Today was Family Photo Day down in Attica Middle School and our students didn’t disappoint - see for yourself!
More photos over on our Facebook page at the link below.
Link: https://www.facebook.com/media/set?vanity=100057106403663&set=a.1379950330585167
More photos over on our Facebook page at the link below.
Link: https://www.facebook.com/media/set?vanity=100057106403663&set=a.1379950330585167
Members of our Fresh Connections Club got into the holiday spirit last week with a wreath-making workshop!
We were incredibly fortunate to welcome Mrs. Mary Beth Brotherton-Hardie, our beloved middle school counselor, to the club as a special guest instructor. Mrs. Hardie brings a truly unmatched energy wherever she goes and the students absolutely light up when she’s in the room. Her presence alone made the workshop feel extra special!
What many people don’t see outside the school day is just how deeply talented and creative she is. Wreath making is one of her many artistic gifts and when she volunteered to lead this workshop, we knew our students were in for something wonderful!
We’re grateful too to the Attica Partners for Ag, who generously donated a variety of beautiful fresh greens that made our wreaths full, fragrant, and stunning.
Working with fresh evergreens, fragrant branches, and colorful winter berries, students learned how to layer textures and design wreaths brimming with personality. The room was filled with laughter, pine needles, and exactly the right amount of holiday chaos. It was a huge mess — the best kind — but absolutely worth it to watch everyone’s wreaths come together. Students connected with Mrs. Hardie in such a positive, fun setting, and the pride on their faces when they held up their finished creations said it all.
This workshop was a powerful reminder of how meaningful it is for students to build strong, joyful relationships with the adults who support them. Mrs. Hardie made the night unforgettable, and her impact was felt in every smile and beautifully crafted wreath!
More photos over on our Facebook page at the link below.
Link: https://www.facebook.com/media/set?vanity=100057106403663&set=a.1379864713927062
We were incredibly fortunate to welcome Mrs. Mary Beth Brotherton-Hardie, our beloved middle school counselor, to the club as a special guest instructor. Mrs. Hardie brings a truly unmatched energy wherever she goes and the students absolutely light up when she’s in the room. Her presence alone made the workshop feel extra special!
What many people don’t see outside the school day is just how deeply talented and creative she is. Wreath making is one of her many artistic gifts and when she volunteered to lead this workshop, we knew our students were in for something wonderful!
We’re grateful too to the Attica Partners for Ag, who generously donated a variety of beautiful fresh greens that made our wreaths full, fragrant, and stunning.
Working with fresh evergreens, fragrant branches, and colorful winter berries, students learned how to layer textures and design wreaths brimming with personality. The room was filled with laughter, pine needles, and exactly the right amount of holiday chaos. It was a huge mess — the best kind — but absolutely worth it to watch everyone’s wreaths come together. Students connected with Mrs. Hardie in such a positive, fun setting, and the pride on their faces when they held up their finished creations said it all.
This workshop was a powerful reminder of how meaningful it is for students to build strong, joyful relationships with the adults who support them. Mrs. Hardie made the night unforgettable, and her impact was felt in every smile and beautifully crafted wreath!
More photos over on our Facebook page at the link below.
Link: https://www.facebook.com/media/set?vanity=100057106403663&set=a.1379864713927062
We welcomed a few familiar faces back to Attica today to speak with our students about life after high school.
Attica alum assembled in the high school library for a Lunch & Learn to share with our current students a bit about their experiences following their first semester of college.
Some tips shared our alumni shared were:
• Make a routine to help with your transition.
• When looking at schools and careers consider what’s best for YOU.
• Be sure to incorporate time for studying but also time for yourself.
• AI is a great tool but you cannot use it as the end all be all - you will get caught and it really just cheats you out of getting the education you’re spending money on.
Thank you to all our alumni for stopping by and a special thank you to Attica Tops for donating the pizza for today’s event!
• Catharine Struzik: St. John Fisher University
• Lily Wheeler: Genesee Community College
• Victor Santos-Rios: Rochester Institute of Technology
• Noah Attebery: University at Buffalo
• Zoey Berggren: Syracuse University
• Nolan Rzepka: Alfred State College
• Josh Kubik: SUNY Canton
(Photos courtesy of Dustin Gardner)
Attica alum assembled in the high school library for a Lunch & Learn to share with our current students a bit about their experiences following their first semester of college.
Some tips shared our alumni shared were:
• Make a routine to help with your transition.
• When looking at schools and careers consider what’s best for YOU.
• Be sure to incorporate time for studying but also time for yourself.
• AI is a great tool but you cannot use it as the end all be all - you will get caught and it really just cheats you out of getting the education you’re spending money on.
Thank you to all our alumni for stopping by and a special thank you to Attica Tops for donating the pizza for today’s event!
• Catharine Struzik: St. John Fisher University
• Lily Wheeler: Genesee Community College
• Victor Santos-Rios: Rochester Institute of Technology
• Noah Attebery: University at Buffalo
• Zoey Berggren: Syracuse University
• Nolan Rzepka: Alfred State College
• Josh Kubik: SUNY Canton
(Photos courtesy of Dustin Gardner)
A belated congratulations to our scholar athlete teams for the fall season!
In order to qualify as a scholar athlete team, the GPA of the top 75% of the roster must be greater than or equal to 90%.
This fall, 6 of our 7 varsity sports teams were named scholar athlete teams by the New York State Public High School Athletic Association:
• Boys Cross Country
• Girls Cross Country
• Football
• Boys Soccer
• Girls Soccer
• Volleyball
Congratulations to our student athletes!
In order to qualify as a scholar athlete team, the GPA of the top 75% of the roster must be greater than or equal to 90%.
This fall, 6 of our 7 varsity sports teams were named scholar athlete teams by the New York State Public High School Athletic Association:
• Boys Cross Country
• Girls Cross Country
• Football
• Boys Soccer
• Girls Soccer
• Volleyball
Congratulations to our student athletes!
We had a great turnout at our Best Buddies holiday hang-out Friday afternoon down at Attica Elementary - many thanks to all the students and staff who made it possible!
Our elementary schoolers and their high school buddies made sock snowmen, decorated cookies, enjoyed a read aloud of “Don’t Let Pigeon Drive the Sleigh” and a whole bunch of other fun stuff - many thanks to everyone who helped make it possible!
More photos over on our Facebook page at the link below.
Link: https://www.facebook.com/media/set?vanity=100057106403663&set=a.1378357947411072
Our elementary schoolers and their high school buddies made sock snowmen, decorated cookies, enjoyed a read aloud of “Don’t Let Pigeon Drive the Sleigh” and a whole bunch of other fun stuff - many thanks to everyone who helped make it possible!
More photos over on our Facebook page at the link below.
Link: https://www.facebook.com/media/set?vanity=100057106403663&set=a.1378357947411072
Congratulations to our Attica Elementary students of the month for November!
• PreK: Aria Olick
• PreK:Robert Rimbeck III
• Kindergarten: Atlas Zak, Noah Corke
• First Grade: Gemma Schmitt
• Second Grade: Maci Granger
• Third Grade: Decklian Countermine
• Fourth Grade: Alexander Easton
• PreK: Aria Olick
• PreK:Robert Rimbeck III
• Kindergarten: Atlas Zak, Noah Corke
• First Grade: Gemma Schmitt
• Second Grade: Maci Granger
• Third Grade: Decklian Countermine
• Fourth Grade: Alexander Easton
Take it from us - our hallways down at Attica Elementary are looking SNAZZY… and it’s all thanks to our students!
Our 3rd graders have turned their entire 3rd floor into a veritable holiday wonderland!
They’ve been busy painting jolly characters, snowy scenes, twinkly trees, and all kinds of seasonal magic. Now their artwork is hanging proudly for everyone to enjoy - guaranteed to even make the Grinch smile!
More photos over on our Facebook page at the link below.
Link: https://www.facebook.com/media/set?vanity=100057106403663&set=a.1378185980761602
(Photos courtesy of Susie Baker, Lauren Kocher, Cheryl Allein and Morgan Lawton)
REMINDER: Holiday Spirit Week begins tomorrow - Monday, Dec. 15 - in our middle and high schools.
Let’s see that spirit, Blue Devils!
Let’s see that spirit, Blue Devils!
Can you guess what day of school it was down at Attica Elementary?
Not sure? Don’t worry, we’ll give you six or seven guesses…
(Photos and footage courtesy of Sherry Bennett)
Not sure? Don’t worry, we’ll give you six or seven guesses…
(Photos and footage courtesy of Sherry Bennett)
Heads up, Blue Devils - our district newsletter is headed soon to a mailbox near you!
Our fall newsletter will be delivered in this weekend’s edition of the Attica Penny Saver - read it then or right now at the link below!
Link: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2319/ACSD/6159569/attica_fall_newsletter_FINAL.pdf
Our fall newsletter will be delivered in this weekend’s edition of the Attica Penny Saver - read it then or right now at the link below!
Link: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2319/ACSD/6159569/attica_fall_newsletter_FINAL.pdf
Few shots from our 1st grade holiday concert earlier this week, courtesy of Principal Sherry Bennett.
A job well done to all of our 1st graders - you sounded absolutely fabulous!
A job well done to all of our 1st graders - you sounded absolutely fabulous!
Join us in congratulating Attica’s own Leah Ford, whose women’s rugby team at Binghamton University wrapped up an historic fall season earlier this month with a fourth place showing at the National Collegiate Rugby Division II Championships in Houston, Texas!
Ford, a 2024 Attica alum, plays second row/lock for the She-Devils, a power position in the scrum that also requires players to field the ball during line-outs.
After being named the Upstate New York Collegiate Rugby Conference champions for the first time in 20 years, the She-Devils traveled to Ohio in November where, as unranked upstarts, they topped 9th ranked Northwestern, 60-17, and 11th ranked Bowling Green, 55-34, to capture the Midwest Regional Championship and punch their ticket to nationals in Houston, Texas.
The She-Devils fought hard in Houston, but fell to the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire in the semifinals and to Vassar in the consolation finals to finish in fourth place.
Ford is a sophomore at Binghamton where she’s studying biology on a pre-med track.
(Photos courtesy of Leah Ford/Binghamton Women’s Rugby Football Club)
Ford, a 2024 Attica alum, plays second row/lock for the She-Devils, a power position in the scrum that also requires players to field the ball during line-outs.
After being named the Upstate New York Collegiate Rugby Conference champions for the first time in 20 years, the She-Devils traveled to Ohio in November where, as unranked upstarts, they topped 9th ranked Northwestern, 60-17, and 11th ranked Bowling Green, 55-34, to capture the Midwest Regional Championship and punch their ticket to nationals in Houston, Texas.
The She-Devils fought hard in Houston, but fell to the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire in the semifinals and to Vassar in the consolation finals to finish in fourth place.
Ford is a sophomore at Binghamton where she’s studying biology on a pre-med track.
(Photos courtesy of Leah Ford/Binghamton Women’s Rugby Football Club)
We had a wonderful turnout at our first ever Community Movie Night Wednesday down at Attica Elementary!
Sponsored by the High School Book Club, attendees enjoyed a viewing of “The Grinch” starring Jim Carrey on the multipurpose room’s big screen while enjoying popcorn and candy canes.
Many thanks to our book club advisor Mrs. Joy Stoldt and club members Trinnity Wheatle and Lauraeli Shaffer-Walko for hosting this event for our community and to everyone who attended and helped make the night such a success!
(Photos courtesy of Joy Stoldt and Sherry Bennett)
Sponsored by the High School Book Club, attendees enjoyed a viewing of “The Grinch” starring Jim Carrey on the multipurpose room’s big screen while enjoying popcorn and candy canes.
Many thanks to our book club advisor Mrs. Joy Stoldt and club members Trinnity Wheatle and Lauraeli Shaffer-Walko for hosting this event for our community and to everyone who attended and helped make the night such a success!
(Photos courtesy of Joy Stoldt and Sherry Bennett)
Give it up for our Chapter One PageTurners team who won their first competition of the school year this morning in Alexander!
PageTurners is a literature-based competition that challenges teams from across the region to answer trivia questions about works they’ve read over the past few months.
Our amazing team of third, fourth, fifth and sixth graders read an impressive collection of literature - four chapter books, one graphic novel, three picture books and a poem - and demonstrated outstanding comprehension and recall at their competition.
Their hard work paid off as they answered the most questions correctly in a contest that included teams from Warsaw and Alexander and two from Pavilion.
In a nail-biting finish, Attica clinched the victory by just one point!
We are incredibly proud of their dedication, teamwork and love of reading!
(Photo courtesy of PageTurners advisors Stacey Donahue and Melanie Loranty)
PageTurners is a literature-based competition that challenges teams from across the region to answer trivia questions about works they’ve read over the past few months.
Our amazing team of third, fourth, fifth and sixth graders read an impressive collection of literature - four chapter books, one graphic novel, three picture books and a poem - and demonstrated outstanding comprehension and recall at their competition.
Their hard work paid off as they answered the most questions correctly in a contest that included teams from Warsaw and Alexander and two from Pavilion.
In a nail-biting finish, Attica clinched the victory by just one point!
We are incredibly proud of their dedication, teamwork and love of reading!
(Photo courtesy of PageTurners advisors Stacey Donahue and Melanie Loranty)
The nominations are in and our high school students of the month for November are set!
Cassie Hoffman is our 9th grade student of the month. She was nominated by Mrs. Amanda Pappalardo and Dr. David Keiling.
Pappalardo said Cassie is an active participant in her classes, volunteering questions often and always putting forth her best effort. She is supportive of her peers and assists others without hesitation. Recently in Earth science, Cassie led her class through tsunami presentations, articulating herself clearly and confidently. She even presented for classmates who were too nervous, ensuring their ideas were still shared.
Grace Hotchkiss is our 10th grade student of the month. She was nominated by Mr. John Spink.
“During my day I sometimes watch bus videos for bus referrals I receive. While observing one bus video, l noticed Grace talking to middle and elementary students. Grace was giving them hugs and encouraging them to stay seated and to keep their hands and feet to themselves,” said Spink. “Students responded positively to Grace’s reminders and helped to bring a calming environment to the bus. I told Grace that I wish there was a way the district could pay you for being such a positive role model on the bus!”
Spink also nominated our 11th and 12th grade students of the month after observing a mixed physical education class.
During the class, I noticed that Josh Seipel and Keagan Clark were playing nitro ball with many of the adaptive PE students and interacting with them in such a caring and supportive way,” Spink recalled. “Josh and Keagan were smiling and helping reteach some parts of the game to the students. Throughout the lesson they were giving compliments and encouraging them to try and get the ball over the net.”
Congratulations, Cassie, Grace, Josh and Keagan!
Cassie Hoffman is our 9th grade student of the month. She was nominated by Mrs. Amanda Pappalardo and Dr. David Keiling.
Pappalardo said Cassie is an active participant in her classes, volunteering questions often and always putting forth her best effort. She is supportive of her peers and assists others without hesitation. Recently in Earth science, Cassie led her class through tsunami presentations, articulating herself clearly and confidently. She even presented for classmates who were too nervous, ensuring their ideas were still shared.
Grace Hotchkiss is our 10th grade student of the month. She was nominated by Mr. John Spink.
“During my day I sometimes watch bus videos for bus referrals I receive. While observing one bus video, l noticed Grace talking to middle and elementary students. Grace was giving them hugs and encouraging them to stay seated and to keep their hands and feet to themselves,” said Spink. “Students responded positively to Grace’s reminders and helped to bring a calming environment to the bus. I told Grace that I wish there was a way the district could pay you for being such a positive role model on the bus!”
Spink also nominated our 11th and 12th grade students of the month after observing a mixed physical education class.
During the class, I noticed that Josh Seipel and Keagan Clark were playing nitro ball with many of the adaptive PE students and interacting with them in such a caring and supportive way,” Spink recalled. “Josh and Keagan were smiling and helping reteach some parts of the game to the students. Throughout the lesson they were giving compliments and encouraging them to try and get the ball over the net.”
Congratulations, Cassie, Grace, Josh and Keagan!
Give it up for our middle school students of the month for November!
In 5th grade, we’ve got Bobby Piechocki, nominated by Dawn Wolcott.
“Bobby is always on task, very helpful to others and never has to be spoken to about behavior,” said Wolcott. “He’s a really nice young man!”
In the 6th grade, our student of the month is McKayla Spencer, nominated by Mrs. Ryanne Glowney and Mr. Rob Crowley.
“McKayla is a wonderful young lady. She is a sweet student with a calm, kind presence in our classroom and always treats everyone with kindness,” said Glowney. “She consistently demonstrates a strong work ethic and responsibility.”
Added Crowley: “McKayla is a soft spoken young lady who is always doing the right thing. Someone who very easily can fly under the radar and we can easily forget to give her the recognition she deserves for always doing an amazing job.”
Zeke Ginter is our 7th grade student of the month. He was nominated Mrs. Sarah Czekanski for consistently being “a hard working and attentive student in class!”
And last but certainly not least, in the 8th grade, we’ve got Amelia Higgins, nominated by Mrs. Tricia Janes and Mrs. Erin Holt.
“Amelia is consistently a good friend to all - even those she may not know very well,” said Janes.
Added Holt: “She's just a bright ray of sunshine. She's always so interesting to talk to and is monumentally creative.”
Congratulations, Bobby, McKayla, Zeke and Amelia!
In 5th grade, we’ve got Bobby Piechocki, nominated by Dawn Wolcott.
“Bobby is always on task, very helpful to others and never has to be spoken to about behavior,” said Wolcott. “He’s a really nice young man!”
In the 6th grade, our student of the month is McKayla Spencer, nominated by Mrs. Ryanne Glowney and Mr. Rob Crowley.
“McKayla is a wonderful young lady. She is a sweet student with a calm, kind presence in our classroom and always treats everyone with kindness,” said Glowney. “She consistently demonstrates a strong work ethic and responsibility.”
Added Crowley: “McKayla is a soft spoken young lady who is always doing the right thing. Someone who very easily can fly under the radar and we can easily forget to give her the recognition she deserves for always doing an amazing job.”
Zeke Ginter is our 7th grade student of the month. He was nominated Mrs. Sarah Czekanski for consistently being “a hard working and attentive student in class!”
And last but certainly not least, in the 8th grade, we’ve got Amelia Higgins, nominated by Mrs. Tricia Janes and Mrs. Erin Holt.
“Amelia is consistently a good friend to all - even those she may not know very well,” said Janes.
Added Holt: “She's just a bright ray of sunshine. She's always so interesting to talk to and is monumentally creative.”
Congratulations, Bobby, McKayla, Zeke and Amelia!
Attica’s own Clayton Bezon getting it DONE at the next level for the Division II Edinboro University Fighting Scots!
During their Nov. 14 game against Millersville University, Bezon, who plays tight end for Edinboro, hauled in three passes for 74 yards and two touchdowns to help the Scots get the 63-10 win.
Check out Bezon’s highlights from the game over on our YouTube channel at the link below!
Edinboro went 7-4 this season, ending their season with four straight wins to capture a piece of the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Western Division title alongside the Crimson Hawks of Indiana University of Pennsylvania.
Bezon is a 2024 Attica grad who’s now in his sophomore year at Edinboro where he studies exercise science.
Keep up the good work, Clayton!
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFq409jt6U0
(Photos and footage courtesy of Brennan Bezon/PSAC)
During their Nov. 14 game against Millersville University, Bezon, who plays tight end for Edinboro, hauled in three passes for 74 yards and two touchdowns to help the Scots get the 63-10 win.
Check out Bezon’s highlights from the game over on our YouTube channel at the link below!
Edinboro went 7-4 this season, ending their season with four straight wins to capture a piece of the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Western Division title alongside the Crimson Hawks of Indiana University of Pennsylvania.
Bezon is a 2024 Attica grad who’s now in his sophomore year at Edinboro where he studies exercise science.
Keep up the good work, Clayton!
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFq409jt6U0
(Photos and footage courtesy of Brennan Bezon/PSAC)
Attica alum Joe Parkhurst had one HECK of a meet last month at Cleveland State University’s annual Magnus Cup Invitational.
Parkhurst, a 2024 Attica grad, was a member of the Vikings 400-yard freestyle relay team that set a new meet record in the event with a time of 2:57.04. Now a sophomore at CSU, Parkhurst swam the third leg of the relay in a time of 44.09.
Other highlights from Parkhurst at the Magnus Cup Invitational include:
• 1st in the 200-yard freestyle relay (1:20.58)
• 1st in the 400-yard medley relay (3:15.46)
• 2nd in the 200-yard medley relay (1:28.27)
• 3rd in the 100-yard freestyle (44.86)
• 3rd in the 50-yard freestyle (20.43)
• 4th in the 50-yard breaststroke (25.12)
The Vikings men’s team captured their home invitational, topping second place finished St. Bonaventure 1,694 points to 1,540.5.
CSU is next in action Saturday, Jan. 10 against Niagara.
Way to go, Joe!
(Photos courtesy of CSU)
Parkhurst, a 2024 Attica grad, was a member of the Vikings 400-yard freestyle relay team that set a new meet record in the event with a time of 2:57.04. Now a sophomore at CSU, Parkhurst swam the third leg of the relay in a time of 44.09.
Other highlights from Parkhurst at the Magnus Cup Invitational include:
• 1st in the 200-yard freestyle relay (1:20.58)
• 1st in the 400-yard medley relay (3:15.46)
• 2nd in the 200-yard medley relay (1:28.27)
• 3rd in the 100-yard freestyle (44.86)
• 3rd in the 50-yard freestyle (20.43)
• 4th in the 50-yard breaststroke (25.12)
The Vikings men’s team captured their home invitational, topping second place finished St. Bonaventure 1,694 points to 1,540.5.
CSU is next in action Saturday, Jan. 10 against Niagara.
Way to go, Joe!
(Photos courtesy of CSU)
How cool is this?
Last month, from Nov. 18 to 20, our elementary school students took part in the World Sport Stacking Association’s Stack Up challenge in an attempt to set a new world record for most sport stackers in a three-day period.
Every single one of our elementary schoolers took part in this challenge during their physical education classes with Mr. Shawn Fromwiller or Mr. Anthony Ianni.
The world record attempt was successful with 784,036 stackers around the world and right here in Attica topping the old record of 752,632 by more than 30,000! Incredible!
Great job, Attica Elementary School, on helping set a new world record!
(Photos courtesy of Shawn Fromwiller)
Last month, from Nov. 18 to 20, our elementary school students took part in the World Sport Stacking Association’s Stack Up challenge in an attempt to set a new world record for most sport stackers in a three-day period.
Every single one of our elementary schoolers took part in this challenge during their physical education classes with Mr. Shawn Fromwiller or Mr. Anthony Ianni.
The world record attempt was successful with 784,036 stackers around the world and right here in Attica topping the old record of 752,632 by more than 30,000! Incredible!
Great job, Attica Elementary School, on helping set a new world record!
(Photos courtesy of Shawn Fromwiller)
Students in Mrs. Kristin Janes’s kindergarten put their five senses to the test yesterday with a series of challenges.
Assuming the role of detectives, Janes’s kindergarteners first smelled various “files” to determine if there was evidence of a scent or not.
Then, they listened to different sound files and tried to identify what they were hearing.
To test their sense of touch, they reached into mystery bags, using their hands and fingers to try to determine the contents.
A taste test of lemons, dark chocolate, milk chocolate and pretzels required students to identify which were sweet, salty, bitter or sour.
Finally, kindergarteners took to the classroom window, using their sense of sight to identify various objects.
Job well done, sense detectives!
(Photos courtesy of Kristin Janes)
Assuming the role of detectives, Janes’s kindergarteners first smelled various “files” to determine if there was evidence of a scent or not.
Then, they listened to different sound files and tried to identify what they were hearing.
To test their sense of touch, they reached into mystery bags, using their hands and fingers to try to determine the contents.
A taste test of lemons, dark chocolate, milk chocolate and pretzels required students to identify which were sweet, salty, bitter or sour.
Finally, kindergarteners took to the classroom window, using their sense of sight to identify various objects.
Job well done, sense detectives!
(Photos courtesy of Kristin Janes)
