The girls' modified soccer team won again last night, beating Alden 3-0. Goals were scored by Lilly Trautman, Jordan Merchant and Addie Wochensky. Evelyn Findlay and Sophia Young were a constant force in midfield, moving the ball up to the strikers and hustling back to make stops on defense. A highlight of the game was goalie Arizona Bartlett stopping a penalty kick! The girls play next Wednesday against Holland.
The SMS musical program is going through some exciting changes! The Middle School Musical Society is looking for all 6th - 8th-grade students who are interested in musical theatre! Actors and singers are welcome, as well as students with interests in lighting, sound, costuming and more.
There will be a meeting after school on October 14, 2025, in room 406 at the Middle School. Students can sign up to participate with Mrs. Cummings in room 406. The meeting ends at 3:40. Students may also sign up for the late bus on the musical sign-up sheet.
We will be discussing the many options for our club activities at our first meeting. Student interest and participation will help us develop the programs and performance opportunities we may be able to offer this year. Club advisors are looking forward to a new musical adventure!
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Cummings - kcummings@springvillegi.org.
The girls' modified team won a hard-fought game on October 4th against Eden. Down 0-2 at halftime, the girls rallied with two goals from Jordan Merchant and the game-winning goal from Brianna Marinello, assisted by Lilly Trautman and Evelyn Findlay. The defense helped preserve the win in the second half, with timely clearances by Nikita Eckam and Autumn Gamel.
SMS Yearbooks are on sale from now until May 1. They can be purchased online for $18 with a credit card or cash and checks made payable to Springville Middle School and brought to the main office . Use the code 0263KP when ordering.
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To end School Safety Week, we will conduct a Go Home Early Drill on Friday, October 3 at all of our buildings. Students will be dismissed 15 minutes early. If you have any questions, please contact the main office.
The Springville boys modified football team kept their undefeated season alive, improving to 4–0 with a dominant 25–0 win over the Iroquois Red Hawks.
The Griffins’ defense set the tone early, swarming to the ball and shutting down every Red Hawk drive to secure a hard-earned shutout.
On the other side of the ball, the offense piled up over 300 total yards and scored four touchdowns, powered by strong line play and sharp execution.
It was truly complementary football, on offense, defense, and teamwork, all working together. Each week, this team continues to grow, play harder, and raise the standard.
Go Griffs!
The Griffins’ defense set the tone early, swarming to the ball and shutting down every Red Hawk drive to secure a hard-earned shutout.
On the other side of the ball, the offense piled up over 300 total yards and scored four touchdowns, powered by strong line play and sharp execution.
It was truly complementary football, on offense, defense, and teamwork, all working together. Each week, this team continues to grow, play harder, and raise the standard.
Go Griffs!
The girls' modified soccer team won a thrilling game against division rival East Aurora. The game was tied 1-1 at the end of regulation, sending it to overtime. One minute into the extra session, Harper Nadolny sent a corner kick into the goal box, and Jordan Merchant smashed it into the net for the winning score. The girls' next game is at home against Tonawanda this Wednesday.
During the month of September, Springville Middle School focused on the character trait of Respect. Respect means treating others the way you would like to be treated — with kindness, fairness, and understanding. It also means valuing yourself, your teachers, classmates, school property, and the diverse perspectives that make our community unique.
Respect can be shown in many ways, big and small. Simple actions, such as listening when someone is speaking, using polite language, following school rules, and taking care of shared spaces, are all examples of respect in action. Respect also means appreciating differences, even when we don’t always agree, and working together to create a positive and welcoming environment.
By practicing respect, we create a safe and supportive school environment where everyone can succeed. The October character trait is citizenship.
Students pictured from left, front row: Zaryn Heitman, Audrey Wagner, Aspen Moran and Michael Bridges, and back row: Layla Batterson, Aaron Bond, Cooper Darmstedter, and Brynn Diehl.
Respect can be shown in many ways, big and small. Simple actions, such as listening when someone is speaking, using polite language, following school rules, and taking care of shared spaces, are all examples of respect in action. Respect also means appreciating differences, even when we don’t always agree, and working together to create a positive and welcoming environment.
By practicing respect, we create a safe and supportive school environment where everyone can succeed. The October character trait is citizenship.
Students pictured from left, front row: Zaryn Heitman, Audrey Wagner, Aspen Moran and Michael Bridges, and back row: Layla Batterson, Aaron Bond, Cooper Darmstedter, and Brynn Diehl.
Check out the SMS Newsletter for October 2025! Students are back, and the 2025-2026 school year is in full swing!
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Griffins Roll to 3–0!
The Modified Boys Football Team stayed undefeated with a 39-6 victory over Frontier! The offense lit up the scoreboard, while the defense held strong all night long.
Together, they continue to grow as student-athletes — playing with pride, heart, and teamwork.
Be there next Wednesday at Pop Warner Field as the Griffins build on their momentum and keep climbing together!
The Modified Boys Football Team stayed undefeated with a 39-6 victory over Frontier! The offense lit up the scoreboard, while the defense held strong all night long.
Together, they continue to grow as student-athletes — playing with pride, heart, and teamwork.
Be there next Wednesday at Pop Warner Field as the Griffins build on their momentum and keep climbing together!
The girls' modified soccer team had its first game over the weekend, defeating Alden 3-0. Brianna Marinello scored two goals, and Sophia Young had the other one. Nikita Eckam and Arizona Bartlett combined to get the shutout in net. The team's next game is at Holland on Wednesday.
The new agriculture class is off to a great start at SMS! Last week, eighth-grade students in Ms. Uhrinek's class welcomed New York State FFA Officers and an officer from California's FFA to participate in a special activity. In small groups, the students were given "seed packets" with instructions on how to ensure each plant would succeed. The instructions included the planting depth and distance, but also had tips like "cucumbers and tomatoes have a toxic relationship," which helped to inform the layout of the garden on their desks. After planning out their garden, they reflected on their own "chaos gardens," considering who is around them who builds them up. From there, the students were asked to write letters of gratitude to someone who supports them. Many wrote heartfelt messages to family members and friends.
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A sub for a sub? Students in Mr. Reese's 8th-grade science class constructed submarines from bottles, tape and Alka-Seltzer tablets to attempt a descent and resurfacing. The team with the most successful trip received a sub sandwich!
Griff’s Win Again! The Modified Football Team improved to 2–0 with a dominant 39–14 victory over Maryvale!
The defense came out locked in, pitching a first-half shutout and shutting down the ground game all night. On the other side of the ball, the offense was unstoppable — racking up over 350 yards and consistently moving the chains.
It was a complete team effort from start to finish, and the Griff’s walked away with another big win!
Special shout-out to our bus drivers for being some of the loudest fans in the stands — and for getting us safely through rush-hour traffic to the game!
Come cheer on the Griff’s next Thursday at Frontier High School as they look to keep the momentum rolling!
The defense came out locked in, pitching a first-half shutout and shutting down the ground game all night. On the other side of the ball, the offense was unstoppable — racking up over 350 yards and consistently moving the chains.
It was a complete team effort from start to finish, and the Griff’s walked away with another big win!
Special shout-out to our bus drivers for being some of the loudest fans in the stands — and for getting us safely through rush-hour traffic to the game!
Come cheer on the Griff’s next Thursday at Frontier High School as they look to keep the momentum rolling!
Our middle school FFA held its first-ever meeting this past Thursday. Students spent time learning about the different opportunities FFA has to offer. They then made their own FFA emblem cookies while learning what each part of the emblem means. We are so excited to be able to offer FFA to our middle schoolers and can’t wait to see what great things they do this year!
#RedefiningRural
#RedefiningRural
This week, we are celebrating our amazing art teachers across SGI during National Arts in Education Week. Please take a moment to thank an art teacher for inspiring creativity in our students! Thank you, Mrs. Komenda, Mrs. Rosenswie, Mrs. Szpaicher and Mrs. Jaeger!
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#RedefiningRural
School spirit could be seen everywhere at SGI! Here is just a taste of the purple and gold spirit. Stay tuned for more homecoming content coming next week! Go Griffins!
As Spirit Week continues, Springville Middle Schoolers donned their class colors, Colden Elementary brought back looks from the past and Springville Elementary students lassoed their cowboy hats for Western Day!
Congratulations to the Springville Griffins Modified Football team on a huge season-opening win over the Pioneer Panthers! The Griffins may have been outnumbered and outsized, but they were never outmatched. The defense not only held Pioneer to just 12 points, but they also scored 6 of their own! Add in a powerful offensive attack, and the Griffins lit up the scoreboard with 33 points. It was an incredible team effort that proved hard work, consistency, and playing together can make anything possible. Way to go, Griffins!
Picture Day for Springville Griffith Middle School is scheduled for Wednesday, September 17.
This event's Order Code is 0166PGF. Online ordering is available before and after Picture Day. Shipping and handling charges may apply to orders placed after Picture Day.
Inter-state studios' picture ordering is all online this year. If families want to pay with cash or check, they can still send in the payment with their student on picture day, but any cash or check orders will need the order information and payment plus tax. The school does not have order forms with envelopes this year, so check out the link below for more information.
https://inter-state.com/FlyerEntry/0166PGF
This event's Order Code is 0166PGF. Online ordering is available before and after Picture Day. Shipping and handling charges may apply to orders placed after Picture Day.
Inter-state studios' picture ordering is all online this year. If families want to pay with cash or check, they can still send in the payment with their student on picture day, but any cash or check orders will need the order information and payment plus tax. The school does not have order forms with envelopes this year, so check out the link below for more information.
https://inter-state.com/FlyerEntry/0166PGF
