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
3 months ago, Springville-Griffith PR
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!
3 months ago, Springville-Griffith PR
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:
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.
3 months ago, Springville-Griffith PR
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!
3 months ago, Springville-Griffith PR
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!
3 months ago, Springville-Griffith PR
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.
3 months ago, Springville-Griffith PR
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!
3 months ago, Springville-Griffith PR
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!
3 months ago, Springville-Griffith PR
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
3 months ago, Springville-Griffith PR
Springville Middle School is preparing for a week of fun during Holiday Spirit Week! Check out next week's dress-up days: Monday – PJ Day Tuesday – Wear your Santa Hats Wednesday – Wear Blue and White Thursday – Wear Red & Green Friday – Ugly Sweater Day
3 months ago, Springville-Griffith PR
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
3 months ago, Springville-Griffith PR
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
3 months ago, Springville-Griffith PR
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
3 months ago, Springville-Griffith PR
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
3 months ago, Springville-Griffith PR
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
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
3 months ago, Springville-Griffith PR
The varsity girls basketball team dropped a non-league game to 4th-ranked Wilson by a score of 41-28. The girls showed some incredible defensive play, but couldn’t string enough offense to keep up with the Lakewomen. Early on, the girls were down 15-7, but they turned it around before halftime and were down 16-14 entering the locker room. Unfortunately, too much foul trouble plagued the Lady Griff’s, which hindered their offensive attack. Next up, the girls host Eden in a big-time showdown in Division 4.
3 months ago, Springville-Griffith PR
Please join us in congratulating the SGI Polar Plunge team for braving the frigid waters of Lake Erie in support of the Special Olympics of NY on December 5th! This annual fundraiser is a memorable event for our students each year, demonstrating their commitment to #InclusionAndBelonging of people with disabilities. This year we had 25 students take the plunge and raise a total of $5,000! Great job, students! #RedefiningRural
3 months ago, Springville-Griffith PR
The varsity girls basketball team played Tonawanda on Friday night, in a league contest, and won 51-16. The girls set the tone from the start with some incredible defense. Dani Oakley led the charge defensively as she held Tonawanda's best player to 0 points on the evening. From there, the Lady Griffs executed their offense at a high level, playing with great unselfishness. Scorers on the night were: Aubrey Roy- 20 points Dani Oakley- 16 points Kelcie Illig- 6 points Lilly Enser- 3 points Bella Sullivan- 3 points Caroline Blidy- 1 point
The overall defense from the group was the story of the evening. Leah Franklin didn’t give an inch on her assignment, Bella Sullivan made strong plays on the ball, Brooke Ruzycki did a nice job with help defense, Kelcie Illig was a force when guarding the ball, Caroline Blidy hustled all over the court, and Lilly Enser made big-time hustle plays on the evening.
Other notable performances were Aubrey Roy scoring 9 points in one quarter and Dani Oakley getting 5 blocked shots.
The girls are back in action tonight as they play host to Wilson.
