As part of their recent Social Studies Unit on the impact of the Industrial Revolution on the environment with Mr. Beiter, each 8th grader was asked to bring in 5 plastic household items, which were later used by members of the Art Club to create sculptures. The students who made sculptures included Aurora Eckenrode, Jacquelynn Gentner, Madeline Kellerman, Skylar Kowalczyk, Lily McCrory and Caitlyn Rzepecki.
Their works are meant to symbolize one of the greatest environmental challenges of our time. If society continues to produce and discard plastic at current rates, it may eventually consume our landscapes, wildlife habitats, oceans, and even our bodies through microplastics found in food, water, and air.
At the same time, these sculptures are meant to inspire action rather than fear. Every piece of plastic used in this artwork was diverted from the waste stream and given a new purpose. The message is simple: While the plastic monster is growing, each of us has the power to reduce, reuse, recycle, and advocate for solutions that can shrink its influence.
The future of this story is still being written, and the choices we make today will determine whether the monster continues to grow or begins to disappear. Take action today!
Their works are meant to symbolize one of the greatest environmental challenges of our time. If society continues to produce and discard plastic at current rates, it may eventually consume our landscapes, wildlife habitats, oceans, and even our bodies through microplastics found in food, water, and air.
At the same time, these sculptures are meant to inspire action rather than fear. Every piece of plastic used in this artwork was diverted from the waste stream and given a new purpose. The message is simple: While the plastic monster is growing, each of us has the power to reduce, reuse, recycle, and advocate for solutions that can shrink its influence.
The future of this story is still being written, and the choices we make today will determine whether the monster continues to grow or begins to disappear. Take action today!
Check out the SES Newsletter for the end of the 2025-2026 school year! SES students enjoyed learning opportunities and celebrations in the month of June! Check out this month's newsletter here:
https://app.smore.com/n/tby5x
Through a community partnership with Bertrand Chaffee Hospital, the SGI Visual Arts Department has been able to display high school students' artwork in the hallway leading to the ambulatory care wing. BCH purchased hardware and frames to display the wonderful work! A special thank you to Art Teacher Christy Komenta and BCH Community Development Coordinator Erin Schwabb-George, who were integral in developing this gallery space for the students' work to be showcased.
Students with artwork on display now include:
Alexis Beckwith
Jason Mitchell
Eliza Kumrow
Cambree Punaro
Paul Schneider
Faith Snashell
Mikayla Loefke-Ehmke
Andrei Guerrero
Madeline Brecker
Brooke Hebeler
Taylor Wells
Students with artwork on display now include:
Alexis Beckwith
Jason Mitchell
Eliza Kumrow
Cambree Punaro
Paul Schneider
Faith Snashell
Mikayla Loefke-Ehmke
Andrei Guerrero
Madeline Brecker
Brooke Hebeler
Taylor Wells
In a culmination of another wonderful year at Springville-Griffith Institute CSD, the Board of Education and administration celebrated district staff members on June 26, at the annual Staff Recognition Ceremony in the middle school cafeteria.
Amanda Blake from SES Culinary was recognized as the Employee of the Year for her dedication and skill in creating nutritious and delicious meals for students. High School Special Education Teacher Mark Vogel was named Teacher of the Year for his positive attitude that is felt by his students, his athletes and his colleagues.
During the ceremony, administrators honored district retirees Renee Hanley, Rebecca Szpaicher, Cindy Byrne, Kristin Hughey, Drew Beiter, Lisa Fuller, Kathy Tucker, Kelly Hotchkiss, Eileen Pfeil, Brian Becker and Kim Byrns.
Service Awards were also presented to those with 10+ years of service to SGI.
Watch today's 2026 Commencement here:
https://www.youtube.com/live/46cWreR231I?is=Sws8MQtyx4ulXMAi
https://www.youtube.com/live/46cWreR231I?is=Sws8MQtyx4ulXMAi
Check out the End-of-Year SMS Newsletter for a showcase of June events and moving up!
The last day of school can be bittersweet! Our middle school teachers waved off students as they left for the last time in the 2025-2026 school year! Have a great summer, and we look forward to welcoming our students back in September!
Join the Springville Elementary Team! We are hiring a Speech Language Pathologist Long-Term Sunstitute for the 2026-2027 school year. NYS certification in Speech Language Disabilities or Speech Hearing Handicapped desired. Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) candidates will be considered. Apply online by July 10 at https://springvillegi.recruitfront.com.
Congratulations to our SMS 8th graders whose accomplishments were celebrated during Wednesday's Moving Up Ceremony! This year's ceremony incorporated more student participation, including a variety of superlative awards. Please join us in wishing the Class of 2030 well as they enter SGI High School next year!
The last day of school brings out the waterworks at SES, but we don't mean tears! Teachers and staff use water squirters to douse the students as they leave the school in a fun school tradition! The weather was beautiful, and the students enjoyed getting wet and even spraying back at the adults!
The Middle School Fine Arts Club was asked to paint murals on the ceiling of Mrs. Jasinski's Spanish room. Seventeen dedicated club members worked very hard to design and paint the nine ceiling tiles representing Spanish-speaking countries. Compromise, collaboration, and teamwork were necessary components in order for the partners to complete the task. Mrs. Jasinski is so pleased with their work, she has asked for nine more murals and Mrs. Jaeger, their advisor, is incredibly proud of each member who participated!
Congratulations to Springville Elementary 5th Graders, whose accomplishments were celebrated during the Moving Up Ceremony on Monday! We look forward to all that the Class of 2033 has to come at SGI!
Mrs. Duerr’s and Mrs. Hamm’s first-grade classrooms were selected by the Erie County Agricultural Society to participate in a special community project for this year's Erie County Fair!
With a lot of creativity and teamwork, our amazing first graders have officially completed the project. Embracing this year’s fair theme, "Stars, Stripes and Summer Nights," the students worked hard to design, decorate, and plant a beautiful bucket filled with vibrant red, white, and blue flowers. They also created a custom, patriotic sign to accompany their display.
Where to see it: Our students' beautiful creation will be proudly showcased, representing our school, during the Erie County Fair this August. Be sure to look out for it if you visit the fair!
With a lot of creativity and teamwork, our amazing first graders have officially completed the project. Embracing this year’s fair theme, "Stars, Stripes and Summer Nights," the students worked hard to design, decorate, and plant a beautiful bucket filled with vibrant red, white, and blue flowers. They also created a custom, patriotic sign to accompany their display.
Where to see it: Our students' beautiful creation will be proudly showcased, representing our school, during the Erie County Fair this August. Be sure to look out for it if you visit the fair!
Congratulations to Colden 5th Graders, whose accomplishments were celebrated during the Moving Up Ceremony on Monday! We look forward to all that the Class of 2033 has to come at SGI!
The 2025-2026 Middle School Fine Arts Club Members collaborated to create a mural of the school. The hand-painted piece incorporates organic images of the state bird, state flower and the United States flag in front of the horizontal, grid-like architecture of the mid-20th century structure. If you would like to see the painting in person, it is hung outside the District Office.
The first-grade students in Mrs. Duerr’s and Mrs. Spielberger’s class recently enjoyed a delightful dose of cuteness! The wonderful folks from Blossom and Buns Rabbitry (located nearby in Boston, NY) paid a special visit to our school, turning an ordinary day into an unforgettable hands-on learning experience.
The SES P.E. Department recently hosted the annual “Whole School Track Meet.” The events opened with a fun run by teachers dressed in fun, inflatable costumes. The students counted down as the top 20 runners from each grade level, K-5, ran the track. It was a beautiful day of friendly competition and encouraging wellness.
#Wellness #RedefiningRural
#Wellness #RedefiningRural
Students in Mrs. Duerr’s and Mrs. Spielberger‘s classrooms at Springville Elementary recently participated in Cow for Now, an exciting dairy education program sponsored by the Erie County Fair! Presented by Farm 2 Table and Milk for Health, this program brought the world of dairy farming right into the classroom.
Throughout the experience, students loved learning all about their special "Hattie”—discovering where she lives and how dairy farmers take wonderful care of her. One of the highlights was a fun bracelet-making activity, where each bead taught the students important facts about what cows need to eat to stay healthy and how the milking process works.
Throughout the experience, students loved learning all about their special "Hattie”—discovering where she lives and how dairy farmers take wonderful care of her. One of the highlights was a fun bracelet-making activity, where each bead taught the students important facts about what cows need to eat to stay healthy and how the milking process works.
Please join us in congratulating Coach Robert Gainey, who was honored as Basketball Coaches Association of New York (BCANY) Class B Girls’ Basketball Coach of the Year!
Third graders learned all about the life cycle of a butterfly. Students watched them go from larvae to chrysalises and finally to butterflies. Pictured is Mrs. Pfeiffer's class.
