District News

School Safety When Alleged Threats Are Reported

Message from the Superintendent of Schools, Kimberly Moritz On Monday and Tuesday of this week, we had two different incidents that captured the attention of our students, staff and families. Our SRO, Deputy Lundberg, our principals and I were well … Continued

Springville-Griffith Institute Middle School Presents…Cinderella

The magical tale of a young woman who is transformed from a chambermaid into a princess has a fresh new look!  Rodgers and Hammerstein’s version of this romantic and classic tale comes to life December 6 & 7, 2019.  Join … Continued

SGI Insider

High School Journalism Class Publications

Colden Elementary Creepy Coin Toss

The CES Student Council hosted the Creepy Coin Toss during our recent Fall Fest. The members of Student Council volunteered their time to assist other students who were participating. After the event, the student council sorted, counted, and wrapped all … Continued

Top Ranked Runners

Congratulations to Brett Russell, Sonya Krezmien and Jared Hecht.  The three athletes have continued to climb the ladder placing at Sectionals this past weekend.  The athletes will travel to Plattsburg next weekend to compete at the State Cross Country Invitational. … Continued

Colden Fall Fest

On Friday, October 25, 2019, the Colden Elementary PTA continued the tradition of hosting the annual Fall Fest. This year’s event started off with a chicken barbecue. The evening events included a haunted outside maze, face painting, indoor games, and … Continued

Volleyball Team Battles Hard in Section B2 Finals

The Springville volleyball squad traveled to North Tonawanda for the section B2 finals last night. The team was followed by a bus load of student fans who came to cheer on their team!The girls fought hard, but lost to Olean … Continued

Volleyball Advances to Finals

Congratulations to SGI Volleyball who defeated Depew in a Semi-Final match on Monday night. The team advances to the Finals tonight at North Tonawanda High School where they will take on the Olean Huskies. Event starts at 8pm.

School Bus Drivers Wanted!

Discover if School Bus Driving is Right for You If you can answer yes to any of these questions, maybe school bus driving is the career you’ve been looking for! Do you have great people skills and are you calm … Continued

SGI Coaches Receive Award

Congratulations to Bob Gainey and Joe Marvin who were recently honored at a special event held during a recent Buffalo Bills game. The two were named to the inaugural Project Play WNY Coaches Honor Roll. The regional award honored 125 … Continued

Varsity Volleyball Advances

Griffs volleyball won their first playoff match Friday night, beating Albion in 3 quick sets. 25-12, 25-22, 25-16. All 11 teammates contributed to the win, with Ivette Lewandowski and Marie Emerling totaling 7 kills from the right side, Rachel Stressinger … Continued

SGI Teacher Has Work Featured in Exhibition

When Karen Eckert isn’t teaching high school English at Springville-Griffith Institute High School, you may find her working on The Poeta Project. Through her time as a teacher, Eckert saw something troubling in high schools: students holding back creatively and … Continued

Benjamin Higgins Reaches New Tech Achievement

Benjamin Higgins, Tech Integration Specialist at SGI, has become an ISTE- Certified Educator. ISTE- Certified Educators focus on using technology to transform learning and improve student outcomes.  The ISTE-certification process requires extensive learning and work on the part of the educator. “The … Continued

JV Girls Volleyball Finishes Season with a Win

JV Girls Volleyball team won their final match Friday night against Maryvale by 3-0, with scores of 25-10, 25-13, and 25-15.  MacKenzie Owens had a season high 12 kills, McKenzie Steff and Alicia Sipes both contributed 4 kills, and Mia … Continued

A Big Thank You to S-GI School Board Members!

The week of October 21-25 is New York State School Board Recognition Week.  Our SGI School Board members are elected officials who volunteer countless hours while serving on the Board, and they put in many long hours of School Board … Continued

Building a Stronger Safety Culture in the SGI Community

From Ann Rugg, Transportation Supervisor at SGI: October 21st is the beginning of School Bus Safety Week and is also the beginning of Safe Schools Week. Safety, however, cannot be limited to just one week or three bus drills per … Continued

McNamara Quinn Earns All ECIC All Star Honors

On Tuesday, October 15th, the ECIC golf tournament was held at the Tan Tara Golf Course in Tonawanda.  Springville’s McNamara Quinn finished in 6th place out of a field of 55 participants.  McNamara shot a seven over par 79 to qualify … Continued

SGI Girls Tennis Awarded at ECIC

The varsity girls tennis team sent three representatives to ECIC’s on Friday afternoon and came away with an excellent showing. In first singles action Lily Vanuga advanced past the first round with a resounding straight set win over the first … Continued

Swim Team Impresses at Final Swim of Season

This past Saturday these 7 young ladies went to the B meet in Maryvale for their final swim of the season. Maggie Parish dropped 4 seconds in her 200 free swim and took 5th place. Taylor Casey dropped 1.2 seconds in 50 free, … Continued

Volleyball Teams Finish Home Regular Season Play with Wins

Congrats to Springville varsity volleyball for their quick win against Lake Shore 3-0 on Tuesday night! It was Senior night for Ivette Lewandowski and Emily Ehlers. The team is now 9-2 in their division. The final division game of regular … Continued

SGI INSIDER

High School Journalism Class Publication – Oct 2019

New School Resource Officer Coming to SGI

Springville-Griffith Institute CSD will be welcoming a new full-time school resource officer in a few days. Rick Lundberg of the Erie County Sherriff’s office, known as Deputy Rick, will be joining the SGI team. Lundberg has served as a police … Continued

Varsity Girls Tennis Finishes Regular Season with Win

The varsity girls tennis team completed their regular season on Monday by defeating a scrappy Eden team 3-2. Winning the first point on the day was Haylee Cerrone. She won her match 6-1, 6-4. Cerrone played a clean game and … Continued

Miss Brooke Adams Named Colden Elementary Principal

Springville-Griffith Institute Central School District is pleased to introduce Miss Brooke Adams as the new Principal of Colden Elementary School. Miss Adams was board approved at the October 8, 2019 Board of Education meeting and will start at Colden Elementary … Continued

SGI Volleyball Gets 2 Big Wins versus Ellicottville

The JV girls volleyball team defeated Ellicottville 3-0 on Monday night.  The Lady Griff’s out scored the Eagles 25-15 and 25-11 the first two games with 6 kills by MacKenzie Owens, 9 assists by Lauren Frescella and serving lead by … Continued

Parent Network of WNY Calendar of Events

Parent Network of WNY’s workshops and parent groups offer something for everyone in a wide range of topics covering Transition, Behavior, Special Education, Developmental Disabilities, Autism, Advocacy and more. All workshops are free of charge. We hope to see you … Continued

34th Annual CCDA College Night

Where: Hilbert College, 5200 South Park Ave, Hamburg, NY 14075 West Herr Atrium Time: Registration begins at 5:45pm. Program begins at 6:15pm Cost: Free Who should attend: Students with disabilities, their parents/guardians, high school guidance/transition counselors, school psychologists, professionals supporting … Continued

Varsity Girls Tennis Team Returns To Action

After a long layoff the Varsity Girls Tennis Team returned to action on Friday night in a clash between the leagues top two teams. The Lady Griffs fell to Alden by a score of 5-0. Despite the result Lily Vanuga … Continued

SGI Cross Country Team Remains Undefeated

The Cross Country Teams continue to race well and stay undefeated in the division.  The boys team is ranked 8th in the state and the girls are ranked 7th in WNY.  The girls beat Depew earlier this week by the … Continued

Townsend Named Director of Special Education

The Springville-Griffith Institute Central School District is pleased to announce that Katherine Townsend has been named the Director of Special Education. Mrs. Townsend has been an administrator with the District since 2007 and most recently served as Principal for Special … Continued

Informational Meeting – Tour Australia in 2021

Springville’s International Club will be hosting an informational meeting for anyone looking to sign-up to travel to Australia in 2021. If you’re interested and want more information, please join us on Thursday, October 10th at 6pm in the High School … Continued

Volleyball Update

JV volleyball bested Ellicottville Thursday night, 2 games to 1, with scores of 25-14, 25-19 and 24-26.  MacKenzie Owens lead the team in serving and hitting, recording 10 aces and 6 kills. Alivia Sipes, Mia Kendall, and Hailey Turner also … Continued

The SGI Boys Cross Country Team started league competition this week with a gigantic win over Alden. The team scored 26 out of 29 points.  The Alden Bulldogs, one of the toughest teams in the division, was a great win … Continued

Varsity Tennis Update

The Varsity girls tennis team continued their winning ways by defeating the Eden Raiders by a score of 4-1. In first singles action Lily Vanuga won 6-1, 6-2. Lily’s ability to finish her ground strokes and hit timely drop shots … Continued

Community Ed – Fall Courses

The Community Ed Programs are open to all regardless of background or residence; however district residents will be given preference. Lean About The Fall Programs

Swim Team Update

The girls varsity swim team is still going strong with a 5-0 record, defeating Tonawanda last night 64-38.  Shannon O’Hara is currently ranked 5th in our section for 6 dives and received her personal best score (234.90) at yesterday’s meets against … Continued

Varsity Tennis Update

The varsity girls tennis team took home a forfeited win on Monday against the Tonawanda Warriors. The Warriors didn’t have enough girls to play on the day so the lady griff’s took the 5-0 win. On Tuesday night the girls … Continued

SGI to Hold Flu Shot Clinics

Springville-Griffith Institute will be hosting three flu shot clinics next week. One is for district staff and two are for anyone in the community regardless of if they have kids in school in the district. District employees can receive their … Continued

JV Volleyball Wins Over Maryvale

JV Volleyball hosted Maryvale Flyers Monday night and won 2-1.  The Lady Griffs were lead by setters Sydney Fuller and Lauren Frescella, and great defense by MacKenzie Owens and Alicia Sipes.  Colleen Keller served 7 aces during the match.  The … Continued

Pop Warner Hall of Fame – Kyle Bicknell

Induction Class of 2019 Kyle Bicknell was born in Springville, New York on December 3, 1967. He is the son of Jay and Judy Bicknell and younger brother of the 2017 Hall of Fame Inductee Tim Bicknell. Kyle grew up … Continued

Pop Warner Hall of Fame – Judy (Schunk) Langworthy

Induction Class of 2019 Judy (Schunk) Langworthy Graduated from Springville Griffith Institute in 1985 Four Sport Athlete –Tennis, Volleyball, Basketball, Softball Varsity Tennis – 3 years, doubles MVP senior year My partner and I were undefeated as first doubles Went … Continued

Pop Warner Hall of Fame – Jim Rindfuss

Induction Class of 2019 Coach Rindfuss attended Kenmore High School, which is now Kenmore West High School.  While in high school, he participated in basketball and baseball; graduating in 1958.  After high school, Coach attended Brockport State Teacher’s College, graduating … Continued

Varsity Volleyball Defeats Pioneer Panthers

Springville Varsity Volleyball defeated Pioneer on Tuesday in 4 sets.  The Griffs are still undefeated with a record of 4-0.  The team worked together to overcome a slow start and early errors in game 2. Katelyn Mesch had 4 kills, … Continued

Varsity Tennis

The varsity girls tennis team dropped a competitive match with the Alden Bulldogs last night by a score of 5-0. The match pinned the best teams in Division 4 for their first meeting of the season. In first singles action … Continued

Tennis Team 4-0

The Varsity Girls Tennis team made it four wins in a row on Thursday night as they defeated West Seneca East 5-0. Getting the first point on the day was Lily Vanuga. Lily was exceptional all over the court and … Continued

Boys Varsity Soccer

The Boys Varsity Soccer team has had a great start to the season.  They kicked off the week taking down Lackawanna 1-0 in OT.  Chris Smith scored on a great ball from Jake Schrieber. Austin Boies made 11 saves in … Continued

Lady Griffs Swimming

The girls swim team is off to a dynamite start with a 2-0 record.  Last week we kicked off our season with our annual non-league competition against Pioneer where we won 60-38.  Yesterday we faced our first league team, Cleveland … Continued

JV and Varsity Volleyball Teams Both Win Over East Aurora

Springville varsity girls pulled off a 5 set nail biter against East Aurora last night.  The Griffs are now 3-0.Excellent setting by both Wittman and Heichberger who ran their team’s offense.  Heichberger’s strong serving brought the team back from behind … Continued

Tennis Wins Over Depew

The varsity girls tennis team made it three in a row on Wednesday night with a thrilling 3-2 victory over the Depew Wildcats. The first point was won by the 1st doubles tandem of Grace Terhune and Elle Schosek in … Continued

Girls Swim Team Off to a Great Start

The girls swim team is off to a dynamite start with a 2-0 record.  Last week they kicked off their season with the annual non-league competition against Pioneer where we won 60-38.  Yesterday, the team faced their first league team, … Continued

Varsity Tennis Team Gets Big Win Over Cheektowaga

The Varsity girls tennis team made it two in a row after a big 5-0 win over Cheektowaga Monday night. Lily Vanuga dominated her opponent from the first singles slot winning: 6-0, 6-1. In second singles action, Haylee Cerrone showed … Continued

Volleyball vs Iroquois

SGI Varsity Volleyball team is now 2 – 0 after beating Iroquois in 4 sets.  The girls ran a new rotation in which Jillian Roggie debuted as Libero.  Jill led her team to a 25-21 victory in set one.  The … Continued

34th Annual CCDA College Night

October 23rd, 2019 Where: Hilbert College, 5200 South Park Ave, Hamburg, NY 14075 West Herr Atrium Time: Registration begins at 5:45pm. Program begins at 6:15pm Cost: Free Who should attend: Students with disabilities, their parents/guardians, high school guidance/transition counselors, school … Continued

JV and Varsity Volleyball Battle Iroquois

Both the JV and varsity volleyball teams took on Iroquois this weekend. The SGI varsity volleyball team is now 2 – 0 after beating Iroquois in 4 sets.  The girls ran a new rotation in which Jillian Roggie debuted as … Continued

Tennis Update- 9/9

The girls varsity tennis team rebounded from their first loss of the season to overpower Tonawanda by a score of 5-0. The Warriors had to forfeit both 1st and 2nd doubles so the Lady Griffs started out with a 2-0 … Continued

SGI X-C West Seneca West Invitational Results

Congratulations to the SGI Girls take first at X-C Invitational at Sunshine Park in West Seneca. Sonya Krezmien place first overall at the invitational with a time of 19:49 on the 5k course.  Kirsten Melnik in her first 5k finished … Continued

Middle School Photos

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SGI Tennis Update

The varsity girls tennis team dropped their first match on the season to Iroquois by a score of 4-1. Lily Vanuga, playing first singles, as she made her return to the court after an injury filled Freshman season, and lost … Continued

Volleyball Teams Defeat Cheektowaga

Girls Varsity Volleyball kicked off their season with a win against Cheektowaga.  Freshman setter, hitter and star server Ella Wittman led her team to victory in the first set with a score of 25-21.  As the Griffs took the court in game … Continued

Welcome Back Pre-Game Celebration

The entire Springville Community is invited to join us for this opportunity to kick off the new school year and to build school and community spirit! There will be: Music Food Games Face Painting When: Friday, September 6th 2019; 6:00 … Continued

Increased variety and a commitment to quality guide SGI Culinary

Quality and variety are the two words that best describe the food at Springville-Griffith Institute CSD this year. SGI Culinary is a new in-house team, led by Laura Watson, Director of Food Services for the Springville Elementary, Colden Elementary, Springville … Continued

New Buses Arrive for Start of School

Seven new full size buses and three 16-passenger buses arrived late last week to transport our students this school year.  The large buses are equipped with a radar to allow our drivers to know how fast the car in front … Continued

High School Transition Camp / Registration Days

Come during any of the registration days & this should only take about 15 minutes of your time to fill out forms for the 2019-20 school year PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THESE IMPORTANT DATES: Freshman Transition Camp August 15, … Continued

High School Recognition – MP4

Springville High School would like to congratulate the following students for making the final quarter Merit and Honor Roll. Honor Roll Merit Roll

July Bulletin

The District Bulletin is a newsletter that provides readers with information regarding District news, student activities, classroom projects and special events.

MS 2019-20 School Supplies

Looking for supplies can be hectic. Try your best not to wait until the last minute to purchase school supplies. If you are having financial difficulties please do not hesitate to contact your child’s teacher or the MS office. There … Continued

Important Message on Significant Rainfall

On July 4, 2019, significant rainfall in the late afternoon led to the partial collapse of the roof in the future CAM P-TECH Academy building that’s currently under construction. Thank you to the local fire department volunteers who came to … Continued

Middle School Recognitions – MP4

Springville Middle School would like to congratulate the following students for making the final quarter Top Ten, Merit and Honor Roll. MS Honor Roll MS Merit Roll MS Top Ten

Grade 5 Campout

The SES 5th graders and staff attended their annual Campout in June.  They traveled to Camp Odosagih in Machias on Lime Lake.  While there, they enjoyed activities such as fishing, kayaking, team building and arts and crafts.

Top 10 Seniors

Class of 2019 Top 10 Seniors

Stratosphere Balloon Project

On June 12, 2019 the students and faculty at Springville Middle School, located in Springville NY, sent a capsule into the stratosphere. The capsule contained a variety of technology from a GPS tracker, camera, data loggers (temperature, humidity, altitude) to … Continued

2019 Unified Basketball Team

Congratulations to SGI’s 2019 Unified Basketball team. Unified Basketball provides students with disabilities a chance to play on a competitive basketball team with their general education peers. This gives all students an opportunity for meaningful involvement in a school activity … Continued

5th Place Finish For SGI’s Payton Rowe

Congratulations to Payton Rowe for finishing in 5th place in the 400 meter hurdles at the New York State Championship meet.  This was the second straight year that Payton has earned a medal for a top 6 finish at the … Continued

2019 Drive Your Tractor To School Day

The annual Drive Your Tractor to School Day at Springville-Griffith Institute High School kicking off the beginning of Springville’s 30th Annual Western New York Dairy/Ag Festival. Parked on the high school grounds were everything from huge agricultural tractors to the more humble … Continued

Student Recognition & Academic Awards Program

Congratulations to the following students who were recognized during the 2019 High School Student Recognition & Academic Awards Program on June 6th.

E2CCB Breaks Ground On New P-TECH In Springville

Students from a new career-based high school were excited to put gold shovels into the dirt and break ground on their new school on Wednesday. The rain held off on May 29th as administrators from Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES, Springville-Griffith Institute … Continued

Athlete Advances To NYS Track Championship

Congratulations to Payton Rowe who qualified to compete in the New York State Track Championship meet this Friday and Saturday at Middletown High School.

US Census Jobs

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SGI will operate its’ own Food Service Program in 2019-20… Applications now available

Springville-Griffith Institute CSD is excited to announce that, effective July 1, 2019, we will be changing the direction of our food service program and become a self-operated program.  As a self-operated food service program, we will be able to control … Continued

Summer Food Service Program

The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) is a federally-funded, state-administered program. SFSP reimburses program operators who serve free healthy meals and snacks to children and teens in low-income areas. In 2018, the SFSP provided more than 1.5 million nutritious meals … Continued