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
The 5th and 6th grade Fun Night has been rescheduled for Friday, March 6th from 6-8PM. Admission is $5.00 per student.
The Winter Olympics were great and all, but you know what was even better?
Why, the MEASUREMENT Olympics, of course!
Before February Break and in honor of the Milan Cortina games, first graders down at Attica Elementary participated in four events designed to test not only their athletic abilities, but their ability to measure their performance.
First graders competed in speed skating, long jump, curling and hockey, charting their performance after each event.
Many thanks to our first grade teacher team for letting us stop by!
More photos over on our Facebook page and video highlights over on our YouTube channel at the links below.
Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/media/set?vanity=100057106403663&set=a.1435514938362039
YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3Ks_PBx7m4
Why, the MEASUREMENT Olympics, of course!
Before February Break and in honor of the Milan Cortina games, first graders down at Attica Elementary participated in four events designed to test not only their athletic abilities, but their ability to measure their performance.
First graders competed in speed skating, long jump, curling and hockey, charting their performance after each event.
Many thanks to our first grade teacher team for letting us stop by!
More photos over on our Facebook page and video highlights over on our YouTube channel at the links below.
Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/media/set?vanity=100057106403663&set=a.1435514938362039
YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3Ks_PBx7m4
Important Notice About SNAP Benefits: Starting January 28, 2026, districts participating in New York’s Universal Free Meals Program must inform families about the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
SNAP provides food assistance benefits to eligible households and may offer additional support beyond free school meals.
Please review the attached letter and supporting document for detailed information about:
• SNAP eligibility
• How to apply
• Available local assistance resources
• The ‘MyBenefits’ application portal, which can be accessed online at the link below
The letter attached to this post explains everything thoroughly and provides important guidance. We encourage all families to read the information in full.
For questions, please contact our district’s food service manager, Mrs. Kayla George, at (585) 591-0400, ext. 1195.
Link: MyBenefits.NY.gov
SNAP provides food assistance benefits to eligible households and may offer additional support beyond free school meals.
Please review the attached letter and supporting document for detailed information about:
• SNAP eligibility
• How to apply
• Available local assistance resources
• The ‘MyBenefits’ application portal, which can be accessed online at the link below
The letter attached to this post explains everything thoroughly and provides important guidance. We encourage all families to read the information in full.
For questions, please contact our district’s food service manager, Mrs. Kayla George, at (585) 591-0400, ext. 1195.
Link: MyBenefits.NY.gov
Seniors took their annual trip to Buffalo RiverWorks yesterday - shout out to Mrs. Becki Peters for the great shots!
More over on our Facebook page and a bit of footage of students ziplining over on our YouTube channel at the links below.
Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/media/set?vanity=100057106403663&set=a.1435415791705287
YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/FTFwM9CD7V8
More over on our Facebook page and a bit of footage of students ziplining over on our YouTube channel at the links below.
Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/media/set?vanity=100057106403663&set=a.1435415791705287
YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/FTFwM9CD7V8
Shout out to our sophomores, who earned the COMFORTABLE, 200-150 win over the seniors at our pep rally before February Recess.
Not too shabby, 10th graders!
More photos over on our Facebook page at the link below and video highlights over on our YouTube channel, likewise at the link below.
Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/media/set?vanity=100057106403663&set=a.1434744601772406
YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kfc6eYSvCzA
Sap is flowing at Attica Central Schools!
Before break, we headed out into the woods behind our middle and high schools as FFA members ran 500 feet of mainline to and fro among the 100 or so trees they tap.
In 2023 - the most recent year FFA recorded production - our district’s taps produced 26 gallons of maple syrup, so we’re hoping to top that this year!
Before break, we headed out into the woods behind our middle and high schools as FFA members ran 500 feet of mainline to and fro among the 100 or so trees they tap.
In 2023 - the most recent year FFA recorded production - our district’s taps produced 26 gallons of maple syrup, so we’re hoping to top that this year!
Just one week to go until opening night for our drama club’s production of “The Wizard of Oz!”
Our cast and crew have been working hard rehearsing over break and have been lucky to have lunches provided not only by some rock star moms, but by local businesses Nino’s Pizzeria and John & Mary’s - thank you for the support!
(Photos courtesy of Dustin Gardner)
Our cast and crew have been working hard rehearsing over break and have been lucky to have lunches provided not only by some rock star moms, but by local businesses Nino’s Pizzeria and John & Mary’s - thank you for the support!
(Photos courtesy of Dustin Gardner)
We’re pleased to share continued progress on our new nurses and behavioral suites projects down at Attica Elementary.
This past week, crews focused on electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and control system upgrades to support the new space layouts.
Major building systems — including public address, clocks, and access controls — were successfully relocated and are fully operational.
Plumbing and ductwork rough-ins continue, and preparations are underway for upcoming sanitary work.
This past week, crews focused on electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and control system upgrades to support the new space layouts.
Major building systems — including public address, clocks, and access controls — were successfully relocated and are fully operational.
Plumbing and ductwork rough-ins continue, and preparations are underway for upcoming sanitary work.
Don’t miss your chance to see Attica’s own Joe Parkhurst in action next week over on ESPN+ later this week!
Parkhurst, a 2024 Attica grad, swims for NCAA Division I Cleveland State University and will be competing in the Horizon League Conference Championships in Indianapolis from Feb. 18-21.
His schedule of events is as follows:
• Wednesday, Feb. 18: 200-yard medley relay
• Thursday, Feb. 19: 50-yard freestyle and 200-yard freestyle relay
• Friday, Feb. 20: 100-yard breaststroke and 400-yard medley relay
• Saturday, Feb. 21: 100-yard freestyle and 400-yard freestyle relay
For a complete schedule of events, visit the Horizon League website at the link below.
And to stream Joe’s races via ESPN+, visit its upcoming events schedule, likewise at the link below. There is a fee to access the ESPN+ streams.
Good luck, Joe, and GO VIKINGS!
Horizon League link: https://horizonleague.org/tournaments/?id=110
ESPN+ link: https://www.espn.com/watch/schedule/
(Photos courtesy of Nici Parkhurst)
Parkhurst, a 2024 Attica grad, swims for NCAA Division I Cleveland State University and will be competing in the Horizon League Conference Championships in Indianapolis from Feb. 18-21.
His schedule of events is as follows:
• Wednesday, Feb. 18: 200-yard medley relay
• Thursday, Feb. 19: 50-yard freestyle and 200-yard freestyle relay
• Friday, Feb. 20: 100-yard breaststroke and 400-yard medley relay
• Saturday, Feb. 21: 100-yard freestyle and 400-yard freestyle relay
For a complete schedule of events, visit the Horizon League website at the link below.
And to stream Joe’s races via ESPN+, visit its upcoming events schedule, likewise at the link below. There is a fee to access the ESPN+ streams.
Good luck, Joe, and GO VIKINGS!
Horizon League link: https://horizonleague.org/tournaments/?id=110
ESPN+ link: https://www.espn.com/watch/schedule/
(Photos courtesy of Nici Parkhurst)
