Check out the SES Newsletter for the end of the 2025-2026 school year! SES students enjoyed learning opportunities and celebrations in the month of June! Check out this month's newsletter here:
https://app.smore.com/n/tby5x
The last day of school brings out the waterworks at SES, but we don't mean tears! Teachers and staff use water squirters to douse the students as they leave the school in a fun school tradition! The weather was beautiful, and the students enjoyed getting wet and even spraying back at the adults!
Congratulations to Springville Elementary 5th Graders, whose accomplishments were celebrated during the Moving Up Ceremony on Monday! We look forward to all that the Class of 2033 has to come at SGI!
Mrs. Duerr’s and Mrs. Hamm’s first-grade classrooms were selected by the Erie County Agricultural Society to participate in a special community project for this year's Erie County Fair!
With a lot of creativity and teamwork, our amazing first graders have officially completed the project. Embracing this year’s fair theme, "Stars, Stripes and Summer Nights," the students worked hard to design, decorate, and plant a beautiful bucket filled with vibrant red, white, and blue flowers. They also created a custom, patriotic sign to accompany their display.
Where to see it: Our students' beautiful creation will be proudly showcased, representing our school, during the Erie County Fair this August. Be sure to look out for it if you visit the fair!
With a lot of creativity and teamwork, our amazing first graders have officially completed the project. Embracing this year’s fair theme, "Stars, Stripes and Summer Nights," the students worked hard to design, decorate, and plant a beautiful bucket filled with vibrant red, white, and blue flowers. They also created a custom, patriotic sign to accompany their display.
Where to see it: Our students' beautiful creation will be proudly showcased, representing our school, during the Erie County Fair this August. Be sure to look out for it if you visit the fair!
The first-grade students in Mrs. Duerr’s and Mrs. Spielberger’s class recently enjoyed a delightful dose of cuteness! The wonderful folks from Blossom and Buns Rabbitry (located nearby in Boston, NY) paid a special visit to our school, turning an ordinary day into an unforgettable hands-on learning experience.
The SES P.E. Department recently hosted the annual “Whole School Track Meet.” The events opened with a fun run by teachers dressed in fun, inflatable costumes. The students counted down as the top 20 runners from each grade level, K-5, ran the track. It was a beautiful day of friendly competition and encouraging wellness.
#Wellness #RedefiningRural
#Wellness #RedefiningRural
Students in Mrs. Duerr’s and Mrs. Spielberger‘s classrooms at Springville Elementary recently participated in Cow for Now, an exciting dairy education program sponsored by the Erie County Fair! Presented by Farm 2 Table and Milk for Health, this program brought the world of dairy farming right into the classroom.
Throughout the experience, students loved learning all about their special "Hattie”—discovering where she lives and how dairy farmers take wonderful care of her. One of the highlights was a fun bracelet-making activity, where each bead taught the students important facts about what cows need to eat to stay healthy and how the milking process works.
Throughout the experience, students loved learning all about their special "Hattie”—discovering where she lives and how dairy farmers take wonderful care of her. One of the highlights was a fun bracelet-making activity, where each bead taught the students important facts about what cows need to eat to stay healthy and how the milking process works.
Third graders learned all about the life cycle of a butterfly. Students watched them go from larvae to chrysalises and finally to butterflies. Pictured is Mrs. Pfeiffer's class.
Recently, first-grade classrooms at Springville Elementary School transformed into chilly scientific laboratories. Students were treated to "Science Below Zero," an exciting in-house outreach program presented by the Buffalo Museum of Science. During the interactive 45-minute demonstrations, students explored the fascinating world of energy and phases of matter. They kicked off the presentation by learning about dry ice—the solid, ultra-cold (-109*F) form of carbon dioxide. The young scientists were amazed to learn about sublimation, the unique process in which dry ice bypasses the liquid phase entirely, turning directly from a solid to a gas when heated. The classrooms came alive with hands-on experiments, including beaker volcanoes, bubbling soapy smoke brews, and miniature rockets. The icy fun didn't stop there. Students also discovered the properties of liquid nitrogen, watching it boil instantly at room temperature, shrink balloons, and even make a tea kettle "sing." The first-grade classes and teachers extend a massive thank you to the Springville PTO for generously sponsoring this incredible, hands-on educational experience!
Mrs. Hamm’s and Mrs. Maybach’s classes came together at CES for a fun-filled First Grade Fiesta Activity Day! Students participated in engaging activities related to the ELA Pilot Program story, "With Lots of Love" by Jenny Torres Sánchez.
The students had a blast playing Fiesta Bingo, writing and drawing wishes, pretending to make tortillas with homemade playdough, and using materials to weave a flag. It was wonderful to see students make connections to the story, share their ideas, and build new friendships along the way.
Most importantly, it was great to see CES and SES First Graders come together, connect, and celebrate learning together!
The students had a blast playing Fiesta Bingo, writing and drawing wishes, pretending to make tortillas with homemade playdough, and using materials to weave a flag. It was wonderful to see students make connections to the story, share their ideas, and build new friendships along the way.
Most importantly, it was great to see CES and SES First Graders come together, connect, and celebrate learning together!
First graders in Mrs. Duerr’s and Mrs. Spielberger’s classrooms at Springville Elementary School recently learned the historical importance of Flag Day. The young learners celebrated with a vibrant mini-parade through the school hallways, proudly waving their own American flags. The memorable civic lesson concluded outdoors, where the students gathered for a group photo beneath the school's flag.
Recently, the fourth-grade classes of Ms. Hamister and Mr. Kohl brought literature to life through their creative Float Book Report projects. To celebrate their final major reading assignment of the year, students were given the freedom to select a book from any genre that sparked their interest.
The centerpiece of this project required students to design and construct a miniature float that signifies a key theme, an important life lesson, or a pivotal scene from their chosen story. These imaginative displays serve as a visual storytelling medium, allowing students to showcase their comprehension and artistic flair. The culmination of their hard work was showcased in a vibrant "Parade of Books" that highlighted the diverse literary interests and ingenuity of our young readers.
The centerpiece of this project required students to design and construct a miniature float that signifies a key theme, an important life lesson, or a pivotal scene from their chosen story. These imaginative displays serve as a visual storytelling medium, allowing students to showcase their comprehension and artistic flair. The culmination of their hard work was showcased in a vibrant "Parade of Books" that highlighted the diverse literary interests and ingenuity of our young readers.
Congratulations to our talented SES student musicians on their outstanding performances at the Darien Lake Music Festival Competition!
The 5th Grade Band earned 1st Place, the chorus received 1st Place, and our Orchestra brought home 2nd Place. This festival was a moment where students showcased their hard work, dedication, and musical growth throughout the year. Their performances impressed the judges with their beautiful singing, playing and expressive performances, demonstrating excellent musicianship and teamwork.
These achievements are a testament to the countless hours of practice, commitment, and enthusiasm displayed by our students. We are incredibly proud of all of our performers for representing our school with excellence, professionalism, and school spirit.
Congratulations to the 5th Grade Band, Chorus, and Orchestra on a fantastic festival season and an unforgettable accomplishment!
The 5th Grade Band earned 1st Place, the chorus received 1st Place, and our Orchestra brought home 2nd Place. This festival was a moment where students showcased their hard work, dedication, and musical growth throughout the year. Their performances impressed the judges with their beautiful singing, playing and expressive performances, demonstrating excellent musicianship and teamwork.
These achievements are a testament to the countless hours of practice, commitment, and enthusiasm displayed by our students. We are incredibly proud of all of our performers for representing our school with excellence, professionalism, and school spirit.
Congratulations to the 5th Grade Band, Chorus, and Orchestra on a fantastic festival season and an unforgettable accomplishment!
Mario the Maker Magician brought his science and magic to SES! Students had a blast as Mario's robot friends took center stage and performed a variety of tricks! The magician explained that magic is just undiscovered science, as he amazed them with several mind-blowing tricks. He also left the students with some words to live by: Do what you love, use what you have, have fun and never give up.
Earlier this week, Springville Elementary students biked their way to school! The first-ever SES Bike to School Day had a great turnout and a beautiful morning! The students and volunteers met near the high school football field and made their way to the school on their bikes! A huge thank you to our staff, volunteers and the Erie County Sheriff’s Office for their support in making the event possible.
#Wellness #RedefiningRural
#Wellness #RedefiningRural
The 1st Annual Math Family Fun Night was held at the end of May! SES teachers, staff, and high school student volunteers came together with families for a fun-filled and interactive night focused on building math skills and community connections.
Families enjoyed a variety of engaging activities, including puzzles, board games, dice games, logic puzzles, learning a card trick with Mr. Gesing, and even an exciting escape room challenge. The event gave students and families the opportunity to experience math in a hands-on, enjoyable way while spending quality time together.
A huge thank you to the Springville Community Education Foundation for funding and supporting this event. Their generosity helped make this special evening possible for our students and families. Each student also went home with a large bag of math games and activities to continue practicing and having fun with math at home alongside their families.
Thank you as well to everyone who helped make the night such a success. We are already looking forward to making Math Family Fun Night an annual tradition and continuing to build a strong sense of community along the way.
Families enjoyed a variety of engaging activities, including puzzles, board games, dice games, logic puzzles, learning a card trick with Mr. Gesing, and even an exciting escape room challenge. The event gave students and families the opportunity to experience math in a hands-on, enjoyable way while spending quality time together.
A huge thank you to the Springville Community Education Foundation for funding and supporting this event. Their generosity helped make this special evening possible for our students and families. Each student also went home with a large bag of math games and activities to continue practicing and having fun with math at home alongside their families.
Thank you as well to everyone who helped make the night such a success. We are already looking forward to making Math Family Fun Night an annual tradition and continuing to build a strong sense of community along the way.
Check out the SES Newsletter for June 2026! SES students are enjoying the culmination of their learning and end-of-year activities and celebrations! Check out this month's newsletter here:
https://app.smore.com/n/zks20
For the first time, Springville Elementary held schoolwide Wellness Days! The younger students in grades K-2 got their turn first, and then the third-, fourth-, and fifth-graders got their turn. The students rotated between stations with activities like yoga, yard games, a silent disco, running the track and enjoying smoothies and trail mix! Thank you to all the staff and volunteers who made the event a joyful, positive experience centered on wellness!
#Wellness #RedefiningRural
#Wellness #RedefiningRural
We are excited to welcome families and community members to our upcoming All Chorus Concert, Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 6:30 PM! This special evening will feature singers from across the district joining together in celebration of music and collaboration.
Student Arrival Information
-Colden Elementary students report at 6:10 PM in the Band Room (Room 118)
Concert dress - Yellow Music Department shirts
-Springville Elementary students report at 6:10 PM in the Library Media Center
Concert dress - Yellow Music Department shirts
-Springville Middle School students report at 6:15 PM in the Auditorium
Concert dress - concert black
-Springville High School students report at 6:15 PM in the Auditorium
Concert dress - concert black
The concert will begin promptly at 6:30 PM on the front steps of the High School.
Families should bring their own lawn chairs for seating. Bathrooms will be available in the HS using the front LMC doors.
Parking Information
General parking will be available on:
-North Buffalo Street (street closed)
-Back High School parking lot
-Eaton Street parking lot
**We kindly ask that available spots in the front parking lot be reserved for attendees with limited mobility.
***If parking on North Buffalo Street, please leave all of the residence driveways open and available to them.
Looking forward to a great night of music-making and sunshine with our students and families!
Student Arrival Information
-Colden Elementary students report at 6:10 PM in the Band Room (Room 118)
Concert dress - Yellow Music Department shirts
-Springville Elementary students report at 6:10 PM in the Library Media Center
Concert dress - Yellow Music Department shirts
-Springville Middle School students report at 6:15 PM in the Auditorium
Concert dress - concert black
-Springville High School students report at 6:15 PM in the Auditorium
Concert dress - concert black
The concert will begin promptly at 6:30 PM on the front steps of the High School.
Families should bring their own lawn chairs for seating. Bathrooms will be available in the HS using the front LMC doors.
Parking Information
General parking will be available on:
-North Buffalo Street (street closed)
-Back High School parking lot
-Eaton Street parking lot
**We kindly ask that available spots in the front parking lot be reserved for attendees with limited mobility.
***If parking on North Buffalo Street, please leave all of the residence driveways open and available to them.
Looking forward to a great night of music-making and sunshine with our students and families!
Thank you to everyone who supported the SES McTeacher Night! It was a blast celebrating with all of you while raising money for our school community. Seeing so many staff members, teachers, families, and students come together made the night incredibly special.
