This morning, during our Superintendent’s Conference Day, we recognized members of our faculty and staff who’ve accrued 25 years of service to our district!
They are, from left, Deputy Treasurer/Tax Collector Tammy Burry, Director of Facilities David Barber, Middle School Music Teacher Julie Daley, Elementary School Teacher Nici Parkhurst and Food Service Manager Kris Wicks.
Thank you all for your QUARTER CENTURY of service to our district, students and community!
Our Elementary School Cafeteria is looking a little different!
As we gear up to welcome back our students and staff for the start of the 2024-25 school year, we are eager for everyone to experience this newly refreshed space.
This transformation was made possible by generous grant funding, and we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who contributed to this project.
A special shout-out goes to our Buildings and Grounds team for painting the entire cafeteria and hallway, our Farm to School Coordinator Alicia Spoth, and Elementary School Principal Sherry Bennett, who collaborated with Meaghan Matuszak, our Assistant Superintendent of Business and Operations, on the design.
We’re excited to continue our commitment to spreading our farm-to-school initiative across all our school buildings and can’t wait to see our students and faculty making the most of this wonderful space.
Here’s to a fantastic school year ahead!
FARM TO SCHOOL: We’re proud to unveil our very own Mobile Farm-to-School Stand!
This stand is not just a place to purchase fresh, locally grown produce this coming school year - it's a moving testament to the hard work, passion, and collaboration between our students, staff, and community partners. With it, we hope to foster a deeper connection between our students and the land, teach them the value of sustainable agriculture, and continue to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to healthy eating.
The produce that will be sold and showcased at the stand has been cultivated right here on our campus, nurtured by the hands of our students and staff and community partners.
By bringing this stand into our community, we're not only offering a convenient, healthy food option, but we're also showcasing the incredible talent and dedication of our students. Every purchase made supports our ongoing efforts to strengthen the bond between education, agriculture, and community well-being.
We can't wait to share this incredible resource with all of you and the wider Attica community.
A special thank you goes out to our incredible sponsors: Hillcrest Companies, Homeland Woodworking, LLC, and Attica Partners for AG. Without their generous support, the dream of bringing this mobile farm stand to life wouldn't have been possible.
Stay tuned for more details on when and where you can visit our Mobile Farm-to-School Stand. Let's continue to grow, nourish, and support our community together!
Heads up, Blue Devils - our district calendar for the upcoming 2024-25 school year will be delivered in this weekend’s edition of the Attica Penny Saver.
We’ve also posted it on our website at the link below.
We hope you enjoy the final few days of summer vacation and can’t wait to see all of you for the first day of school on Sept. 4!
Link: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2319/ACSD/4778455/2024-2025_Attica_Calendar.pdf
Good Evening,
Please see the important letter from Dr. Illg, Superintendent of Schools, regarding student pick up/drop off at our Secondary Campus for the upcoming school year.
Thank you,
Attica Central School District
Varsity football practice will start next Monday, August 19 from 4-8pm
Starting Monday August 26:
JV/V volleyball (3:30-5:30)
JV/V girls soccer (7-9am)
JV/V boys soccer (8:30-10:30am)
Varsity cross country (3:30-5 Genesee County Park)
JV cheer (3-5)
varsity cheer (8-10:30am)
modified football(6-8pm)
Starting September 4:
Modified volleyball (3:30-5:15)
Modified girls and boys soccer (3:30-5:15)
Your child must be signed up on Family ID with an up to date physical in order to practice!!!
Gotta love parade night at the fair.
(Photos courtesy of Susie Baker)
Lots of familiar faces at the 4-H Meat Animal Beef Show today at the Wyoming County Fair!
Still 5 FULL fair days left, so make sure you get on down to Pike and check out all it has to offer.
Oh, and a special shout out to our Future Farmers of America chapter, which was named Reserve Grand Champion in the 4-H/FFA Exhibits Competition for their Treasure Chests & Diary Quests booth chronicling some of the history of the Attica FFA chapter. Way to go!
Attica's Summer Ag Camp got off to an exciting start earlier this week with a visit from Katie Carpenter, owner of Vintage Cow.
She taught students how to make ice cream and discussed the dairy industry and entrepreneurship.
Our campers also got to taste test her new “Mystery Moo” flavored ice cream.
Attica appreciates the support from Katie Carpenter and Vintage Cow - our campers had a fantastic day!
Our Summer Ag Campers welcomed a special guest to camp today!
Don Gasiewicz, a natural resources/horticulture program manager with Cornell Cooperative Extension of Wyoming County, stopped by to speak with students about what role pH plays in healthy plants and what types of vegetables are most suitable for growing this time of year.
After, Gasiewicz and ag camp counselors Ms. Jenelle Bauer and Mrs. Melissa Brooks led campers out to our high tunnel, where they tested the soil’s pH level using a kit Gasiewicz had brought with him and then planted some leafy greens which they’ll be able to harvest once the new school year starts.
Our ag campers finished off their day by making pickling some green beans and enjoying some worms and dirt in our cafeteria kitchen!
Today marked the end of our first ever girls summer youth basketball camp!
Throughout the week-long girls camp, coaches Rob Crowley, Mandy Kaiser and Cassie Furr worked with campers to improve their ball-handling, passing and shooting skills.
After today’s practice, Coach Crowley handed out camp certificates and awards before campers headed to the high school lobby for soda and pizza.
Our Blue Devils’ basketball future is looking bright!
At one of our summer learning camp days last month, campers had a chance to make smoothies and parfaits in our cafeteria!
A huge shout out to Milk for Health, whose funding allowed us to offer this fun (and delicious) activity for our campers!
(Photos courtesy of Alicia Spoth)
This is a reminder that Family ID is open and any students who are interested in playing a sport this fall must be signed up with an up to date physical. All 7th and 8th graders are able to sign up for any level but will need a physical fitness test done by the Athletic Director, doctors Tanner 4 form, and parent permission to try out for a JV or varsity sport before the first day of practice. Contact Athletic Director Lisa Young with questions. Varsity football will start August 19. All other JV and varsity sports will start August 26 along with modified football. All other modified sports will start September 4. The JV and varsity cheer teams are looking for 7th and 8th graders interested in coming out for the cheer team.
Summer Learning Camp: Mrs. Sara Lewinski led campers in a directed drawing of a man and his surfboard.
Summer Learning Camp: Campers visited Stevens Memorial Library to check out its newly renovated sensory station and children’s room.
Summer Learning Camp: Mrs. Laura O’Donnell stopped by to do a lesson on magnetism with our campers.
Attica Central School District partnered with Care Solace to support our community’s mental health. If you or a family member are looking for help with your mental health or substance use, you can use Care Solace to anonymously find community therapists or treatment programs matched to your needs regardless of circumstances.
Care Solace is a complimentary and confidential service provided to students, staff, and their families by Attica Central School District.
If you would like to use Care Solace to help you find a provider:
Call 888-515-0595 available 24/7/365 in any language.
Visit www.caresolace.com/atticacsd and either search on your own , OR click “Book Appointment” for assistance by video chat, email, or phone.
Please see the important message from Dr. Illg, Superintendent of Schools, regarding a tragic loss of a District Employee.
Summer Learning Camp: Mr. Adam Landphair’s campers have been reading “Because of Winn-Dixie” together during ELA instruction time.
Summer Learning Camp: Mrs. Janelle Bauer stopped by to do a science lesson with our campers out in our garden. Bauer took students through some of the different types of plants we have in our garden and explained how they grow.
