This week, the SMS World Language Department held its 5th Annual Flag War in honor of Cinco de Mayo! Despite Mexico's victory on May 5, 1862, the French students won for the first time in four years under the guidance of their military strategist, Mrs. Deutschman.
The senior class will hold its annual Budget Vote Chicken BBQ on Tuesday, May 19, from 2:30 PM until sold out at SGI High School. Wendel's chicken dinners are $14. If you are interested in preordering, please complete the online form by Thursday, May 14, 2026.
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Students participated in the Regional Envirothon competition on April 30 at the Elma Senior Center. The team consisted of Finley Raiber, Alysha Evans, Brooke Hebeler, Alana Evans, Jay Dean, and Jackie Hanrahan. They earned 3rd place awards in the Oral Presentation and Wildlife categories and 2nd place awards in the Current Issue and Forestry categories. Overall, they placed 2nd out of seventeen teams!
Springville-Griffith Institute CSD is very proud to announce the CAM P-Tech Honor and Merit Roll for the 3rd Quarter. These students have worked very hard and are commended for their dedication to their studies. Congratulations Griffins! We’re very proud of you!
https://www.springvillegi.org/article/2868962
https://www.springvillegi.org/article/2868962
Springville-Griffith Institute High School is very proud to announce the Honor and Merit Roll for the 3rd Quarter. These students have worked very hard and are commended for their dedication to their studies. Congratulations Griffins! We’re very proud of you!
https://www.springvillegi.org/article/2868914
https://www.springvillegi.org/article/2868914
Springville-Griffith Institute Middle School is very proud to announce the Honor and Merit Roll for the 3rd Quarter. These students have worked very hard and are commended for their dedication to their studies. Congratulations Griffins! We’re very proud of you!
https://www.springvillegi.org/article/2868699
https://www.springvillegi.org/article/2868699
Check out the SES Newsletter for May 2026! SES students are building momentum to finish the school year strong! Check out this month's newsletter here:
https://app.smore.com/n/v8n02
https://app.smore.com/n/v8n02
Please join us in congratulating the SES 4th & 5th Grade Band, Chorus and Orchestra on a wonderful Spring Concert performance last week!
Please join us in celebrating School Nurse Appreciation Day! Thank you for all that you do, Mrs. Boyles, Mrs. Nunweiler, Mrs. Preston and Mrs. Wnuk!
Check out the April SMS Newsletter for stories about service projects, character awards, hands-on learning and more!
https://app.smore.com/n/pmbwn
https://app.smore.com/n/pmbwn
April flew by, now Colden Elementary is looking forward to a busy and eventful May! Find out more in Keeping Up with Colden here:
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https://app.smore.com/n/7vrey
The varsity boys tennis team kept their perfect season intact last night by defeating a tough Alden team by a score of 4-1.
In the first singles play, Bryce Cook won 7-6 (7-2), 7-6 (7-4). Cook fought back from a 2-5 deficit in the first set and showed why he’s one of the top players in the area. The second set saw Bryce handle adversity and overcome his opponent, coming back from a 4-5 deficit. It was one of Bryce’s best wins of the season.
In the second singles play, Garrison Heichberger lost 4-6, 4-6. Garrison played a solid match, and even came back from a 2-5 deficit in the second set, but couldn’t quite come all the way back. Despite the result, Garrison should have terrific mental toughness and perseverance.
In first doubles action, Matt Baumgartner and Liam Bobseine won 6-2, 6-2. The tandem played a complete match, which kept their opponents off balance throughout the contest. Matt hit some big shots from the baseline, and Liam was excellent at the net.
In second doubles play, Forrest Prouty and Avery Noeson won 6-3, 6-1. Both players were fantastic in their overall play, continuing to mesh well and performing at a high level.
In third doubles action, Frank Keeton and Will Prinino won 6-2, 6-4. The boys had to battle a tough comeback attempt in the second set, and they did just that with some clutch shots and consistent play.
In exhibition play, Kaiden Bialasik and Oliver Prinino won 6-5, and Toly Wochensky won his singles match 6-0.
The team is now 9-0 on the season and welcomes East Aurora this afternoon in a match that will decide 1st place in Division 4. Come out and support this talented group and support them if you’re able!
In the first singles play, Bryce Cook won 7-6 (7-2), 7-6 (7-4). Cook fought back from a 2-5 deficit in the first set and showed why he’s one of the top players in the area. The second set saw Bryce handle adversity and overcome his opponent, coming back from a 4-5 deficit. It was one of Bryce’s best wins of the season.
In the second singles play, Garrison Heichberger lost 4-6, 4-6. Garrison played a solid match, and even came back from a 2-5 deficit in the second set, but couldn’t quite come all the way back. Despite the result, Garrison should have terrific mental toughness and perseverance.
In first doubles action, Matt Baumgartner and Liam Bobseine won 6-2, 6-2. The tandem played a complete match, which kept their opponents off balance throughout the contest. Matt hit some big shots from the baseline, and Liam was excellent at the net.
In second doubles play, Forrest Prouty and Avery Noeson won 6-3, 6-1. Both players were fantastic in their overall play, continuing to mesh well and performing at a high level.
In third doubles action, Frank Keeton and Will Prinino won 6-2, 6-4. The boys had to battle a tough comeback attempt in the second set, and they did just that with some clutch shots and consistent play.
In exhibition play, Kaiden Bialasik and Oliver Prinino won 6-5, and Toly Wochensky won his singles match 6-0.
The team is now 9-0 on the season and welcomes East Aurora this afternoon in a match that will decide 1st place in Division 4. Come out and support this talented group and support them if you’re able!
Last week, middle school students were honored with an academic recognition breakfast! In addition to delicious bacon, sausage and strawberry waffles, the students received certificates for character awards and leading by example awards. Way to go, SMS!
Teacher Appreciation Week starts today! Please join us in recognizing all of our SGI Teachers! Thank you for all you do for our students!
Colden Families: Please join us on May 14 from 5:00-6:30PM for Colden Elementary's Open House & Art Show! Please note the change in date from the printed district calendar.
Pageant of Bands Marches into Springville May 14 – 16
This year’s Springville Pageant of Bands marches into town on Thursday, May 14th and Friday, May 15th, with regional concert band and jazz ensemble competitions at Springville-Griffith Institute High School. Saturday morning, May 16th, kicks off with concert band, color guard and percussion competitions at the High School. Finally, the Pageant of Bands Parade will leave the High School around 1:00 p.m. and hit Main Street at 1:30 p.m. for judging and viewing.
All ensembles are judged by experienced music educators and are evaluated on technique and overall musicianship. The marching bands participating in the parade are evaluated over a 300-foot reviewing section of Main Street.
This year, several bands from various school systems within the regional area will be participating in the 62nd Pageant of Bands parade. The Springville Pageant of Bands, one of the longest-running pageants of its kind in New York State, showcases many of the area’s fine young musicians. The finale of the day, the awards ceremony for the Pageant, takes place on the high school’s Pop Warner Field immediately following the parade.
Food and beverages, provided by the Springville Kiwanis, will be available Saturday at the high school concession stand at the entrance to Pop Warner Field. Proceeds from the concession stand and donations from many generous Springville area businesses directly help support the pageant.
Come enjoy the sights and sounds of the Springville Pageant of Bands, a true community tradition.
This year’s Springville Pageant of Bands marches into town on Thursday, May 14th and Friday, May 15th, with regional concert band and jazz ensemble competitions at Springville-Griffith Institute High School. Saturday morning, May 16th, kicks off with concert band, color guard and percussion competitions at the High School. Finally, the Pageant of Bands Parade will leave the High School around 1:00 p.m. and hit Main Street at 1:30 p.m. for judging and viewing.
All ensembles are judged by experienced music educators and are evaluated on technique and overall musicianship. The marching bands participating in the parade are evaluated over a 300-foot reviewing section of Main Street.
This year, several bands from various school systems within the regional area will be participating in the 62nd Pageant of Bands parade. The Springville Pageant of Bands, one of the longest-running pageants of its kind in New York State, showcases many of the area’s fine young musicians. The finale of the day, the awards ceremony for the Pageant, takes place on the high school’s Pop Warner Field immediately following the parade.
Food and beverages, provided by the Springville Kiwanis, will be available Saturday at the high school concession stand at the entrance to Pop Warner Field. Proceeds from the concession stand and donations from many generous Springville area businesses directly help support the pageant.
Come enjoy the sights and sounds of the Springville Pageant of Bands, a true community tradition.
Please join us in celebrating the important work of our SGI Culinary workers, who provide nutritious meals to our students every day! Today is Lunch Hero Day, a national celebration of the kindness and support that our culinary workers give to our students, along with delicious meals!
#LunchHeroDay #RedefiningRural
#LunchHeroDay #RedefiningRural
Please join us in celebrating our principals on School Principal's Day! Thank you, Mrs. Janora, Dr. Fisher, Mr. Gesing and Mrs. Langworthy, for all that you do for our students!
Lily, a seventh-grader at SMS, recently created a tactile sensory board for her Kids Make A Difference Service Project! Each year, Mr. Karb, Mrs. Lewandowski and Mrs. Gaffeny assign the seventh-grade students a service project, which includes writing a business letter to a non-profit they are passionate about and performing 4-6 community service hours. Lily wrote her letter to Hidden Angel Foundation, an organization formed in honor of her uncle, Christopher Dougals, and her great-grandmother, Joyce Baye. The Hidden Angel Foundation’s primary goal is to promote the use of multi-sensory environments in therapeutic, recreational, and educational settings. The sensory board she created will be donated to The Children's League.
#Agency #CommunityConnections #RedefiningRural
#Agency #CommunityConnections #RedefiningRural
Join the SGI Art Department! We are hiring a full-time Art/Visual Arts teacher for a position split between Colden Elementary and Springville High School. Must have NYS Certification in Arts or Visual Arts. Apply online by May 8 at https://springvillegi.recruitfront.com.
