On Friday, Springville High School hosted Anna North from North Farms for the first "Meet Your Farmer" event. SGi Culinary served the delicious North Farm's beef stroganoff, and Anna was on hand during lunches, demonstrating another use for beef tallow - as a moisturizer. This event was made possible by the SCALES Grant, which allows SGI Culinary to partner with local farms for the ingredients. We look forward to more events like this one!
#CommunityConnections #Wellness #RedefiningRural
#CommunityConnections #Wellness #RedefiningRural
The Springville Griffins Varsity Swim Team wrapped up an impressive season with a strong showing at the ECIC Championship Meet held Saturday at Maryvale, finishing 3rd overall in team standings. The Griffins posted 11 personal best times and 5 seasonal bests, capping off a season of hard work, steady improvement, and team spirit.
Kendra Cook led the charge with outstanding performances, earning 3rd place in both the 200 Yard Individual Medley (2:37.62, -5.32) and 100 Yard Breaststroke (1:15.74, -2.41)—both personal bests. Her performance in the 100 Breaststroke qualified her for Sectionals, marking a major milestone for the season. Cook also added a seasonal best in the 50 Yard Freestyle (27.92).
Kayla Lightcap dropped significant time in her events, posting a 12.73-second improvement in the 500 Yard Freestyle (6:59.07) and a 3.14-second drop in the 200 Yard Freestyle (2:35.60), earning 8th place in both races.
In the individual medley events, Helen Emerling (2:49.97, -2.29) and Sophia Lightcap (2:50.30, -3.70) swam to 6th and 7th place finishes, respectively, both achieving new personal bests.
The sprint freestyles brought more success, with Kiersten Crone clocking a personal best of 27.28 in the 50 Free for 5th place, and a seasonal best 59.99 in the 100 Free, breaking the one-minute mark for 4th place overall. Rebecca Lightcap also notched a personal best of 33.79 in the 50 Free.
The butterfly events showcased strength and consistency from Emerling and Sophia Lightcap, who both posted personal bests—Emerling at 1:17.75 (7th) and Sophia at 1:15.64 (4th).
Brooke Ruzycki capped off her season with three seasonal best times, including the 200 Yard Freestyle (2:30.53, -2.11), 100 Yard Backstroke (1:14.31, -5.28, 3rd place), and 50 Yard Backstroke (37.52).
The Griffins also celebrated a team milestone as the 200 Freestyle Relay qualified for Sectionals, showcasing the depth and competitive spirit of this year’s lineup.
Coach Reynolds shared her pride in the team’s effort, saying, “I’m so proud of these swimmers for giving it their all and stepping up to the competition. Their effort, determination, and teamwork all season long truly paid off.”
With a combination of personal milestones, Sectional qualifications, and top finishes, the Griffins demonstrated their drive and unity from start to finish. Their 3rd-place finish at ECICs marked a strong conclusion to a successful and memorable season for the Springville Girls Varsity Swim Team.
Kendra Cook led the charge with outstanding performances, earning 3rd place in both the 200 Yard Individual Medley (2:37.62, -5.32) and 100 Yard Breaststroke (1:15.74, -2.41)—both personal bests. Her performance in the 100 Breaststroke qualified her for Sectionals, marking a major milestone for the season. Cook also added a seasonal best in the 50 Yard Freestyle (27.92).
Kayla Lightcap dropped significant time in her events, posting a 12.73-second improvement in the 500 Yard Freestyle (6:59.07) and a 3.14-second drop in the 200 Yard Freestyle (2:35.60), earning 8th place in both races.
In the individual medley events, Helen Emerling (2:49.97, -2.29) and Sophia Lightcap (2:50.30, -3.70) swam to 6th and 7th place finishes, respectively, both achieving new personal bests.
The sprint freestyles brought more success, with Kiersten Crone clocking a personal best of 27.28 in the 50 Free for 5th place, and a seasonal best 59.99 in the 100 Free, breaking the one-minute mark for 4th place overall. Rebecca Lightcap also notched a personal best of 33.79 in the 50 Free.
The butterfly events showcased strength and consistency from Emerling and Sophia Lightcap, who both posted personal bests—Emerling at 1:17.75 (7th) and Sophia at 1:15.64 (4th).
Brooke Ruzycki capped off her season with three seasonal best times, including the 200 Yard Freestyle (2:30.53, -2.11), 100 Yard Backstroke (1:14.31, -5.28, 3rd place), and 50 Yard Backstroke (37.52).
The Griffins also celebrated a team milestone as the 200 Freestyle Relay qualified for Sectionals, showcasing the depth and competitive spirit of this year’s lineup.
Coach Reynolds shared her pride in the team’s effort, saying, “I’m so proud of these swimmers for giving it their all and stepping up to the competition. Their effort, determination, and teamwork all season long truly paid off.”
With a combination of personal milestones, Sectional qualifications, and top finishes, the Griffins demonstrated their drive and unity from start to finish. Their 3rd-place finish at ECICs marked a strong conclusion to a successful and memorable season for the Springville Girls Varsity Swim Team.
On Friday afternoon Evelyn Berry competed in the sectional tournament, which took place at Miller Tennis Center.
Evelyn’s first round opponent was a familiar foe from Lewport. Evelyn lost in their first ever meeting last season 0-6, 1-6.
This time around was a completely different story as Evelyn dominated the senior from Lewport by winning 6-1, 6-1. It was a major statement and showed the tremendous progress Evelyn has made over the last year.
In the next round Evelyn matched up with the first singles player from Williamsville South. Evelyn lost 4-6, 3-6. It was a great match between two incredible players.
The result concluded Evelyn’s tournament run which was a memorable one! Evelyn finished her season as the best player in D4 and put herself, and school, on the map when it comes to top tennis schools in WNY. Evelyn has a bright future ahead of her!
Evelyn’s first round opponent was a familiar foe from Lewport. Evelyn lost in their first ever meeting last season 0-6, 1-6.
This time around was a completely different story as Evelyn dominated the senior from Lewport by winning 6-1, 6-1. It was a major statement and showed the tremendous progress Evelyn has made over the last year.
In the next round Evelyn matched up with the first singles player from Williamsville South. Evelyn lost 4-6, 3-6. It was a great match between two incredible players.
The result concluded Evelyn’s tournament run which was a memorable one! Evelyn finished her season as the best player in D4 and put herself, and school, on the map when it comes to top tennis schools in WNY. Evelyn has a bright future ahead of her!
Colden Elementary students had a blast on their field trip to W&J Awald Farms! They got to experience all the fun fall activities, including a hayride!
Please join us in thanking our bus drivers for safely transporting our students during National School Bus Safety Week!
In honor of School Board Appreciation Week, Colden second-graders attended the Board of Education meeting to express their appreciation for our board members. Thank you for all you do!
SUNY is excited to bring back Free Application Weeks! Beginning Monday, October 20th, and ending Monday, November 3rd, students can apply to up to five SUNY campuses with no application fee! Students can participate no matter which application vehicle they use. Details are available here: www.suny.edu/apply
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 November 3 and December 8.
https://www.springvillegi.org/page/communityed
Call the Community Education Coordinator at 716-592-3211 or email communityed@springvillegi.org for more information.
The first SMS Student Council Dance will be on Friday, October 24, from 6:30 to 8:00 pm. Admission is $5.00. Pizza, pop and snacks will be available for purchase outside of the gym (no food or drinks are allowed in the gym). Casual attire. No costumes will be allowed!
Please plan to be picked up promptly at 8:00 pm. No students will be admitted after 7:00 pm. If you need to leave early, a parent or guardian must come in to sign you out.
Only Springville MS students may attend the dance. Students from other schools may not attend.
You must be present in school on the day of the dance to attend. All school rules (including dress code) will be in effect during the dance. Students who are not following school rules may be asked to leave.
Please plan to be picked up promptly at 8:00 pm. No students will be admitted after 7:00 pm. If you need to leave early, a parent or guardian must come in to sign you out.
Only Springville MS students may attend the dance. Students from other schools may not attend.
You must be present in school on the day of the dance to attend. All school rules (including dress code) will be in effect during the dance. Students who are not following school rules may be asked to leave.
This week was SES's very first school experience of the year! Students used their Griffin Bucks to enter for a chance to participate in a school experience at The Flower Stand! Students learned about the fall seeding process, types of plants and how to seed in the spring. Not only has Mrs. Ellen Krezman given us this opportunity, but she also supports our cafeteria with all the vegetables we eat! Students can earn a Griffin Buck each day for being respectful, responsible and safe in order to exchange for prizes at the Griffin Store each month. Stay tuned for the next experience!
#Experiential Learning #RedefiningRural
@theflowerstand716
#Experiential Learning #RedefiningRural
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This Friday, SGI Culinary will be holding the first of seven "Meet Your Farmer" presentations! The first in the series is Anna North from North Farms in Gowanda. Brought to SGI by the SCALES Grant, she will teach SGI Culinary staff how to make North Farms Storganoff!
Springville Boys Modified Football advanced to 5–1 on the season with a dominant win over Kenmore East.
The defense put on a form-tackling clinic, holding Kenmore without a first down through the entire first half. On offense, the Griffins racked up over 400 yards behind powerful and disciplined offensive line play.
Final Score: Springville 56 – Kenmore East 13
Come cheer on the team as they continue to chase their goal of “How good can we get?” next Wednesday at Pop Warner Field — kickoff is at 6:00 PM!
The defense put on a form-tackling clinic, holding Kenmore without a first down through the entire first half. On offense, the Griffins racked up over 400 yards behind powerful and disciplined offensive line play.
Final Score: Springville 56 – Kenmore East 13
Come cheer on the team as they continue to chase their goal of “How good can we get?” next Wednesday at Pop Warner Field — kickoff is at 6:00 PM!
The girls' modified soccer team won again, extending their streak. Holland was undefeated and hadn't been scored on all season, but Springville took care of that, winning 2-1. Brianna Marinello and Jordan Merchant scored the goals, with Nikita Eckam and Arizona Bartlett making some great saves in net. Ava Roy was fantastic on defense, making several key clearances. Up next is an away game at East Aurora.
The Middle School Character Ed program started off with a sweet treat this school year! Students who showed the trait Respect earned a ticket and a chance to win the monthly reward. Those who won walked to the Springville Dairy for ice cream! Who doesn't love ice cream for breakfast?
Leading the way and recognized nationally as Lunch Trailblazers in School nutrition, SGI Culinary has advanced school meals through innovation and strengthened their Farm to School connections locally through the USDA SCALES grant.
The School Food Authority Lunch Trailblazer Award is a distinction that highlights innovation and leadership in school nutrition. This national award acknowledges the commitment of our culinary professionals to providing high-quality, nutritious meals that support student success.
“By embracing creativity, incorporating local foods, creating scratch menu items, and continually enhancing the dining experience, our team demonstrates excellence in meeting the needs of our school community,” SGI Culinary Director Laura Watson said. “We also feel that all students have a voice and invite them to be a part of our ‘Little hands, Big Ideas’ focus groups to discuss menu ideas. Our team has also advanced our farm-to school connections through our work with the USDA Scales grant. We are proud to be a leader in advancing school meal programs and grateful for the recognition of our continued dedication to nourishing students.”
The School Food Authority Lunch Trailblazer Award is a distinction that highlights innovation and leadership in school nutrition. This national award acknowledges the commitment of our culinary professionals to providing high-quality, nutritious meals that support student success.
“By embracing creativity, incorporating local foods, creating scratch menu items, and continually enhancing the dining experience, our team demonstrates excellence in meeting the needs of our school community,” SGI Culinary Director Laura Watson said. “We also feel that all students have a voice and invite them to be a part of our ‘Little hands, Big Ideas’ focus groups to discuss menu ideas. Our team has also advanced our farm-to school connections through our work with the USDA Scales grant. We are proud to be a leader in advancing school meal programs and grateful for the recognition of our continued dedication to nourishing students.”
Alden Bulldogs Cross Country Stampede highlights:
Elke Melnik – 2nd overall in the small schools race
Isabella Bogner – 6th out of 85
Hazel-Zielen -Ersing - 16 out of 85
Caitlyn Rzepecki – 23rd out of 85
Scott Peterman – 16th overall in small schools for the boys
Girls' varsity team finished 2nd overall in small schools
The majority of the Springville runners PR’d
Modified Runner – Sawyer Fuhrmann did well in his first competition of the year
Find more results here:
https://ny.milesplit.com/meets/703544-39th-alden-bulldogs-cross-country-stampede-2025/results
Elke Melnik – 2nd overall in the small schools race
Isabella Bogner – 6th out of 85
Hazel-Zielen -Ersing - 16 out of 85
Caitlyn Rzepecki – 23rd out of 85
Scott Peterman – 16th overall in small schools for the boys
Girls' varsity team finished 2nd overall in small schools
The majority of the Springville runners PR’d
Modified Runner – Sawyer Fuhrmann did well in his first competition of the year
Find more results here:
https://ny.milesplit.com/meets/703544-39th-alden-bulldogs-cross-country-stampede-2025/results
On Friday afternoon, members of the girls' tennis team took part in the ECIC Tournament at Miller Tennis Center.
First up was the doubles team of Taylor Wells and Peyton Wells. They took on a team from Clarence and lost 0-6,0-6. Despite the result, the girls had a phenomenal year as the first doubles team, and they were selected to the D$ All-Star team!
Next, Natalie Rumfola took on Hamburg and lost in straight sets 3-6, 2-6. Natalie battled throughout the contest, showing why she was such a consistent force for her team. Despite the loss, Natalie was undefeated in D4 play and holds non-league wins over Mt. Mercy, Williamsville South and Lake Shore.
Lastly, Evelyn Berry was finally able to demonstrate to all of ECIC why she will be a force from now until the time she graduates. Evelyn's first match on the day was against Orchard Park, and she won 6-0, 6-0. Next up, Evelyn faced off against Amherst's first singles player, with a trip to day 2 of the tournament on the line. Evelyn won a two-and-a-half-hour thriller by a score of 7-6, 6-7, 6-3. It was the match of the day as both players competed at a high level. Evelyn's mental toughness and physical stamina proved to be the difference. Evelyn then went on to face the top player out of Orchard Park and lost 0-6, 1-6. That particular result couldn't tarnish how special a day the freshman superstar out of Springville had.
The next day, Evelyn had to play two additional matches. With one win, Evelyn would secure a spot in the sectional tennis tournament. Her first-round opponent was the top player from Lancaster. Evelyn lost a tough 3-set match by a score of 6-7, 7-5, 2-6. Despite the result, Evelyn knew she had to mentally move forward and prepare for her next opponent. Evelyn ended up playing the top player out of Sweet Home, and she took home a tough 7-6, 6-4 victory. This match saw Evelyn down multiple times, but as has been the case all year, Evelyn refused to go away. Her tremendous shot-making and clutch play carried her to the win.
The win gave Evelyn a 7th-place singles finish in the tournament (comprised of the best players from D1-D4) and a trip to the sectional tournament. Evelyn's match time and opponent will be revealed later this afternoon.
Big congratulations to all our players who participated in the tournament, and a huge round of applause for Eveleyn Berry as she continues her season!
First up was the doubles team of Taylor Wells and Peyton Wells. They took on a team from Clarence and lost 0-6,0-6. Despite the result, the girls had a phenomenal year as the first doubles team, and they were selected to the D$ All-Star team!
Next, Natalie Rumfola took on Hamburg and lost in straight sets 3-6, 2-6. Natalie battled throughout the contest, showing why she was such a consistent force for her team. Despite the loss, Natalie was undefeated in D4 play and holds non-league wins over Mt. Mercy, Williamsville South and Lake Shore.
Lastly, Evelyn Berry was finally able to demonstrate to all of ECIC why she will be a force from now until the time she graduates. Evelyn's first match on the day was against Orchard Park, and she won 6-0, 6-0. Next up, Evelyn faced off against Amherst's first singles player, with a trip to day 2 of the tournament on the line. Evelyn won a two-and-a-half-hour thriller by a score of 7-6, 6-7, 6-3. It was the match of the day as both players competed at a high level. Evelyn's mental toughness and physical stamina proved to be the difference. Evelyn then went on to face the top player out of Orchard Park and lost 0-6, 1-6. That particular result couldn't tarnish how special a day the freshman superstar out of Springville had.
The next day, Evelyn had to play two additional matches. With one win, Evelyn would secure a spot in the sectional tennis tournament. Her first-round opponent was the top player from Lancaster. Evelyn lost a tough 3-set match by a score of 6-7, 7-5, 2-6. Despite the result, Evelyn knew she had to mentally move forward and prepare for her next opponent. Evelyn ended up playing the top player out of Sweet Home, and she took home a tough 7-6, 6-4 victory. This match saw Evelyn down multiple times, but as has been the case all year, Evelyn refused to go away. Her tremendous shot-making and clutch play carried her to the win.
The win gave Evelyn a 7th-place singles finish in the tournament (comprised of the best players from D1-D4) and a trip to the sectional tournament. Evelyn's match time and opponent will be revealed later this afternoon.
Big congratulations to all our players who participated in the tournament, and a huge round of applause for Eveleyn Berry as she continues her season!
Mrs. Karb’s class took a trip to Paris!! Students have been exploring cultures and made crepes when learning about France!
#Experiential Learning #RedefiningRural
#Experiential Learning #RedefiningRural
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 Snowman Beach Glass Frame course with Becca Singer runs on November 5.
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.
October 13-17 is School Board Appreciation Week! We would like to take this opportunity to recognize the SGI Board of Education members' year-round service to our school community and thank them for their time and crucial efforts.
Thank you, President Chris Cerrone, Vice President Michele Idzik, and Board Members Kathlynn Andrews, David Brand, Dr. Kimberly Higgins, Devin Kowalske, Kelly Tuberdyke and this year's student board representative, Kathryn Greene!
Thank you, President Chris Cerrone, Vice President Michele Idzik, and Board Members Kathlynn Andrews, David Brand, Dr. Kimberly Higgins, Devin Kowalske, Kelly Tuberdyke and this year's student board representative, Kathryn Greene!
