You know what makes practicing writing numbers even MORE fun? A bit of shaving cream!
Shout out to Mrs. Kristin Janes for these great shots of her kindergarteners rolling up their sleeves and getting their hands dirty today for the sake of learning - we love to see it!
Mrs. Elizabeth Winter's AP biology and Mrs. Jenna Linsey's local outdoor sciences students braved the choppy waters of Seneca Lake earlier this week for their annual analysis of the water chemistry, identification of cyanobacteria - the cause of harmful algae blooms - invasive species, and so much more!
It was a great day but the best part? It wasn’t even FREEZING!
Many thanks to the staff at Hobart and William Smith Colleges for this experience!
We’re proud of our students for persevering through the conditions in the name of science!
(Photos courtesy of Elizabeth Winters and Jenna Linsey)
It was a great day but the best part? It wasn’t even FREEZING!
Many thanks to the staff at Hobart and William Smith Colleges for this experience!
We’re proud of our students for persevering through the conditions in the name of science!
(Photos courtesy of Elizabeth Winters and Jenna Linsey)
PLEASE SHARE: Foodlink has several Pop-Up Pantries planned in the coming weeks across Wyoming County.
The pantries help to quickly distribute healthy food in parts of Foodlink’s 10-county service area that have limited access to traditional food pantries.
See the schedule below for more information.
The pantries help to quickly distribute healthy food in parts of Foodlink’s 10-county service area that have limited access to traditional food pantries.
See the schedule below for more information.
Our registration portal for winter sports is now open!
If your student is interested in playing a modified, junior varsity or varsity sport this winter please complete the registration materials at the link below.
Winter sports begin in mid-November, so make sure you register your student as soon as possible!
Link: https://students.arbitersports.com/organizations/attica-central-athletics
If your student is interested in playing a modified, junior varsity or varsity sport this winter please complete the registration materials at the link below.
Winter sports begin in mid-November, so make sure you register your student as soon as possible!
Link: https://students.arbitersports.com/organizations/attica-central-athletics
We hope you had a frighteningly good time last week at the Attica Elementary Parent Teacher Group’s Boo Bash!
We had about 355 kiddos and their families trick-or-treating up and down our elementary school hallways last week - it was truly a sight to see!
Many thanks to all the volunteers and community organizations who sponsored a trick-or-treating station and to the Attica Parent Teacher Group for organizing such a fun event for our students and families.
And a special shout out to everyone who donated to our Snack Pack Program! Thanks to your kindness and support, we’ll be able to provide an abundance of food and snacks to children and families in need within our community.
(Photos courtesy of Sherry Bennett and Dylah Fagan)
We had about 355 kiddos and their families trick-or-treating up and down our elementary school hallways last week - it was truly a sight to see!
Many thanks to all the volunteers and community organizations who sponsored a trick-or-treating station and to the Attica Parent Teacher Group for organizing such a fun event for our students and families.
And a special shout out to everyone who donated to our Snack Pack Program! Thanks to your kindness and support, we’ll be able to provide an abundance of food and snacks to children and families in need within our community.
(Photos courtesy of Sherry Bennett and Dylah Fagan)
Today’s Connect Life blood drive yielded 27 units of blood from our students and staff - incredible!
Many thanks to everyone who donated and an extra thank you to Mr. Luke Simon and Ms. Brooke Schery, who each gave 2 units - you are blood-producing ROCK STARS!
Oh, and a shout out to our Connect Life goody bag crew for keeping donors stocked with water, juice, crackers and cookies!
Many thanks to everyone who donated and an extra thank you to Mr. Luke Simon and Ms. Brooke Schery, who each gave 2 units - you are blood-producing ROCK STARS!
Oh, and a shout out to our Connect Life goody bag crew for keeping donors stocked with water, juice, crackers and cookies!
Blue Devils, get ready to taste something amazing!
Next week, our middle and high school cafeteria will host an Italian sausage test featuring summer-processed peppers and New York-grown onions, locally sourced and packed with flavor.
Did you know New York is one of the top onion-producing states in the U.S.? It’s true!
Onions grown here are known for their sweetness, crunch and versatility - perfect for this flavor-packed dish!
Join us during lunches on Monday, Oct. 27 to try this tasty creation and vote for your favorite.
Your feedback will help decide if this delicious combo makes it onto our November menu, so don’t miss out!
Next week, our middle and high school cafeteria will host an Italian sausage test featuring summer-processed peppers and New York-grown onions, locally sourced and packed with flavor.
Did you know New York is one of the top onion-producing states in the U.S.? It’s true!
Onions grown here are known for their sweetness, crunch and versatility - perfect for this flavor-packed dish!
Join us during lunches on Monday, Oct. 27 to try this tasty creation and vote for your favorite.
Your feedback will help decide if this delicious combo makes it onto our November menu, so don’t miss out!
Get excited Attica, because the first ever Attica School Fall Festival is TOMORROW - Wednesday, Oct. 22 - from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the south end of the middle/high school bus loop, near our high tunnel.
The festival will showcase our district’s Farm to School program, new outdoor learning spaces and school gardens while celebrating the season with our students, families and community.
We've also got a fantastic lineup of free activities for the whole family, including:
• Games: Fall bingo, corn hole, pumpkin tic-tac-toe, knock down the pumpkin can, pumpkin bean bag toss and apple basket toss
• Creative Fun: Color a scarecrow and get a cool fall tattoo.
• Hands-On: Plant an herb and explore the corn sensory bin.
• Memories: Capture the moment at our fun, fall-themed photo booth!
This special event is free for all Attica Central School District families. We can't wait to see you there!
If interested in attending, please fill out the registration form at the link below.
Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1HYTadTmDBgIHVTcJ2FjA3ck7AVMLdWYgckApboHtwc8/edit?pli=1&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExa2pzU3lyeklmNUlFejV5VAEehzJveMQqt1bRPRcCXd3rWFtOIiidPUjyl2Z6sTz9jT0JttvcfeKbEcCts2k_aem_sdy4-Cx8F90C6FHY_iiA5A#responses
The festival will showcase our district’s Farm to School program, new outdoor learning spaces and school gardens while celebrating the season with our students, families and community.
We've also got a fantastic lineup of free activities for the whole family, including:
• Games: Fall bingo, corn hole, pumpkin tic-tac-toe, knock down the pumpkin can, pumpkin bean bag toss and apple basket toss
• Creative Fun: Color a scarecrow and get a cool fall tattoo.
• Hands-On: Plant an herb and explore the corn sensory bin.
• Memories: Capture the moment at our fun, fall-themed photo booth!
This special event is free for all Attica Central School District families. We can't wait to see you there!
If interested in attending, please fill out the registration form at the link below.
Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1HYTadTmDBgIHVTcJ2FjA3ck7AVMLdWYgckApboHtwc8/edit?pli=1&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExa2pzU3lyeklmNUlFejV5VAEehzJveMQqt1bRPRcCXd3rWFtOIiidPUjyl2Z6sTz9jT0JttvcfeKbEcCts2k_aem_sdy4-Cx8F90C6FHY_iiA5A#responses
Middle and high school agriculture students have been busy over the past few months with our district’s latest farm-to-school offering - raising meat birds!
Each day, our students have rotated responsibilities, feeding, watering, moving and monitoring the health of the chickens in our outdoor classroom. Along the way, they’ve gained real-world experience in animal care and teamwork.
Earlier this month, our students loaded the birds up for transport to HLW Acres, where they’ll be processed before being returned to our district.
Once they’re processed, half will be used for instructional purposes here in our district and half will be auctioned off at Attica Partners for Agriculture's annual Harvest Dinner Dance fundraiser.
A huge thanks to our amazing teachers Alyssa Wright and Jill Pierce and Farm-to-School Coordinator Alicia Spoth for leading this effort and guiding our students through such a meaningful experience.
We decided to stop by one of Wright’s recent intro to ag class to see what exactly goes into caring for a meat bird.
Check it out at the link below!
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mT-cbXmZ1Q0
Each day, our students have rotated responsibilities, feeding, watering, moving and monitoring the health of the chickens in our outdoor classroom. Along the way, they’ve gained real-world experience in animal care and teamwork.
Earlier this month, our students loaded the birds up for transport to HLW Acres, where they’ll be processed before being returned to our district.
Once they’re processed, half will be used for instructional purposes here in our district and half will be auctioned off at Attica Partners for Agriculture's annual Harvest Dinner Dance fundraiser.
A huge thanks to our amazing teachers Alyssa Wright and Jill Pierce and Farm-to-School Coordinator Alicia Spoth for leading this effort and guiding our students through such a meaningful experience.
We decided to stop by one of Wright’s recent intro to ag class to see what exactly goes into caring for a meat bird.
Check it out at the link below!
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mT-cbXmZ1Q0
REMINDER: Attica FFA’s apple sale fundraiser is ongoing!
The FFA has lots of Macoun, Cortland and Fuji apples left for purchase, not to mention the Honeycrisps, which are only available tomorrow - Wednesday, Oct. 22.
See the attached flyer for more information and complete the Google Form at the link below to place your order. You can also scan the QR code in the accompanying image.
Order form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf5Ho6xd3QzqBd5wHRZOrBFMf6wcxDrVDV5XuQtYLSzcGUQOA/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=108816475177917903098&urp=gmail_link
The FFA has lots of Macoun, Cortland and Fuji apples left for purchase, not to mention the Honeycrisps, which are only available tomorrow - Wednesday, Oct. 22.
See the attached flyer for more information and complete the Google Form at the link below to place your order. You can also scan the QR code in the accompanying image.
Order form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf5Ho6xd3QzqBd5wHRZOrBFMf6wcxDrVDV5XuQtYLSzcGUQOA/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=108816475177917903098&urp=gmail_link
Good morning, Attica!
And with a sunrise like this, how can it NOT be a good morning?!
Shout out to 6th grade teacher Mrs. Ellie Durfee for snapping these incredible photos and sharing them with us!
And with a sunrise like this, how can it NOT be a good morning?!
Shout out to 6th grade teacher Mrs. Ellie Durfee for snapping these incredible photos and sharing them with us!
Attica Central Schools is currently hiring for a variety of positions including:
• 1:1 Teacher’s Aide (full-time)
• Crossing Guard (part-time)
• Life Guard (part-time)
• 3rd Grade Long-Term Substitute (full-time)
• High School Math Long-Term Substitute (full-time)
• School Psychologist Long-Term Substitute (full-time)
Visit our website at the link below for instructions on how to apply and to view all our current vacancies.
Come be part of our Blue Devils learning community!
Link: https://www.atticacsd.org/page/open-positions
Congratulations to our Middle School Students of the Month for September, Zander Travale, Weston Meeder, Mileena Ralston and Logan Brueckman!
Zander Travale, a 5th grader, was nominated by Ms. Dawn Woodhouse, Mrs. Krystal Dominick and Mrs. Cori George.
“Zander is the picture of responsibility,” said the nominating trio. “He can be counted on to give his best effort at everything he does, never expecting praise or rewards. He simply finds satisfaction in a job well-done. He is polite, well-spoken, and takes initiative throughout his school day.”
6th grader Weston Meeder was nominated by Mrs. Ryanne Glowny.
“Weston has been working hard to start off the sixth grade year,” Glowny said. “He has a wealth of knowledge to share with others and is a good friend. Keep it up Weston!”
Mileena Ralston, a 7th grader, was nominated by Mrs. Erin Holt.
“She has really taken the 7th grade transition very seriously,” said Holt, “and is giving 100% to the rigor of the academics.”
8th grader Logan Brueckman was nominated by Mrs. Elizabeth Kowalski.
“Logan has been an outstanding student the first month of school,” Kowalski said. “He works hard in class and gets his homework in on time. He loves to volunteer to answer questions and is great at explaining his thought process.”
Zander Travale, a 5th grader, was nominated by Ms. Dawn Woodhouse, Mrs. Krystal Dominick and Mrs. Cori George.
“Zander is the picture of responsibility,” said the nominating trio. “He can be counted on to give his best effort at everything he does, never expecting praise or rewards. He simply finds satisfaction in a job well-done. He is polite, well-spoken, and takes initiative throughout his school day.”
6th grader Weston Meeder was nominated by Mrs. Ryanne Glowny.
“Weston has been working hard to start off the sixth grade year,” Glowny said. “He has a wealth of knowledge to share with others and is a good friend. Keep it up Weston!”
Mileena Ralston, a 7th grader, was nominated by Mrs. Erin Holt.
“She has really taken the 7th grade transition very seriously,” said Holt, “and is giving 100% to the rigor of the academics.”
8th grader Logan Brueckman was nominated by Mrs. Elizabeth Kowalski.
“Logan has been an outstanding student the first month of school,” Kowalski said. “He works hard in class and gets his homework in on time. He loves to volunteer to answer questions and is great at explaining his thought process.”
PLEASE SHARE: Our varsity boys basketball team will play Alexander in an exhibition game at Rocket Arena in December and is fundraising to help defray the cost of its trip to Cleveland.
Your Blue Devils will play Alexander Dec. 19 following the Cleveland Cavaliers-Chicago Bulls game.
To help fund the cost of the trip, the team is staging a Chipotle Night fundraiser at the fast casual Mexican restaurant’s Batavia location, 4230 Veterans Memorial Dr., Batavia.
Twenty-five percent of all sales made at the Batavia Chipotle location on Thursday, Oct. 30 between 5 and 9 p.m. will go to our varsity basketball team.
This is an incredible opportunity for our varsity boys basketball team, so we hope to see lots of Blue Devils at the Batavia Chipotle on Oct. 30!
PLEASE NOTE: If ordering in person, you must present the flyer below in order for proceeds to go to our basketball team. If ordering online or in the Chipotle app, you must enter the following code: BC3P8MP.
Your Blue Devils will play Alexander Dec. 19 following the Cleveland Cavaliers-Chicago Bulls game.
To help fund the cost of the trip, the team is staging a Chipotle Night fundraiser at the fast casual Mexican restaurant’s Batavia location, 4230 Veterans Memorial Dr., Batavia.
Twenty-five percent of all sales made at the Batavia Chipotle location on Thursday, Oct. 30 between 5 and 9 p.m. will go to our varsity basketball team.
This is an incredible opportunity for our varsity boys basketball team, so we hope to see lots of Blue Devils at the Batavia Chipotle on Oct. 30!
PLEASE NOTE: If ordering in person, you must present the flyer below in order for proceeds to go to our basketball team. If ordering online or in the Chipotle app, you must enter the following code: BC3P8MP.
Friday was a taste test day at Attica Elementary and this time, we can truly say the results are in!
For the first time, students were able to give our new taste test voting system a whirl - and boy, were they excited!
Friday’s taste test item was a delicious caprese cup! The dish used tomatoes grown by our very own middle/high school agriculture students in our district’s high tunnel, freshly grown basil leaves, mozzarella balls and a balsamic glaze.
As shown on our voting board, our littlest Blue Devils had a pretty split review for us!
The best part though? Look at all those kiddos that tried something new! We’re so proud of them - great work, Blue Devils!
Students will take another trip to the voting board next Friday, Oct. 24 when it’s time to try some wild blueberry frozen yogurt.
We can hardly wait!
(Photos courtesy of Kayla George)
For the first time, students were able to give our new taste test voting system a whirl - and boy, were they excited!
Friday’s taste test item was a delicious caprese cup! The dish used tomatoes grown by our very own middle/high school agriculture students in our district’s high tunnel, freshly grown basil leaves, mozzarella balls and a balsamic glaze.
As shown on our voting board, our littlest Blue Devils had a pretty split review for us!
The best part though? Look at all those kiddos that tried something new! We’re so proud of them - great work, Blue Devils!
Students will take another trip to the voting board next Friday, Oct. 24 when it’s time to try some wild blueberry frozen yogurt.
We can hardly wait!
(Photos courtesy of Kayla George)
It’s School Board Recognition Week all across New York State and here in Attica, we want to take a moment to recognize the seven members of our Board of Education for their commitment to our students, staff and community.
Our board members - Christopher Day, Thane Wright, Brian Fugle, Michael Janes, Lyman Rudgers, Pamela Rudolph and Melanie Toland - are volunteer leaders who give of their time, energy and expertise to help shape the future of education within our community.
Their vision and leadership ensure that every student in our district has access to opportunities that inspire learning, foster growth and, ultimately, yield success.
Thank you to our Board of Education members for their guidance, leadership and service to our schools and students.
Your dedication makes a difference every single day!
Our board members - Christopher Day, Thane Wright, Brian Fugle, Michael Janes, Lyman Rudgers, Pamela Rudolph and Melanie Toland - are volunteer leaders who give of their time, energy and expertise to help shape the future of education within our community.
Their vision and leadership ensure that every student in our district has access to opportunities that inspire learning, foster growth and, ultimately, yield success.
Thank you to our Board of Education members for their guidance, leadership and service to our schools and students.
Your dedication makes a difference every single day!
Get ready for some fall fun, Attica!
Join us for the Attica School Fall Festival next Wednesday, Oct. 22 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the south end of the middle/high school bus loop, near our high tunnel.
The festival will showcase our district’s Farm to School program, new outdoor learning spaces and school gardens while celebrating the season with our students, families and community.
We've also got a fantastic lineup of free activities for the whole family, including:
• Games: Fall bingo, corn hole, pumpkin tic-tac-toe, knock down the pumpkin can, pumpkin bean bag toss and apple basket toss
• Creative Fun: Color a scarecrow and get a cool fall tattoo.
• Hands-On: Plant an herb and explore the corn sensory bin.
• Memories: Capture the moment at our fun, fall-themed photo booth!
This special event is free for all Attica Central School District families. We can't wait to see you there!
If interested in attending, please fill out the registration form at the link below.
Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1HYTadTmDBgIHVTcJ2FjA3ck7AVMLdWYgckApboHtwc8/edit?pli=1
Join us for the Attica School Fall Festival next Wednesday, Oct. 22 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the south end of the middle/high school bus loop, near our high tunnel.
The festival will showcase our district’s Farm to School program, new outdoor learning spaces and school gardens while celebrating the season with our students, families and community.
We've also got a fantastic lineup of free activities for the whole family, including:
• Games: Fall bingo, corn hole, pumpkin tic-tac-toe, knock down the pumpkin can, pumpkin bean bag toss and apple basket toss
• Creative Fun: Color a scarecrow and get a cool fall tattoo.
• Hands-On: Plant an herb and explore the corn sensory bin.
• Memories: Capture the moment at our fun, fall-themed photo booth!
This special event is free for all Attica Central School District families. We can't wait to see you there!
If interested in attending, please fill out the registration form at the link below.
Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1HYTadTmDBgIHVTcJ2FjA3ck7AVMLdWYgckApboHtwc8/edit?pli=1
Join us in congratulating our first Attica All-Stars of the 2025-26 school year, Mrs. Joy Stoldt and Mrs. Laura O’Donnell!
Apart from being fantastic teachers - Stoldt teaches special education and O’Donnell teaches science in our high school - the pair also leads our district’s award-winning Best Buddies program!
Best Buddies is an international, non-profit organization that creates opportunities for elementary and middle school students with disabilities to build relationships with high school-age mentors. Through planned social events, "Buddies" gain self-advocacy skills, increase social communication, inclusivity and connections in order to feel more secure and valued within their school.
Last school year, our district’s Best Buddies chapter won the Excellence in Student Services Award from the Genesee Valley School Board Association, a testament to its profound and positive impact on our students and the dedication of Stoldt and O’Donnell.
In fact, the pair are already hard at work at the first Buddies hang of the year - a Halloween-themed get-together later this month down at Attica Elementary.
Thank you, Mrs. Stoldt and Mrs. O’Donnell, for going above and beyond to expand our students’ horizons, create opportunities for friendships to take root and foster a more inclusive environment here at Attica Central Schools.
Apart from being fantastic teachers - Stoldt teaches special education and O’Donnell teaches science in our high school - the pair also leads our district’s award-winning Best Buddies program!
Best Buddies is an international, non-profit organization that creates opportunities for elementary and middle school students with disabilities to build relationships with high school-age mentors. Through planned social events, "Buddies" gain self-advocacy skills, increase social communication, inclusivity and connections in order to feel more secure and valued within their school.
Last school year, our district’s Best Buddies chapter won the Excellence in Student Services Award from the Genesee Valley School Board Association, a testament to its profound and positive impact on our students and the dedication of Stoldt and O’Donnell.
In fact, the pair are already hard at work at the first Buddies hang of the year - a Halloween-themed get-together later this month down at Attica Elementary.
Thank you, Mrs. Stoldt and Mrs. O’Donnell, for going above and beyond to expand our students’ horizons, create opportunities for friendships to take root and foster a more inclusive environment here at Attica Central Schools.
It was all about lab safety this afternoon in Mrs. Kayla Eick’s 6th grade science classroom.
Eick’s students assumed the role of crime scene investigators to determine what laboratory safety violations had occurred at six different “crime scenes” that Eick had set up.
Working in small groups, Eick’s students diligently investigated each scene. Cluttered workspaces, lacking personal protective equipment, risky laboratory behavior and improper chemical handling were just some of the violations our observant students picked up on.
After investigating each scene, students came back together as a class to discuss their findings.
Thank you to Mrs. Eick for letting us stop by!
More photos over on our Facebook page at the link below.
Link: https://www.facebook.com/media/set?vanity=100057106403663&set=a.1329179802328887
Eick’s students assumed the role of crime scene investigators to determine what laboratory safety violations had occurred at six different “crime scenes” that Eick had set up.
Working in small groups, Eick’s students diligently investigated each scene. Cluttered workspaces, lacking personal protective equipment, risky laboratory behavior and improper chemical handling were just some of the violations our observant students picked up on.
After investigating each scene, students came back together as a class to discuss their findings.
Thank you to Mrs. Eick for letting us stop by!
More photos over on our Facebook page at the link below.
Link: https://www.facebook.com/media/set?vanity=100057106403663&set=a.1329179802328887
Such a fun, fall day at Stokoe Farms for our kindergarteners!
More photos over on our Facebook page at the link below.
Link: https://www.facebook.com/media/set?vanity=100057106403663&set=a.1324524972794370
More photos over on our Facebook page at the link below.
Link: https://www.facebook.com/media/set?vanity=100057106403663&set=a.1324524972794370
