High School student representatives recently spoke at class meetings about Agency in our schools. They shared questions about student voice in the classroom and what kind of environment they experience on a day-to-day basis, and the classes were able to answer using Kahoot. Agency is one of the five pillars in the district's strategic plan, and this is one way we are continuing to work toward Agency through student voice. Photos are provided by Mrs. Rosenswie and student photographers Nate Ridder, Riley Quinn, and Daniella Oakley.
Middle school students showed their support for the Student Council’s annual food drive to benefit the Springville Food Pantry! Eighth grade won the friendly competition, and 8th-grade Student Council members were able to deliver over 560 items to the pantry to stock the shelves for the holiday season. Thank you to everyone who donated to support our community!
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#CommunityConnections #Agency #RedefiningRural
Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at SGI!
The Fuel Up to Play 60 Turkey Trot returned to Springville Middle School! During 12th period, students and faculty ran the fitness path in order to promote being active before the Thanksgiving break!
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Mrs. Hamister's, Mrs. Tester's and Mrs. Voigt's 4th-grade, Mrs. Hess's 2nd-grade and Mrs. Hamm's 1st-grade classes all spent time learning about the history of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Their classes then designed their own balloons for a parade they put on for the fifth graders while they enjoyed their Thanksgiving feast!
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Before leaving for Thanksgiving Break, all SES fifth graders gathered in the Multipurpose Room to share the fruits of their hard work at the annual Fifth Grade Feast! Students dined family-style, enjoying both the delicious food and the sense of togetherness that marks the holiday season!
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#InclusionAndBelonging #RedefiningRural
Yesterday, SES fifth-graders prepared the wide-ranging menu for the traditional Fifth Grade Feast! Students helped make chicken and vegetable soup, cheesy potatoes, cornbread, stuffing, cranberry sauce, corn, applesauce, and a festive pumpkin dessert. The meal was made even more special thanks to generous donations of roasting chickens from Wendel’s Poultry and Ford Brothers Meats, as well as the students' families! In addition to the meal, the students created cards that were donated to the Trading Post for their Thanksgiving Dinner.
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#ExperientialLearning #CommunityConnections #InclusionAndBelonging #Agency #RedefiningRural
Ms. Kaleta's class had a gobbling good time practicing their turkey-themed addition and subtraction skills!
Yesterday, Colden Elementary students in grades pre-K through 5 participated in the second annual Colden Turkey Trot! Just like in a real race, the students lined up at the starting line, waited for the air horn, and ran laps around the bike path. Everyone received a medal and a certificate with their time.
Thank you to the wonderful parent volunteers who set up, recorded times and passed out healthy treats!
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Last week, Corinne McAndrew competed in the 500 freestyle at States at the Webster Aquatic Facility after winning the 500 free at Sectionals — an incredible achievement for her first appearance at the state meet!
While she didn’t make it back to finals this time, her journey this season has been truly inspiring. Coming back from a season-long injury, Corinne showed determination, resilience, and heart — qualities that make any coach proud.
Corinne also holds the school records in the 200 & 500 free, a testament to her talent and dedication in the pool. She trains year-round, sets ambitious goals for herself, and we wholeheartedly cheer her on as she works toward her dreams for the next varsity season.
We’re so proud of you, Corinne! Keep pushing, keep believing, and keep making waves.
While she didn’t make it back to finals this time, her journey this season has been truly inspiring. Coming back from a season-long injury, Corinne showed determination, resilience, and heart — qualities that make any coach proud.
Corinne also holds the school records in the 200 & 500 free, a testament to her talent and dedication in the pool. She trains year-round, sets ambitious goals for herself, and we wholeheartedly cheer her on as she works toward her dreams for the next varsity season.
We’re so proud of you, Corinne! Keep pushing, keep believing, and keep making waves.
Attention Families: This year TeamSmile has expanded to include students from Springville and Colden elementary schools as well as Springville Middle School! Free dental care and dental education will be provided along with a fun day for students at the Bills' Field House. Families who are interested in signing up can contact their child's school nurse.
Today we are celebrating Substitute Educators Day! Please join us in thanking our substitute teachers who are always there to step in when our regular staff is out.
For the 34th year, Springville High School students provided a special Prevention Education Program for Springville Elementary School fourth graders! The older students, who are involved in peer education leadership through SADD and NHS, provided a set curriculum on drug-free choices and resiliency techniques, such as how to say no if they are uncomfortable.
Prevention Education Partners is a peer education-based program in which high school students were trained by Mr. Joe Marvin. The high school students have done an excellent job on the presentation and rapport with the 4th-grade students!
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Prevention Education Partners is a peer education-based program in which high school students were trained by Mr. Joe Marvin. The high school students have done an excellent job on the presentation and rapport with the 4th-grade students!
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The SGI High School Seconds Club met to show their appreciation for our recent alumni. The theme for the gathering was kindness. Historic hymns were led by Ralph Mueller, who was invited as a guest speaker on the topic. The students created 60 notes and packages for our alumni to let them know they are not forgotten. The alumni who were chosen are former Seconds Club members who attended baccalaureate and maintain a connection with SGI. Current students, staff, parents, churches, community members, and local businesses, including Concord Crest Golf Course, Realtor Kathy Komenda from Howard Hanna, and Holland Propane, helped support and provide gifts and tokens of kindness that were packed into this year's mailings. Seconds Club students are grateful for the support and the opportunity to feel a sense of belonging in their school and community. Photos are by student photographer Lylah Heferle.
Reminder for High Schoolers: SGI will be hosting a Blood Drive on Tuesday, December 3rd, and we’d love your support! Staff and students ages 17 & 18 are welcome to donate. Students 16 and under must obtain a parent/guardian's permission to donate (slips are available in Mrs. Shearer's room). Every donor will have access to snacks and prizes as a thank you for making a life-saving impact.
The Springville HS Key Club will be holding a Toy Donation Drop-off on Thursday, December 11, from 2:30 to 4:30 pm. The drop-off will be held in front of Springville High School.
Please pull up in front of the main doors of the High School during those times, and a member of Key Club will gladly accept your donation. Any new and unwrapped toys and gifts for children, newborns through teenagers, will be gladly accepted.
Donated toys will be distributed to families in need in our area through the Springville Kiwanis/Love Inc. Holiday Toy Collection program.
Please help us make a family’s Holiday season a little brighter this year!
Mrs. Crosby's UPK class read about and explored the weather this week! First, they read the book "Cloudette," by Tom Lichtenheld. It's a story about a tiny cloud that wants to do big things! After a bad storm, Cloudette finds herself in a new place with unfamiliar faces. After some determination, she uses her cloud powers to create rain, helping a sad, muddy pond return to a place with plenty of water for the frogs to enjoy. After that, the students conducted a science experiment using shaving cream, water and food dye to see how clouds fill up and then produce rain! We also talked about what we should wear on a rainy day.
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Mrs. Polizzi led sixth graders in a yoga session during Mrs. Heichberger's classes recently. Yoga can be a physical way to practice mindfulness. It was a great way to start off the morning!
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#Wellness #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 Rubber Stamping course with Dawn Story runs on 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.
Please join us in congratulating the National Honor Society's newest members, who were celebrated at the induction ceremony on Thursday. These students have demonstrated exceptional scholarship, leadership, character, and service. We are incredibly proud of their accomplishments and the example they set for our school community.
During the ceremony, Mrs. Stephanie Bacon, Executive Director of SYI, offered inspiring words of wisdom to our inductees. She encouraged them to never stop learning, to stay curious, and to remain open to perspectives different from their own. She reminded students that the four pillars of the National Honor Society serve not only as the foundation of NHS, but also as a guide for living a thoughtful and purposeful life.
Mr. Eric Holler was recognized as the National Honor Society’s Teacher of the Year. Mr. Holler was celebrated for providing meaningful, real-world learning experiences and for helping students discover their passions. Students shared that he brings passion, purpose, and excellence to everything he does—qualities that enrich our school every day. Congratulations!
During the ceremony, Mrs. Stephanie Bacon, Executive Director of SYI, offered inspiring words of wisdom to our inductees. She encouraged them to never stop learning, to stay curious, and to remain open to perspectives different from their own. She reminded students that the four pillars of the National Honor Society serve not only as the foundation of NHS, but also as a guide for living a thoughtful and purposeful life.
Mr. Eric Holler was recognized as the National Honor Society’s Teacher of the Year. Mr. Holler was celebrated for providing meaningful, real-world learning experiences and for helping students discover their passions. Students shared that he brings passion, purpose, and excellence to everything he does—qualities that enrich our school every day. Congratulations!
