Founded in 2023 by billionaire businessman, philanthropist and Paychex founder Tom Golisano, the Golisano Institute offers two-year programs that focus solely on business with career planning starting in the very first quarter.
After arriving, our students attended an informational session from one of the institute’s admissions counselors. Then, students took a tour of the facility before sitting for a Q&A panel with four current students.
“We were also able to sit in a mock class from a current instructor there on business law,” said High School Counselor Dustin Gardner, who accompanied students on the trip. “That was probably the favorite part of the day as the instructor was very engaging and the kids were loving it.”
Students finished out the visit with some pizza, ping pong, pool and basketball, courtesy of the institute.
(Photos courtesy of Erica Frongetta and Dustin Gardner)
Fifth grader Phebe Wheeler was nominated by Ms. Stacey Donahue.
“Phebe can be counted on to take initiative and follow through,” said Donahue. “She stays on task and goes above and beyond, even when working alongside older students.”
Preston Schulz, a sixth grader, was nominated by Mrs. Melissa Mitchell.
“Preston has been putting a tremendous amount of effort into math class. You can tell he's really thinking about his learning and making sense of things in his head because he's asking meaningful questions about what we're learning,” said Mitchell. ”He's really rising to the challenge of 6th grade - great job, Preston!”
Audrey McNall, a seventh grader, was nominated by Mrs. Sarah Czekanski, who described Audrey as a “dedicated, kind and hard-working student.”
Eighth grader Ally Landphair was nominated by Mrs. Mary Beth Brotherton-Hardie and Mrs. Christine Meyers.
“Ally’s a positive role model, helps others, displays positive character traits daily and supports others that may need help,” said Brotherton-Hardie. “She’s also super helpful in carrying out daily tasks within my office such as helping with bulletin boards and researching career exploration programs to see what fits best for 8th grade students.”
Added Meyers: “Ally is kind, hardworking and patient.”
• Custodian Substitute (Part-Time)
• Food Service Helper Substitute (Part-Time)
• School Psychologist Long-Term Substitute (Full-Time)
• 1:1 Teacher’s Aide (Full-Time)
• General Science Long-Term Substitute
• Crossing Guard (Part-Time)
Visit our website at the link below for instructions on how to apply and to view all our current vacancies.
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Join us in congratulating our High School Students of the Month for October - Destin Stevens, Bryleigh Piechocki, Peyton Miller and Alyssa Armstrong!
Ninth grader Destin Stevens was nominated by Ms. Jocelyn Pierce and Mrs. Cindy Curtis.
“Destin has been working very hard. He challenged himself in math this year and is succeeding. He is very respectful and polite and when he leaves class, he always holds the door for Mrs. Curtis and others,” said Pierce. “You never see Destin without a smile on his face. He works hard to overcome whatever challenges he encounters.”
Added Curtis: ”Destin continually works hard daily, has a positive attitude about school, often picks up trash in the hallway when walking and is kind to his fellow students!”
Bryleigh Piechocki, sophomore, was nominated by Mrs. Elizabeth Winters.
“Bryleigh is conscientious about completing her biology work on time and takes pride in her work,” Winters said. “She is focused in class, will come in for help if needed and is performing very well overall. She is polite and a pleasure to teach. Keep up the good work, Bryleigh!”
Peyton Miller is our student of the month from the 11th grade and was nominated by Ms. Jocelyn Pierce
“Peyton was at the homecoming dance and when she was walking through the cafeteria, she stepped on something. She looked down and saw that it was a $100 bill,” Pierce recalled. “She immediately turned it in and the owner was found. I know not all students would have made this decision and I am very proud of her for doing the right thing.”
Senior Alyssa Armstrong was nominated by Mrs. Stacy Crowley.
“Alyssa is challenging herself this year and taking AP Calculus. She has been working really hard and trying her best. Alyssa asks good questions and participates in class. She is encouraging to her classmates and can always lighten the mood,” Crowley said. “Alyssa is involved in a lot of activities and clubs and is a real asset to the school community. She is always smiling and honestly brings joy to whatever room she is in.”
After the demonstration, students broke into kitchen groups to recreate the recipe on their own, applying what they had just learned. They practiced teamwork, communication, and attention to detail as they prepared and plated their dishes. The room was filled with excitement and the delicious aroma of fresh Alfredo as each group proudly presented their final creations. Every team’s dish turned out beautifully, and students added their own creative touches while keeping the traditional flavors intact.
Chef Stephanie’s energy, talent, and professionalism truly inspired everyone in attendance. Her visit was especially meaningful because she is a local success story — once a high school culinary student herself, she went on to study at the Niagara Culinary Institute and Niagara County Community College, where she was scouted to join the Bar Harbor Inn team. Even more special, her niece is a longtime member of our Fresh Connections Club, who looks up to her aunt and shares the same love for cooking!
We are so grateful that Chef Stephanie flew all the way here to spend the evening with us, sharing her knowledge, passion, and experience. It was an unforgettable meeting filled with learning, laughter, and incredible food — one that students unanimously agreed was among their favorite sessions so far!
Next up? Making healthy snacks at our Nov. 18 meeting. Stay tuned!
Read all three at the links below.
• Attica Elementary School: https://app.smore.com/n/bxavm
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• Attica High School: https://app.smore.com/n/6a57p
Enjoy your day off, Blue Devils, and thank you veterans!
More over on our Facebook page at the link below.
Link: https://www.facebook.com/media/set?vanity=100057106403663&set=a.1349119937001540
(Photos courtesy of Dustin Gardner and Erica Frongetta)
These students displayed individuality, our character trait for October, showed that it’s OK to be special and unique and demonstrated the power of celebrating themselves and others for who they are.
Our October students of the month were recognized at our monthly assembly Thursday in the multipurpose room were:
• Pre-kindergarten: Kasia Ratajczak and Emory Mest (not pictured)
• Kindergarten: Preslee Brown
• 1st Grade: Jason Harloff
• 2nd Grade: William Fuest
• 3rd Grade: Samantha Anderson and Miles Edwards
• 4th Grade: Gertrude Macho
Congratulations!
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At the meeting, club members:
• Visited the school garden to harvest cherry tomatoes and carrots.
• Baked carrot cake muffins with our freshly picked produce.
• Cooked up chicken and biscuits using one of our very own farm-fresh chickens and garden veggies.
• Practiced teamwork, kitchen safety, and lots of measuring, mixing and tasting!
The smell of warm muffins and savory chicken filled the kitchen and our club members left proud, and full, knowing they helped grow and cook the meal themselves!
Next up? A Nov. 10 meeting where club members will welcome a guest chef and tackle shrimp Alfredo!
In light of the ongoing closure of the federal government and the uncertainty of future SNAP funding, we’re sharing this list of upcoming harvest/Thanksgiving dinners in Wyoming County.
• Nov. 7: 6 p.m. Harvest Dinner at LaGrange Baptist Church, 7092 LaGrange Rd., Pavilion. Free meal for Veterans. Call (585) 237-3680 to RSVP.
• Nov. 9: 6 p.m. Community Harvest Dinner by Family Life Church at the Warsaw Moose Lodge, 13 Frank St., Warsaw. No reservation necessary.
• Nov. 15: 1 p.m. Thanksgiving Dinner at Silver Springs United Methodist Church, 11 Church St., Silver Springs. For more information, call (585) 493-5546.
• Nov. 16: 11:30 a.m. Thanksgiving Community Meal at United Church of Warsaw, 22 S. Main St., Warsaw. Call (585) 786-3868 for more information.
• Nov. 27: 12 -5 p.m. Annual Thanksgiving Dinner at the Perry Vet’s Club, 64 Lake St., Perry. Free for all veterans, non-veterans $8 donation requested.
• Nov. 27: Bountiful Blessings Free Thanksgiving Dinner by Wolf Creek Deli in Castile for area families and individuals in need. Call Kevin at (585) 493-2300 to reserve meal count and pick-up time
For veterans who may be experiencing food insecurity, Wyoming County Veterans Services at 36 Center St. in Warsaw has a refrigerator and freezer on site with changing availability of fresh vegetables and ground venison.
Heavy Evy’s Grab and Go on Main Street in Castile allows Veterans Services to utilize their freezer and has ground venison and ready-made soups and meals available as well. Let Heavy Evy’s employees know that you are a veteran and you would like to use the food bank when you go in.
Students had the opportunity to participate in activities such as:
• Rabbit Production Demonstration
• Skid Steer Obstacle Course
• Welding and Heavy Equipment Operation
• Bricklaying and Electrical Wiring Contests
• Equine Care and Grooming
• Dairy Judging and AI Demonstration
• Culinary and Pie/Cake Bake-Off
• Archery and Ax Throwing Contests
• Forensic Science, Suturing, and X-Ray Activities
• Robotics, Surveying, HVAC, and more!
This event gave our students a chance to discover new skills, connect with industry professionals, and see firsthand the wide variety of opportunities within agriculture and technical education.
A huge thank you to Alfred State College for hosting such an engaging and educational day!
(Photos courtesy of Alyssa Wright)
We couldn’t be more impressed by our kiddos’ spirit and imagination.
After our kiddos showed off their Halloween costumes at Friday's assembly, it was time for our teachers and staff to shine in our group costume contest!
We left it to our students to decide on the winners with the volume of their cheers.
More photos and video highlights at the links below!
Senior costume parade: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DTgLgfpBoKs
Elementary school student costume parade: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eDiWB0yk67k&t=1s
Teacher costume contest: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mPMoZdQGIkY
Facebook photo album: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=100057106403663&set=a.1346401283940072
Students washed, chopped, boiled and canned their way through all the fresh produce. They even pressed their own fresh Concord grape juice!
There was plenty of laughter over the wildly shaped carrots and lots of pride seeing fresh produce turned into beautiful canned goods.
Next up? Chicken and biscuits on Nov. 4. We can’t wait!
More photos over on our Facebook page at the link below.
Link: https://www.facebook.com/media/set?vanity=100057106403663&set=a.1343759967537537
These calzones were a hit with our students, which is all to the good as they’ll be popping up again on our menu on Nov. 17!
We’re so proud of our students and cafeteria staff for bringing fresh, local ingredients to life right here in our cafeteria.
(Photos courtesy of Laura Breuckman)
When all the ballots had been tallied, painting had won out, so students stopped by throughout the day on Halloween to paint a pumpkin of their own!
Many thanks to Meyer Farms for donating 50 pumpkins for our students to paint - we appreciate you!
(Photos courtesy of Kelly Gersitz)
