SENIOR SPOTLIGHTS
Congratulations to our Middle School Students of the Month for May!
Mrs. Dominick and Ms. Donohue nominated our 5th grade student of the month, Kanon Meyers.
“Kanon is a responsible young man and has transitioned beautifully to middle school. He is part of the band, participated in wrestling, participates in baseball and helps at home with his Dad's business,” said Dominick and Donohue. “Once familiar with you, Kanon enjoys talking and sharing his knowledge! He is a good friend and a great student.”
Mrs. Jordan nominated our 6th grade student of the month, Ryder Heidenreich, “for always being helpful and friendly.”
Our 7th grade student of the month is Logan Warwick.
“Logan is a hardworking student who always strives to get good grades,” said his nominator, Mrs. Kowalski. “He gets his homework checked every day to ensure he understands everything and takes feedback well. Also, being in advanced classes, Logan has never missed an assignment.”
Cassandra Hoffman, our student of the month for 8th grade, was nominated by Dr. Keiling and Mrs. Czekanski.
“At school Cassie continues to be incredibly kind to her peers and works diligently on her academics,” said Dr. Keiling.
Our 6th grade students and staff teamed up with the village of Attica’s Department of Public Works to help beautify Memorial Park by transforming a large flower bed which also serves as a memorial for employees of the Wyoming Correctional Facility.
This was a true community endeavor as students worked side by side with village crews and their classmates pulling weeds, laying down a weed barrier, planting flowers and mulching.
Students did such a great job and were given a warm "Thank you" by Mayor Nathan Montford and Michael Hill, superintendent of Wyoming Correctional.
This could not have been possible without the village of Attica Department of Public Works staff who donated hot dogs and water, and NY Chips, which donated chips to add to the student's hot dog lunch.
Donations from Wyoming Correctional rounded out the project with flowers to add to the bed, and the Attica Lions Club allowed for the use of their building and equipment. Attica Ace Hardware also helped by providing work gloves for our students and staff.
Overall, it was a great day of teamwork and the students walked away with a sense of pride for their community.
Well done, everyone!
More photos over on our Facebook page at the link below.
Link: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=100057106403663&set=a.1231890062057862
SENIOR SPOTLIGHTS: It’s that time of year to recognize our seniors as they prepare to close one chapter of their lives and open a new one.
Over the next few days, we’ll be highlighting members of the Class of 2025 and their plans after graduation.
We know you’ll join us in congratulating our soon-to-be alumni and wishing them well, wherever life happens to take them!
Our first graders beat the heat today down at the Memorial Park Splash Pad!
Our kiddos had an absolute BLAST. Seriously, there was not a frown to be found - what a great place to have right here in our community.
Shout out to the village of Attica not only for building the splash pad, but for keeping it in tip top shape - our first graders appreciated it!
Did you know that the work of our Attica Kitchen Crew continues all summer long? It’s true!
Our dedicated summer team is hard at work procuring and processing fresh, local produce to be used in school lunches throughout the 2025-26 school year.
Earlier this week, we kicked off the season with our first batch of local strawberries - generously provided by our friends at Eden Valley Growers and Brown’s Berry Patch. These sweet summer berries are being processed now so they can be enjoyed in our BERRY BEST smoothies all winter long!
We’re proud to support local farms and bring nutritious, locally-sourced food to our students year-round!
(Photos courtesy of Alicia Spoth)
Our pre-kindergarteners weren’t the ONLY ones who had a special day last week. That’s right - our kindergartners got in on the graduation action too!
They’ve learned their ABCs, mastered their 123s and are rip-roarin’ and ready to take on the 1st grade.
We couldn’t be prouder of these tiny scholars and the big hearts behind them.
Way to go, class of 2037 - you did it!
(Photos courtesy of Kristin Janes, Audra Landis and Jennifer Biniaszewski)
TREE REMOVAL AND REPLANTING NOTICE: We want to inform you that several trees located in front of the Elementary School building will be removed on Thursday, June 19, 2025. These trees, while beautiful and long-standing, have unfortunately reached the end of their life cycle and now pose safety concerns to our students, staff, and community.
The District is actively working with the Elementary School to develop a thoughtful plan to enhance our campus by planting new sugar maple trees that will provide beauty, shade, and tradition for generations to come.
We appreciate your understanding as we take these necessary steps to maintain a safe and welcoming environment for all.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our Director of Facilities, Mr. Jeffrey Nowicki.
Thank you for your continued support.
Heads up, Attica - our final Blue Devils Dispatch of the school year is LIVE.
Each of our principals has created a parent newsletter specific to their school for June with the help of our teachers and staff - use the links below to read all three!
Attica Elementary School: https://secure.smore.com/n/9s5f2
Attica Middle School: https://secure.smore.com/n/07asht
Attica High School: https://secure.smore.com/n/nvygj
Mrs. Kayla Eick's, Mrs. Ryanne Glowny's and Mrs. Melissa Mitchell's classes combined last week for a math activity involving teamwork and geometry!
The three teachers challenged their students to make 2D and 3D shapes with string tied in a loop, a process which required students to make use of the vocabulary they’ve been learning in their geometry unit.
Even more challenging for them was working together to help their classmates understand their visions!
The activity was a success for all the students involved.
Shout out to the two groups who were able to complete all 5 shapes! Very impressive!
(Photos courtesy of Melissa Mitchell)
FUTURE ROO: Huge congrats to Attica’s own Josh Kubik, who last week committed to further his academic and athletic career at SUNY Canton in the fall.
Josh was a captain on our varsity soccer squad the past two years and was a consistent leader on the pitch - both vocally and through his effort.
Over 3 years of varsity, he scored 15 goals and had 18 assists for the Blue Devils.
His ball distribution and ability to control the field of play earned him a Genesee Region All-Star recognition and an Exceptional Senior Game appearance this past fall.
Can’t wait to hear of Josh’s future success on the pitch!
Help us shout it out to our High School Students of the Month for May!
Gracelyn Hotchkiss is our freshman student of the month and was nominated by Mrs. Becki Peters.
“I nominated Grace because she works really hard and asks for help when needed,” said Peters. “I also watched her play softball and saw that she is a great teammate, supporting and cheering on her fellow teammates. She's personable and friendly with all of her teachers.”
Mrs. Kathy Trzecieski nominated our sophomore student of the month, Miguel Gugino, who she described as a hard worker.
“Miguel is always respectful and gets his work done when I ask him to, no matter what’s going on around him,” said Trzecieski. “Miguel deserves to be recognized for his respect and his willingness to do what's asked of him.”
Julie Pawlak was nominated by Ms. Lisa Lukasik and Mrs. Amanda Hofheins as student of the month for 11th grade.
“Julie consistently demonstrates kindness, courtesy and genuine care for others. She is always offering a helping hand and showing respect to everyone she comes in contact with,” Hofheins and Lukasik said. “She is quick to offer support or encouragement and sets a wonderful example for her classmates both younger and older. Her positive energy is contagious and she definitely makes our school a better place!”
Senior Lily Gromek was nominated by Mrs. Becki Peters as student of the month for 12th grade.
“I've repeatedly witnessed her being an excellent role model to younger girls, whether that's through dance and the dance studio functions or through being a drum major in the band,” said Peters. “She is a top student, has a positive attitude and stays on top of her work with all of her activities.”
Congratulations to our May students of the month!
It was a big day for our youngest students last week as our a.m. and p.m. pre-kindergarteners walked the stage for PreK graduation!
In a few short months, they’ll return to school as kindergarteners - incredible!
We had the cameras rolling for our kiddos' special day - watch the video on our YouTube channel and check out the photo album on our Facebook page at the links below.
Video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDkHoaLjE34
Photos link: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=100057106403663&set=a.1230923012154567
What. A. Trip!
Members of our Class of 2025 wrapped up an unforgettable senior trip to Cedar Point Amusement Park earlier this month and it was nothing short of a BLAST!
From record-breaking roller coasters to nonstop laughs, sweet snacks, and memories that will last a lifetime — this was the perfect way to celebrate the end of an incredible high school journey.
(Photo courtesy of Sheryl Travis)
We’re thrilled to introduce you to our newest Attica All-Star, Mrs. Tressa Smith!
An art teacher in Attica Middle School, Smith is described by her colleagues as “kind, caring and endlessly creative.”
“Tressa’s passion and heart are evident in the way she encourages her students. She takes time to understand their strengths and challenges, offering thoughtful advice and gentle guidance,” said Mary Beth Brotherton-Hardie, a counselor in our middle school. “Creativity flows through everything she does. Whether she’s guiding a project on self-portraits or exploring abstract techniques, Tressa brings fresh ideas and infectious enthusiasm to her lessons.”
In addition to her normal teaching responsibilities, Smith also runs the middle school’s after-school art club, providing a space for students to express themselves, take risks, explore new ideas and grow - not just as artists, but as people.
“Beyond curriculum, Tressa works very hard to create an inclusive and caring community in her classroom. She goes the extra mile to make sure each student who enters her room feels cared about and accepted,” added Amanda Treichler, a Spanish teacher in our middle school. “She does whatever she can to make sure each kid has whatever they may need. She teaches by example what it is to be kind, generous and thoughtful. She truly cares about each and every student.”
Congratulations, Mrs. Smith, on this well-deserved recognition and thank you for making our school a more beautiful place!
Give it up for our spring Genesee Region Athletic Association All-Stars - all 17(!) of them!
Girls Track and Field: Amy Ennis, Mariah Gorski, Anna Martino, Nichole Leitten, Bailey Nixon, Addyson Zawilski, Aleah Brauen and Blakely Pratt.
Softball: Hailey Mills and Morgan Jackson.
Golf: Luke Behrend.
Boys Track and Field: Tim Lamparelli, Carter Gorski, Elijah Crandall, Taylor Zimmerman and Preston Bannister.
Baseball: Justin Stockweather.
Exciting things are happening in our Farm-to-School Program!
Thanks to a generous donation from the Wyoming County Youth Bureau, we’ve added a rain barrel to our school garden! Students in Ms. Alyssa Wright’s class, members of our FFA chapter and our Farm-to-School team have begun assembling the barrel.
A special thank you to our intro to ag students for getting hands-on and assembling it themselves!
We also want to give a big shoutout to Kelly Nickerson for her support and efforts in securing a grant from the Air & Waste Management Association – Genesee Finger Lakes Chapter.
This project is another great step toward sustainability, conservation, and student-led learning.
Stay tuned to see the barrel in action!
Chromebook Collection:
As we approach the end of the year, we will be collecting student Chromebooks for the summer. Please help us by reminding your students that they need to have both their Chromebook and their charger ready to be turned in according to the following schedule. Thank you for your assistance in this matter.
MS
Grade 5: June 17
Grade 6: June 20
Grade 7: June 10
Grade 8: June 11
HS
Grade 9: June 20
Grade 10: June 18
Grade 11: June 20
Grade 12: June 13
Fun day at Breezyhill Dairy for our 1st graders yesterday!
Our students saw cows, chickens, took a tour of the farm’s milking parlor and went on a wagon ride - what’s not to like?!
Full photo album over on our Facebook page at the link below.
Link: https://www.facebook.com/media/set?vanity=100057106403663&set=a.1221128789800656
June is National Dairy Month and to celebrate, Attica Elementary School is welcoming guests to the library media center this week for a series of read alouds with our kiddos!
We stopped by this morning for McKenna Almeter’s read aloud to Mrs. Sue Wangelin’s 2nd grade class.
A senior in our high school, McKenna boasts an impressive agriculture pedigree as, in addition to raising lambs, she also works on her family’s 6th generation dairy farm, Breezyhill Dairy, in Strykersville.
McKenna read two books aloud this morning - “Tales of the Dairy Godmother: Chuck’s Ice Cream Wish,” by Viola Butler, and “Right This Very Minute: A Table-to-Farm Book About Food and Farming,” by Lisl Detlefsen.
As it turns out, McKenna’s younger brother, Zander, is in Mrs. Wangelin’s class which just HAPPENED to have library during McKenna’s read-aloud time. It was a fun surprise when the two saw each other in the library!
A huge thank you to Attica Partners for Agriculture for working with our local ag community and helping line up a terrific slate of readers who’ve been sharing their passion for dairy with our youngest students!
