This week, we are celebrating our amazing art teachers across SGI during National Arts in Education Week. Please take a moment to thank an art teacher for inspiring creativity in our students! Thank you, Mrs. Komenda, Mrs. Rosenswie, Mrs. Szpaicher and Mrs. Jaeger!
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This week was full of fun, but students and staff also took time on Thursday to remember the events of September 11, 2001. They dressed in red, white and blue and at Colden, students created forced-perspective artwork of the twin towers from Ground Zero with the words "Never Forget."
Photo by student photographer Lylah Heferle
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School spirit could be seen everywhere at SGI! Here is just a taste of the purple and gold spirit. Stay tuned for more homecoming content coming next week! Go Griffins!
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!
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.
SGI Community,
What a great spirit week it has been! The weather has been outstanding, and we are all excited for the annual Homecoming parade, which will leave from Springville High School this evening at 5:30 PM.
We would like to make sure that this is another safe and fun event for our families in attendance. With that, we ask that, once again, adults please keep children on the side of the road during the parade and wait for all vehicles to pass before attempting to pick up any candy from the road. The vehicles and floats are quite large, and drivers may not see children who run out into the roadway. We sincerely appreciate your help in this matter!
Looking forward to seeing everyone tonight! Go Griffins!
What a great spirit week it has been! The weather has been outstanding, and we are all excited for the annual Homecoming parade, which will leave from Springville High School this evening at 5:30 PM.
We would like to make sure that this is another safe and fun event for our families in attendance. With that, we ask that, once again, adults please keep children on the side of the road during the parade and wait for all vehicles to pass before attempting to pick up any candy from the road. The vehicles and floats are quite large, and drivers may not see children who run out into the roadway. We sincerely appreciate your help in this matter!
Looking forward to seeing everyone tonight! Go Griffins!
As Spirit Week continues, Springville Middle Schoolers donned their class colors, Colden Elementary brought back looks from the past and Springville Elementary students lassoed their cowboy hats for Western Day!
Springville Girls Varsity Swim Team Defeats Pioneer in Season Opener
The Springville Girls Varsity Swim Team started their season strong on September 4, earning a decisive 56–36 victory over Pioneer in their first dual meet of the year. The girls showcased their hard work and determination with multiple first-place finishes and personal bests.
🏅 Meet Highlights:
Corinne McAndrew dominated the distance events, winning both the 200 Freestyle (2:09.96) and 500 Freestyle (5:58.00).
Kiersten Crone sprinted to victory in the 50 Freestyle (28.27) and added another win in the 100 Butterfly (1:16.59).
Maeve Annunziata earned a first-place finish in the 100 Backstroke (1:17.10) and a strong second place in the 200 Freestyle (2:33.58).
Kendra Cook secured second place in both the 200 IM (2:47.59) and the 100 Breaststroke (1:22.76).
Helen Emerling took second in the 100 Freestyle (1:12.34) and third in the 200 IM (3:04.22).
Sophia Lightcap finished second in the 100 Butterfly (1:29.27).
Erin Baker added depth with a third-place finish in the 100 Backstroke (1:20.09).
Kayla Lightcap battled through the 500 Freestyle (7:45.24) to take third place.
With impressive swims from every lane, the Griffins displayed both speed and depth, setting a strong tone for the rest of the season.
Congratulations to the entire team on this exciting victory!
The Springville Girls Varsity Swim Team started their season strong on September 4, earning a decisive 56–36 victory over Pioneer in their first dual meet of the year. The girls showcased their hard work and determination with multiple first-place finishes and personal bests.
🏅 Meet Highlights:
Corinne McAndrew dominated the distance events, winning both the 200 Freestyle (2:09.96) and 500 Freestyle (5:58.00).
Kiersten Crone sprinted to victory in the 50 Freestyle (28.27) and added another win in the 100 Butterfly (1:16.59).
Maeve Annunziata earned a first-place finish in the 100 Backstroke (1:17.10) and a strong second place in the 200 Freestyle (2:33.58).
Kendra Cook secured second place in both the 200 IM (2:47.59) and the 100 Breaststroke (1:22.76).
Helen Emerling took second in the 100 Freestyle (1:12.34) and third in the 200 IM (3:04.22).
Sophia Lightcap finished second in the 100 Butterfly (1:29.27).
Erin Baker added depth with a third-place finish in the 100 Backstroke (1:20.09).
Kayla Lightcap battled through the 500 Freestyle (7:45.24) to take third place.
With impressive swims from every lane, the Griffins displayed both speed and depth, setting a strong tone for the rest of the season.
Congratulations to the entire team on this exciting victory!
Help us cheer on the soccer team at their game today at Cheektowaga! Go Griffins!
College Night at Daemen University is the largest Fall college fair in the Buffalo area! College Night will take place on Monday, September 15, 2025 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Lumsden Gymnasium. Learn about college opportunities throughout the country! Get a head start learning about public and private, two and four-year colleges. Register today:
https://www.daemen.edu/admissions/next-steps/college-night
https://www.daemen.edu/admissions/next-steps/college-night
We are pleased to announce that as part of Section VI's partnership with Buffalo Toronto Public Media, this Friday's Homecoming football game vs. Salamanca will be broadcast on BTPM Create (TV) and BTPM NPR 88.7 FM (Radio) at 7 PM.
How to watch and listen:
BTPM Create (TV):
• Over the air: WNED-HD2 (17.2)
• Spectrum (Time Warner):
– Erie: 21, 1275
– Niagara: 1275
– Genesee, Wyoming, Monroe, Livingston, Orleans: 1277
– Dunkirk & Silver Creek: 19, 1275
– Fredonia: 17, 1275
• Verizon Fios: 472
• Comcast (Northwest PA): 243
Radio:
• BTPM NPR 88.7 FM
Congratulations to the Springville Griffins Modified Football team on a huge season-opening win over the Pioneer Panthers! The Griffins may have been outnumbered and outsized, but they were never outmatched. The defense not only held Pioneer to just 12 points, but they also scored 6 of their own! Add in a powerful offensive attack, and the Griffins lit up the scoreboard with 33 points. It was an incredible team effort that proved hard work, consistency, and playing together can make anything possible. Way to go, Griffins!
Picture Day for Springville Griffith Middle School is scheduled for Wednesday, September 17.
This event's Order Code is 0166PGF. Online ordering is available before and after Picture Day. Shipping and handling charges may apply to orders placed after Picture Day.
Inter-state studios' picture ordering is all online this year. If families want to pay with cash or check, they can still send in the payment with their student on picture day, but any cash or check orders will need the order information and payment plus tax. The school does not have order forms with envelopes this year, so check out the link below for more information.
https://inter-state.com/FlyerEntry/0166PGF
This event's Order Code is 0166PGF. Online ordering is available before and after Picture Day. Shipping and handling charges may apply to orders placed after Picture Day.
Inter-state studios' picture ordering is all online this year. If families want to pay with cash or check, they can still send in the payment with their student on picture day, but any cash or check orders will need the order information and payment plus tax. The school does not have order forms with envelopes this year, so check out the link below for more information.
https://inter-state.com/FlyerEntry/0166PGF
The girls' tennis team got back to its winning ways on Tuesday night with a big 4-1 victory over Tonawanda.
In the first singles play, Evelyn Berry won 6-0, 6-0. Evelyn played excellent tennis throughout the match and showed great focus during the contest.
In second singles action, Natalie Rumfola won 6-0, 6-0. Once again, Natalie continued her strong play on the season and overwhelmed her opponent.
In first doubles action, Taylor Wells and Peyton Wells won 6-1, 6-2. The girls had to battle throughout the match, and they did so with terrific shot-making and good teamwork.
In second doubles play, Jackie Thompson and Teerada Dickson won 6-3, 6-3. The duo strung together some big time shots to pull away and get the winning point for the team victory.
In third doubles play, Kailyn Sprague and Gianna Nevins lost 3-6, 6-4, 3-6. The girls did a great job of coming back in the match, but they couldn’t quite overcome the deficit.
In exhibition doubles play, Chloe Dinse-Johnson and Alexis Beckwith won 6-2. Lily Wantuck and Amileah Muhisin won 6-1. Rory Sarver and Maya Schunk lost 4-6. In singles exhibition play, Abby Adkison lost to Tonawanda’s top player, 2-6.
The girls are now 2-2 on the season and return to action tomorrow afternoon when they travel to Eden.
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The girls' tennis team faced off against Mt. Mercy last night and played an excellent match. The girls lost 1-4, but we had three matches go to three sets.
In first singles action, Evelyn Berry lost 6-1,
6-7(4-6) 6-7(4-6) in a very entertaining battle. Evelyn was fantastic throughout the marathon match and made some big shots!
In second singles action, Natalie Rumfola won 6-1, 3-6, 6-3. Natalie took the first set but had a battle on her hands as she dropped the second set. Rumfola refocused and found her rhythm on the court with some terrific shots.
In first doubles action, Taylor Wells and Peyton Wells lost 1-6, 0-6. The girls ran up against an excellent squad but still found a way to make quality plays.
In second doubles play, Jackie Thompson and Teerada Dickson lost 4-6, 2-6. Despite the result, the duo continues to improve their play and overall court awareness.
In third doubles action, Kailyn Sprague and Gianna Nevins lost 6-4, 2-6, 2-6. The girls raced out to a first-set win but couldn’t quite keep the momentum going. It was still a great showing by the girls.
The team will host Tonawanda this afternoon at 4:00 pm. Be sure to stop out and support the team!
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The Varsity Girls’ Tennis team took the court on Friday night in a league match-up against JFK. The girls came out victorious with a 5-0 win.
In first singles action, Natalie Rumfola won 6-0, 6-0. Natalie was on top of her game throughout the contest.
JFK had to forfeit second singles
In first doubles play, Taylor Wells and Peyton Wells won 6-0, 6-1. The sisters were solid with their play from the baseline and kept their opponents off balance throughout the match.
In the second doubles competition, Teerada Dickson and Jackie Thompson won 6-0, 6-0. The tandem is starting to click as a team and continues to improve their overall play.
JFK had to forfeit third doubles.
In exhibition action, Abby Adkison won 8-0. It was Abby’s first career victory! Maya Schunk and Rory Sarver picked up their first career victories by winning 6-4. Amileah Muhisin and Lily Wantuck also picked up their first career wins.
The girls are now 1-1 overall and host Mt. Mercy this afternoon in a non-league match at the High School courts. Be sure to come out and support our team!
In the first singles play, Evelyn Berry won 6-0, 6-0. Evelyn played excellent tennis throughout the match and showed great focus during the contest.
In second singles action, Natalie Rumfola won 6-0, 6-0. Once again, Natalie continued her strong play on the season and overwhelmed her opponent.
In first doubles action, Taylor Wells and Peyton Wells won 6-1, 6-2. The girls had to battle throughout the match, and they did so with terrific shot-making and good teamwork.
In second doubles play, Jackie Thompson and Teerada Dickson won 6-3, 6-3. The duo strung together some big time shots to pull away and get the winning point for the team victory.
In third doubles play, Kailyn Sprague and Gianna Nevins lost 3-6, 6-4, 3-6. The girls did a great job of coming back in the match, but they couldn’t quite overcome the deficit.
In exhibition doubles play, Chloe Dinse-Johnson and Alexis Beckwith won 6-2. Lily Wantuck and Amileah Muhisin won 6-1. Rory Sarver and Maya Schunk lost 4-6. In singles exhibition play, Abby Adkison lost to Tonawanda’s top player, 2-6.
The girls are now 2-2 on the season and return to action tomorrow afternoon when they travel to Eden.
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The girls' tennis team faced off against Mt. Mercy last night and played an excellent match. The girls lost 1-4, but we had three matches go to three sets.
In first singles action, Evelyn Berry lost 6-1,
6-7(4-6) 6-7(4-6) in a very entertaining battle. Evelyn was fantastic throughout the marathon match and made some big shots!
In second singles action, Natalie Rumfola won 6-1, 3-6, 6-3. Natalie took the first set but had a battle on her hands as she dropped the second set. Rumfola refocused and found her rhythm on the court with some terrific shots.
In first doubles action, Taylor Wells and Peyton Wells lost 1-6, 0-6. The girls ran up against an excellent squad but still found a way to make quality plays.
In second doubles play, Jackie Thompson and Teerada Dickson lost 4-6, 2-6. Despite the result, the duo continues to improve their play and overall court awareness.
In third doubles action, Kailyn Sprague and Gianna Nevins lost 6-4, 2-6, 2-6. The girls raced out to a first-set win but couldn’t quite keep the momentum going. It was still a great showing by the girls.
The team will host Tonawanda this afternoon at 4:00 pm. Be sure to stop out and support the team!
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The Varsity Girls’ Tennis team took the court on Friday night in a league match-up against JFK. The girls came out victorious with a 5-0 win.
In first singles action, Natalie Rumfola won 6-0, 6-0. Natalie was on top of her game throughout the contest.
JFK had to forfeit second singles
In first doubles play, Taylor Wells and Peyton Wells won 6-0, 6-1. The sisters were solid with their play from the baseline and kept their opponents off balance throughout the match.
In the second doubles competition, Teerada Dickson and Jackie Thompson won 6-0, 6-0. The tandem is starting to click as a team and continues to improve their overall play.
JFK had to forfeit third doubles.
In exhibition action, Abby Adkison won 8-0. It was Abby’s first career victory! Maya Schunk and Rory Sarver picked up their first career victories by winning 6-4. Amileah Muhisin and Lily Wantuck also picked up their first career wins.
The girls are now 1-1 overall and host Mt. Mercy this afternoon in a non-league match at the High School courts. Be sure to come out and support our team!
The Springville-Griffith Institute Central School District has an opening for a full-time Teaching Assistant at Colden Elementary. This is a new position for instructional support. A NYS Certification as a Teaching Assistant is required.
Individuals interested in applying for this position should send an email with their interest to Brooke Langworthy at BLangworthy@springvillegi.org by September 11.
Individuals interested in applying for this position should send an email with their interest to Brooke Langworthy at BLangworthy@springvillegi.org by September 11.
Springville Elementary is once again holding its character education program for the 2025-2026 school year. Kicking off September's character trait of the month is Respect. Students and staff who demonstrate respect will be recognized in October. Each month, the students will also have the opportunity to earn Griffin Bucks when they exemplify the character traits.
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SES students celebrated Spirit Week by dressing for a future career! From construction workers to athletes and pop stars, they had a great time!
It's a battle of the decades at Springville High School! Spirit Week has brought out students' decorating creativity with a blast from the past in every hallway! It definitely "Smells like School Spirit " at SHS!
On the first day of Spirit Week, students broke out their cardigans, flannels, lanyards and walkie-talkies to dress like their teachers!
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On Friday, Colden Elementary hosted a special visitor to welcome students back for a great 2025-2026! Go Griffins!
Hilbert College will hold College Night 2025 on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 from 6:30-8:00 PM. This event is sponsored by local school districts. No pre-registration is required.
