Springville-Griffith Institute

Recently, Colden students made their way to school on two wheels! Nearly 90 students signed up to participate in the first-ever Bike to School Day! The students and volunteers met at the Colden Fire Company and made their way to the school on their bikes! Mr. Szczerbacki led the pack of young cyclists, and the rear was brought up by the Sheriff's Mounted Unit. When they arrived at the school, cheered on by staff and parent volunteers and were able to grab a healthy snack before starting the day! A huge thank you to our Wellness Team, the Town of Colden, Mr. DePasquale, the Erie County Sheriff’s Office, and the Sheriff’s Mounted Unit for all of their support in helping make the event possible.
#Wellness #RedefiningRural

For the first time, Springville Elementary held schoolwide Wellness Days! The younger students in grades K-2 got their turn first, and then the third-, fourth-, and fifth-graders got their turn. The students rotated between stations with activities like yoga, yard games, a silent disco, running the track and enjoying smoothies and trail mix! Thank you to all the staff and volunteers who made the event a joyful, positive experience centered on wellness!
#Wellness #RedefiningRural

We are excited to welcome families and community members to our upcoming All Band Concert on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at 6:30 PM! This special evening will feature band students from across the district joining together in celebration of music and collaboration.

Student Arrival Information
Colden Elementary students report at 6:00 PM in the Orchestra Room (Room 119)
Concert dress - Yellow Music Department shirts
Springville Elementary students report at 6:00 PM in the Library Media Center
Concert dress - Yellow Music Department shirts, black bottoms
Springville Middle School students report at 6:00 PM to the Auditorium
Concert dress - concert black
Springville High School students report at 6:00 PM to the Band Room (118), jazz band report at 5:45PM
Concert dress - concert black

The concert will begin promptly at 6:30 PM on the front steps of the High School.
Families should bring their own lawn chairs for seating. Bathrooms will be available in the HS using the front LMC doors.

Parking Information
General parking will be available on:
North Buffalo Street (street closed)
Back High School parking lot
Eaton Street parking lot

We kindly ask that available spots in the front parking lot be reserved for attendees with limited mobility.

If parking on North Buffalo Street, please leave all of the residence driveways open and available to them.

Looking forward to a great night of music-making and sunshine with our students and families!

The Class of 2026 participated in an SGI tradition last week - the Griffin Day of Giving! Seniors headed out into the villages of Springville and Colden to lend a hand to local organizations. They performed tasks like yardwork, painting and more!
#CommunityConnections #RedefiningRural

Colden Elementary held its third annual Wellness Day to encourage students' physical and emotional wellness! Students took part in physical activities like bike riding, ga-ga ball, a nature scavenger hunt, and a silent disco, as well as other calming activities like bubble breathing, meditation, crafting, emotional charades, a petting zoo, and making healthy trail mix! Thank you to all of the volunteers who made this healthy day a success!
#Wellness #RedefiningRural

Eighth-grade students recently returned from a fun and educational trip to Washington, D.C.! The students visited the museums and monuments that bring their social studies lessons to life in the nation's capital.
#ExperientialLearning #RedefiningRural

We are excited to welcome families and community members to our upcoming All Chorus Concert, Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 6:30 PM! This special evening will feature singers from across the district joining together in celebration of music and collaboration.

Student Arrival Information
-Colden Elementary students report at 6:10 PM in the Band Room (Room 118)
Concert dress - Yellow Music Department shirts
-Springville Elementary students report at 6:10 PM in the Library Media Center
Concert dress - Yellow Music Department shirts
-Springville Middle School students report at 6:15 PM in the Auditorium
Concert dress - concert black
-Springville High School students report at 6:15 PM in the Auditorium
Concert dress - concert black

The concert will begin promptly at 6:30 PM on the front steps of the High School.

Families should bring their own lawn chairs for seating. Bathrooms will be available in the HS using the front LMC doors.

Parking Information
General parking will be available on:
-North Buffalo Street (street closed)
-Back High School parking lot
-Eaton Street parking lot
**We kindly ask that available spots in the front parking lot be reserved for attendees with limited mobility.
***If parking on North Buffalo Street, please leave all of the residence driveways open and available to them.

Looking forward to a great night of music-making and sunshine with our students and families!

Colden Elementary recently held its Open House & Art Show for families! Students headed to their classrooms to show off the projects they have been working hard on, and everyone had to check out the gym where the art gallery was set up! Thank you to the Colden PTSA for holding a successful Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser! It was a great night of family connections at Colden Elementary!

The Varsity Boys’ Tennis team turned in a historical season in the Spring of 2026. The team accumulated a 15-1 overall record, 12-0 league record, and a division championship. Some historical records were accomplished by individuals on the team, including:

Bryce Cook: 15-1 singles record, 1st team All-League, and a 6th place finish at ECIC’s.

Garrison Heichberger: First-year singles player, 12-4 singles record, and a 10-2 record in league.

Liam Bobseine/Matt Baumgartner: 14-2 doubles record, 11-1 league record, and 1st Team All-league.

Forrest Prouty/Avery Noeson: 13-3 doubles record and 12-1 league record.

Frank Keeton/Will Prinino/Kaiden Bialasik: 16-0 Overall record (12-0 Keeton/Prinino, 4-0 Keeton/Bialasik)

This season will forever be remembered for the team’s success, but most importantly, the leadership and maturity of SGI’s five seniors. Bryce Cook, Garrison Heichberger, Matt Baumgartner, Liam Bobseine, and Forrest Prouty set the example from day one, and the team never looked back. Congratulations to all members of the boys' tennis team on a great season!

Today, we remember and give thanks to all those who have served our country and paid the ultimate price. There is no school today in observance of Memorial Day. School will resume tomorrow, May 26.

Thank you to everyone who supported the SES McTeacher Night! It was a blast celebrating with all of you while raising money for our school community. Seeing so many staff members, teachers, families, and students come together made the night incredibly special.

Please join us in congratulating senior Matthew Baumgartner for being the first student in SGI history to qualify for the state championship golf tournament! Recently, Matthew competed at the Section VI Championships, shooting a 76 to finish second among 78 golfers and earn his spot at the state tournament. The championship will take place June 7–8 at Mill Creek Golf Course in Churchville, NY.

Matthew first learned to play golf four years ago with the help of a neighbor who generously taught him the game and gave him a set of youth clubs. It is a reminder of the lasting impact that encouragement and mentorship from adults can have on a young person’s life.

Please join us in cheering Matthew on at States!

In Case You Missed It: Watch the Colden Spring Band/Chorus/Orchestra Concert performance online now:
https://youtu.be/AIl53jjbkrk?si=bwE0Nq9i7saq4pe9

CHAMPIONS AT LAST!!!! The varsity boys tennis team capped off a historic season last night with a clean sweep of the East Aurora Blue Devils. The match was played as a double-header, meaning a pro set to 8 games constitutes one match. The boys won both matches by a score of 4-1, 4-1.

First singles from East Aurora forfeited the match, so Bryce Cook walked away with the forfeit victory in both matches.

In second singles action, Garrison Heichberger won the first match 8-6. That match showed the resiliency and fight Heichberger is well known for on the courts. He battled back from being down multiple times and fought his way to a big first-match victory. In the second contest, Garrison lost 4-8, but it wasn’t from a lack of quality play. Garrison hustled throughout the contest, making the match very competitive.

In first doubles action, the duo of Liam Bobseine and Matt Baumgartner won the first match 8-2. It was some of the best tennis out of the seniors this season as they crushed baseline shots and controlled the net. In the second match, it was more of the same as the combination of Matt’s power and Liam’s solid net play proved far too much for EA to handle as SGI won 8-4.

In second doubles play, Forest Prouty and Avery Noeson lost their first match 5-8. The boys knew they played a good match but had a lot more to give in the second match to pick up the point, and they did just that. Noeson and Prouty took the second match in a thrilling 9-7 set win, which saw both players excel from the service line and baseline. It was a big-time response from two players who have improved drastically as the season has progressed.

In third doubles action, Will Prinino and Frank Keeton took the first match 8-5. The tandem continued their solid play of controlling the baseline and pounding the ball up front to win points. In the second match, Prinino and Keeton won 8-3. It was more of the same as both players stayed consistent and played excellent team tennis.

Last night’s results complete one of the best boys tennis seasons in recent memory. None of this is accomplished without the tremendous leadership displayed by our seniors: Bryce Cook, Garrison Heichberger, Forrest Prouty, Liam Bobseine and Matt Baumgartner. Those 5 young men have set the standard for the program and demonstrated what it means to be high-performing student athletes.
The boys finish their season 15-1 overall and CHAMPIONS OF DIVISION 4. Great job, guys!

A sign of spring has hatched in Mrs. Russell's classroom! Once again, her students were able to learn about the early stages of a chicken's life firsthand. The students incubated the eggs and got to witness the fluffy little chicks emerge from their shells. They hatched 17 chicks!
#ExperientialLearning #RedefiningRural