Springville-Griffith Institute Middle School is very proud to announce the Honor and Merit Roll for the 3rd Quarter. These students have worked very hard and are commended for their dedication to their studies. Congratulations Griffins! We’re very proud of you!
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https://www.springvillegi.org/article/2868699
Check out the SES Newsletter for May 2026! SES students are building momentum to finish the school year strong! Check out this month's newsletter here:
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Please join us in congratulating the SES 4th & 5th Grade Band, Chorus and Orchestra on a wonderful Spring Concert performance last week!
Please join us in celebrating School Nurse Appreciation Day! Thank you for all that you do, Mrs. Boyles, Mrs. Nunweiler, Mrs. Preston and Mrs. Wnuk!
Check out the April SMS Newsletter for stories about service projects, character awards, hands-on learning and more!
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April flew by, now Colden Elementary is looking forward to a busy and eventful May! Find out more in Keeping Up with Colden here:
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The varsity boys tennis team kept their perfect season intact last night by defeating a tough Alden team by a score of 4-1.
In the first singles play, Bryce Cook won 7-6 (7-2), 7-6 (7-4). Cook fought back from a 2-5 deficit in the first set and showed why he’s one of the top players in the area. The second set saw Bryce handle adversity and overcome his opponent, coming back from a 4-5 deficit. It was one of Bryce’s best wins of the season.
In the second singles play, Garrison Heichberger lost 4-6, 4-6. Garrison played a solid match, and even came back from a 2-5 deficit in the second set, but couldn’t quite come all the way back. Despite the result, Garrison should have terrific mental toughness and perseverance.
In first doubles action, Matt Baumgartner and Liam Bobseine won 6-2, 6-2. The tandem played a complete match, which kept their opponents off balance throughout the contest. Matt hit some big shots from the baseline, and Liam was excellent at the net.
In second doubles play, Forrest Prouty and Avery Noeson won 6-3, 6-1. Both players were fantastic in their overall play, continuing to mesh well and performing at a high level.
In third doubles action, Frank Keeton and Will Prinino won 6-2, 6-4. The boys had to battle a tough comeback attempt in the second set, and they did just that with some clutch shots and consistent play.
In exhibition play, Kaiden Bialasik and Oliver Prinino won 6-5, and Toly Wochensky won his singles match 6-0.
The team is now 9-0 on the season and welcomes East Aurora this afternoon in a match that will decide 1st place in Division 4. Come out and support this talented group and support them if you’re able!
In the first singles play, Bryce Cook won 7-6 (7-2), 7-6 (7-4). Cook fought back from a 2-5 deficit in the first set and showed why he’s one of the top players in the area. The second set saw Bryce handle adversity and overcome his opponent, coming back from a 4-5 deficit. It was one of Bryce’s best wins of the season.
In the second singles play, Garrison Heichberger lost 4-6, 4-6. Garrison played a solid match, and even came back from a 2-5 deficit in the second set, but couldn’t quite come all the way back. Despite the result, Garrison should have terrific mental toughness and perseverance.
In first doubles action, Matt Baumgartner and Liam Bobseine won 6-2, 6-2. The tandem played a complete match, which kept their opponents off balance throughout the contest. Matt hit some big shots from the baseline, and Liam was excellent at the net.
In second doubles play, Forrest Prouty and Avery Noeson won 6-3, 6-1. Both players were fantastic in their overall play, continuing to mesh well and performing at a high level.
In third doubles action, Frank Keeton and Will Prinino won 6-2, 6-4. The boys had to battle a tough comeback attempt in the second set, and they did just that with some clutch shots and consistent play.
In exhibition play, Kaiden Bialasik and Oliver Prinino won 6-5, and Toly Wochensky won his singles match 6-0.
The team is now 9-0 on the season and welcomes East Aurora this afternoon in a match that will decide 1st place in Division 4. Come out and support this talented group and support them if you’re able!
Last week, middle school students were honored with an academic recognition breakfast! In addition to delicious bacon, sausage and strawberry waffles, the students received certificates for character awards and leading by example awards. Way to go, SMS!
Take part in the Spring Session of Springville-Griffith Institute's Community Education courses. Check out the brochure for classes starting this month and in the months to come! The Scones Baking Class runs May 21. Register by May 18 (Minimum of 4 participants).
https://www.springvillegi.org/page/communityed
Call the Community Education Coordinator at 716-592-3211 or email communityed@springvillegi.org for more information.
https://www.springvillegi.org/page/communityed
Call the Community Education Coordinator at 716-592-3211 or email communityed@springvillegi.org for more information.
Teacher Appreciation Week starts today! Please join us in recognizing all of our SGI Teachers! Thank you for all you do for our students!
Colden Families: Please join us on May 14 from 5:00-6:30PM for Colden Elementary's Open House & Art Show! Please note the change in date from the printed district calendar.
Pageant of Bands Marches into Springville May 14 – 16
This year’s Springville Pageant of Bands marches into town on Thursday, May 14th and Friday, May 15th, with regional concert band and jazz ensemble competitions at Springville-Griffith Institute High School. Saturday morning, May 16th, kicks off with concert band, color guard and percussion competitions at the High School. Finally, the Pageant of Bands Parade will leave the High School around 1:00 p.m. and hit Main Street at 1:30 p.m. for judging and viewing.
All ensembles are judged by experienced music educators and are evaluated on technique and overall musicianship. The marching bands participating in the parade are evaluated over a 300-foot reviewing section of Main Street.
This year, several bands from various school systems within the regional area will be participating in the 62nd Pageant of Bands parade. The Springville Pageant of Bands, one of the longest-running pageants of its kind in New York State, showcases many of the area’s fine young musicians. The finale of the day, the awards ceremony for the Pageant, takes place on the high school’s Pop Warner Field immediately following the parade.
Food and beverages, provided by the Springville Kiwanis, will be available Saturday at the high school concession stand at the entrance to Pop Warner Field. Proceeds from the concession stand and donations from many generous Springville area businesses directly help support the pageant.
Come enjoy the sights and sounds of the Springville Pageant of Bands, a true community tradition.
This year’s Springville Pageant of Bands marches into town on Thursday, May 14th and Friday, May 15th, with regional concert band and jazz ensemble competitions at Springville-Griffith Institute High School. Saturday morning, May 16th, kicks off with concert band, color guard and percussion competitions at the High School. Finally, the Pageant of Bands Parade will leave the High School around 1:00 p.m. and hit Main Street at 1:30 p.m. for judging and viewing.
All ensembles are judged by experienced music educators and are evaluated on technique and overall musicianship. The marching bands participating in the parade are evaluated over a 300-foot reviewing section of Main Street.
This year, several bands from various school systems within the regional area will be participating in the 62nd Pageant of Bands parade. The Springville Pageant of Bands, one of the longest-running pageants of its kind in New York State, showcases many of the area’s fine young musicians. The finale of the day, the awards ceremony for the Pageant, takes place on the high school’s Pop Warner Field immediately following the parade.
Food and beverages, provided by the Springville Kiwanis, will be available Saturday at the high school concession stand at the entrance to Pop Warner Field. Proceeds from the concession stand and donations from many generous Springville area businesses directly help support the pageant.
Come enjoy the sights and sounds of the Springville Pageant of Bands, a true community tradition.
Please join us in celebrating the important work of our SGI Culinary workers, who provide nutritious meals to our students every day! Today is Lunch Hero Day, a national celebration of the kindness and support that our culinary workers give to our students, along with delicious meals!
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#LunchHeroDay #RedefiningRural
Please join us in celebrating our principals on School Principal's Day! Thank you, Mrs. Janora, Dr. Fisher, Mr. Gesing and Mrs. Langworthy, for all that you do for our students!
Lily, a seventh-grader at SMS, recently created a tactile sensory board for her Kids Make A Difference Service Project! Each year, Mr. Karb, Mrs. Lewandowski and Mrs. Gaffeny assign the seventh-grade students a service project, which includes writing a business letter to a non-profit they are passionate about and performing 4-6 community service hours. Lily wrote her letter to Hidden Angel Foundation, an organization formed in honor of her uncle, Christopher Dougals, and her great-grandmother, Joyce Baye. The Hidden Angel Foundation’s primary goal is to promote the use of multi-sensory environments in therapeutic, recreational, and educational settings. The sensory board she created will be donated to The Children's League.
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#Agency #CommunityConnections #RedefiningRural
Join the SGI Art Department! We are hiring a full-time Art/Visual Arts teacher for a position split between Colden Elementary and Springville High School. Must have NYS Certification in Arts or Visual Arts. Apply online by May 8 at https://springvillegi.recruitfront.com.
The annual Springville Elementary Student Showcase and Art Show was a huge success! Student artwork lined the halls and the library, student work was on display in classrooms, and music was brought to the lobby by former teacher Donna Benstead and student singers. We also welcomed our fourth-grade Golden Griffin Sellers, fifth-grade Maple syrup sales, capital project engineers, and food trucks at this wonderful family event!
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#FamilyConnections #CommunityConnections #RedefiningRural
Join us at the Springville Area Career Fair on Wednesday, May 6 from 2:30-4 PM at The SGI High School Gym! Learn about local career opportunities from 20+ employers across various industries. Dress for success and bring your resume!
The varsity boys tennis team continued their strong season as they defeated West Seneca East by a score of 5-0.
In first singles action, Bryce Cook won 6-0, 6-0. Bryce frustrated his opponent from start to finish with his strong first serves and steady play from the baseline.
In the second singles play, Garrison Heichberger battled to a 6-4, 6-4 victory. Heichberger overcame unforced errors and a solid opponent by making big shots when it mattered most.
In first doubles play, Liam Bobseine and Matt Baumgartner won 7-5, 6-4. The duo had to battle back from a 2-5 deficit in the first set, and they did just that. Both players found their rhythm after pushing the score to 4-5. From there, the consistency from the net was crucial, along with some excellent passing shots from the baseline.
In second doubles action, Forrest Prouty and Avery Noeson won 7-6, 6-0. The boys shrugged off a slow start, being down 1-4, and won a thrilling tiebreaker. From that point on, both players were tremendous and dominated the second set.
In third doubles play, Will Prinino and Frank Keeton won 6-0, 6-0. Both players were incredibly consistent throughout the match and never gave their opponents a chance to compete.
In exhibition play, Kaiden Bialasik and Oliver Prinino won 6-1. Will Prinino and Tristan Jones won 6-1. Ben Watson and Sebastian Ehrig won 6-2.
The team is now 8-0 and travel to Eden on Friday night in a D4 matchup.
In first singles action, Bryce Cook won 6-0, 6-0. Bryce frustrated his opponent from start to finish with his strong first serves and steady play from the baseline.
In the second singles play, Garrison Heichberger battled to a 6-4, 6-4 victory. Heichberger overcame unforced errors and a solid opponent by making big shots when it mattered most.
In first doubles play, Liam Bobseine and Matt Baumgartner won 7-5, 6-4. The duo had to battle back from a 2-5 deficit in the first set, and they did just that. Both players found their rhythm after pushing the score to 4-5. From there, the consistency from the net was crucial, along with some excellent passing shots from the baseline.
In second doubles action, Forrest Prouty and Avery Noeson won 7-6, 6-0. The boys shrugged off a slow start, being down 1-4, and won a thrilling tiebreaker. From that point on, both players were tremendous and dominated the second set.
In third doubles play, Will Prinino and Frank Keeton won 6-0, 6-0. Both players were incredibly consistent throughout the match and never gave their opponents a chance to compete.
In exhibition play, Kaiden Bialasik and Oliver Prinino won 6-1. Will Prinino and Tristan Jones won 6-1. Ben Watson and Sebastian Ehrig won 6-2.
The team is now 8-0 and travel to Eden on Friday night in a D4 matchup.
Nate is a 2025 graduate from SGI who enlisted in the Navy following graduation. He stopped at SGI to share information about his experience at Boot Camp in Chicago, Illinois, and his recent completion of A-School in Pensacola, Florida. His next step is to be stationed for duty at Naval Station Norfolk in Virginia, where he will be an Information Tech Seaman Apprentice, specializing in communication operations, networking, and information security at shore installations. His SGI family at the High School was thrilled to see him and very happy to hear that he is doing so well.
