Last week, Mrs. Brittny Vigneri and Ms. Lauren Kocher's 3rd grade classes at Attica Elementary hosted their very own book tasting!
“We find that oftentimes our kiddos may not be sure of the many different genres there are or what kinds of books they enjoy reading,” said Vigneri. “Third grade is the year where reading really takes off and turns from those short beginning readers into novel reading. This book-tasting event was all about exploring that!”
In their classes, Vigneri’s and Kocher’s students:
• Took a reading survey;
• Explored a variety of genres the world of reading offers;
• Got a feel for what kinds of stories they’re interested in and enjoy reading; and
• Enjoyed some shared treats and chocolate milk!
We love seeing our younger students exploring the wonderful world of reading - here’s to hopefully sparking a larger interest in reading and pushing our kiddos to keep exploring!
“We find that oftentimes our kiddos may not be sure of the many different genres there are or what kinds of books they enjoy reading,” said Vigneri. “Third grade is the year where reading really takes off and turns from those short beginning readers into novel reading. This book-tasting event was all about exploring that!”
In their classes, Vigneri’s and Kocher’s students:
• Took a reading survey;
• Explored a variety of genres the world of reading offers;
• Got a feel for what kinds of stories they’re interested in and enjoy reading; and
• Enjoyed some shared treats and chocolate milk!
We love seeing our younger students exploring the wonderful world of reading - here’s to hopefully sparking a larger interest in reading and pushing our kiddos to keep exploring!
Good afternoon,
Due to a problem with a vendor's software, the attendance messages were sent out very late today. The issue has been resolved and we anticipate that the messages will be going out on time on Monday. Thank you and have a great weekend!
Due to a problem with a vendor's software, the attendance messages were sent out very late today. The issue has been resolved and we anticipate that the messages will be going out on time on Monday. Thank you and have a great weekend!
We spotted Laura O’Donnell’s physics students learning about distance and displacement this afternoon in our high school lobby with the help of some Hot Wheels tracks and cars.
Distance is just that - a measure of the length of a path traveled by an object, regardless of direction.
Displacement, on the other hand, is a measure of an object’s change in position from a fixed point of origin.
Think about walking the perimeter of a square with 10-meter sides. By the time you’d walked each of the square’s four sides and ended up at the point you started from, you’d have traveled a distance of 40 meters, yet your deviation would be 0.
O’Donnell had her students construct short Hot Wheels tracks and push their cars back and forth along them, measuring the distance the cars traveled after each push.
Then, after several back and forths, students determined their cars’ displacement relative to their starting location and compared it to the total distance the cars traveled.
Distance is just that - a measure of the length of a path traveled by an object, regardless of direction.
Displacement, on the other hand, is a measure of an object’s change in position from a fixed point of origin.
Think about walking the perimeter of a square with 10-meter sides. By the time you’d walked each of the square’s four sides and ended up at the point you started from, you’d have traveled a distance of 40 meters, yet your deviation would be 0.
O’Donnell had her students construct short Hot Wheels tracks and push their cars back and forth along them, measuring the distance the cars traveled after each push.
Then, after several back and forths, students determined their cars’ displacement relative to their starting location and compared it to the total distance the cars traveled.
Never forget.
Turns out, tennis courts aren’t JUST for tennis!
We spied a couple of Caleb Sabatino’s and Janet Koepsell’s high school physical education classes out playing nitro ball (think volleyball, just with a lower net and the ball’s allowed to bounce).
Glad to see our Blue Devils taking advantage of this beautiful, fall weather!
First fire drill of the school year is in the books.
Practice makes perfect and when it comes to our students’ safety, perfection is the only thing we’ll accept!
Practice makes perfect and when it comes to our students’ safety, perfection is the only thing we’ll accept!
Lots of fun events coming up at Stevens Memorial Community Library over the next couple of months!
From storytimes to movie nights and from and from candy taste testing to bag charm making, new Library Director Palmer Perkins has planned something for everyone!
We encourage our students, staff and families to check out the library’s fall newsletter below for more information about upcoming events and to stop in at 146 Main St., Monday through Saturday, to see what the library has to offer - you’ll be glad you did!
From storytimes to movie nights and from and from candy taste testing to bag charm making, new Library Director Palmer Perkins has planned something for everyone!
We encourage our students, staff and families to check out the library’s fall newsletter below for more information about upcoming events and to stop in at 146 Main St., Monday through Saturday, to see what the library has to offer - you’ll be glad you did!
We’re thrilled to announce that Attica High School has been named a high-ranking school by U.S. News & World Report in its annual Best High Schools list!
This prestigious honor places Attica among the best schools not only in New York State, but across the country.
U.S. News’s rankings consider factors such as subject proficiency, advanced placement scores and graduation rates. Attica earned a score of 82.58.
This speaks not only to the excellence of our faculty and staff, but the hard work of our students and the dedication of our families.
Congratulations, Attica High School!
This prestigious honor places Attica among the best schools not only in New York State, but across the country.
U.S. News’s rankings consider factors such as subject proficiency, advanced placement scores and graduation rates. Attica earned a score of 82.58.
This speaks not only to the excellence of our faculty and staff, but the hard work of our students and the dedication of our families.
Congratulations, Attica High School!
There’s still time to purchase a ticket to the FFA’s annual chicken BBQ dinner next Wednesday, Sept. 10, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in our high school bus loop.
Tickets are $15 and are pre-sale ONLY, so purchase yours from any of our FFA members today!
Tickets are $15 and are pre-sale ONLY, so purchase yours from any of our FFA members today!
1 day down, 185(ish) to go!
Don’t worry, Blue Devils - the time’s going to fly by.
Trust us!
Don’t worry, Blue Devils - the time’s going to fly by.
Trust us!
Members of our Class of 2026 showed off their painted parking spots this morning during our annual Senior Sunrise celebration.
Luckily, our own in-house drone pilot, Mr. John Versage, was in attendance to grab a few shots - pretty cool!
Luckily, our own in-house drone pilot, Mr. John Versage, was in attendance to grab a few shots - pretty cool!
Give it up for Mr. Dustin Gardner, one of our high school counselors, who was voted best mental health professional in the Genesee-Livingston-Orleans-Wyoming county region in The Daily News/Livingston County News’s recent ‘GLOW Best of the Best’ guide!
Gardner started with us last year and has been working hard in service of our students ever since.
Congratulations!
Gardner started with us last year and has been working hard in service of our students ever since.
Congratulations!
We are SO. BACK.
Hard to overstate how EXCITED we were to welcome students back to school after 2 long months away.
A school just isn’t a school without the hustle and bustle of students having fun and learning together.
We’ve got a feeling the 2025-26 school year has big things in store for our students so stay tuned.
Welcome back, Blue Devils!
More photos over on our Facebook page at the link below.
Link: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=100057106403663&set=a.1292867805960087
Hard to overstate how EXCITED we were to welcome students back to school after 2 long months away.
A school just isn’t a school without the hustle and bustle of students having fun and learning together.
We’ve got a feeling the 2025-26 school year has big things in store for our students so stay tuned.
Welcome back, Blue Devils!
More photos over on our Facebook page at the link below.
Link: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=100057106403663&set=a.1292867805960087
Attica’s own Noah Bellinger was a featured speaker yesterday morning at Genesee Valley BOCES’s opening day conference at Genesee Community College in Batavia.
Noah, a 2025 graduate of Attica and BOCES’s culinary arts program, recounted some of the difficulties he faced in school and the teachers who helped him overcome them.
His address centered on the power of education to transform and concluded with a line inspired by the Irish poet William Butler Yeats: “Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.”
Shout out to Noah for delivering a powerful and worthwhile message!
(Photo courtesy of Lyndsay Herkimer)
Noah, a 2025 graduate of Attica and BOCES’s culinary arts program, recounted some of the difficulties he faced in school and the teachers who helped him overcome them.
His address centered on the power of education to transform and concluded with a line inspired by the Irish poet William Butler Yeats: “Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.”
Shout out to Noah for delivering a powerful and worthwhile message!
(Photo courtesy of Lyndsay Herkimer)
Join us in congratulating the four members of our staff who this year mark 25 years of service to the Attica Central School District: Lance Bannister, Judson Heck, Amanda Hofheins and Ann Marie Loranty.
An incredible achievement that’s had an incredible impact on our students for a quarter century - well done!
An incredible achievement that’s had an incredible impact on our students for a quarter century - well done!
Keep your eyes peeled, Blue Devils - our 2025-2026 district calendar 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.
Link: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2319/ACSD/5992197/Attica_Calendar_2025-2026_Final.pdf
We’ve also posted it on our website at the link below.
Link: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2319/ACSD/5992197/Attica_Calendar_2025-2026_Final.pdf
📭 Tax Bill Update: 📭
We wanted to let our community know that due to a printing delay at the county level, school tax bills will likely be mailed out a day or two later than expected.
We do not anticipate this short delay will cause any issues, and bills should be mailed out potentially on September 3, 2025. Thank you for your patience and understanding!
We wanted to let our community know that due to a printing delay at the county level, school tax bills will likely be mailed out a day or two later than expected.
We do not anticipate this short delay will cause any issues, and bills should be mailed out potentially on September 3, 2025. Thank you for your patience and understanding!
🌱🍎 Thank You, Attica Community! 🍅🌻
As another wonderful season of our Mobile Farm Stand comes to a close, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to our entire community for your incredible support. 💙
📅 Our last farm stand day will be Tuesday, September 2, 2025 – so be sure to stop by one last time this season!
Because of your generosity and donations, our students received something truly special this year: a brand-new outdoor gazebo classroom located in our courtyard gardening space! 🌿🏫 This space will be used for learning, growing, and connecting with nature for years to come.
We are beyond grateful for your continued support of our students, our Farm-to-School program, and our district traditions. Together, we’ve made this another successful season full of learning, health, and community pride. 🙌✨
Here’s to many more seasons ahead! 💚
#AtticaPride #FarmtoSchool #CommunityStrong #ThankYou
As another wonderful season of our Mobile Farm Stand comes to a close, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to our entire community for your incredible support. 💙
📅 Our last farm stand day will be Tuesday, September 2, 2025 – so be sure to stop by one last time this season!
Because of your generosity and donations, our students received something truly special this year: a brand-new outdoor gazebo classroom located in our courtyard gardening space! 🌿🏫 This space will be used for learning, growing, and connecting with nature for years to come.
We are beyond grateful for your continued support of our students, our Farm-to-School program, and our district traditions. Together, we’ve made this another successful season full of learning, health, and community pride. 🙌✨
Here’s to many more seasons ahead! 💚
#AtticaPride #FarmtoSchool #CommunityStrong #ThankYou
Introducing... The Attica Outdoor Farm Classroom!
We are SO excited to officially unveil our brand new Outdoor Farm Classroom — a vibrant, hands-on learning space where students can dig in, grow, explore, and learn through real-life experiences!
This incredible new space builds on the success of our high tunnel, which has already been producing fresh veggies for years — all grown, harvested, and enjoyed by our very own students! These delicious, home-grown foods make their way straight to our school meals thanks to our amazing cafeteria staff. Talk about farm-to-table!
Now… we've taken it even further!
Our expanded classroom includes:
Raised garden beds (tended by Jenelle Bauer + our Fresh Connections Club + Summer AG Camp!)
A chicken tractor + 12 adorable chicks that Ms. Alyssa Wright's class will raise & study
A stunning new mural + outdoor classroom sign painted by the talented Hofheins family
New fencing, a farm shed, & picnic tables for our students to work, learn, and relax!
Every corner of this space is FLOURISHING! And it’s not just for students — we hope the whole community can enjoy it too!
Huge SHOUT OUT to the dream team that made this happen:
Jenelle Bauer, Melissa Brooks, Becky Sphar, and Bethany Smith – these powerhouse women are running top-tier programs for our students. We are BLESSED.
Alicia Spoth, our community liaison and Attica warrior – your support keeps everything connected and growing.
Our dedicated cafeteria staff (even over the summer!): Special thanks to Kris Wicks, Todd Ford, Stephanie Hartgrove, Jane Bartz, Stacey Smith, and Shawn Drysdale for helping kids learn how to grow, process, and prepare their own food!
Buildings & Grounds crew: Jeff Nowicki, Director of Facilities and huge supporter, Ross Roberts (high tunnel upgrades), Ryan Johnson (raised beds), Steve Owczarzak, and the whole maintenance team – your work is top-notch
The Business Office – thank you for supporting all the behind-the-scenes magic to make this possible!
"This is more than a classroom — it’s a movement. Funded through grant support, our new outdoor classroom reflects what happens when a passionate team comes together with one goal: create the BEST learning environment for our kids", states Meaghan Matuszak, Assistant Superintendent for Business and Operations
We are proud, we are grateful, and we are GROWING
#AtticaGrows #FarmClassroomMagic #HandsOnLearning #TeamAttica #FarmToTray
Come visit, wave to the chickens , check out the mural , and watch our kids BLOOM!
We are SO excited to officially unveil our brand new Outdoor Farm Classroom — a vibrant, hands-on learning space where students can dig in, grow, explore, and learn through real-life experiences!
This incredible new space builds on the success of our high tunnel, which has already been producing fresh veggies for years — all grown, harvested, and enjoyed by our very own students! These delicious, home-grown foods make their way straight to our school meals thanks to our amazing cafeteria staff. Talk about farm-to-table!
Now… we've taken it even further!
Our expanded classroom includes:
Raised garden beds (tended by Jenelle Bauer + our Fresh Connections Club + Summer AG Camp!)
A chicken tractor + 12 adorable chicks that Ms. Alyssa Wright's class will raise & study
A stunning new mural + outdoor classroom sign painted by the talented Hofheins family
New fencing, a farm shed, & picnic tables for our students to work, learn, and relax!
Every corner of this space is FLOURISHING! And it’s not just for students — we hope the whole community can enjoy it too!
Huge SHOUT OUT to the dream team that made this happen:
Jenelle Bauer, Melissa Brooks, Becky Sphar, and Bethany Smith – these powerhouse women are running top-tier programs for our students. We are BLESSED.
Alicia Spoth, our community liaison and Attica warrior – your support keeps everything connected and growing.
Our dedicated cafeteria staff (even over the summer!): Special thanks to Kris Wicks, Todd Ford, Stephanie Hartgrove, Jane Bartz, Stacey Smith, and Shawn Drysdale for helping kids learn how to grow, process, and prepare their own food!
Buildings & Grounds crew: Jeff Nowicki, Director of Facilities and huge supporter, Ross Roberts (high tunnel upgrades), Ryan Johnson (raised beds), Steve Owczarzak, and the whole maintenance team – your work is top-notch
The Business Office – thank you for supporting all the behind-the-scenes magic to make this possible!
"This is more than a classroom — it’s a movement. Funded through grant support, our new outdoor classroom reflects what happens when a passionate team comes together with one goal: create the BEST learning environment for our kids", states Meaghan Matuszak, Assistant Superintendent for Business and Operations
We are proud, we are grateful, and we are GROWING
#AtticaGrows #FarmClassroomMagic #HandsOnLearning #TeamAttica #FarmToTray
Come visit, wave to the chickens , check out the mural , and watch our kids BLOOM!
LOCAL TALENT + COMMUNITY PRIDE = ONE INCREDIBLE MURAL!
This summer, Attica Central School District proudly partnered with two of our very own local artists—Amanda Hofheins and her daughter Kaidan Hofheins—for an unforgettable community art project that’s now turning heads (and hearts ) along Route 238!
Thanks to a generous grant from the Arts Council of Wyoming County, our district had the amazing opportunity to collaborate with Amanda and Kaidan to bring our vision of growth, renewal, and community to life through a STUNNING, COLORFUL MURAL that now welcomes students, staff, and visitors to our newly completed Outdoor Farm Classroom. — Attica Central School Farm & Garden Learning Lab!
"This eye-catching mural isn’t just a beautiful piece of art — it’s a symbol of a fresh new beginning for our district. It celebrates nature, learning, and the power of community collaboration. Whether you’re driving by or stepping into the space for a hands-on learning experience, the mural radiates inspiration and reminds us all of the vibrant, nurturing future we’re building here at Attica", states Assistant Superintendent of Business and Operations, Meaghan Matuszak.
And that’s not all… the official sign at the entrance of the Outdoor Farm Classroom? Yep — ALSO hand-painted by Amanda and Kaidan! Their creative vision and passion for education, agriculture, and our students shines in every brushstroke.
We are beyond grateful to the Hofheins family for pouring their time, talent, and heart into this project. THANK YOU for helping make our district not just a place of learning — but a place of inspiration, imagination, and community pride.
If you haven’t seen it yet, take a drive down Route 238 or stop by the school and check it out. You won’t be disappointed!
#AtticaPride #CommunityArt #FarmClassroom #SupportLocalArtists #FreshStart #HofheinsMagic #ACSStrong
This summer, Attica Central School District proudly partnered with two of our very own local artists—Amanda Hofheins and her daughter Kaidan Hofheins—for an unforgettable community art project that’s now turning heads (and hearts ) along Route 238!
Thanks to a generous grant from the Arts Council of Wyoming County, our district had the amazing opportunity to collaborate with Amanda and Kaidan to bring our vision of growth, renewal, and community to life through a STUNNING, COLORFUL MURAL that now welcomes students, staff, and visitors to our newly completed Outdoor Farm Classroom. — Attica Central School Farm & Garden Learning Lab!
"This eye-catching mural isn’t just a beautiful piece of art — it’s a symbol of a fresh new beginning for our district. It celebrates nature, learning, and the power of community collaboration. Whether you’re driving by or stepping into the space for a hands-on learning experience, the mural radiates inspiration and reminds us all of the vibrant, nurturing future we’re building here at Attica", states Assistant Superintendent of Business and Operations, Meaghan Matuszak.
And that’s not all… the official sign at the entrance of the Outdoor Farm Classroom? Yep — ALSO hand-painted by Amanda and Kaidan! Their creative vision and passion for education, agriculture, and our students shines in every brushstroke.
We are beyond grateful to the Hofheins family for pouring their time, talent, and heart into this project. THANK YOU for helping make our district not just a place of learning — but a place of inspiration, imagination, and community pride.
If you haven’t seen it yet, take a drive down Route 238 or stop by the school and check it out. You won’t be disappointed!
#AtticaPride #CommunityArt #FarmClassroom #SupportLocalArtists #FreshStart #HofheinsMagic #ACSStrong
