Springville Middle

For the first time, Springville Middle School held a schoolwide Wellness Day! Each grade level rotated through outdoor, exploratory and pod activities. The students got their hearts racing with speedball, yard games, gym activities and fitness BINGO! On the calmer side of things, they painted plant pots, belted out karaoke, created signs for the upcoming senior walk and enjoyed some healthy snacks! Thank you to the staff and the Wellness Committee who made the event a fun and positive experience centered on wellness!
#Wellness #RedefiningRural

Springville Middle School students and Colden Student Council members recently enjoyed a Buffalo Bison game on School Kids Day at Bison's Stadium!

The Reynolds Battery, a group of local Civil War re-enactors, recently returned to Springville Middle School for "Civil War Day." Students learned firsthand about life during this time in history, from clothes and equipment to marching and naval movements. Seventh-grader Chase also had the chance to signal the firing of the cannon and received the firing pin as a souvenir! Thanks to these incredible volunteers for bringing history to life for our students!
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Recently, the Middle School Tech Wars team traveled to Buffalo to compete in ECC’s 2026 Tech Wars. Springville was one of 31 schools participating in this year’s competition. In the “Robot Drag Race”, 7th grader Ty Jordan took 2nd place, and 8th grader Ethan Healy took 3rd! Emery Hilliker placed 1st in the photography contest, which focused on industrial architecture. In “Bridge Building”, 8th grader Michael Bailey earned 3rd place! Congratulations to all of our SGI MS competitors!

Attention 6th Grade Families: Beginning in 7th grade, students may choose between Spanish 7 and French 7. In 8th grade, they will continue into French I or Spanish I, both high school-level courses that, upon successful completion, earn students one unit of required high school credit. A letter outlining these options was sent home with your child. Please take some time to review it together and discuss which language your child would like to pursue. If you have questions or would like more information, don't hesitate to reach out to your child's assigned school counselor.
To indicate your child's choice, please return the form on the back of the letter to the Middle School Student Services Office, or email Mrs. Sullivan at lsullivan@springvillegi.org no later than Thursday, June 11, 2026. A few important notes to keep in mind: students who have not selected a language by June 11th will be assigned one. Additionally, once a student begins a language, they will continue in that language throughout their high school career, and once a selection is made, changes cannot be accommodated. We appreciate your understanding.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Student Services Office at 716-592-3271.

Spingville Middle School will once again host Civil War re-enactors on Friday, June 5. Please be aware that this will include a loud, blank cannon firing in the afternoon at approximately 1:30 PM. We thank our surrounding neighbors for their cooperation with this annual tradition.

Eighth-grade students recently returned from a fun and educational trip to Washington, D.C.! The students visited the museums and monuments that bring their social studies lessons to life in the nation's capital.
#ExperientialLearning #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!

Attention Middle School Families: Accelerated coursework is offered here at Springville Middle School. Eligible students may elect to take some of the following courses:
Grade 7- Accelerated Science and Lab
-Accelerated Math and Lab
Grade 8- Regents Earth Science and Lab
-Regents Algebra 1 and Lab

To be eligible for these courses, students must:
-Complete and submit an accelerated course application (science only). Ask your Science Teacher for an application. Applications are due by June 2nd, 2026.
-Take an entrance exam. Please see the description of exams on page 2 of this letter.
-Maintain a minimum average of 90% to remain in the class

SMS provides the following support to help students succeed in accelerated courses:
-Teacher access during the Triple E period
-Academic after-school study halls and test review sessions, multiple days a week
-Invigorating & engaging curriculum with experiential learning opportunities
Questions related to your child’s participation in accelerated coursework may be directed to their school counselor via the e-mail addresses below or by calling the Student Services Office at 716-592-3276.
Amanda Valenti (A-L): avalenti@springvillegi.org
Karen Polizzi (M-Z): kpolizzi@springvillegi.org

We look forward to working with you and your child to help them prepare for their future by maximizing their educational opportunities at SGI. Thank you for taking the time to review this information with them.

Entrance Exam Information for Accelerated Course Application
Science
6th Grade
-On June 4th, 2026, science will offer a placement test to any 6th-graders who applied to be in
the accelerated science class.
-Students should pick up an accelerated course application from Mrs. Heichberger in room 102.
Applications are due by June 2nd, 2026.
7th Grade
-7th-grade science will use the final exam and teacher recommendations for placement into
accelerated science. There will not be an additional placement test.
-Students should pick up an accelerated course application from Mr. Reese in room 302.
Applications are due by June 2nd, 2026.

Math
5th Grade
-Placement tests will be in class at CES and SES over the next few weeks. Current classroom
teacher recommendations for placement into accelerated Math are also required.
6th and 7th Grade
-7th Grade - The course final exam grade, quarterly math grades, and teacher recommendations
are used to determine a student’s placement into the accelerated class. There is no additional
placement test given

7th Grade Parent Reminder: The 7th-grade Niagara Falls field trip is coming up soon! Please send in your child's permission slip and money by Friday, May 29!

Last week, Disabilities Awareness Week concluded with a heart-warming display of inclusion and sportsmanship at the Unified Basketball Game versus Hamburg. Held during the school day, this year, a rotation system allowed all SMS students to see either the first or second half of the game. It was an amazing display of teamwork as the two teams traded baskets in a tight, back-and-forth game with the crowd cheering every score. The Griffins ended with the winning score of 64-55.

As part of Disabilities Awareness Week, SMS students had the opportunity to "Mix It Up" in lunches. Teachers gave the students their assigned seats in lunch that allowed them to sit next to other students they do not usually sit next to. This allowed them to make new connections with their classmates, gain a better understanding of those who may have different experiences or abilities, and foster an environment of inclusion and belonging at the middle school!
#InclusionAndBelonging

Please join us for the SGI District Art Show at UNOVA from May 22 to June 8! Art from grades Pre-K to 12 will be on display weekdays from 4-7 PM and weekends from 11 AM - 2 PM. Join us for the opening reception on May 26 from 5-6:30 PM to celebrate all the artists!

Please join us in congratulating the Middle School Students of the Month, who were recognized for the character trait of giving! Great job, Sage, Ian, Skylar, Tristan, Carter, Ava, Emily and Arizona!

Next week is Springville Middle School's annual Disability Awareness Week.  Our goal is to create an inclusive environment where differences are talked about and celebrated.  We have many different school-wide and classroom activities throughout the week! One of those activities is Spirit Week Dress-up Days:
Monday - Inside Out Day
Tuesday - Career Day
Wednesday - Decades Day
Thursday - Twin Day
Friday - Purple & Gold Day

We would like to thank the Springville Wal-Mart for sponsoring the Teacher Appreciation luncheon for our teachers at Springville Middle School! Thank you, Jen and Kathy, for bringing everything for delicious sandwiches!

This week, the SMS World Language Department held its 5th Annual Flag War in honor of Cinco de Mayo! Despite Mexico's victory on May 5, 1862, the French students won for the first time in four years under the guidance of their military strategist, Mrs. Deutschman.

Springville-Griffith Institute Middle School is very proud to announce the Honor and Merit Roll for the 3rd Quarter. These students have worked very hard and are commended for their dedication to their studies. Congratulations Griffins! We’re very proud of you!
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