A huge thank you to the trades/union reps who came out to speak with our high schoolers last week.
We had a great turnout as more than 40 of our students came to listen to some great information on career opportunities in the trades and then had the chance to have some one-on-one conversations afterwards.
Students learned about apprenticeships, starting salaries, long-term advantages of being a union member and qualities of a good worker.
Representatives who attended our March 5 fair were:
• Tom Iorizzo: North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters (NASRCC)
• Mark Sell: International Association of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers, Local No. 3
• Steve Nowicki: International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), Local 41
• Attica alumni Tyler MIller and John Hassett: Power & Construction Group
(Photos courtesy of Erica Frongetta)
We had a great turnout as more than 40 of our students came to listen to some great information on career opportunities in the trades and then had the chance to have some one-on-one conversations afterwards.
Students learned about apprenticeships, starting salaries, long-term advantages of being a union member and qualities of a good worker.
Representatives who attended our March 5 fair were:
• Tom Iorizzo: North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters (NASRCC)
• Mark Sell: International Association of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers, Local No. 3
• Steve Nowicki: International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), Local 41
• Attica alumni Tyler MIller and John Hassett: Power & Construction Group
(Photos courtesy of Erica Frongetta)
Our all-faculty all-star volleyball squad absolutely DOMINATED earlier this week in our annual teacher-student volleyball games, going 3-0 against the two winning teams from our high school intramural volleyball tournament.
After our faculty went 2-0 against the winning girls and boys teams, our students decided to team up, but their merged superteam STILL wasn’t enough to take the teachers down.
Stand back, Gen Z - the Gen X/Millenial alliance isn’t ready to hand over the reins quite yet. No cap!
More shots over on our Facebook page at the link below.
Link: https://www.facebook.com/media/set?vanity=100057106403663&set=a.1448131373767062
After our faculty went 2-0 against the winning girls and boys teams, our students decided to team up, but their merged superteam STILL wasn’t enough to take the teachers down.
Stand back, Gen Z - the Gen X/Millenial alliance isn’t ready to hand over the reins quite yet. No cap!
More shots over on our Facebook page at the link below.
Link: https://www.facebook.com/media/set?vanity=100057106403663&set=a.1448131373767062
Good afternoon, Attica - here’s your weekly update on our 2024 Capital Improvement Project!
This past week, teams kept momentum going with electrical infrastructure upgrades across the elementary and high schools, while interior work continued to take shape in the nurse and behavioral suites.
Electrical (Ferguson Electric)
• Continued fire alarm rough-in throughout the elementary school, moving from the 2nd floor down to 1st
• Installed data cable pathways on the 3rd floor and completed remaining room penetrations
• Ongoing work in Data Closet 114 (new rack, ladder tray, fire sleeves—getting ready to pull new cable)
• Installed conduit for new emergency branch circuits from the basement to each floor (future lighting tie-ins)
• At the high school, started conduit and strut pathways for new emergency power distribution
Carpentry & Finishes (Scrufari and Shades of Color)
• Sanded drywall in the nurses and behavioral suites to prep for paint
• Painters mobilized and primed both suites
• Crews wrapped up remaining drywall items while the first coat of paint went on in the nurse’s suite
Mechanical (Danforth and Hewitt Young)
• Installing control wiring for new fin tube units serving the nurse and behavioral suite areas
Thanks for following along - we love sharing progress with our community!
If you have questions, feel free to reach out.
REMINDER: Our food service staff will be holding a taste testing event during lunch for middle and high school students on Tuesday, March 10 and elementary school students on Wednesday, March 11.
Students will be able to try garlic parmesan roasted potatoes made using fresh potatoes and garlic from Fenton’s Produce.
Don’t miss it!
Students will be able to try garlic parmesan roasted potatoes made using fresh potatoes and garlic from Fenton’s Produce.
Don’t miss it!
REMINDER: Our middle school's sneaker driver, launched last week by Physical Education Teacher Samantha Berube, is still going strong!
“Recently, I’ve had a few students in PE classes mention that their sneakers are too small and are hurting their feet,” said Berube, who was hired on at Attica at the beginning of the school year. “I want all of my students to have equal opportunities when it comes to participating in PE class, so I’m hoping the Attica community can step up and help make that possible.”
Berube is accepting boys and girls sneakers in any and all sizes. Sneakers can be new or used. Other kinds of shoes will not be accepted.
Those interested in donating can have their student bring sneakers to Berube’s office. Parents or guardians dropping sneakers off themselves can leave them in the middle school main office.
“I’ve only been teaching here in Attica for a few months but even in that short time, it’s clear that this is a special place that cares a lot about its children,” Berube said. “Hopefully we’ll get a good response and will be able to help some kids feel a bit more comfortable during PE.”
“Recently, I’ve had a few students in PE classes mention that their sneakers are too small and are hurting their feet,” said Berube, who was hired on at Attica at the beginning of the school year. “I want all of my students to have equal opportunities when it comes to participating in PE class, so I’m hoping the Attica community can step up and help make that possible.”
Berube is accepting boys and girls sneakers in any and all sizes. Sneakers can be new or used. Other kinds of shoes will not be accepted.
Those interested in donating can have their student bring sneakers to Berube’s office. Parents or guardians dropping sneakers off themselves can leave them in the middle school main office.
“I’ve only been teaching here in Attica for a few months but even in that short time, it’s clear that this is a special place that cares a lot about its children,” Berube said. “Hopefully we’ll get a good response and will be able to help some kids feel a bit more comfortable during PE.”
Our March Blue Devils Dispatch is live!
Use the links below to catch up on all the recent happenings at our three school buildings.
At Attica Elementary, you can read about how our pre-kindergarteners have been incorporating the fairy tales they’ve been learning about in class into their center time.
At Attica Middle School, learn about how Mrs. Gouinlock and Miss Nowak are bringing Wordle-style challenges into reading intervention classes to strengthen students’ spelling, vocabulary, and critical thinking skills
And at Attica High School, you’ll see how Mr. Matt Struzik’s ACE Public Speaking class, which allows students to earn 3 college credits through GCC< recently analyzed a portion of the State of the Union address in preparation for crafting and delivering their own “State of the _____” speeches.
• Attica Elementary School: https://app.smore.com/n/4bpqv
• Attica Middle School: https://app.smore.com/n/fg1x4
• Attica High School: https://app.smore.com/n/mshnz
Use the links below to catch up on all the recent happenings at our three school buildings.
At Attica Elementary, you can read about how our pre-kindergarteners have been incorporating the fairy tales they’ve been learning about in class into their center time.
At Attica Middle School, learn about how Mrs. Gouinlock and Miss Nowak are bringing Wordle-style challenges into reading intervention classes to strengthen students’ spelling, vocabulary, and critical thinking skills
And at Attica High School, you’ll see how Mr. Matt Struzik’s ACE Public Speaking class, which allows students to earn 3 college credits through GCC< recently analyzed a portion of the State of the Union address in preparation for crafting and delivering their own “State of the _____” speeches.
• Attica Elementary School: https://app.smore.com/n/4bpqv
• Attica Middle School: https://app.smore.com/n/fg1x4
• Attica High School: https://app.smore.com/n/mshnz
This week was reading week down at Attica Elementary and boy did our students take full advantage to get in as much reading as they possibly could!
Here’s a look at just SOME of the fun stuff our students go up to this week:
• Throughout the week, our students met up with their book buddies in different grade levels to read together.
• The first floor bulletin board across from the library was filled with photos of our teachers and staff hiding their faces behind the book they’re currently reading. It was up to our students to see if they could guess which teacher or staff member was hiding behind the book they’re reading.
• Classroom teachers surprised their students each day with DEAR, or drop everything and read, time where, at the drop of a hat, students - you guessed it - dropped everything and read for 15 or 20 minutes.
• Tuesday was Read to a Furry Friend Day and students were encouraged to bring in a stuffed animal from home to read to during DEAR time.
• Throughout the week, we welcomed more than a dozen guest readers into the library to do read-alouds for our students.
• Thanks to the generosity of the Attica Elementary Parent Teacher Group, our students were able to choose a free book to take home! PTG volunteers set up a few tables laden with books and classes came down Thursday and Friday to have students pick one out. Such a wonderful opportunity for our kiddos - many thanks to our PTG for making it possible!
• A special shout out has to go to our food service staff, who arranged a special menu this week with each day’s lunch options aligning to a different children’s book! For example, Thursday, students enjoyed tacos in a bag at lunch to align with the popular children’s book, “Dragons Love Tacos,” by Adam Rubin.
(Photos courtesy of Julie Miller and Melanie Loranty)
Here’s a look at just SOME of the fun stuff our students go up to this week:
• Throughout the week, our students met up with their book buddies in different grade levels to read together.
• The first floor bulletin board across from the library was filled with photos of our teachers and staff hiding their faces behind the book they’re currently reading. It was up to our students to see if they could guess which teacher or staff member was hiding behind the book they’re reading.
• Classroom teachers surprised their students each day with DEAR, or drop everything and read, time where, at the drop of a hat, students - you guessed it - dropped everything and read for 15 or 20 minutes.
• Tuesday was Read to a Furry Friend Day and students were encouraged to bring in a stuffed animal from home to read to during DEAR time.
• Throughout the week, we welcomed more than a dozen guest readers into the library to do read-alouds for our students.
• Thanks to the generosity of the Attica Elementary Parent Teacher Group, our students were able to choose a free book to take home! PTG volunteers set up a few tables laden with books and classes came down Thursday and Friday to have students pick one out. Such a wonderful opportunity for our kiddos - many thanks to our PTG for making it possible!
• A special shout out has to go to our food service staff, who arranged a special menu this week with each day’s lunch options aligning to a different children’s book! For example, Thursday, students enjoyed tacos in a bag at lunch to align with the popular children’s book, “Dragons Love Tacos,” by Adam Rubin.
(Photos courtesy of Julie Miller and Melanie Loranty)
Get excited, Blue Devils, because we’ve got a TASTE TEST ALERT!
We hope you’ll join us for lunch next week to try garlic parmesan roasted potatoes!
Did you know that potatoes are rich in Vitamin C, B6 and potassium and that garlic helps support heart health and immunity? It’s true!
This latest taste test offering for our students is made with fresh potatoes and garlic from Fenton’s Produce, which means we’re supporting our local farms through the NY Farm to School Program AND delivering fresh, delicious food to our students in one fell swoop!
The taste test for middle and high schoolers is Tuesday, March 10 and Wednesday, March 11 down at Attica Elementary, so come try a sample next week and taste the difference local makes!
We hope you’ll join us for lunch next week to try garlic parmesan roasted potatoes!
Did you know that potatoes are rich in Vitamin C, B6 and potassium and that garlic helps support heart health and immunity? It’s true!
This latest taste test offering for our students is made with fresh potatoes and garlic from Fenton’s Produce, which means we’re supporting our local farms through the NY Farm to School Program AND delivering fresh, delicious food to our students in one fell swoop!
The taste test for middle and high schoolers is Tuesday, March 10 and Wednesday, March 11 down at Attica Elementary, so come try a sample next week and taste the difference local makes!
Students and staff came together this morning to send Attica’s own Tim Lamparelli off in style to the New York State Indoor Track & Field Championships in Staten Island!
Tim punched his ticket to states off the strength of his 52-foot, 1-inch throw in the shot put at the Section V State Qualifier meet at Nazareth University last month.
Tim departed this afternoon and will test his mettle against New York’s finest tomorrow.
The boys shot put event starts tomorrow around 4:30 p.m., though Tim’s slated to throw closer to 5 p.m.
Best of luck, Tim - we know you’ll make Attica proud!
(Photos courtesy of Rob Beck)
Link: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/QSCFQVaQYw0
CAPITAL PROJECT UPDATE: This past week, crews kept momentum going at both our elementary and high schools, moving key electrical infrastructure forward - especially work tied to fire alarm rough-in, data pathways, and prep for emergency power upgrades.
Ferguson Electric
• Continued fire alarm rough-in on the Elementary School 2nd floor
• Installed data cable pathways in Rooms 304, 305, 306, and 308
• 3rd floor data pathways are nearing completion, with crews preparing to begin pulling data cable for Data Closet 114
• Continued wire pulling and prep for new emergency panels at the High School
• Started strut rough-in for emergency power panel upgrades
• Began installing racking and support systems at the High School
• Continued prep for the Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) in the generator room
Scrufari (Carpentry)
• Finishing drywall in active construction areas
Thanks for your continued support and patience as we improve our buildings for students, staff, and the community!
Ferguson Electric
• Continued fire alarm rough-in on the Elementary School 2nd floor
• Installed data cable pathways in Rooms 304, 305, 306, and 308
• 3rd floor data pathways are nearing completion, with crews preparing to begin pulling data cable for Data Closet 114
• Continued wire pulling and prep for new emergency panels at the High School
• Started strut rough-in for emergency power panel upgrades
• Began installing racking and support systems at the High School
• Continued prep for the Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) in the generator room
Scrufari (Carpentry)
• Finishing drywall in active construction areas
Thanks for your continued support and patience as we improve our buildings for students, staff, and the community!
Did you miss our annual Band in the Round concert last night?
Not to worry - we recorded the whole thing!
Watch it now over on our YouTube channel at the link below.
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gEaP5KMEPHs
Not to worry - we recorded the whole thing!
Watch it now over on our YouTube channel at the link below.
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gEaP5KMEPHs
PLEASE SHARE: We’ve got some great news, Attica! Starting next school year, our pre-kindergarten program is going full-day!
Yes, you read that right: 8:20 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, all school year long.
Students must turn 4 years old by Dec. 1, 2026 in order to enroll in our 2026-27 PreK program.
The deadline to register is March 20, 2026. To register, visit the ‘New Student Registration’ section of our website at the link below.
We have enough space for 36 students in our prek program. If the number of applications we receive exceeds those 36 spots, we’ll hold a lottery to determine which students are accepted, as per state requirements.
Link: https://www.atticacsd.org/page/new-student-registration-info
Yes, you read that right: 8:20 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, all school year long.
Students must turn 4 years old by Dec. 1, 2026 in order to enroll in our 2026-27 PreK program.
The deadline to register is March 20, 2026. To register, visit the ‘New Student Registration’ section of our website at the link below.
We have enough space for 36 students in our prek program. If the number of applications we receive exceeds those 36 spots, we’ll hold a lottery to determine which students are accepted, as per state requirements.
Link: https://www.atticacsd.org/page/new-student-registration-info
Don’t miss our 40th - yes, you read that right, 40th - annual Band in the Round concert tonight at 7 p.m. in our High School Gymnasium!
More photos over on our Facebook page at the link below.
Link: https://www.facebook.com/media/set?vanity=100057106403663&set=a.1441456074434592
More photos over on our Facebook page at the link below.
Link: https://www.facebook.com/media/set?vanity=100057106403663&set=a.1441456074434592
Huge shout out to Attica’s own Jackson Bennett, winner of Milk for Health’s Pass the Glass challenge!
Jackson, a 6th grader in Mrs. Ryanne Glowny’s and Mr. Rob Crowley’s class, submitted his Pass the Glass video alongside his West Seneca Wings Youth Hockey teammate Evan Ziemba, a 6th grader at Lancaster Central School District.
Along with being named Pass the Glass champions, Jackson and Evan will be awarded 4 free tickets to an upcoming Buffalo Bandits Major League Lacrosse game.
Not bad for a few seconds’ work - great job, fellas!
Jackson, a 6th grader in Mrs. Ryanne Glowny’s and Mr. Rob Crowley’s class, submitted his Pass the Glass video alongside his West Seneca Wings Youth Hockey teammate Evan Ziemba, a 6th grader at Lancaster Central School District.
Along with being named Pass the Glass champions, Jackson and Evan will be awarded 4 free tickets to an upcoming Buffalo Bandits Major League Lacrosse game.
Not bad for a few seconds’ work - great job, fellas!
PLEASE SHARE: Middle School Physical Education Teacher Samantha Berube is launching a shoe drive for growing students in her physical education classes who are in need of better-fitting footwear.
“Recently, I’ve had a few students in PE classes mention that their sneakers are too small and are hurting their feet,” said Berube, who was hired on at Attica at the beginning of the school year. “I want all of my students to have equal opportunities when it comes to participating in PE class, so I’m hoping the Attica community can step up and help make that possible.”
Berube is accepting boys and girls sneakers in any and all sizes. Sneakers can be new or used. Other kinds of shoes will not be accepted.
Those interested in donating can have their student bring sneakers to Berube’s office. Parents or guardians dropping sneakers off themselves can leave them in the middle school main office.
“I’ve only been teaching here in Attica for a few months but even in that short time, it’s clear that this is a special place that cares a lot about its children,” Berube said. “Hopefully we’ll get a good response and will be able to help some kids feel a bit more comfortable during PE.”
“Recently, I’ve had a few students in PE classes mention that their sneakers are too small and are hurting their feet,” said Berube, who was hired on at Attica at the beginning of the school year. “I want all of my students to have equal opportunities when it comes to participating in PE class, so I’m hoping the Attica community can step up and help make that possible.”
Berube is accepting boys and girls sneakers in any and all sizes. Sneakers can be new or used. Other kinds of shoes will not be accepted.
Those interested in donating can have their student bring sneakers to Berube’s office. Parents or guardians dropping sneakers off themselves can leave them in the middle school main office.
“I’ve only been teaching here in Attica for a few months but even in that short time, it’s clear that this is a special place that cares a lot about its children,” Berube said. “Hopefully we’ll get a good response and will be able to help some kids feel a bit more comfortable during PE.”
Mrs. Cheryl Allein’s, Mrs. Deb Weber’s and Ms. Kamie Clark’s third graders headed out to Prospect Street along with their first grade buddies from Ms. Alyssa Allein’s class yesterday for their annual Honk of Kindness rally!
This is the 5th straight year our kiddos have staged their rally in honor of Kindness Week, which was during February Break this year.
Shout out to everyone who gave our students a honk - they counted 117, so it seems like kindness is alive and well here in Attica!
Check out some footage from yesterday’s rally over on our YouTube channel at the link below.
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QShFTmocJM
(Photos and footage courtesy of Alyssa Allein)
This is the 5th straight year our kiddos have staged their rally in honor of Kindness Week, which was during February Break this year.
Shout out to everyone who gave our students a honk - they counted 117, so it seems like kindness is alive and well here in Attica!
Check out some footage from yesterday’s rally over on our YouTube channel at the link below.
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QShFTmocJM
(Photos and footage courtesy of Alyssa Allein)
On Wednesday, our first graders decided to get in on the action by celebrating the 101st day of school and what better way to do that than by dressing up as a - you guessed it - dalmatian!
(Photos courtesy of Marcia Danahy, Alyssa Allein and Dylah Fagan)
(Photos courtesy of Marcia Danahy, Alyssa Allein and Dylah Fagan)
On Monday, students in Mrs. Audra Landis’s kindergarten class marked a monumental milestone - the 100th day of school!
To mark the occasion, students dressed up as 100-year-olds, wore ‘100th Day’ shirts or bright colors in recognition of being 100 days brighter!
Landis’s students also:
• Drew self portraits of what students will look like when they are 100 years old, adding wrinkles and white hair
• Completed 100 exercises (jumping jacks, pushups, lunges, squats, star jumps)
• Worked in groups to stack 100 cups
• Played a partner game rolling dice and moving spaces to see who gets to 100 first
• Recorded observations of what a lollipop looks like after 100 licks
• Counted out 100 pieces of cereal and created Froot Loop necklaces
(Photos courtesy of Audra Landis)
CAPITAL PROJECT UPDATE: Work is continuing down at Attica Elementary School. Progress this past week includes:
Electrical: Fire alarm and data rough-ins continued on the 2nd floor, emergency panels are installed, and crews are getting ready to start pulling wire.
Plumbing: Basement sanitary line replacements continued, and work in the kitchen storage area, Room 103, and the Main Office has been completed and turned back over to the District.
Mechanical: New line sets and piping were installed in several areas, ductwork in the Behavioral Suite was insulated, and water service was restored after system tie-ins.
Carpentry: Framing and drywall work continued in the Nurse and Behavioral Suites, the corridor fire wall was completed, and framing began for a new Data Room entrance.
We’re excited to see these spaces taking shape and appreciate your continued support as improvements move forward. As always, please reach out with any questions.
Electrical: Fire alarm and data rough-ins continued on the 2nd floor, emergency panels are installed, and crews are getting ready to start pulling wire.
Plumbing: Basement sanitary line replacements continued, and work in the kitchen storage area, Room 103, and the Main Office has been completed and turned back over to the District.
Mechanical: New line sets and piping were installed in several areas, ductwork in the Behavioral Suite was insulated, and water service was restored after system tie-ins.
Carpentry: Framing and drywall work continued in the Nurse and Behavioral Suites, the corridor fire wall was completed, and framing began for a new Data Room entrance.
We’re excited to see these spaces taking shape and appreciate your continued support as improvements move forward. As always, please reach out with any questions.
We stopped by dress rehearsal yesterday as our drama club cast and crew puts the finishing touches on their upcoming production of “The Wizard of Oz!”
There are two performances scheduled in our Performing Arts Center - the first is this Friday, Feb. 27, at 7 p.m. and the second is Saturday, Feb. 28 at 7 p.m.
Tickets are $7 and will be available for purchase at the door.
Take it from us, Blue Devils - you’re not going to want to miss this show!
More photos over on our Facebook page at the link below.
Link: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=100057106403663&set=a.1436499838263549
There are two performances scheduled in our Performing Arts Center - the first is this Friday, Feb. 27, at 7 p.m. and the second is Saturday, Feb. 28 at 7 p.m.
Tickets are $7 and will be available for purchase at the door.
Take it from us, Blue Devils - you’re not going to want to miss this show!
More photos over on our Facebook page at the link below.
Link: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=100057106403663&set=a.1436499838263549
