In addition to being named to First Team All-Western New York Small Schools, Junior Grace Ricci has added another impressive chapter to her softball career by earning First Team All-State honors. These recognitions place Grace among the top softball players in both Western New York and New York state and are a testament to the dedication she has shown to her craft.
Grace has been a cornerstone of SGI's program, consistently demonstrating exceptional talent, leadership, and a relentless work ethic. Her ability to impact the game on both sides of the ball, combined with her competitive drive, has made her one of the premier players in the region. These honors are well deserved and reflect the countless hours she has invested in becoming the player she is today. Congratulations, Grace!
2 months ago, Springville-Griffith PR
Please join us in congratulating SGI's two student athletes who were recently named to the All Western New York First Team! This is the second year junior Grace Ricci has made the all-star softball team. Junior Grant Michalski has been a varsity starter since eighth grade and was named to this year's baseball all-star team.
This year's post-Prom event featured special guest and the viral mentalist, Dustin Dean, who did an hourlong show. Guests were also able to ride a mechanical bull, try not to get knocked over by a pendulum in the Mayhem inflatable, play volleyball, ga-ga ball, cornhole, Kan-Jam, cards or go to the photo booth the capture the night on a photo strip. Prizes were given away throughout the night as well as gift cards. Large prizes such as a Craftsman Tool chest, 10-foot field and stream fishing kayak, a Levovo ThinkPad laptop, and iPad and a fishing charter were given away. Food was available all night with an ice cream sundae bar provided by the Springville Dairy, a coffee bar from 49 Coffee House and a nacho bar with chips and salsa donated by Fiesta Bamba. That along with lots of drinks and candy kept the kids energized! Ending the night were five large cash prizes! The event was put on by parents of the Class of 2026 with the proceeds from their Meat and Basket Raffle fundraiser in March.
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Have a happy and safe 4th of July holiday celebration!
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Reminder: The Summer Food Service Program for 2026 at SGI provides nutritious, no-cost meals to all students under 18 (and up to 21 for those with special health care needs).
New this year, SGI was able to add a second pick-up site at Colden Elementary thanks to a $5,000 grant from Share Our Strength's No Kid Hungry campaign! Meals will be available every Tuesday and Thursday from July 6 to August 13 from 11:30-12:30 PM. Pick-up locations include Springville Middle School, 267 Newman St, Springville (Door G) and Colden Elementary School, 8263 Boston Colden Rd, Colden (Main Door). Pick up for all of the students in your household in one trip!
Register for the Summer Food Service Program here. Please fill out a separate form for each child.
3 months ago, Springville-Griffith PR
As part of their recent Social Studies Unit on the impact of the Industrial Revolution on the environment with Mr. Beiter, each 8th grader was asked to bring in 5 plastic household items, which were later used by members of the Art Club to create sculptures. The students who made sculptures included Aurora Eckenrode, Jacquelynn Gentner, Madeline Kellerman, Skylar Kowalczyk, Lily McCrory and Caitlyn Rzepecki. Their works are meant to symbolize one of the greatest environmental challenges of our time. If society continues to produce and discard plastic at current rates, it may eventually consume our landscapes, wildlife habitats, oceans, and even our bodies through microplastics found in food, water, and air. At the same time, these sculptures are meant to inspire action rather than fear. Every piece of plastic used in this artwork was diverted from the waste stream and given a new purpose. The message is simple: While the plastic monster is growing, each of us has the power to reduce, reuse, recycle, and advocate for solutions that can shrink its influence. The future of this story is still being written, and the choices we make today will determine whether the monster continues to grow or begins to disappear. Take action today!
3 months ago, Springville-Griffith PR
Check out the SES Newsletter for the end of the 2025-2026 school year! SES students enjoyed learning opportunities and celebrations in the month of June! Check out this month's newsletter here: https://app.smore.com/n/tby5x
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Through a community partnership with Bertrand Chaffee Hospital, the SGI Visual Arts Department has been able to display high school students' artwork in the hallway leading to the ambulatory care wing. BCH purchased hardware and frames to display the wonderful work! A special thank you to Art Teacher Christy Komenta and BCH Community Development Coordinator Erin Schwabb-George, who were integral in developing this gallery space for the students' work to be showcased.
Students with artwork on display now include: Alexis Beckwith Jason Mitchell Eliza Kumrow Cambree Punaro Paul Schneider Faith Snashell Mikayla Loefke-Ehmke Andrei Guerrero Madeline Brecker Brooke Hebeler Taylor Wells
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In a culmination of another wonderful year at Springville-Griffith Institute CSD, the Board of Education and administration celebrated district staff members on June 26, at the annual Staff Recognition Ceremony in the middle school cafeteria.
Amanda Blake from SES Culinary was recognized as the Employee of the Year for her dedication and skill in creating nutritious and delicious meals for students. High School Special Education Teacher Mark Vogel was named Teacher of the Year for his positive attitude that is felt by his students, his athletes and his colleagues.
During the ceremony, administrators honored district retirees Renee Hanley, Rebecca Szpaicher, Cindy Byrne, Kristin Hughey, Drew Beiter, Lisa Fuller, Kathy Tucker, Kelly Hotchkiss, Eileen Pfeil, Brian Becker and Kim Byrns.
Service Awards were also presented to those with 10+ years of service to SGI.
The last day of school can be bittersweet! Our middle school teachers waved off students as they left for the last time in the 2025-2026 school year! Have a great summer, and we look forward to welcoming our students back in September!
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Join the Springville Elementary Team! We are hiring a Speech Language Pathologist Long-Term Sunstitute for the 2026-2027 school year. NYS certification in Speech Language Disabilities or Speech Hearing Handicapped desired. Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) candidates will be considered. Apply online by July 10 at https://springvillegi.recruitfront.com.
3 months ago, Springville-Griffith PR
Congratulations to our SMS 8th graders whose accomplishments were celebrated during Wednesday's Moving Up Ceremony! This year's ceremony incorporated more student participation, including a variety of superlative awards. Please join us in wishing the Class of 2030 well as they enter SGI High School next year!
3 months ago, Springville-Griffith PR
The last day of school brings out the waterworks at SES, but we don't mean tears! Teachers and staff use water squirters to douse the students as they leave the school in a fun school tradition! The weather was beautiful, and the students enjoyed getting wet and even spraying back at the adults!
3 months ago, Springville-Griffith PR
The Middle School Fine Arts Club was asked to paint murals on the ceiling of Mrs. Jasinski's Spanish room. Seventeen dedicated club members worked very hard to design and paint the nine ceiling tiles representing Spanish-speaking countries. Compromise, collaboration, and teamwork were necessary components in order for the partners to complete the task. Mrs. Jasinski is so pleased with their work, she has asked for nine more murals and Mrs. Jaeger, their advisor, is incredibly proud of each member who participated!
3 months ago, Springville-Griffith PR
Congratulations to Springville Elementary 5th Graders, whose accomplishments were celebrated during the Moving Up Ceremony on Monday! We look forward to all that the Class of 2033 has to come at SGI!
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Mrs. Duerr’s and Mrs. Hamm’s first-grade classrooms were selected by the Erie County Agricultural Society to participate in a special community project for this year's Erie County Fair!
With a lot of creativity and teamwork, our amazing first graders have officially completed the project. Embracing this year’s fair theme, "Stars, Stripes and Summer Nights," the students worked hard to design, decorate, and plant a beautiful bucket filled with vibrant red, white, and blue flowers. They also created a custom, patriotic sign to accompany their display.
Where to see it: Our students' beautiful creation will be proudly showcased, representing our school, during the Erie County Fair this August. Be sure to look out for it if you visit the fair!
3 months ago, Springville-Griffith PR
Congratulations to Colden 5th Graders, whose accomplishments were celebrated during the Moving Up Ceremony on Monday! We look forward to all that the Class of 2033 has to come at SGI!
