Under the instruction of Mrs. Mealer, SES chorus students are learning a patriotic song in preparation for the upcoming Veterans Day ceremony.
Get ready for fall at Colden Elementary! Learn more about upcoming events in the Keeping Up With Colden Newsletter:
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Apple Day was a bushel of fun in Mrs. Ballantyne's kindergarten classroom! They learned all about Johnny Appleseed and his adventurous life spreading apple seeds across the country. Students also had the opportunity to explore the different flavors of red, yellow, and green apples, and everyone got to share which one was their favorite. One of the most exciting parts of the day was learning how to safely use a knife to cut apples. Each student helped add apples to our classroom applesauce, which turned out to be delicious—especially with the mix of different apple varieties. To wrap up our apple-themed fun, everyone completed a directed drawing of Johnny Appleseed, and the results were amazing! It was a day full of learning, creativity, and lots of tasty fun!
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October is National Principals Month! Please join us in thanking our dedicated principals for their leadership in our school buildings! Thank you, Mrs. Janora, Dr. Fisher, Mr. Gesing and Mrs. Langworthy!
Check out the SES Newsletter for October 2025! Students are back, and the 2025-2026 school year is in full swing! We are looking forward to many exciting events coming up. Learn more here:
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The girls' modified soccer team won a thrilling game against division rival East Aurora. The game was tied 1-1 at the end of regulation, sending it to overtime. One minute into the extra session, Harper Nadolny sent a corner kick into the goal box, and Jordan Merchant smashed it into the net for the winning score. The girls' next game is at home against Tonawanda this Wednesday.
During the month of September, Springville Middle School focused on the character trait of Respect. Respect means treating others the way you would like to be treated — with kindness, fairness, and understanding. It also means valuing yourself, your teachers, classmates, school property, and the diverse perspectives that make our community unique.
Respect can be shown in many ways, big and small. Simple actions, such as listening when someone is speaking, using polite language, following school rules, and taking care of shared spaces, are all examples of respect in action. Respect also means appreciating differences, even when we don’t always agree, and working together to create a positive and welcoming environment.
By practicing respect, we create a safe and supportive school environment where everyone can succeed. The October character trait is citizenship.
Students pictured from left, front row: Zaryn Heitman, Audrey Wagner, Aspen Moran and Michael Bridges, and back row: Layla Batterson, Aaron Bond, Cooper Darmstedter, and Brynn Diehl.
Respect can be shown in many ways, big and small. Simple actions, such as listening when someone is speaking, using polite language, following school rules, and taking care of shared spaces, are all examples of respect in action. Respect also means appreciating differences, even when we don’t always agree, and working together to create a positive and welcoming environment.
By practicing respect, we create a safe and supportive school environment where everyone can succeed. The October character trait is citizenship.
Students pictured from left, front row: Zaryn Heitman, Audrey Wagner, Aspen Moran and Michael Bridges, and back row: Layla Batterson, Aaron Bond, Cooper Darmstedter, and Brynn Diehl.
Check out the SMS Newsletter for October 2025! Students are back, and the 2025-2026 school year is in full swing!
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The girls' tennis team participated in the prestigious Team Championships on Saturday morning at Amherst High School.
The team took on an experienced Frewsburg team (top 7 players are seniors) and lost a tough 4-1 match.
In first singles play, freshman Evelyn Berry won 6-0, 6-1. Evelyn took the court and played with purpose as she ran her opponent all over the baseline and hit some big serves.
In second singles action, Natalie Rumfola lost a marathon match: 6-7, 3-6. Natalie played a terrific match, without giving up, and gave her opponent all she could handle.
In first doubles action, Taylor Wells and Peyton Wells lost 3-6, 3-6. It was another highly competitive match which saw both girls make some big shots during the contest.
In second doubles play, Teerada Dickson and Jackie Thompson lost 5-7, 4-6. It was a match that could’ve gone either way as both girls played well and had a couple shots go the wrong way. Still, both girls never quit!
In third doubles action, Alexis Beckwith and Maya Schunk lost 0-6, 3-6. It was the first time both girls played as a team, and they found their rhythm in the second set, taking 3 games and putting pressure on their opponents.
This was a tough result but an excellent experience for the Lady Griffs! Great job, girls!
The team took on an experienced Frewsburg team (top 7 players are seniors) and lost a tough 4-1 match.
In first singles play, freshman Evelyn Berry won 6-0, 6-1. Evelyn took the court and played with purpose as she ran her opponent all over the baseline and hit some big serves.
In second singles action, Natalie Rumfola lost a marathon match: 6-7, 3-6. Natalie played a terrific match, without giving up, and gave her opponent all she could handle.
In first doubles action, Taylor Wells and Peyton Wells lost 3-6, 3-6. It was another highly competitive match which saw both girls make some big shots during the contest.
In second doubles play, Teerada Dickson and Jackie Thompson lost 5-7, 4-6. It was a match that could’ve gone either way as both girls played well and had a couple shots go the wrong way. Still, both girls never quit!
In third doubles action, Alexis Beckwith and Maya Schunk lost 0-6, 3-6. It was the first time both girls played as a team, and they found their rhythm in the second set, taking 3 games and putting pressure on their opponents.
This was a tough result but an excellent experience for the Lady Griffs! Great job, girls!
On Saturday, September 27, the Springville-Griffith Institute cross country teams competed in the prestigious McQuaid Invitational, one of the largest meets in the region. The meet consisted of over 6,000 runners and 268 schools from all over the country and Canada. The Griffins delivered strong performances across the board, highlighted by junior Elke Melnik’s 8th-place finish in a competitive field of 319 runners. Bryce Cook was the top male finisher for Springville in the boys' race.
The girls’ team placed 10th out of 33 teams, showing depth and consistency, while the boys’ team finished 29th out of 50 teams, competing hard against a stacked field. The Cross Country team will travel to the Southern Tier Classic this Saturday at Allegany-Limestone to compete against 14 schools from New York and Pennsylvania.
The girls’ team placed 10th out of 33 teams, showing depth and consistency, while the boys’ team finished 29th out of 50 teams, competing hard against a stacked field. The Cross Country team will travel to the Southern Tier Classic this Saturday at Allegany-Limestone to compete against 14 schools from New York and Pennsylvania.
SES fourth-graders were welcomed at the Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site on September 18 and 19. This historic site, located on Delaware Avenue in downtown Buffalo, introduced the students to the momentous occasion of Theodore Roosevelt being sworn in on September 14, 1901, as the 26th president of the United States. Students learned about the Pan American Exposition of 1901 that took place in Buffalo and attracted approximately 8 million visitors over a 6-month period. The trip was highlighted by an interactive life-size AI model of Theodore Roosevelt. Students enjoyed this unique experience and expressed interest in returning for a future visit!
The Fall Issue of the S-GI Bulletin is here! Read more about the start to the 2025-2026 school year here:
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The Boys Varsity Soccer Team got back on track with a 5 to 0 victory over Depew Thursday night. This brought their record to 6 wins and 2 losses on the season so far.
Goals were provided by Brendan Wantuck, Justin Emerling (2), Cam Hammer, and Marcus Heichberger.
Assisting with the goals were Ryan Miga, Will Prinino (2 times), Justin, and Brendan.
Garrison Heichberger, Hunter Swanson, Brayden Muhisin, and Noah Regan were stout in defense throughout the game to help Remington Haberer earn another shutout.
The boys next host Cheektowaga on Monday on the turf.
Goals were provided by Brendan Wantuck, Justin Emerling (2), Cam Hammer, and Marcus Heichberger.
Assisting with the goals were Ryan Miga, Will Prinino (2 times), Justin, and Brendan.
Garrison Heichberger, Hunter Swanson, Brayden Muhisin, and Noah Regan were stout in defense throughout the game to help Remington Haberer earn another shutout.
The boys next host Cheektowaga on Monday on the turf.
💜💛 Springville Girls Varsity Swim Update 💛💜
The SGI Rams are now 4-1 after last night’s tough meet against a strong Alden team. While we came up short in points due to our smaller roster, the girls put up an incredible fight in the pool with fast swims all around!
🔥 8 Seasonal Best Times 🔥
Erin Baker – 50 Free – 30.04
Helen Emerling – 50 Free – 30.58 | 100 Free – 1:09.05
Sophia Lightcap – 200 IM – 2:55.70
Kendra Cook – 100 Breast – 1:18.15
Kiersten Crone – 100 Fly – 1:15.51 | 50 Free – 28.00
Sophia Eysaman – 100 Free – 1:15.94
🌟 6 Personal Best Times 🌟
Faith Dailey – 50 Free – 37.26
Maeve Annunziata – 200 Free – 2:22.24 | 500 Free – 6:39.84
Kayla Lightcap – 200 Free – 2:38.74 | 100 Back – 1:28.21
Kendra Cook – 100 Free – 1:02.44
👏 Huge congrats to all our swimmers — your hard work and determination are showing up in a big way. This team keeps getting stronger every meet!
The SGI Rams are now 4-1 after last night’s tough meet against a strong Alden team. While we came up short in points due to our smaller roster, the girls put up an incredible fight in the pool with fast swims all around!
🔥 8 Seasonal Best Times 🔥
Erin Baker – 50 Free – 30.04
Helen Emerling – 50 Free – 30.58 | 100 Free – 1:09.05
Sophia Lightcap – 200 IM – 2:55.70
Kendra Cook – 100 Breast – 1:18.15
Kiersten Crone – 100 Fly – 1:15.51 | 50 Free – 28.00
Sophia Eysaman – 100 Free – 1:15.94
🌟 6 Personal Best Times 🌟
Faith Dailey – 50 Free – 37.26
Maeve Annunziata – 200 Free – 2:22.24 | 500 Free – 6:39.84
Kayla Lightcap – 200 Free – 2:38.74 | 100 Back – 1:28.21
Kendra Cook – 100 Free – 1:02.44
👏 Huge congrats to all our swimmers — your hard work and determination are showing up in a big way. This team keeps getting stronger every meet!
Griffins Roll to 3–0!
The Modified Boys Football Team stayed undefeated with a 39-6 victory over Frontier! The offense lit up the scoreboard, while the defense held strong all night long.
Together, they continue to grow as student-athletes — playing with pride, heart, and teamwork.
Be there next Wednesday at Pop Warner Field as the Griffins build on their momentum and keep climbing together!
The Modified Boys Football Team stayed undefeated with a 39-6 victory over Frontier! The offense lit up the scoreboard, while the defense held strong all night long.
Together, they continue to grow as student-athletes — playing with pride, heart, and teamwork.
Be there next Wednesday at Pop Warner Field as the Griffins build on their momentum and keep climbing together!
Today is National School Parent Group Day! Please join us in thanking the parent volunteers who make up our school PTSA's and whose hard work creates opportunities and experiences for our students!
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Next week, our school district will observe our annual School Safety Week. The safety of our students and staff is our top priority, and these drills are a critical part of ensuring everyone is prepared.
During this week, all of our schools will practice required safety drills. We collaborate closely with local law enforcement, fire departments, and other emergency response partners to make sure our procedures are effective and aligned with the best practices for our community.
Every drill is conducted with our students’ well-being in mind. Our teachers will explain the procedures in an age-appropriate way. We use a trauma-informed approach, which means we focus on teaching students what to do without creating fear or alarm. Every drill will begin with an announcement: "This is a drill." Our goal is to make these exercises feel routine and instructional, not frightening.
Thank you for your partnership in helping our students understand the importance of these safety practices. We believe that by working together, we can create the safest possible learning environment for everyone.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to your child’s principal.
During this week, all of our schools will practice required safety drills. We collaborate closely with local law enforcement, fire departments, and other emergency response partners to make sure our procedures are effective and aligned with the best practices for our community.
Every drill is conducted with our students’ well-being in mind. Our teachers will explain the procedures in an age-appropriate way. We use a trauma-informed approach, which means we focus on teaching students what to do without creating fear or alarm. Every drill will begin with an announcement: "This is a drill." Our goal is to make these exercises feel routine and instructional, not frightening.
Thank you for your partnership in helping our students understand the importance of these safety practices. We believe that by working together, we can create the safest possible learning environment for everyone.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to your child’s principal.
The girls' tennis team won their 5th match out of the last 6 matches by beating the large school, West Seneca East and West, 4-1.
In first singles play, Evelyn Berry won 6-2, 6-2. Evelyn’s opponent was tough to play against, but once again, Evelyn found a way to elevate her play and hit a number of big shots.
In second singles action, Natalie Rumfola won
6-1, 6-4. Natalie dominated the first set by attacking her opponent's backhand. Despite the close second set, Rumfola found a way to win the last game and get the varsity point.
In first doubles play, Taylor Wells and Peyton Wells won 6-3, 6-4. The duo continues to improve their play and made some key shots to get the two-set sweep.
In second doubles action, Teerada Dickson and Jackie Thompson played a tough match but ended up losing: 3-6, 7-5, 6-7. The girls battled throughout the contest and never quit. It was a great effort!
In third doubles action, Kailyn Sprague and Lexi Beckwith took home a big 7-5, 6-1 win. The girls rallied in the first set to win some clutch points and then dominated in the second set.
In exhibition play, we had the following results:
Amileah Muhisin and Chloe Dinse Johnson won: 4-3, 4-3, and 4-3.
Rory Sarver and Lily Wantuck lost 2-4.
The girls have been on fire and look to keep their momentum going when they play host to Eden tomorrow night. Great job, girls!
In first singles play, Evelyn Berry won 6-2, 6-2. Evelyn’s opponent was tough to play against, but once again, Evelyn found a way to elevate her play and hit a number of big shots.
In second singles action, Natalie Rumfola won
6-1, 6-4. Natalie dominated the first set by attacking her opponent's backhand. Despite the close second set, Rumfola found a way to win the last game and get the varsity point.
In first doubles play, Taylor Wells and Peyton Wells won 6-3, 6-4. The duo continues to improve their play and made some key shots to get the two-set sweep.
In second doubles action, Teerada Dickson and Jackie Thompson played a tough match but ended up losing: 3-6, 7-5, 6-7. The girls battled throughout the contest and never quit. It was a great effort!
In third doubles action, Kailyn Sprague and Lexi Beckwith took home a big 7-5, 6-1 win. The girls rallied in the first set to win some clutch points and then dominated in the second set.
In exhibition play, we had the following results:
Amileah Muhisin and Chloe Dinse Johnson won: 4-3, 4-3, and 4-3.
Rory Sarver and Lily Wantuck lost 2-4.
The girls have been on fire and look to keep their momentum going when they play host to Eden tomorrow night. Great job, girls!
The girls' tennis team started the week off right with a convincing 4-1 league win over Tonawanda.
In the first singles play, Evelyn Berry cruised to a
6-0, 6-0 win. Evelyn was once again dominant and played a complete match.
In second singles action, Natalie Rumfola won
6-1, 6-1. Natalie hit some tough drop shots and made some tough cross-court shots.
In first doubles play, Taylor Wells and Peyton Wells won 6-1, 6-2. The girls played a great match from the net and hit multiple winners on the day.
In second doubles action, Teerada Dickson and Jackie Thompson won 6-2, 6-3. The girls had to battle to get the win, and they did just that. Jackie made some great plays at the net, and Teerada hit the ball well from the baseline.
In third doubles play, Chloe Dinse-Johnson and Abby Adkison lost 0-6, 1-6. Despite the score, both girls’ play improved throughout the contest and had many games go to deuce.
In exhibition play, Lily Wantuck and Maya Schunk lost 1-6. Rory Sarver and Amileah Muhisin won 6-1. Kailyn Sprague and Gianna Nevins won 7-6. Lexi Beckwith and Gianna Mevins lost 5-7.
The girls will look to keep their winning ways going as they travel to West Seneca this afternoon in a tough non-league contest.
In the first singles play, Evelyn Berry cruised to a
6-0, 6-0 win. Evelyn was once again dominant and played a complete match.
In second singles action, Natalie Rumfola won
6-1, 6-1. Natalie hit some tough drop shots and made some tough cross-court shots.
In first doubles play, Taylor Wells and Peyton Wells won 6-1, 6-2. The girls played a great match from the net and hit multiple winners on the day.
In second doubles action, Teerada Dickson and Jackie Thompson won 6-2, 6-3. The girls had to battle to get the win, and they did just that. Jackie made some great plays at the net, and Teerada hit the ball well from the baseline.
In third doubles play, Chloe Dinse-Johnson and Abby Adkison lost 0-6, 1-6. Despite the score, both girls’ play improved throughout the contest and had many games go to deuce.
In exhibition play, Lily Wantuck and Maya Schunk lost 1-6. Rory Sarver and Amileah Muhisin won 6-1. Kailyn Sprague and Gianna Nevins won 7-6. Lexi Beckwith and Gianna Mevins lost 5-7.
The girls will look to keep their winning ways going as they travel to West Seneca this afternoon in a tough non-league contest.
The girls' modified soccer team had its first game over the weekend, defeating Alden 3-0. Brianna Marinello scored two goals, and Sophia Young had the other one. Nikita Eckam and Arizona Bartlett combined to get the shutout in net. The team's next game is at Holland on Wednesday.
