
Students in Mrs. Willey’s and Mrs. Wildey’s class are pictured participating in the March madness Tournament of Books.
Students in Mrs. Willey’s and Mrs. Wildey’s class are pictured participating in the March madness Tournament of Books.
Students in Mrs. Willey’s and Mrs. Wildey’s class are pictured participating in the March madness Tournament of Books.
Students in Mrs. Willey’s and Mrs. Wildey’s class are pictured participating in the March madness Tournament of Books.
Students in Mrs. Willey’s and Mrs. Wildey’s class are pictured participating in the March madness Tournament of Books.
Students in Mrs. Willey’s and Mrs. Wildey’s class are pictured participating in the March madness Tournament of Books.
Hello Attica Faculty, Staff, and Parents, The district continues to work on reporting requirements from the New York State Education Department (NYSED). This update is to inform you, as a district stakeholder, of the plans being reported on and to solicit feedback from stakeholders, specifically by 4/15/23 for this reporting period. Please also be advised that feedback will be accepted on a continual basis throughout the entire time frame of these funding sources. Section 9-a of part A of chapter 56 of the laws of 2021, as amended by §5-a of part A of chapter 56 of the laws of 2022 requires, on or before July 1, 2022, every local educational agency (LEA) receiving funding from the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funding from the American Rescue Plan (ARP) act of 2021 to post on its website and submit to the NYSED an updated plan of how such funds will be expended and how the LEA will prioritize spending on non-recurring expenses as defined in section 9-a(1) of part A of chapter 56 of the laws of 2021. Over the course of the 3-year grant, the district will conduct ongoing reviews and consider revisions based on feedback and established need. We encourage all stakeholders to review the current plan and applications and provide feedback at any time. The plans are posted at this link. We continue to gather input via the following email address: commsurvey@atticacsd.org. As any substantive revisions are made to the plan in the future, we will formally solicit public comment. Thank you for your time and any input you provide.
almost 2 years ago, Matt Stroud
The Attica fitness center will be closed on Easter Sunday....
almost 2 years ago, Eric Romesser
The Attica Fitness Center (for adults) will be closed tonight (3/30) from 6-9 pm. It will reopen on Saturday morning from 8:00 - Noon and resume with its normal operating hours over the Easter break.
almost 2 years ago, Eric Romesser
This is a reminder that Friday, March 31, 2023 the District will have a 15-minute Emergency Drill and early dismissal in compliance with New York State Educational Law.
almost 2 years ago, Attica Central School District