Springville-Griffith Institute

Springville Middle School students who were recognized for the character trait of the month - Kindness - were able to participate in a tasty reward! The students were called down to the cafeteria to frost and decorate their own homemade holiday cutout cookies!

Have a wonderful Winter Break! School resumes on January 5!

Last week, Colden Elementary students were able to visit the annual Holiday Shop to select gifts for their families. Thank you to the Colden PTA volunteers who make this holiday tradition possible!

Good afternoon SGI Families,

The dropping temps today have made some roadways in our area quite slippery. As a result, we are going to dismiss students at SMS and SHS 20 minutes early to ensure that our buses can be back on time for the elementary run. Please note that Springville Elementary and Colden Elementary will be dismissed at the normal time. Lastly, afterschool activities are going to continue as scheduled. Travel safely this afternoon and I hope everyone has a wonderful holiday season!


Sincerely,

James Bialasik

Superintendent

Teachers and students went all out for this year's Door Decorating Contest at Springville High School! From beloved characters to season's greetings, the halls are filled with the holiday spirit!

The varsity girls' basketball team put together its best game of the year last night, defeating Grand Island by a score of 59-45. The tone was set early by Dani Oakley with some incredible individual defense. She had many steals on the evening and converted them into lay-ups. The girls entered halftime up by 13 points and kept their foot on the gas pedal, securing defensive stops and capitalizing on opportunities in transition. Aubrey Roy was a huge part of the Lady Griff's offensive attack as she dominated the paint and finished well around the basket. Scorers on the night were:

Dani Oakley: 30 points
Aubrey Roy: 21 points
Bella Sullivan: 2 points
Kelcie Illig: 2 points
Leah Franklin: 2 points
Lilly Enser: 1 point

The team came through big time defensively and showed great offensive firepower. The girls are now 3-2 overall with a perfect 2-0 league record.

Mrs. Crosby's and Mrs. Embt's Pre-K class at Colden Elementary is having a great time learning about all the holiday traditions this week! They even decorated their very own Gingerbread Houses to take home!

The varsity girls' basketball team returned to their winning ways last night with a big 49-35 victory over JFK. The Lady Griffins entered halftime with a one-point lead, but took the floor to start the third quarter with a different energy and much better defense. Dani Oakley locked down JFK's best player, Bella Sullivan wreaked havoc on and off the ball, Leah Franklin played great help defense, Lilly Enser shutdown the top shooter from the opposition, Kelcie Illig was aggressive with her perimeter defense on the ball, Caroline Blidy gave great effort on the interior, Brooke Ruzycki played great help defense on drives and Aubrey Roy was excellent guarding the inside without fouling.

Scorers on the night were:
Aubrey Roy- 17 points
Dani Oakley- 12 points
Leah Franklin- 8 points
Bella Sullivan- 5 points
Lilly Enser- 4 points

The girls are now 2-0 in D4 and are in first place. The Lady Griffins play host to Grand Island on Thursday night in a non-league match-up. Great job, girls!

First graders at Colden Elementary have been embracing the holiday spirit while focusing on our character trait of the month, kindness. Students learned about one another’s traditions and showed kindness by helping “fill” stockings for staff members, a beloved Colden holiday tradition. They also enjoyed making gingerbread houses, sharing decorating ideas, and offering kind comments about each other’s creative designs. We are grateful for our families’ support in making these meaningful holiday experiences possible.

Winter is a wonderful time to have fun in the snow! Mrs. Hatnett's pre-K class at Colden Elementary recently took full advantage of the fluffy drifts around the school!

This month, for being safe, respectful and responsible, students had the opportunity to use their Griffin Bucks to go tubing at SES! The students bundled up and had a great time speeding down the hill beside the school!

Following a previous class meeting circle, two of Mrs. Ricci's seventh-grade students, Ava Wallum and Kylie Emerling, took the initiative to create a bulletin board. They wanted the bulletin board to include every seventh grader, so they made snowflakes with every student's name!
#InclusionAndBelonging #RedefiningRural

Next Week is Holiday Spirit Week at Springville Elementary! Check out the dress-up days for the Week of Dec. 15-19:
Monday - Wear Grinch or Green
Tuesday - Dress as a Snowman/Wear Blue and White
Wednesday - Dress as an elf/Wear Red
Thursday - Wear Your Holiday Pajamas/Socks
Friday - Wear Your Holiday Festive Gear

Springville High School is preparing for a week of fun during Holiday Spirit Week! Check out next week's dress-up days:
Monday – PJ Day
Tuesday – Holiday Hats
Wednesday – Winter White
Thursday – Ugly Sweater
Friday – Red & Green

Next Week is Holiday Spirit Week at Colden Elementary! Check out the dress-up days for the Week of Dec. 15-19:
Monday - Wear Red
Tuesday - Wear Green
Wednesday - Wear a Holiday Hat
Thursday - Pajama Day
Friday - Don Your Holiday Gear

The final step in the Youth Voices, Holiday Choices initiative was recently completed by student and staff volunteers. The winning designs to deter driving under the influence were made into stickers and stuck to paper bags that will be used at Cheap Chollies Wine and Liquor in conjunction with National Impaired Driving Prevention Month. The initiative, which was led by SADD and Above the Influence, resulted in compelling anti-DWI designs that were assessed by a judging panel of community leaders.
#Agency #Wellness #CommunityConnections #RedefiningRural

Springville High School art students recently attended Portfolio Day 2025 at Villa Maria College! This event allowed the art students to have their portfolios reviewed by the art faculty at Villa Maria College. Art disciplines represented at the event included graphic design, fine arts, photography, animation, interior design, and more. The students left with constructive feedback, a greater understanding of art majors and careers, and a parting gift from the college!
#ExperientialLearning #RedefiningRural

Get a head start on planning your winter activities with S-GI Community Education offerings! From exercise to financial planning, artistic expression and finding new hobbies, there is something for everyone. Check out the Winter 2026 Catalog here:
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Recently, the Springville community gathered for the Gobble Run to benefit the Trading Post this holiday season! Those who ran and volunteered included many of our teachers, students and alumni!
#Wellness #CommunityConnections #RedefiningRural