Springville-Griffith Institute

Big news: Thanks to increased state funding, SGI will offer FOUR Universal Pre-K options for the '22-23 school year! 👫FULL DAY @ Colden Elementary or Early Bird Child Care 👫HALF DAY A.M. or P.M. @ Early Bird. Apply by June 10. Call 592-3217 for more info. #SGIStrong

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Universal Pre-Kindergarten. Four options available for the 2022-23 school year. Full day at Colden Elementary School and Early Bird Child Care Center. Half Day in the morning and afternoon at Early Bird Child Care Center. Space is limited. Deadline to apply: June 10. Call (716) 592-3217.

Today, we honor and remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our country. In observance of #MemorialDay, Springville-Griffith Institute CSD is CLOSED today (Monday, May 30, 2022). School will resume on Tuesday, May 31. #SGIStrong

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Memorial Day. Remember & Honor. The SGI Griffin. Monday, May 30, 2022.

Thanks to our the Colden Elementary School PTA, students had the chance to hear a presentation from Mr. Zymanek from the Hawk Creek Wildlife Center on Wednesday! Students had the chance to see a falcon, owl, tortoise, possum, and skunk up close! #RedefiningRural #SGIStrong

almost 2 years ago, Springville-Griffith Institute Public Relations

Matt Zymanek teaches students about a falcon.

Students participate in an exercise during a presentation from Hawk Creek Wildlife Center.

Students listen to a presentation from Hawk Creek Wildlife Center.

Students listen to a presentation to Hawk Creek Wildlife Center.

Springville Elementary School went "Bald for Bucks" today, raising $4,500 to support Roswell Park Cancer Institute! 💈 Thanks to everyone who contributed to this important cause! #SGIStrong #RedefiningRural

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A student and his family pose and smile.

A student and their family pose and smile.

A student smiles after getting their hair cut for Bald for Bucks.

WE'RE HIRING! Join the #SGIFamily as a SUBSTITUTE GROUNDSKEEPER. Must have a High School diploma or equivalent and a NYS Driver's License. Call (716) 592-3208 for more information or visit springvillegi.org/page/employment-opportunities. Application due by May 31, 2022.

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Our SGI Transportation Department honored longtime bus driver Bob Thurber over the weekend. Mr. Thurber recently retired after transporting SGI students since 2003! We are so grateful for his service to our students and community! #SGIStrong #RedefiningRural

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Don't forget! Tomorrow (Saturday, May 21) is our Transportation Open House at the SGI Bus Garage at 369 North Street! Come learn about the perks to being a bus driver at SGI! Learn more: https://www.springvillegi.org/article/739576 #RedefiningRural #SGIStrong

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Help transport our PRECIOUS CARGO. A smiling bus driver encourages you to attend our SGI Transportation Open House on Saturday, May 21 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Transportation Facility at 369 North Street in Springville.

The scoreboard might have shown that SGI "won" the game, but all who had the chance to take part in Thursday's unified basketball game against Salamanca walked out of the SMS a winner and with a smile on their face. STORY: https://www.springvillegi.org/o/sgicsd/article/747828

almost 2 years ago, Springville-Griffith Institute Public Relations

Image from Thursday's Unified Basketball Game at SGI.

A student dribbles the ball during Thursday's unified basketball game at SGI.

Students gather in a huddle during a unified basketball game.

Don't forget! The Pageant of Bands "marches" into Springville this weekend! Regional jazz ensemble competitions take place on Friday, May 20 and Saturday, May 21 marches the Pageant of Bands Parade! 🎷🎺🎶 Learn more: https://www.springvillegi.org/article/741987 #SGIStrong

almost 2 years ago, Springville-Griffith Institute Public Relations

SGI Jazz Band performing at SGI High School.

We've been proud to spend Thursdays in May celebrating local farmers who have given their time to come visit our students and tell them their individual stories. Next up, we have Jen Ploetz of Ploetz Dairy Farm. Read more here: https://www.springvillegi.org/article/746836

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Jen Ploetz stands in front of cows from Ploetz Dairy Farm.

The Springville-Griffith Institute CSD is hiring for a DISTRICT TREASURER. Learn more below, by visiting springvillegi.org. Apply by visiting https://www.wnyric.org/application. #SGIStrong #RedefiningRural

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We're Hiring! District Treasurer. Starting salary: $54,000. Anticipated start: July 1, 2022. Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or related field. 1-2 years in public fund accounting. Apply at http://www.wnyric.org/application. DEADLINE TO APPLY: Friday, May 27, 2022.

PICTURE YOURSELF IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT. Our SGI Transportation Open House will take place on Saturday, May 21 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Transportation Facility on North Street. Come, learn more, and join our team as a bus driver! #SGIStrong #RedefiningRural

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Picture Yourself In The Driver's Seat. A smiling bus driver encourages you to attend our SGI Transportation Open House on Saturday, May 21 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Transportation Facility at 369 North Street in Springville.

Our Springville Middle School musicians did an incredible job at their Spring Concert last night! Congratulations to our students on their work this year. We are so proud! 🎶🎼 #SGIStrong

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It's great to have so many local role models to help inspire SGI's next generation to #RedefineRural. Laura Colligan from Dirt Rich Farms spoke to SES students for our #FarmToSGI program. 🌱 Learn more about her story here: https://www.springvillegi.org/article/739883

almost 2 years ago, Springville-Griffith Institute Public Relations

Our SGI Transportation Team has spent the last few weeks leading crossing drills with our younger friends at Springville and Colden elementary schools. Thanks to Mrs. Rugg and all our bus drivers for doing this important exercise to help keep our students safe! 🚌 #SGIStrong

almost 2 years ago, Springville-Griffith Institute Public Relations

Students walk out to a bus drill at Colden Elementary School.

Students boarding a bus at Colden Elementary School for a bus drill.

A bus monitor explains crossing procedures to a student at Colden Elementary School.

A bus driver gestures to a student that it is safe to cross. The student, with a bus monitor, looks up at the bus driver.

Do you need to register to vote in Tuesday's School Budget Vote and School Board Election? Voter registration will take place from 12 noon to 8 p.m. at the locations below. Read more here: https://www.springvillegi.org/article/724960 #SGIStrong #RedefiningRural

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If you are currently not eligible to vote on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 without preregistration, Voter Registration Day is scheduled for Thursday, May 12, 2022 between the hours of 12 noon and 8:00 pm at the following locations: High School Library Media Center Colden Elementary School Collins Center Fire Hall You must register at the polling location you are assigned to, which is based upon the location of your residence and which voting district your residence is located in. If you need information on which voting district your residence is located in, please contact the District Clerk at 716-592-3230 or via email at ktucker@springvillegi.org.

Reminder: The SES PTA will sponsor a "Meet The Candidates" TONIGHT 6:30 in the Springville Middle School LMC. Learn more about the candidates running for the Springville-Griffith Institute CSD School Board. MORE info: https://www.springvillegi.org/article/730521

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Meet the Candidates Night Info featuring headshots of Joseph M. Lowry III, Bryon Bobseine, Theodore J. (Ted) Winkey, Brett Landsman, and Michele Idzik.

The SGI High School Chamber Choir performed at St. Joseph's Cathedral in Buffalo last Thursday with the choirs and orchestras from West Seneca West and Orchard Park high schools for their Mother's Day Concert! Check out these great pictures. Great job, musicians! 🎶 #SGIStrong

almost 2 years ago, Springville-Griffith Institute Public Relations

Members of the SHS Chamber Choir stand with their folders.

St. Joseph's Cathedral filled with the West Seneca West and Orchard Park high school choruses.

The SHS Chamber Choir stands out front of St. Joseph's Cathedral.

REMINDER: The Public Budget Hearing on SGI's proposed 2022-23 school budget will take place tonight at 6:30 at the Springville Middle School Library Media Center. Read more about the proposed budget here: https://www.springvillegi.org/page/budget-development #SGIStrong

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Public Budget Hearing on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. in the SMS LMC.

SGI will host a recertification course for Lifeguarding and CPR/AED/First Aid from 5-7 p.m. on May 24. Payment is due on May 24 (Cash/Check/Venmo accepted.) Cost: Lifeguard & CPR/AED/First Aid - $100 CPR/AED/First Aid -$70 REGISETER: https://forms.gle/jov173A49fRzpBsm7

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Lifeguard/CPR/AED/First Aid Recertification Course on Tuesday, May 24 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Springville High School Pool