GRIFFINS START WITH A WIN!
What a way to open the season!
Springville Girls Varsity Swimming came out STRONG against Tonawanda, bringing home a 65–29 VICTORY!
MEET HIGHLIGHTS:
Corinne McAndrew dominated the distance events, taking 1st in the 200 Free (2:05.68) and 1st in the 500 Free (5:38.36)!
Kiersten Crone brought the speed with 1st-place finishes in the 50 Free (28.83) and 100 Free (1:04.22)!
Kendra Cook swept her individual events with 1st in the 200 IM (2:45.40) and 1st in the 100 Breast (1:20.19)!
Maeve Annunziata grabbed 2nd in the 50 Free (29.06) and came back to take 1st in the 100 Back (1:18.51)!
Sophia Lightcap & Sophia Eysaman went 1–2 in the 100 Fly, a huge event for the Griffins!
Kayla Lightcap added a strong 2nd-place finish in the 200 Free!
And beyond the wins and points, this team showed exactly what we want to see: energy, toughness, teammates cheering for teammates, and girls stepping up wherever the team needed them.
First meet. First win. And we’re just getting started.
SPRINGVILLE 65 • TONAWANDA 29
LET’S GO GRIFFINS!
What a way to open the season!
Springville Girls Varsity Swimming came out STRONG against Tonawanda, bringing home a 65–29 VICTORY!
MEET HIGHLIGHTS:
Corinne McAndrew dominated the distance events, taking 1st in the 200 Free (2:05.68) and 1st in the 500 Free (5:38.36)!
Kiersten Crone brought the speed with 1st-place finishes in the 50 Free (28.83) and 100 Free (1:04.22)!
Kendra Cook swept her individual events with 1st in the 200 IM (2:45.40) and 1st in the 100 Breast (1:20.19)!
Maeve Annunziata grabbed 2nd in the 50 Free (29.06) and came back to take 1st in the 100 Back (1:18.51)!
Sophia Lightcap & Sophia Eysaman went 1–2 in the 100 Fly, a huge event for the Griffins!
Kayla Lightcap added a strong 2nd-place finish in the 200 Free!
And beyond the wins and points, this team showed exactly what we want to see: energy, toughness, teammates cheering for teammates, and girls stepping up wherever the team needed them.
First meet. First win. And we’re just getting started.
SPRINGVILLE 65 • TONAWANDA 29
LET’S GO GRIFFINS!
Springville-Griffith Institute head coach Mark Benton was recognized as the Buffalo region Coach of the Week for the week ending Sunday, September 6, as part of the Buffalo Bills' and Visa's High School Tackle Football Coaches of the Week program. Benton, who at age 70 is one of the longest-tenured high school football coaches in Western New York, led Springville-GI to a 40-25 win over Salamanca in his first game at the helm. As part of the program, each winning coach's football program will receive $1,000 from the Buffalo Bills and Visa. Read more here:
https://www.buffalobills.com/news/buffalo-bills-recognize-these-wny-high-school-football-coaches-week-1-2026
https://www.buffalobills.com/news/buffalo-bills-recognize-these-wny-high-school-football-coaches-week-1-2026
The girls' tennis team pushed their record to 2-0 on the season with a big road win at Tonawanda by a score of 4-1.
In the first singles play, Evelyn Berry won handily 6-0, 6-0. Evelyn continued to get stronger throughout the match as she overpowered her opponent with baseline strikes and consistent serving.
In the second singles play, Natalie Rumfola had to forfeit due to injury.
In the first doubles competition, Taylor Wells and Peyton Wells won 6-2, 6-0. Both girls showed strong court play with solid baseline winners and quality net play. The sisters were also consistent throughout the day, limiting unforced errors.
In second doubles action, Jackie Thompson and Chloe Dinse Johnson won 6-2, 6-1. The tandem was solid with their quality play at the net and pushed their opponents to the baseline to keep them off balance throughout the contest.
In third doubles play, Kailyn Sprague and J. Dean won 6-0, 6-0. This was the duo's first-ever win as a team! Both girls had good footwork and gave a great effort.
In exhibition play, Alexis Beckwith lost 6-2. And in doubles competition, Claire Holmer and Siiri Salo lost 6-2.
The girls are now 2-0 on the season and travel to Lake Shore this afternoon in a non-league contest.
In the first singles play, Evelyn Berry won handily 6-0, 6-0. Evelyn continued to get stronger throughout the match as she overpowered her opponent with baseline strikes and consistent serving.
In the second singles play, Natalie Rumfola had to forfeit due to injury.
In the first doubles competition, Taylor Wells and Peyton Wells won 6-2, 6-0. Both girls showed strong court play with solid baseline winners and quality net play. The sisters were also consistent throughout the day, limiting unforced errors.
In second doubles action, Jackie Thompson and Chloe Dinse Johnson won 6-2, 6-1. The tandem was solid with their quality play at the net and pushed their opponents to the baseline to keep them off balance throughout the contest.
In third doubles play, Kailyn Sprague and J. Dean won 6-0, 6-0. This was the duo's first-ever win as a team! Both girls had good footwork and gave a great effort.
In exhibition play, Alexis Beckwith lost 6-2. And in doubles competition, Claire Holmer and Siiri Salo lost 6-2.
The girls are now 2-0 on the season and travel to Lake Shore this afternoon in a non-league contest.
The SGI Football Fanatics would like to invite you to come out and support our Griffins this season! Up-to-date sports schedules are available on our website.
The varsity girls' tennis team started their season off with a big 4-1 win over division rival Alden
In the first singles play, Evelyn Berry won 6-1, 6-2. Evelyn overpowered her opponent with her strong groundstrokes and tough serves. Berry’s ability to keep her opponent off balance assisted with the win.
In second singles action, Natalie Rumfola won
6-2, 6-2. Natalie was solid throughout the contest, making her opponent move all over the court as she hit deep ground strokes and a number of excellent drop shots.
In first doubles action, Taylor Wells and Peyton Wells won 6-1, 6-4. The duo had to battle from a 2-3 deficit in the second set and did so with some huge shots when it mattered most. Taylor hit some excellent cross-court shots, and Peyton was consistent with her serves and net play.
In second doubles play, Jackie Thompson and Chloe Dinse Johnson won 6-4, 6-3. The girls showed great resiliency being down 0-2 in the second set. Jackie was phenomenal from the baseline, and Chloe was excellent at the net.
In third doubles play, J. Dean and Kailyn Sprague lost 5-7, 2-6. It was a strong first match for both players as they showed flashes of strong play. J showed great hustle, and Kailyn was very good at the net.
In exhibition play, Lilly Wantuck and Claire Holmer lost 1-6. Rory Sarver and Maya Schunk lost 2-6.
Overall, it was a great start to the season, seeing the girls have been practicing indoors on most days. The team is 1-0 and will travel to Tonawanda this afternoon in another league match.
In the first singles play, Evelyn Berry won 6-1, 6-2. Evelyn overpowered her opponent with her strong groundstrokes and tough serves. Berry’s ability to keep her opponent off balance assisted with the win.
In second singles action, Natalie Rumfola won
6-2, 6-2. Natalie was solid throughout the contest, making her opponent move all over the court as she hit deep ground strokes and a number of excellent drop shots.
In first doubles action, Taylor Wells and Peyton Wells won 6-1, 6-4. The duo had to battle from a 2-3 deficit in the second set and did so with some huge shots when it mattered most. Taylor hit some excellent cross-court shots, and Peyton was consistent with her serves and net play.
In second doubles play, Jackie Thompson and Chloe Dinse Johnson won 6-4, 6-3. The girls showed great resiliency being down 0-2 in the second set. Jackie was phenomenal from the baseline, and Chloe was excellent at the net.
In third doubles play, J. Dean and Kailyn Sprague lost 5-7, 2-6. It was a strong first match for both players as they showed flashes of strong play. J showed great hustle, and Kailyn was very good at the net.
In exhibition play, Lilly Wantuck and Claire Holmer lost 1-6. Rory Sarver and Maya Schunk lost 2-6.
Overall, it was a great start to the season, seeing the girls have been practicing indoors on most days. The team is 1-0 and will travel to Tonawanda this afternoon in another league match.
This week, SGI High School held 9th-grade orientation. New students rotated through activities, including an introduction presentation and opening their lockers with Mr. Marvin and Ms. Eddy, a student council-led scavenger hunt around the school, a global studies activity in the library with Mrs. Kovacik, a Springville History game with Mr. Vogel, and a school spirit activity with Mrs. Komenda, where students wrote positive notes for faculty and staff upon their return. We look forward to welcoming all of our students on Sept. 8!
Support the Educational Experience Fund at Springville High School and gear up to show your Griffin Pride! Official Springville Griffin Apparel is available for purchase online until September 10. Check out the store now at https://stores.inksoft.com/ws139867/shop/home
During this week's meeting, the SGI Board of Education welcomed student member Grace Ricci. Grace will be attending board meetings as a student representative.
Are you looking to register a student at SGI for the 2026-2027 school year? You can start the process online by following the link below to our Student Registration Packet. Registrations are accepted Monday – Thursday at the District Office, housed inside the Middle School. Enter at the main entrance.
Kindergarten registrations can be done by contacting the appropriate Elementary School Main Office (Springville Elementary or Colden Elementary)
In order to register a student, you will need the student’s original birth certificate, proof of immunizations, one document showing proof of residency within the district, a copy of their latest report card (if transferring) and Court-issued custody papers (if applicable). For questions, contact Ms. Arianne Johnson at (716) 592-3228 or email: ajohnson@springvillegi.org.
Registration Packet available online: https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2855/Sgicsd/986b274d-8713-4687-a2ac-2065780817e7/Registration2023.pdf?disposition=inline
Kindergarten registrations can be done by contacting the appropriate Elementary School Main Office (Springville Elementary or Colden Elementary)
In order to register a student, you will need the student’s original birth certificate, proof of immunizations, one document showing proof of residency within the district, a copy of their latest report card (if transferring) and Court-issued custody papers (if applicable). For questions, contact Ms. Arianne Johnson at (716) 592-3228 or email: ajohnson@springvillegi.org.
Registration Packet available online: https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2855/Sgicsd/986b274d-8713-4687-a2ac-2065780817e7/Registration2023.pdf?disposition=inline
Please join us in congratulating Coach Gainey for receiving Section VI's 2025-2026 Coaches' Sportsmanship Award! This recognition reflects Coach Gainey's excellence in professional relationships while maintaining the highest standards of good sportsmanship, positively impacting our student-athletes and the surrounding community. This award will be presented at the Section VI Annual Recognition Dinner in August.
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!
https://www.springvillegi.org/article/3026462
https://www.springvillegi.org/article/3026462
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!
https://www.springvillegi.org/article/3026278
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.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdIPevvRHTspfkVx6haQ3Tnv2-JaS03WHk5zy-r6S81H9jWRA/viewform
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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:
https://www.youtube.com/live/46cWreR231I?is=Sws8MQtyx4ulXMAi
https://www.youtube.com/live/46cWreR231I?is=Sws8MQtyx4ulXMAi
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.
