Take part in the Fall 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 Rubber Stamping course with Dawn Story runs on Oct. 5, Nov. 9, and Dec. 7.
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.

The varsity girls' tennis team dropped a tough 4-1 match to the large-school Amherst on Friday afternoon.
In first singles play, Natalie Rumfola returned from injury and won 6-3, 6-4. It was a strong showing from Rumfola as she struck the ball well from the baseline and was consistent with her slice serves.
In second singles action, Taylor Wells lost a dramatic 1-6, 6-3, 4-6 match. Taylor showed great composure by coming back down a set and competing at a high level. Taylor served the ball well on the day and never gave up.
In first doubles play, Jackie Thompson and Peyton Wells lost 3-6, 0-6. The duo competed well on the day and made some great shots from the net and baseline.
In second doubles action, Kailyn Sprague and Chloe Dinse Johnson lost 2-6, 1-6. Kailyn had some terrific net shots on the day, and Chloe was solid from the baseline by making quality shots deep on the opponent's court.
In third doubles play, Teerada Dickson and Alexis Beckwith lost 1-6, 1-6. The match had many deuce points, and both girls showed progress in their overall play throughout the contest.
In the exhibition doubles, Lilly Wantuck and Maya Schunk lost 1-6. Rory Sarver and Claire Holmer lost 1-6.
The girls are still battling some key injuries and will hopefully be healthy in the coming week. Overall, the team has kept their heads up and competed well in a very challenging schedule. The team still sits in 2nd place in D4.
In first singles play, Natalie Rumfola returned from injury and won 6-3, 6-4. It was a strong showing from Rumfola as she struck the ball well from the baseline and was consistent with her slice serves.
In second singles action, Taylor Wells lost a dramatic 1-6, 6-3, 4-6 match. Taylor showed great composure by coming back down a set and competing at a high level. Taylor served the ball well on the day and never gave up.
In first doubles play, Jackie Thompson and Peyton Wells lost 3-6, 0-6. The duo competed well on the day and made some great shots from the net and baseline.
In second doubles action, Kailyn Sprague and Chloe Dinse Johnson lost 2-6, 1-6. Kailyn had some terrific net shots on the day, and Chloe was solid from the baseline by making quality shots deep on the opponent's court.
In third doubles play, Teerada Dickson and Alexis Beckwith lost 1-6, 1-6. The match had many deuce points, and both girls showed progress in their overall play throughout the contest.
In the exhibition doubles, Lilly Wantuck and Maya Schunk lost 1-6. Rory Sarver and Claire Holmer lost 1-6.
The girls are still battling some key injuries and will hopefully be healthy in the coming week. Overall, the team has kept their heads up and competed well in a very challenging schedule. The team still sits in 2nd place in D4.

The 7th-grade trip to Old Fort Niagara will take place on Friday, October 9. Please send in the permission slip to their teacher by September 25. Don't forget to sign it and indicate if your child will need lunch from the cafeteria that day.

The SGI Girls Varsity Swim Team picked up another big win Friday evening, defeating Pioneer 57–36!
The Griffins continue to show tremendous growth in the pool, recording an impressive 8 PERSONAL BEST times and 4 SEASON BEST times during the meet!
Several swimmers turned in outstanding performances, including:
• Kayla Lightcap – dropped an incredible 32.92 seconds in the 500 Freestyle and another 7.32 seconds in the 200 Freestyle
• Emmajean Bremiller – dropped 5.44 seconds in the 50 Freestyle
• Faith Dailey – dropped 2.97 seconds in the 50 Freestyle
• Rebecca “Becca” Lightcap – dropped 1.36 seconds in the 100 Freestyle
• Maggie McCarthy – dropped 7.33 seconds in the 100 Freestyle
• Sophia Eysaman – dropped 3.04 seconds in the 100 Butterfly
• Corinne McAndrew – turned in a 5:33.02 in the 500 Freestyle, dropping 5.34 seconds
• Sophia Lightcap – dropped 8.91 seconds in the 200 IM and 5.63 seconds in the 100 Butterfly
• Kiersten Crone – posted a 28.37 in the 50 Freestyle, dropping another 0.46 seconds
The scoreboard tells one part of the story, but the 8 personal bests and 4 season bests show just how much work this team is putting in every day.
The Griffins are getting stronger, faster and more confident with every meet. Great team effort and a great night in the pool!
The Griffins continue to show tremendous growth in the pool, recording an impressive 8 PERSONAL BEST times and 4 SEASON BEST times during the meet!
Several swimmers turned in outstanding performances, including:
• Kayla Lightcap – dropped an incredible 32.92 seconds in the 500 Freestyle and another 7.32 seconds in the 200 Freestyle
• Emmajean Bremiller – dropped 5.44 seconds in the 50 Freestyle
• Faith Dailey – dropped 2.97 seconds in the 50 Freestyle
• Rebecca “Becca” Lightcap – dropped 1.36 seconds in the 100 Freestyle
• Maggie McCarthy – dropped 7.33 seconds in the 100 Freestyle
• Sophia Eysaman – dropped 3.04 seconds in the 100 Butterfly
• Corinne McAndrew – turned in a 5:33.02 in the 500 Freestyle, dropping 5.34 seconds
• Sophia Lightcap – dropped 8.91 seconds in the 200 IM and 5.63 seconds in the 100 Butterfly
• Kiersten Crone – posted a 28.37 in the 50 Freestyle, dropping another 0.46 seconds
The scoreboard tells one part of the story, but the 8 personal bests and 4 season bests show just how much work this team is putting in every day.
The Griffins are getting stronger, faster and more confident with every meet. Great team effort and a great night in the pool!

Take part in the Fall Session of Springville-Griffith Institute's Community Education courses. Check out the brochure for classes starting this month and in the coming months! Pump It Up Power Hour begins on Sept. 24.
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.

Take part in the Fall Session of Springville-Griffith Institute's Community Education courses. Check out the brochure for classes starting this month and in the coming months! Yoga classes begin on Sept. 23.
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.

Take part in the Fall Session of Springville-Griffith Institute's Community Education courses. Check out the brochure for classes starting this month and in the coming months! The Retirement Planning Seminar will be held on Sept. 23.
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.

Take part in the Fall Session of Springville-Griffith Institute's Community Education courses. Check out the brochure for classes starting this month and in the coming months! Pom Dance begins on Sept. 22.
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.

The Springville Griffins Modified Football Team advanced to 2-0 with a 20-8 victory over Orchard Park.
It was a complete team effort, with all 34 players contributing throughout the night. The offensive line provided strong blocking, helping the running backs find the end zone three times. The defense continued to set the tone with textbook tackling and two interceptions.
The Griffins will travel to take on Catt/Little Valley for their next game, with kickoff set for 5:00 p.m.
Come out and support our Varsity Football Team at home. Kickoff is at 7:00 p.m.
Go Griff’s!
It was a complete team effort, with all 34 players contributing throughout the night. The offensive line provided strong blocking, helping the running backs find the end zone three times. The defense continued to set the tone with textbook tackling and two interceptions.
The Griffins will travel to take on Catt/Little Valley for their next game, with kickoff set for 5:00 p.m.
Come out and support our Varsity Football Team at home. Kickoff is at 7:00 p.m.
Go Griff’s!

On Tuesday night, the Girls JV Soccer team traveled to Alden for their first division game and won 1-0. The Lady Griffs dominated possession, outshooting Alden 17-3. Strong midfield play by Kay Hutchinson and Aubrey Henry, along with a fierce backline of Adeline Wochensky, Daisy Root and Jordan Merchant, turned away every Alden chance. Vanessa Fox scored the winning goal. The team travels to Portville on Thursday for their next game.
One minute, one form. Thousands of dollars for our students. Even though meals are provided at no cost this school year, submitting the Free & Reduced Lunch Application provides many more benefits to families and the district. SGI Culinary will be on hand at tonight's Open Houses to assist with filling out the form. Find it online here:
https://www.myschoolapps.com/Application
https://www.myschoolapps.com/Application


Mrs. Coughlin's Middle School Health Class has a "class pet!" The stuffed, weighted sloth, Sheldon, will go home with students each weekend, and they will share his adventures on the "Sheldon's Weekend Adventure" Google Classroom. For Sheldon's first weekend adventure, Mrs. Coughlin took Sheldon to visit the new Buffalo Bills stadium, where they ran into Skyler and her family!
Take part in the Fall Session of Springville-Griffith Institute's Community Education courses. Check out the brochure for classes starting this month and in the coming months! Early Bird Swim begins on Sept. 21.
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.

The varsity girls' tennis team traveled to Clarence last night and lost 5-0. Clarence is widely considered the best team in the area, so the girls knew it would be a tough test.
In the first singles play, Evelyn Berry went toe to toe with the top player in WNY and put forth a great effort. The match score was 0-6, 0-6, but Evelyn proved she belonged competing at that level.
In second singles action, Taylor Wells lost 0-6, 0-6. Taylor continues to step up for her team and give a great effort.
In first doubles play, Jackie Thompson and Peyton Wells lost 0-6, 0-6. The girls worked hard on the day and tried different strategies to overcome their opponents.
In second doubles play, Chloe Dinse Johnson and Kailyn Sprague lost 0-6, 0-6. The girls never backed down that day and consistently kept their heads up.
In third doubles action, Jay Dean and Alexis Beckwith lost 0-6, 1-6. The girls played many games to deuce and hit several winners.
In exhibition play, Taylor Wells and Kailyn Sprague won 6-3. Lilly Wantuck and Teerada Dickson lost 1-6. Siiri Salo and Maya Schunk lost 3-6.
Despite the tough result, the team is focused on the future and getting back to their winning ways when they travel to Amherst on Friday afternoon. The girls are now 2-3 overall but remain in second place in Division 4.
In the first singles play, Evelyn Berry went toe to toe with the top player in WNY and put forth a great effort. The match score was 0-6, 0-6, but Evelyn proved she belonged competing at that level.
In second singles action, Taylor Wells lost 0-6, 0-6. Taylor continues to step up for her team and give a great effort.
In first doubles play, Jackie Thompson and Peyton Wells lost 0-6, 0-6. The girls worked hard on the day and tried different strategies to overcome their opponents.
In second doubles play, Chloe Dinse Johnson and Kailyn Sprague lost 0-6, 0-6. The girls never backed down that day and consistently kept their heads up.
In third doubles action, Jay Dean and Alexis Beckwith lost 0-6, 1-6. The girls played many games to deuce and hit several winners.
In exhibition play, Taylor Wells and Kailyn Sprague won 6-3. Lilly Wantuck and Teerada Dickson lost 1-6. Siiri Salo and Maya Schunk lost 3-6.
Despite the tough result, the team is focused on the future and getting back to their winning ways when they travel to Amherst on Friday afternoon. The girls are now 2-3 overall but remain in second place in Division 4.

Take part in the Fall Session of Springville-Griffith Institute's Community Education courses. Check out the brochure for classes starting this month and in the coming months! Aquafit and Evening Swim begin on Sept. 21.
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.

Please join us in thanking our IT professionals for all that they do to keep our schools' technology running!

The varsity girls' tennis team dropped a hard-fought match to East Aurora last night by a score of 4-1.
In the first singles play, Evelyn Berry dominated 6-0
6-1. Berry’s footwork and overall play improved as the match progressed as she overwhelmed her opponent on the day.
In second singles action, Taylor Wells lost
3-6, 1-6. Taylor jumped out to a quick 3-0 lead in the first set, in part due to some great shot-making and consistent serving. It was a tough result, but Taylor continues to improve her singles play.
In the first doubles competition, Peyton Wells and Jackie Thompson lost a tough three-set match: 0-6,
6-3, 2-6. The girls showed great resilience by coming back from one set down and never quitting. Peyton hit some great winners, and Jackie was strong at the net.
In second doubles play, Chloe Dinse Johnson and Kailyn Sprague lost 3-6, 2-6. The tandem played a good match overall, as many games went to deuce. Chloe had excellent footwork on the baseline, and Kailyn made some terrific plays at the net.
In third doubles action, Jay Dean and Teerada Dickson lost 1-6, 3-6. The girls continue to show improvement when they take the court. Both girls had moments of solid play.
In exhibition action, Lexi Beckwith won a singles match 4-1. Lilly Wantuck and Siiri Salo lost 1-4. Rory Sarver and Maya Schunk lost 1-4.
The girls are now 2-2 overall and sit in second place in Division 4. Next up, the girls head to Clarence this afternoon in a big-time non-league match.
In the first singles play, Evelyn Berry dominated 6-0
6-1. Berry’s footwork and overall play improved as the match progressed as she overwhelmed her opponent on the day.
In second singles action, Taylor Wells lost
3-6, 1-6. Taylor jumped out to a quick 3-0 lead in the first set, in part due to some great shot-making and consistent serving. It was a tough result, but Taylor continues to improve her singles play.
In the first doubles competition, Peyton Wells and Jackie Thompson lost a tough three-set match: 0-6,
6-3, 2-6. The girls showed great resilience by coming back from one set down and never quitting. Peyton hit some great winners, and Jackie was strong at the net.
In second doubles play, Chloe Dinse Johnson and Kailyn Sprague lost 3-6, 2-6. The tandem played a good match overall, as many games went to deuce. Chloe had excellent footwork on the baseline, and Kailyn made some terrific plays at the net.
In third doubles action, Jay Dean and Teerada Dickson lost 1-6, 3-6. The girls continue to show improvement when they take the court. Both girls had moments of solid play.
In exhibition action, Lexi Beckwith won a singles match 4-1. Lilly Wantuck and Siiri Salo lost 1-4. Rory Sarver and Maya Schunk lost 1-4.
The girls are now 2-2 overall and sit in second place in Division 4. Next up, the girls head to Clarence this afternoon in a big-time non-league match.

Take part in the Fall Session of Springville-Griffith Institute's Community Education courses. Check out the brochure for classes starting this month and in the coming months!
https://www.springvillegi.org/page/communityed
Call Nichole Illig at 716-592-3211 or email communityed@springvillegi.org for more information.
https://www.springvillegi.org/page/communityed
Call Nichole Illig at 716-592-3211 or email communityed@springvillegi.org for more information.

Last Friday, the Class of 2027 celebrated Senior Sunrise, a wonderful tradition that brought the class together the first week of school!







The girls' tennis team traveled to Mt. Mercy Academy on Friday afternoon to play the reigning MMA champs and lost a dramatic 4-1 match.
In the first singles play, Evelyn Berry put forth an incredible effort in a tough 6-7 (5-7), 6-2, 8-10 three-set loss. The result didn’t diminish the outstanding level of play Evelyn exhibited throughout the contest. She once again showed why she’s one of the best players in WNY and will be a force for this year and beyond.
In the second singles play, Taylor Wells lost 0-6, 0-6. Taylor showed quality play from the baseline and made some good shots on the night.
In first doubles action, Jackie Thompson and Peyton Wells lost 0-6, 1-6. The girls were overwhelmed on the day, but still displayed good shot-making during the match.
In second doubles action, Chloe Dinse Johnson and Kailyn Sprague won 6-4, 4-6, 10-6 in a thrilling three-set match. The tandem made some clutch shots in the third set to get the big win. Chloe was really strong at the net, and Kailyn hit some big-time ground strokes.
In third doubles action, J. Dean and Teerada Dickson lost 6-4, 0-6, 3-6. The girls did a solid job of making strong shots from the baseline and hitting winners from the net. Despite the loss, the girls really competed and improved.
In exhibition play, Lilly Wantuck and Maya Schunk lost a tough 5-7 match. Claire Holmer and Rory Sarver won their match 6-4.
Despite the loss, it was an impressive showing by the squad. The team had to adjust due to an injury, with multiple players playing out of position, and they did a terrific job pushing one of the best teams in MMA. The girls will travel to East Aurora tonight in a battle between the top two teams in D4.
In the first singles play, Evelyn Berry put forth an incredible effort in a tough 6-7 (5-7), 6-2, 8-10 three-set loss. The result didn’t diminish the outstanding level of play Evelyn exhibited throughout the contest. She once again showed why she’s one of the best players in WNY and will be a force for this year and beyond.
In the second singles play, Taylor Wells lost 0-6, 0-6. Taylor showed quality play from the baseline and made some good shots on the night.
In first doubles action, Jackie Thompson and Peyton Wells lost 0-6, 1-6. The girls were overwhelmed on the day, but still displayed good shot-making during the match.
In second doubles action, Chloe Dinse Johnson and Kailyn Sprague won 6-4, 4-6, 10-6 in a thrilling three-set match. The tandem made some clutch shots in the third set to get the big win. Chloe was really strong at the net, and Kailyn hit some big-time ground strokes.
In third doubles action, J. Dean and Teerada Dickson lost 6-4, 0-6, 3-6. The girls did a solid job of making strong shots from the baseline and hitting winners from the net. Despite the loss, the girls really competed and improved.
In exhibition play, Lilly Wantuck and Maya Schunk lost a tough 5-7 match. Claire Holmer and Rory Sarver won their match 6-4.
Despite the loss, it was an impressive showing by the squad. The team had to adjust due to an injury, with multiple players playing out of position, and they did a terrific job pushing one of the best teams in MMA. The girls will travel to East Aurora tonight in a battle between the top two teams in D4.

