Recently, Colden 5th graders presented this year's musical, "Raising Colden’s Roof, One Shingle at a Time." The show put the audience in the holiday spirit with its themes of generosity, compassion and teamwork.
Check out the SES Newsletter for December 2025! Students have had many fun and meaningful experiences from Veterans Day to the traditional Fifth Grade Feast! We are looking forward to many exciting events coming up. Learn more here:
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Check out the December SMS Newsletter for stories about giving back, staying healthy, upcoming events and more!
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Mrs. Ballantyne’s Kindergarten class had a fabulous time celebrating Thanksgiving with their very own “Balloons Over Broadway” Parade! They created turkey headbands and Native American-inspired noodle necklaces. They wrapped up the celebration with a Charlie Brown–style Thanksgiving feast, complete with all the classic trimmings — popcorn, pretzels, candy, and toast. It was a joyful day filled with creativity, laughter, and fun memories!
Attention 8th Grade Parents and Caregivers who helped their child sell Cookie Dough for the Washington, D.C. Trip: The cookie dough will be delivered to the Middle School on Tuesday, December 9th. Please note that each student will get a box that has their name, the items they bought, and a list of who bought what — all in a very user-friendly way. Their prizes will be delivered then as well. If a student sold over $100 worth, we recommend getting a ride home that day. We kindly ask that you do not arrive before 1:30 PM to help with your child's order. Questions should be directed to 8th Grade Teacher Mr. Beiter at abeiter@springvillegi.org.
Our middle and high school students embraced the challenge of creating art to encourage safe choices this holiday season. The initiative, led by SADD and Above the Influence, will culminate in the anti-DWI messages being printed on paper bags and used at Cheap Chollies Wine and Liquor starting December 1st in conjunction with National Impaired Driving Prevention Month. The compelling designs were assessed by a judging panel of community leaders, including representatives from the Erie County Sheriff’s Office and local businesses. The winning entries earned the student artists a variety of local prizes.
Check out the entries here: https://www.springvillegi.org/article/2568089
STEAM Lessons have returned to Colden Elementary. Recently, Mrs. Anderson's first grade class learned about how spiders can fly using a parachute, so they set out to make their own parachutes for their own plastic spider. They used a fan to try to blow their creations the farthest.
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Second-grade students at Colden Elementary recently welcomed two Mystery Readers - Samantha Wasiela and Nicole Hallick, both parents of second-graders. The students loved the stories they shared!
High School student representatives recently spoke at class meetings about Agency in our schools. They shared questions about student voice in the classroom and what kind of environment they experience on a day-to-day basis, and the classes were able to answer using Kahoot. Agency is one of the five pillars in the district's strategic plan, and this is one way we are continuing to work toward Agency through student voice. Photos are provided by Mrs. Rosenswie and student photographers Nate Ridder, Riley Quinn, and Daniella Oakley.
Middle school students showed their support for the Student Council’s annual food drive to benefit the Springville Food Pantry! Eighth grade won the friendly competition, and 8th-grade Student Council members were able to deliver over 560 items to the pantry to stock the shelves for the holiday season. Thank you to everyone who donated to support our community!
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Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at SGI!
The Fuel Up to Play 60 Turkey Trot returned to Springville Middle School! During 12th period, students and faculty ran the fitness path in order to promote being active before the Thanksgiving break!
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Mrs. Hamister's, Mrs. Tester's and Mrs. Voigt's 4th-grade, Mrs. Hess's 2nd-grade and Mrs. Hamm's 1st-grade classes all spent time learning about the history of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Their classes then designed their own balloons for a parade they put on for the fifth graders while they enjoyed their Thanksgiving feast!
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Before leaving for Thanksgiving Break, all SES fifth graders gathered in the Multipurpose Room to share the fruits of their hard work at the annual Fifth Grade Feast! Students dined family-style, enjoying both the delicious food and the sense of togetherness that marks the holiday season!
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Yesterday, SES fifth-graders prepared the wide-ranging menu for the traditional Fifth Grade Feast! Students helped make chicken and vegetable soup, cheesy potatoes, cornbread, stuffing, cranberry sauce, corn, applesauce, and a festive pumpkin dessert. The meal was made even more special thanks to generous donations of roasting chickens from Wendel’s Poultry and Ford Brothers Meats, as well as the students' families! In addition to the meal, the students created cards that were donated to the Trading Post for their Thanksgiving Dinner.
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Ms. Kaleta's class had a gobbling good time practicing their turkey-themed addition and subtraction skills!
Yesterday, Colden Elementary students in grades pre-K through 5 participated in the second annual Colden Turkey Trot! Just like in a real race, the students lined up at the starting line, waited for the air horn, and ran laps around the bike path. Everyone received a medal and a certificate with their time.
Thank you to the wonderful parent volunteers who set up, recorded times and passed out healthy treats!
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Last week, Corinne McAndrew competed in the 500 freestyle at States at the Webster Aquatic Facility after winning the 500 free at Sectionals — an incredible achievement for her first appearance at the state meet!
While she didn’t make it back to finals this time, her journey this season has been truly inspiring. Coming back from a season-long injury, Corinne showed determination, resilience, and heart — qualities that make any coach proud.
Corinne also holds the school records in the 200 & 500 free, a testament to her talent and dedication in the pool. She trains year-round, sets ambitious goals for herself, and we wholeheartedly cheer her on as she works toward her dreams for the next varsity season.
We’re so proud of you, Corinne! Keep pushing, keep believing, and keep making waves.
While she didn’t make it back to finals this time, her journey this season has been truly inspiring. Coming back from a season-long injury, Corinne showed determination, resilience, and heart — qualities that make any coach proud.
Corinne also holds the school records in the 200 & 500 free, a testament to her talent and dedication in the pool. She trains year-round, sets ambitious goals for herself, and we wholeheartedly cheer her on as she works toward her dreams for the next varsity season.
We’re so proud of you, Corinne! Keep pushing, keep believing, and keep making waves.
Attention Families: This year TeamSmile has expanded to include students from Springville and Colden elementary schools as well as Springville Middle School! Free dental care and dental education will be provided along with a fun day for students at the Bills' Field House. Families who are interested in signing up can contact their child's school nurse.
Today we are celebrating Substitute Educators Day! Please join us in thanking our substitute teachers who are always there to step in when our regular staff is out.
