Attica Central School District

Exciting News About Student Transportation for 2025-2026! We’re looking ahead to the 2025-2026 school year with some important updates to share! Beginning this fall, Student Transportation of America Inc. will officially take over the transportation contracts for our non-public and special education student runs. Student Transportation of America Inc. is thrilled to join the Attica Central School District community and can’t wait to meet our amazing students and families! Right now, Student Transportation of America Inc. is hard at work planning and routing all runs. Families can expect final route information to be released between August 16–18. You’ll also receive details about: Pick-up and drop-off times Centralized pick-up and drop-off locations (only applicable to selected non-public students) Note: Centralized pick-up does not apply to special education students. All special education transportation will remain door-to-door to support student needs. Information on the SAFE STOP app — which uses GPS technology to give parents peace of mind by tracking the bus in real time! While we’re excited about this next chapter, we also want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude to Attica Bus Service Inc. for over 50 years of dedicated service to our school district. A special thank you goes to Ralph Marvin, who not only served as a contractor but also wore many hats over the years, including serving as the district’s Transportation Expediter. Your commitment to our students will always be appreciated! We understand that change can bring both excitement and a little nervous energy, but please know, you’re in great hands. We’re committed to ensuring a safe, secure, and smooth transition between the two companies. If you have any questions at all, don’t hesitate to reach out to Meaghan Matuszak, Assistant Superintendent for Business and Operations. Here’s to a great school year ahead! #AtticaCSD #StudentTransportationUpdate #ThankYouAtticaBus #WelcomeStudentTransportationOfAmerica #SafeTravels

As we move through the summer months, we wanted to share a few useful community updates:
Local Summer Food Resources: We’ve put together a handy quick-reference list of community food supports—perfect to share with anyone in need.
Perry Farmers Market — EBT Match: Families can use their EBT card at the Perry Farmers Market and receive a dollar-for-dollar match—doubling the purchasing power on fresh, local produce.
A big thank you goes out to our school social worker, Tricia Janes, for compiling these vital resources, thinking of our community and keeping summer support front of mind. You’re helping families make the most of these opportunities!

We’re looking ahead to the 2025-2026 school year with some important updates to share!
Beginning this fall, Student Transportation of America Inc. will officially take over the transportation contracts for our non-public and special education student runs.
Student Transportation of America Inc. is thrilled to join the Attica Central School District community and can’t wait to meet our amazing students and families!
Right now, Student Transportation of America Inc. is hard at work planning and routing all runs. Families can expect final route information to be released between August 16–18. You’ll also receive details about:
• Pick-up and drop-off times
• Centralized pick-up and drop-off locations (only applicable to selected non-public students. Also, please note that centralized pick-up does not apply to special education students. All special education transportation will remain door-to-door to support student needs.
• Information on the SAFE STOP app — which uses GPS technology to give parents peace of mind by tracking the bus in real time!
While we’re excited about this next chapter, we also want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude to Attica Bus Service Inc. for over 50 years of dedicated service to our school district. A special thank you goes to Ralph Marvin, who not only served as a contractor but also wore many hats over the years — including serving as the district’s Transportation Expediter. Your commitment to our students will always be appreciated!
We understand that change can bring both excitement and a little nervous energy — but please know, you’re in great hands. We’re committed to ensuring a safe, secure, and smooth transition between the two companies.
If you have any questions at all, don’t hesitate to reach out to Meaghan Matuszak, Assistant Superintendent for Business and Operations.
Here’s to a great school year ahead!

Congratulations, Attica Class of 2025! Your hard work has served you well the past 13 years and we have no doubt it will bring you to ever greater heights in the future. Wherever life takes you, know that we’ll be rooting for you and that you’ll always be a Blue Devil! More photos over on our Facebook page at the link below. Link: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=100057106403663&set=a.1239067731340095

REMINDER: T-minus 1 hour until graduation! The ceremony begins at 7 p.m. in our Performing Arts Center, 3338 East Main St. If you can’t make it, we’ll be livestreaming the ceremony on ‘The Attica Stream Team’ Facebook page at the link below. Link: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100070534411251

Our final Attica All-Star of the school year is Mrs. Carin Krawczyk, who’s retiring after more than 3 decades of service to our district and students! “While I’m excited that Carin is able to retire after so many years of service to the school district, I am sad to see her go,” said Elementary Principal Sherry Bennett. “When I transitioned to the elementary school, she was such an amazing support and was always willing to lend a helping hand. Carin really helps to keep the ship afloat and is able to balance all the needs of our school. It has always been reassuring to know that when someone came to the school or called, it was Carin who would greet them and point them in the right direction.” Sue Wangelin, a 2nd grade teacher, called Krawczyk “one-of-a-kind.” “She is accepting of everyone's different, big personalities within the building and treats everyone with respect,” said Wangelin. “When you go into the office in the morning, you will find students receiving their morning hugs and words of encouragement. That says a lot about the kind of person she is and is a great way for our students to start their day.” Sarah Stenson, a STEAM teacher down on Prospect Street, said Krawczyk is “the heart and soul of our elementary school.” “Carin’s fun-loving spirit, compassion, and unwavering passion have left a lasting impression on every child she has helped, colleague she has supported, and moment she has brightened. She has a special way of making each child feel seen and loved, and is often the ‘Mama K’ that they may need at that very moment,” said Stenson. “Carin will be deeply missed. She has been a source of strength, comfort, and joy for countless children, families, and staff members. We are so grateful for her dedication, love, and the legacy of care she leaves behind. Our school community is better because of her, and so are all of us who have had the honor to work alongside her!” Thank you, Mrs. Krawczyk, for your dedication to our district and students and congratulations on your retirement!

Few shots from field day down on Prospect Street from earlier this week. More over on our Facebook page at the link below. Link: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=100057106403663&set=a.1238644898049045

Mrs. Cheryl Allein met up with some of her former third graders yesterday during our seniors’ trip to Attica Elementary - boy does time fly!

All the feels yesterday down at Attica Elementary. Last day as elementary schoolers for our 4th graders, last day of work for Mrs. Krawczyk, last day of school for all our other kiddos - can you blame us?! More photos over on our Facebook page at the link below. Link: https://www.facebook.com/media/set?vanity=100057106403663&set=a.1238469884733213

And that's a wrap on our senior spotlights! Thank you for following along with us these past few days and congratulations to all our seniors!

After their senior parade through our middle and high schools yesterday morning, members of our Class of 2025 headed down to Attica Elementary where they reunited with their kindergarten buddies from Elf Day earlier this school year. Kindergarteners accompanied our seniors as they walked the stage of our multi-purpose room to tell our elementary schoolers their future plans. Our kiddos loved hearing where our seniors are headed! A special shout out to Emma Spink, whose totally real and not at all made up acceptance to Harvard University drew some particularly enthusiastic applause from our students!

Few shots from our 6th grade track meet yesterday out on the turf! Heat, rain, didn't matter. These kids wanted to compete!

SENIOR SPOTLIGHTS

Shout out to Ms. Paula for leading a group yoga session for our 6th graders earlier this week. You could practically see the tension floating away as students downward facing dog’d and warrior posed their way to a heightened state of mindfulness! (Photos courtesy of Kayla Eick)

SENIOR SPOTLIGHTS

SENIOR SPOTLIGHTS

Dear Attica School Community, I hope this message finds you well. As we begin the last week of school for the 2024-2025 school year.As part of our continued commitment to supporting the well-being and academic success of our students, the Attica Central School District is finalizing the implementation of a school-wide cell phone ban beginning in the Fall of 2025. We recognize that this is an important topic for our students and families, and we believe in the value of feedback and open dialogue surrounding this topic. Therefore, we invite you to join us for an Informational Meeting on: Date: Thursday, June 26, 2025 Time: 5:30 p.m. Location: Attica Central School District Performing Arts Center, 3338 East Main Street During the meeting, we will: • Share the details of the proposed policy to ban cell phone from bell to bell • Discuss our implementation plan for the 2025–2026 school year • Provide insights on student mental health and wellness as it relates to technology use • Offer time for questions and community feedback Your voice is important, and we welcome your participation in this important conversation as we work together to foster a safe, healthy, and focused learning environment for all students. Thank you for your ongoing partnership and support. Sincerely, Dr. Kiel Illg Superintendent of Schools

Our Fresh Connections Club has been taking advantage of the warmer weather to get their hands dirty outside! At their June 3 meeting, club members focused on preparing the school gardens for the upcoming growing season! Club members kicked things off by harvesting the garlic planted last season. While it was a little earlier than ideal, we needed to make room for new crops. The kids enjoyed carefully digging up the bulbs and were excited to see how much had grown underground. The garlic will be set aside to cure and can be used in future cooking projects. With the garlic cleared, students moved on to prepping the new and existing raised beds. The kids worked together to: • Spread organic fertilizer to enrich the soil. A special thank you to Mrs. Kelsey’s dad, Mr. Marusarz, for donating the fertilizer! • Lay down weed barrier fabric to help reduce weeds later in the season and help retain moisture in our beds. • Rake and smooth the soil to get everything ready for planting. The energy was high, and teamwork was in full force as the group powered through this important step in our garden journey. Then, at their June 11 meeting, club members turned their attention to planting as they officially kicked off the growing season in our gardens they’d prepared earlier in the month. Students began by digging up and transplanting strawberry plants, relocating them to create a brand-new strawberry patch next to the high tunnel. The kids carefully spaced and replanted the strawberries, learning how to help the roots settle into their new home for a strong growing season ahead. Next, club members worked together to plant a variety of crops in the raised garden beds in the courtyard, including: • Tomatoes • Peppers • Lettuce • Spinach • Cucumbers Students learned about plant spacing, watering techniques, and how to care for each type of vegetable. To add color and joy, the group also planted a mix of flowers in the school’s Memory Garden, creating a space that is both beautiful and meaningful. It was a lovely moment of reflection and creativity as kids chose their favorite blooms to include.

Ms. Jill Pierce’s students braved today’s heat to restock our mobile farm stand with an absolute bounty of fresh veggies straight from Fenton Produce in Batavia. We’ve got kale, broccolini, cauliflower, radishes, beets, cabbage and garlic scapes - yum! Stop by and pick something up today!

Last week, our sixth graders braved stormy seas, bandits and conniving merchants as part of their Silk Road activity! Students were assigned the roles of traveling merchants and shopkeepers and were tasked with accumulating as much wealth as possible by trading with other students in our four, 6th grade classrooms, which assumed the role of cities along the ancient Eurasian trade route. This is a culminating activity that caps off sixth graders’ study of ancient civilizations and is a great way to give students some firsthand understanding of the impact the Silk Road played in human history! (Photos courtesy of Allison Cali)