REMINDER: The Attica Drama Club’s Family Fun Night is this Friday, Jan. 9, from 6 to 8 p.m. at our high school!
The cost is $5 with all proceeds benefitting the club’s upcoming production of “The Wizard of Oz.”
Our drama club has a whole bunch of fun stuff planned, so we hope to see you Friday evening!
Come work with us!
We’re currently hiring for a variety of open positions including:
• Part-time crossing guard
• Head varsity boys track and field coach
• Assistant varsity track and field coach
• Full-time, 1:1 teacher’s aide
• Part-time substitute custodian
More information about these and other open positions and instructions on how to apply can be found on the ‘Open Positions’ section of our website at the link below.
Click on over and apply today!
Link: https://www.atticacsd.org/page/open-positions
We’re currently hiring for a variety of open positions including:
• Part-time crossing guard
• Head varsity boys track and field coach
• Assistant varsity track and field coach
• Full-time, 1:1 teacher’s aide
• Part-time substitute custodian
More information about these and other open positions and instructions on how to apply can be found on the ‘Open Positions’ section of our website at the link below.
Click on over and apply today!
Link: https://www.atticacsd.org/page/open-positions
Our first Blue Devils Dispatch of 2026 is live!
Use the links below to read about what career and financial management students in the high school have been learning about taxes, tips from our middle school nursing staff to keep your students illness-free this flu season and a recap of holiday happenings down at Attica Elementary throughout the month of December - you’ll be glad you did!
• Attica Elementary School: https://app.smore.com/n/duc38
• Attica Middle School: https://app.smore.com/n/760pk
• Attica High School: https://app.smore.com/n/j4nvz
Use the links below to read about what career and financial management students in the high school have been learning about taxes, tips from our middle school nursing staff to keep your students illness-free this flu season and a recap of holiday happenings down at Attica Elementary throughout the month of December - you’ll be glad you did!
• Attica Elementary School: https://app.smore.com/n/duc38
• Attica Middle School: https://app.smore.com/n/760pk
• Attica High School: https://app.smore.com/n/j4nvz
Work on our 2024 capital project is continuing at Attica Elementary School!
Demolition and asbestos abatement work remains on schedule in the nurses suite, behavioral suite and select bathroom areas.
Last week, crews sealed and thoroughly cleaned work areas to ensure they were ready for the safe return of our students today.
Highlights from this past week’s progress include:
• Demolition & Abatement: Asbestos-containing material removals have been successfully completed in the nurses suite and behavioral suite. Selective masonry demolition will continue next week.
• Electrical: Fire alarm materials have arrived and are staged, with work scheduled to begin next week. Electrical demolition is continuing as areas are released.
• Plumbing & HVAC: Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) demolition is scheduled to resume next week, including HVAC fin-tube radiation removal.
• Safety & Monitoring: Continuous air monitoring has been conducted throughout the week, with all results meeting safety standards.
Moving forward, upcoming work at our elementary school will take place during second shift (3:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. or 12 a.m.) so as to minimize disruption during our students’ school day.
We appreciate the patience and support of our staff, students, and community as we continue this important work to improve our facilities!
Demolition and asbestos abatement work remains on schedule in the nurses suite, behavioral suite and select bathroom areas.
Last week, crews sealed and thoroughly cleaned work areas to ensure they were ready for the safe return of our students today.
Highlights from this past week’s progress include:
• Demolition & Abatement: Asbestos-containing material removals have been successfully completed in the nurses suite and behavioral suite. Selective masonry demolition will continue next week.
• Electrical: Fire alarm materials have arrived and are staged, with work scheduled to begin next week. Electrical demolition is continuing as areas are released.
• Plumbing & HVAC: Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) demolition is scheduled to resume next week, including HVAC fin-tube radiation removal.
• Safety & Monitoring: Continuous air monitoring has been conducted throughout the week, with all results meeting safety standards.
Moving forward, upcoming work at our elementary school will take place during second shift (3:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. or 12 a.m.) so as to minimize disruption during our students’ school day.
We appreciate the patience and support of our staff, students, and community as we continue this important work to improve our facilities!
Give it up for our Attica High School students of the month for December!
In the 9th grade, Shawn Piorun earned student of the month honors after being nominated by Ms. Laura Steves.
“Shawn comes to class everyday with a genuine smile on his face and enters with a booming ‘Hello!’ He has been such a help in the art room with cleaning up after some of our more messy lessons. He and another student, Kooper Rippel, have taken it upon themselves to make sure my tables and counters are completely cleaned and organized at the end of each period,” said Steves. “I can always count on Shawn to go above and beyond what is required to make the art room a wonderful space for learning for himself and his peers.”
Olivia Padak is our 10th grade student of the month and was nominated by Mrs. Jody Brydalski.
“Liv is such a kind warm hearted student. She is always so positive and has a smile on her face. Every day she asks me how I am doing in class,” said Brydalski. “As teachers we are constantly spinning in multiple directions, and it gives me a moment to pause and appreciate that she cares. The other day, I saw Liv in action helping Mrs. Pierce's class deliver their pasta orders. If I didn't already have a high level of respect for Liv this gave me even more.”
In the 11th grade, our student of the month nominated by Mrs. Stacy Crowley, is Corrin Orlowski.
“Corrin has been working very hard in Algebra 2. She regularly takes time out of her study hall to come and get her work checked over. Corrin really wants to understand how to do the problems correctly,” said Crowley. “The investment of time into fixing her work and learning from her mistakes is really evident in the growth she's had so far this year. Corrin always enters class with a smile and is ready to learn.”
And last (but certainly not least), our 12th grade student of the month is Alyssa George, nominated by Mrs. Becki Peters.
“I nominated Alyssa for stepping up into leadership roles this year,” said Peters. “Besides being a great student, she is involved in student government as the class treasurer, but she's also stepped up to be the secretary in National Honor Society. Alyssa is pushing herself outside of her comfort zone by doing some public speaking this year. She's helping with the morning announcements and accepted the NHS secretary position this year with full knowledge of the public speaking that position comes with. I'm really proud of her for challenging herself and stepping into these leadership positions.”
In the 9th grade, Shawn Piorun earned student of the month honors after being nominated by Ms. Laura Steves.
“Shawn comes to class everyday with a genuine smile on his face and enters with a booming ‘Hello!’ He has been such a help in the art room with cleaning up after some of our more messy lessons. He and another student, Kooper Rippel, have taken it upon themselves to make sure my tables and counters are completely cleaned and organized at the end of each period,” said Steves. “I can always count on Shawn to go above and beyond what is required to make the art room a wonderful space for learning for himself and his peers.”
Olivia Padak is our 10th grade student of the month and was nominated by Mrs. Jody Brydalski.
“Liv is such a kind warm hearted student. She is always so positive and has a smile on her face. Every day she asks me how I am doing in class,” said Brydalski. “As teachers we are constantly spinning in multiple directions, and it gives me a moment to pause and appreciate that she cares. The other day, I saw Liv in action helping Mrs. Pierce's class deliver their pasta orders. If I didn't already have a high level of respect for Liv this gave me even more.”
In the 11th grade, our student of the month nominated by Mrs. Stacy Crowley, is Corrin Orlowski.
“Corrin has been working very hard in Algebra 2. She regularly takes time out of her study hall to come and get her work checked over. Corrin really wants to understand how to do the problems correctly,” said Crowley. “The investment of time into fixing her work and learning from her mistakes is really evident in the growth she's had so far this year. Corrin always enters class with a smile and is ready to learn.”
And last (but certainly not least), our 12th grade student of the month is Alyssa George, nominated by Mrs. Becki Peters.
“I nominated Alyssa for stepping up into leadership roles this year,” said Peters. “Besides being a great student, she is involved in student government as the class treasurer, but she's also stepped up to be the secretary in National Honor Society. Alyssa is pushing herself outside of her comfort zone by doing some public speaking this year. She's helping with the morning announcements and accepted the NHS secretary position this year with full knowledge of the public speaking that position comes with. I'm really proud of her for challenging herself and stepping into these leadership positions.”
Before winter recess, members of our Fresh Connections Club welcomed visitors from Milk for Health to help them wrap up the calendar year in the most meaningful way.
Katie Carpenter, owner of The Vintage Cow, joined club members at their Dec. 22 meeting along with Amber Blaszak, a wonderful volunteer and fresh connections parent. Katie generously brought a wide variety of meats, cheeses, and supplies and guided students through the art of creating beautiful charcuterie boards.
Students learned about how cheese is made, the nutritional benefits of dairy for our bodies, and how cheeses are produced all around the world — including right here in our local community!
Katie demonstrated professional techniques and students practiced hands-on skills such as using a cheese planer and slicer, cutting cheese with cookie cutters, and crafting creative meat roses. As they designed their boards, students discussed the importance of food presentation and how people are drawn to food that looks just as good as it tastes.
After assembling their stunning displays, students relaxed and enjoyed milk chocolate hot cocoa, topped with whipped cream and flavored with a variety of cream options. Everyone sat together, sipping cocoa, chatting, and playing a fun group game, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere filled with laughter and connection.
This meeting was the perfect wrap-up to the calendar year and a wonderful way to spend an evening so close to Christmas — celebrating food, learning, and time together.
A heartfelt thank you to Milk for Health and the Attica Partners for Ag for providing the supplies and making tonight’s activities possible. It was a memorable night that beautifully reflected the spirit of fresh connections.
Next for our Fresh Connections Club? A ‘Cozy Kitchen: Casserole Edition’ this Thursday - can’t hardly wait!
Katie Carpenter, owner of The Vintage Cow, joined club members at their Dec. 22 meeting along with Amber Blaszak, a wonderful volunteer and fresh connections parent. Katie generously brought a wide variety of meats, cheeses, and supplies and guided students through the art of creating beautiful charcuterie boards.
Students learned about how cheese is made, the nutritional benefits of dairy for our bodies, and how cheeses are produced all around the world — including right here in our local community!
Katie demonstrated professional techniques and students practiced hands-on skills such as using a cheese planer and slicer, cutting cheese with cookie cutters, and crafting creative meat roses. As they designed their boards, students discussed the importance of food presentation and how people are drawn to food that looks just as good as it tastes.
After assembling their stunning displays, students relaxed and enjoyed milk chocolate hot cocoa, topped with whipped cream and flavored with a variety of cream options. Everyone sat together, sipping cocoa, chatting, and playing a fun group game, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere filled with laughter and connection.
This meeting was the perfect wrap-up to the calendar year and a wonderful way to spend an evening so close to Christmas — celebrating food, learning, and time together.
A heartfelt thank you to Milk for Health and the Attica Partners for Ag for providing the supplies and making tonight’s activities possible. It was a memorable night that beautifully reflected the spirit of fresh connections.
Next for our Fresh Connections Club? A ‘Cozy Kitchen: Casserole Edition’ this Thursday - can’t hardly wait!
Capital Project Update: Construction Officially Underway!
We are thrilled to share that construction on our capital project officially began on December 23, 2025! This marks an exciting milestone for our district as we continue to enhance our facilities to better serve students, staff, and our community. The Nurses Suite, Behavioral Suite, and Bathrooms are all getting a fresh start, and work is moving forward smoothly thanks to our dedicated teams on site.
Here’s a snapshot of what’s happening:
Demo & Abatement: Mobilized and set up full decontamination and containment, completed containment for the new Nurses Suite and Behavioral Suite, and abatement is ongoing in fully prepped areas.
Electrical Work: Made circuits safe in demo areas, relocated fire alarm devices, raised data racks, established basement print/storage areas, and removed demo materials.
Plumbing: Completed plumbing make-safe work in key areas, and cut and capped sanitary and domestic water lines.
HVAC: Cut and capped fin-tube connections ahead of abatement.
Environmental / Air Monitoring: Completed containment inspections and providing ongoing air monitoring.
We are beyond excited to see this project come to life! These improvements will create safer, more functional, and welcoming spaces for our students and staff—an investment in our district’s future we can all be proud of.
Stay tuned for more updates and photos as construction continues!
We are thrilled to share that construction on our capital project officially began on December 23, 2025! This marks an exciting milestone for our district as we continue to enhance our facilities to better serve students, staff, and our community. The Nurses Suite, Behavioral Suite, and Bathrooms are all getting a fresh start, and work is moving forward smoothly thanks to our dedicated teams on site.
Here’s a snapshot of what’s happening:
Demo & Abatement: Mobilized and set up full decontamination and containment, completed containment for the new Nurses Suite and Behavioral Suite, and abatement is ongoing in fully prepped areas.
Electrical Work: Made circuits safe in demo areas, relocated fire alarm devices, raised data racks, established basement print/storage areas, and removed demo materials.
Plumbing: Completed plumbing make-safe work in key areas, and cut and capped sanitary and domestic water lines.
HVAC: Cut and capped fin-tube connections ahead of abatement.
Environmental / Air Monitoring: Completed containment inspections and providing ongoing air monitoring.
We are beyond excited to see this project come to life! These improvements will create safer, more functional, and welcoming spaces for our students and staff—an investment in our district’s future we can all be proud of.
Stay tuned for more updates and photos as construction continues!
Happy New Year, Attica!
Due to the anticipated inclement weather and current travel conditions the Attica Central School District will be closed on Tuesday, December 30, 2025. All offices and buildings will be closed for the day.
Merry Christmas, Blue Devils!
Give it up for our middle school students of the month for December!
In the 5th grade, our student of the month is Olivia Wallace.
“Olivia is a responsible, respectful, and kind young woman,” said Mrs. Krystal Dominick, Olivia’s nominator. “She always has a smile on her face and is willing to lend a helping hand. She is a good friend and excellent student. She is a true pleasure to have in class and is an asset in the clubs, teams, and organizations she is in. Great job Olivia!”
In the 6th grade, our student of the month is Mia Ennis, nominated by Mrs. Tina Jordan.
“Mia works hard, always has a good attitude and never gives up even when the work seems hard,” said Jordan.
Our 7th grade student of the month is Austin Brauen, who was nominated by Mrs. Sarah Czekanski for “always being hard-working and kind.”
And last but not least, our 8th grade student of the month is Lucia Eddy, nominated by Mrs. Elizabeth Kowalski.
“Not only is Lucia in two advanced classes, she is president of student council and in many other clubs and activities,” said Kowalski. “She keeps up with all of her classes, maintains excellent grades, and is a leader all around. Lucia is also kind to others and always wants to help.”
Congratulations, Oliva, Mia, Austin and Lucia!
In the 5th grade, our student of the month is Olivia Wallace.
“Olivia is a responsible, respectful, and kind young woman,” said Mrs. Krystal Dominick, Olivia’s nominator. “She always has a smile on her face and is willing to lend a helping hand. She is a good friend and excellent student. She is a true pleasure to have in class and is an asset in the clubs, teams, and organizations she is in. Great job Olivia!”
In the 6th grade, our student of the month is Mia Ennis, nominated by Mrs. Tina Jordan.
“Mia works hard, always has a good attitude and never gives up even when the work seems hard,” said Jordan.
Our 7th grade student of the month is Austin Brauen, who was nominated by Mrs. Sarah Czekanski for “always being hard-working and kind.”
And last but not least, our 8th grade student of the month is Lucia Eddy, nominated by Mrs. Elizabeth Kowalski.
“Not only is Lucia in two advanced classes, she is president of student council and in many other clubs and activities,” said Kowalski. “She keeps up with all of her classes, maintains excellent grades, and is a leader all around. Lucia is also kind to others and always wants to help.”
Congratulations, Oliva, Mia, Austin and Lucia!
Many thanks to anyone who donated items, gave money or generally played any role whatsoever in the Attica Basket Committee’s annual holiday gift drive!
This drive helps make the season a bit brighter for dozens of families in our community each year.
Pickup day was yesterday so by now, gifts are safely under trees all across Attica.
We’re lucky to live in a place where people help their neighbors - thank you!
This drive helps make the season a bit brighter for dozens of families in our community each year.
Pickup day was yesterday so by now, gifts are safely under trees all across Attica.
We’re lucky to live in a place where people help their neighbors - thank you!
A huge thank you to Attica’s own Simon Lamparelli for coming in speak to Mrs. Jenna Linsey's 8th grade student-athletes!
As of last Thursday, Lamparelli passed the qualifications to be a commercial pilot while absolutely CRUSHING times on the track as a member of NCAA Division I Liberty University’s men’s track and field team!
Lamparelli, a 2023 Attica grad, spoke of the discipline needed to achieve, both athletically and academically. He told our middle schoolers to start small by setting the alarm on their phone to wake up in the morning (instead of relying on their parents), and sought to impress on them the importance of doing good both in and out of school.
Our 8th graders were very receptive to Lamparelli’s message and had great questions.
We continue to be proud of you Simon - keep flying high!
(Photo courtesy of Jenna Linsey)
As of last Thursday, Lamparelli passed the qualifications to be a commercial pilot while absolutely CRUSHING times on the track as a member of NCAA Division I Liberty University’s men’s track and field team!
Lamparelli, a 2023 Attica grad, spoke of the discipline needed to achieve, both athletically and academically. He told our middle schoolers to start small by setting the alarm on their phone to wake up in the morning (instead of relying on their parents), and sought to impress on them the importance of doing good both in and out of school.
Our 8th graders were very receptive to Lamparelli’s message and had great questions.
We continue to be proud of you Simon - keep flying high!
(Photo courtesy of Jenna Linsey)
‘Tis the season… for Santa and his elves to collect data for final projects in local outdoor sciences!
Before heading out for Winter Recess this afternoon, Jenna Linsey’s local outdoor sciences students got in a final bit of work, taking water samples from Baker Brook and soil samples around our campus.
Thank you Santa, aka Bethany Grgurich, for caring about the dissolved oxygen in our waters. We love these outdoor enthusiasts’ desire to take on the elements! Water chemistry work was also conducted by Eli Janis. Bailey Lusk and her assistants were shocked by the number of insect larva still present in these frigid waters.
Shawn Piorun did a bit of forestry work while Mason Moroz and Keagan Clark are testing salt levels in the soil around campus.
(Photos courtesy of Jenna Linsey)
Before heading out for Winter Recess this afternoon, Jenna Linsey’s local outdoor sciences students got in a final bit of work, taking water samples from Baker Brook and soil samples around our campus.
Thank you Santa, aka Bethany Grgurich, for caring about the dissolved oxygen in our waters. We love these outdoor enthusiasts’ desire to take on the elements! Water chemistry work was also conducted by Eli Janis. Bailey Lusk and her assistants were shocked by the number of insect larva still present in these frigid waters.
Shawn Piorun did a bit of forestry work while Mason Moroz and Keagan Clark are testing salt levels in the soil around campus.
(Photos courtesy of Jenna Linsey)
PLEASE SHARE: We are hiring for a variety of positions including:
• A full-time district treasurer position with a start date of March 1, 2026.
• An assistant varsity track coach for the spring 2026 season.
• A varsity boys track coach for the spring 2026 season.
• A substitute, part-time food service helper with an as soon as possible start date.
Visit the ‘Open Positions’ page on our website at the link below for more information about the position and on how to apply.
The tradition continues!
Your Mighty Marching Blue Devils took to the hallways yesterday for their annual Marching the Halls musical celebration.
Our advice? Turn your volume down just a smidge before checking out the video of their performance at the link below!
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FvlfN5dg9MM
Your Mighty Marching Blue Devils took to the hallways yesterday for their annual Marching the Halls musical celebration.
Our advice? Turn your volume down just a smidge before checking out the video of their performance at the link below!
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FvlfN5dg9MM
Our varsity boys basketball team traveled to Cleveland this past weekend to take on Alexander in an exhibition game at Rocket Arena, home of the Cleveland Cavaliers!
While the game didn’t go as our squad hoped - the team lost, 44-58 to the Trojans - our boys enjoyed the trip and the once-in-a-lifetime experience of playing in an NBA arena!
While in Cleveland, our boys took in some of the downtown sights, enjoyed a meal together and took in the Cleveland Cavaliers-Chicago Bulls game immediately before their own.
Shout out to the 100 or so Attica-ites who made the trip to support our boys - we appreciate you!
More photos over on our Facebook page at the link below.
(Photos courtesy of Luke George)
Link: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=100057106403663&set=a.1384448813468652
While the game didn’t go as our squad hoped - the team lost, 44-58 to the Trojans - our boys enjoyed the trip and the once-in-a-lifetime experience of playing in an NBA arena!
While in Cleveland, our boys took in some of the downtown sights, enjoyed a meal together and took in the Cleveland Cavaliers-Chicago Bulls game immediately before their own.
Shout out to the 100 or so Attica-ites who made the trip to support our boys - we appreciate you!
More photos over on our Facebook page at the link below.
(Photos courtesy of Luke George)
Link: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=100057106403663&set=a.1384448813468652
Our Attica FFA brought some Christmas magic to 2nd graders down at Attica Elementary yesterday!
Candy cane ornaments, a Christmas tree snack, reindeer chow and a Christmas-themed livestock book had our 2nd graders (and us) feeling ALL the holiday spirit!
More photos over on our Facebook page at the link below.
Link: https://www.facebook.com/media/set?vanity=100057106403663&set=a.1384436946803172
Candy cane ornaments, a Christmas tree snack, reindeer chow and a Christmas-themed livestock book had our 2nd graders (and us) feeling ALL the holiday spirit!
More photos over on our Facebook page at the link below.
Link: https://www.facebook.com/media/set?vanity=100057106403663&set=a.1384436946803172
Last week, Mrs. Amanda Whitbeck’s and Mrs. Deanna Calkins’ 2nd grade class wrote Christmas cards for residents of Gateway Home, a hospice care facility based in Attica.
Sarah Brunner, director of home, visited Whitbeck’s and Calkins’ class last week to collect the cards and answer questions about the services the home provides its residents.
Job well done, 2nd graders - way to make Attica proud!
(Photo courtesy of Amanda Whitbeck)
Sarah Brunner, director of home, visited Whitbeck’s and Calkins’ class last week to collect the cards and answer questions about the services the home provides its residents.
Job well done, 2nd graders - way to make Attica proud!
(Photo courtesy of Amanda Whitbeck)
We want to extend our sincere thanks to the New York State correctional officers from Attica Correctional Facility who donated more than $1,200 this holiday season for the purchase of Christmas gifts and necessities for our students.
This was an incredible act of kindness that will make the season a bit brighter for our students!
(Photos courtesy of Paul Clark)
This was an incredible act of kindness that will make the season a bit brighter for our students!
(Photos courtesy of Paul Clark)
