Springville-Griffith Institute Central School District is proud to announce the CAM-PTech 4th Quarter Honor and Merit Rolls for the 2025-26 school year. These students have worked very hard all year and are commended for their dedication to their studies. We hope everyone enjoys their summer, and we extend our best wishes to each of our seniors as they begin their next adventure. Congratulations, Griffins, we are very proud of you!
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Springville-Griffith Institute High School is proud to announce the 4th Quarter Honor and Merit Rolls for the 2025-26 school year. These students have worked very hard all year and are commended for their dedication to their studies. We hope everyone enjoys their summer, and we extend our best wishes to each of our seniors as they begin their next adventure. Congratulations, Griffins, we are very proud of you!
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In addition to being named to First Team All-Western New York Small Schools, Junior Grace Ricci has added another impressive chapter to her softball career by earning First Team All-State honors. These recognitions place Grace among the top softball players in both Western New York and New York state and are a testament to the dedication she has shown to her craft.
Grace has been a cornerstone of SGI's program, consistently demonstrating exceptional talent, leadership, and a relentless work ethic. Her ability to impact the game on both sides of the ball, combined with her competitive drive, has made her one of the premier players in the region. These honors are well deserved and reflect the countless hours she has invested in becoming the player she is today. Congratulations, Grace!
Please join us in congratulating SGI's two student athletes who were recently named to the All Western New York First Team! This is the second year junior Grace Ricci has made the all-star softball team. Junior Grant Michalski has been a varsity starter since eighth grade and was named to this year's baseball all-star team.
Join the S-GI Color Guard for the 2026-2027 school year! Use the QR Code or the link below to sign up for the team! Color Guard Camp will be held August 24-28 from 4-8 pm. The location is still to be confirmed. Contact sgicolorguard@gmail.com with questions.
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This year's post-Prom event featured special guest and the viral mentalist, Dustin Dean, who did an hourlong show. Guests were also able to ride a mechanical bull, try not to get knocked over by a pendulum in the Mayhem inflatable, play volleyball, ga-ga ball, cornhole, Kan-Jam, cards or go to the photo booth the capture the night on a photo strip. Prizes were given away throughout the night as well as gift cards. Large prizes such as a Craftsman Tool chest, 10-foot field and stream fishing kayak, a Levovo ThinkPad laptop, and iPad and a fishing charter were given away. Food was available all night with an ice cream sundae bar provided by the Springville Dairy, a coffee bar from 49 Coffee House and a nacho bar with chips and salsa donated by Fiesta Bamba. That along with lots of drinks and candy kept the kids energized! Ending the night were five large cash prizes! The event was put on by parents of the Class of 2026 with the proceeds from their Meat and Basket Raffle fundraiser in March.
Through a community partnership with Bertrand Chaffee Hospital, the SGI Visual Arts Department has been able to display high school students' artwork in the hallway leading to the ambulatory care wing. BCH purchased hardware and frames to display the wonderful work! A special thank you to Art Teacher Christy Komenta and BCH Community Development Coordinator Erin Schwabb-George, who were integral in developing this gallery space for the students' work to be showcased.
Students with artwork on display now include:
Alexis Beckwith
Jason Mitchell
Eliza Kumrow
Cambree Punaro
Paul Schneider
Faith Snashell
Mikayla Loefke-Ehmke
Andrei Guerrero
Madeline Brecker
Brooke Hebeler
Taylor Wells
Students with artwork on display now include:
Alexis Beckwith
Jason Mitchell
Eliza Kumrow
Cambree Punaro
Paul Schneider
Faith Snashell
Mikayla Loefke-Ehmke
Andrei Guerrero
Madeline Brecker
Brooke Hebeler
Taylor Wells
Watch today's 2026 Commencement here:
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We are counting down the Class of 2026 Top 10! We finish our celebration with valedictorian, Abigail Kujawa, daughter of Kathryn Kujawa and Joseph Kujawa. She served as the President of National Honor Society. She is involved in Cross Country, Track and Field, Indoor Track, Tuesday Night String Ensemble, Key Club and SADD. She also enjoys Backpacking, horseback riding, running, playing the cello, hiking, reading and skiing. She earned the President's Award for Educational Excellence, Bausch and Lomb Honorary Science Award, Brooke Walker L.I.F.E. Award, and the U.S. Department of Energy West Valley Demonstration Project Certificate of Recognition. Abigail plans to attend Daemen University’s Physician Assistant program. She hopes to be a Physician Assistant.
We are counting down the Class of 2026 Top 10! We continue our celebration with salutatorian, Finley Raiber, daughter of Jessica Stack and Brent Raiber. She served as Vice President of the Science Club (10th grade). She is involved in Science Club, Envirothon, Polar Plunge, the Musical, National Honor Society, Tuesday Night Strings, SADD, Yearbook Club and Superintendent's Cabinet. She also enjoys playing the violin, writing, volunteering, hiking and traveling. She earned the College Board National Rural and Small Town Recognition Award, the College Board AP Scholar Award, the President's Education Awards Program, the Mayflower Compact Award, the Student Sage Scholarship Award, and Student of the Month. Finley plans to attend SUNY Brockport, majoring in Nursing. She hopes to become a Pediatric Nurse.
Recently, seniors watched in real-time the response to an accident and the implications of choosing to drive while impaired. The Mock DWI demonstration was brought to the high school and narrated by School Resource Officer Deputy Pickering. Thank you to the Erie County Sheriff's Office, Springville Volunteer Fire Company and EMS, East Concord Fire Department, Mortons Corners Volunteer Fire Department and Mercy Flight for their continued partnership and to the Students Against Dangerous Decisions (SADD) Club, which sponsored the "Prom Promise" and After Prom Party.
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#CommunityConnections #RedefiningRural
We are counting down the Class of 2026 Top 10! We continue our celebration with No. 3, Alana M. Evans, daughter of Gregory Evans and Angela Evans. She served as Vice President of Envirothon, stage manager for the musical and soccer captain. She is involved in SADD, Key Club, Envirothon, National Honor Society, Soccer, Chorus, the Musical, French Club and Science Club. She also enjoys coaching soccer, running with her dog and reading. She earned the Real Love Sports Award, the Excellence in French Award, and the Presidential Education Award for Excellence. Alana plans to attend Daemen University, majoring in Nursing. She hopes to combine her love for adventure and travel with her love of service and become a travel nurse in a fast-paced ER and to be able to give people a voice and reassurance through her career.
We are counting down the Class of 2026 Top 10! We continue our celebration with No. 4, Brooke Hebeler, daughter of Malinda Hebeler and Anthony Hebeler. She served as Senior Class Vice President, President of Key Club, President of Science Club and SYI Soccer Coach. She is involved in Envirothon, Science Olympiad, Yearbook Club, Fine Arts Club, Tuesday Night String Ensemble, IAAP, National Honor Society, Orchestra Concertmaster, Violinist in the Musical PIT, Polar Plunge, National Art Honor Society and was a volunteer for Springville Kiwanis. She also enjoys playing the violin, painting, hanging out with friends, going to the gym and listening to music. She earned SGI Student of the Month, Springville Faculty Association Art Award, SCA High School Invitational Award of Excellence, and the Air Force Recruiting Service Mathematics and Science Award. Brooke plans to attend Daemen University in their Physician Assistant BS/MS program. She hopes to pursue a career in healthcare as a physician assistant.
Please join us in congratulating our other SGI Track and Field student athletes who competed at states!
Aubrie Staniszewski (pictured) competed in the 400-meter dash, and she finished in 4th place in Class C to make it on the podium for a medal. Addison Delasandro finished in 9th place in the 100-meter hurdles, and Elke Melnik finished in 15th place in the 3000-meter run.
Aubrie Staniszewski (pictured) competed in the 400-meter dash, and she finished in 4th place in Class C to make it on the podium for a medal. Addison Delasandro finished in 9th place in the 100-meter hurdles, and Elke Melnik finished in 15th place in the 3000-meter run.
Please join us in congratulating SGI student athlete Kendra Cook, who won the Class C New York State High School Track and Field Championship on Sunday! Kendra scored 3297 points in the event, placing 1st in class C and 3rd in the federation.
We are counting down the Class of 2026 Top 10! We continue our celebration with No. 5, Austin Dean, son of Katherine Dean and Christopher Herbert. He served as GSA President, Concert Band President and Percussion Section Leader. He is involved in Jazz Band, Marching Band, Pit Orchestra, Concert Band, Full Orchestra, Chorus, Chamber Choir, GSA, National Honor Society and Varsity Wrestling. Outside of school, he enjoys playing music, wrestling, composing, arranging, rollerblading, hiking and volleyball. He earned Honor Roll, Most Improved Wrestler and the NYSPHSAA Scholar-Athlete Recognition for Merit. Austin plans to attend Buffalo State University, majoring in Music Education. He hopes to become a concert band music teacher and coach wrestling on the side.
Mrs. Brawn's 10th-grade Global class recently took their learning into their own hands! Sophomore Gabe Boldt proposed holding a classroom Model UN Summit. He met with Mrs. Brawn during his study hall multiple times to design the project, and he facilitated a large part of it in class. Students represented countries and researched topics related to current international military conflicts. Each country had time to present its point of view, and then the others could respond. It was a wonderful demonstration of student agency in their learning!
#Agency #RedefiningRural
#Agency #RedefiningRural
Please be advised that, on Monday morning, around 10 AM, a Mock DWI demonstration will be conducted at Springville High School. Emergency vehicles will use their sirens to "respond to the scene" and park at the end of Greenwood Place near the tennis courts for the duration of the demonstration. This is a drill meant for the purpose of education. We thank the community surrounding the high school for their cooperation during the demonstration.
SADD members recently distributed bags to each homeroom to spread cheer to students during the stressful testing season. SADD member Anna Palmowski spearheaded this student-initiated endeavor. She brought her idea to a SADD meeting early in the year, and with the help of SADD members, connected with many businesses and agencies to create the bag of treats. In addition to the bags, Fidelis kindly donated freezies for students and staff to be distributed in the cafeteria during lunch.
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#Agency #InclusionAnd Belonging #RedefiningRural
We are counting down the Class of 2026 Top 10! We continue our celebration with No. 6, Emily Schwanekamp, daughter of Joseph Schwanekamp and Sarah Schwanekamp. She served as Captain of the soccer and bowling teams. She is involved in Bowling, Soccer, FFA and National Honor Society. Outside of school, she enjoys Painting and raising chickens. She earned the Empire degree for FFA, MVP and MIP for soccer and bowling. Emily plans to attend Ohio Northern University, majoring in Veterinary Science. She hopes to become a veterinarian and start a hatchery.
