Great job by Northwood students Adrianna and Carter presenting their inventions and from Leo giving his TED Talk at last night's Board of Education meeting. Thanks to their REACH teacher Melanie Klock for sharing their talents with us.
A Northwood student has earned a trip to a national competition next week. Find out all about it here: https://youtu.be/CVVgI6jxYWs
What a great day for Village and Northwood sixth graders to get together for the annual track and field event.
Congratulations to the Hilton CSD team that took part in last week's JP Morgan Corporate Challenge at Innovative Field. Mike Champlin, Kelley Stoll, Matt Spreter, Jen Torres, and Jeff Najder placed fourth out of around 180 teams that participated.
It's time for the latest edition of Cadet Chronicles. This week Village Elementary teacher Mike Heise talks about the "Big H Podcast." You can watch it here: https://youtu.be/UWRnsI8KHJM
A big tip of the hat to the mechanics in our Transportation Department. Our buses had a 99.12% passing rate in their New York State Inspections. The state average was 95.8%. great job by Mike Lage, Jason Doty, Tony Vasques, Mark Zieziula, Scott Warax, and Robert Hale.
Today was Culture Day at Quest-a chance for students to learn about other cultures. It started with a performance by a group from RIT called Dangerous Signs, representing Deaf Culture. There were also presentations on People with Disabilities, and countries from around the world.
Students at Northwood made the most of their half day-Ms. McBride's Kindergarten class held a Memorial Day Celebration, students took advantage of the weather by running/walking on a route set up in the bus loop, and students in Ms. Sica's class put on an amazing "Choose to Reuse" fashion show with clothes that were either from thrift stores or hand me downs, and an art/invention show that used only recycled materials.
A busy day for the high school this morning-Class Day, complete with therapy dogs, followed by the annual Senior Breakfast where the class of 2024 got their caps and gowns and yearbooks.
Students from Northwood, Quest and Village had a chance to see computer programs they coded in use by the olive baboons at the Seneca Park Zoo. It's part of the Primate Portal Project along with RIT, Carnegie Mellon University and the zoo. More info on this coming soon!
BUDGET VOTE RESULTS
Proposition #1 – Budget:
Yes 876
No 519
Proposition #2 – Bus Purchase:
Yes 913
No 496
Proposition #3 – Capital Reserve
Yes 886
No 514
Board of Education - *Elected to Board
Ed Mascadri 916*
Stephanie Sloan 855*
Austin DeLorme 422
Mike Zillioux 430
What a great way to start the day! Superintendent Dr. Casey Kosiorek joined Mrs. Michelle on bus #22 for her Village Elementary and QUEST bus runs!
Looking for a fast, easy way to report a child's absence from school? You can now use Campus Parent (IC Parent Portal). Phone and email are still an option. For more information, use this link: https://sites.google.com/ga.hiltoncsd.net/hcsdicparentsupport/home. For questions, contact the HCSD Infinite Campus Team at: icportal@hilton.k12.ny.us
Tomorrow, May 21, is the Budget Vote & Board of Ed election at Parma Town Hall from 6 am-9 pm. While casting your vote, check out the art display featuring student work from K-12. Special thanks to Bill Smith for this art installation! Art will be on display through 5/24.
"Ruth Hurysz is the very essence of 'welcoming and affirming' and "curious, not judgmental'. She brings unconditional respect to every interaction, student or adult, and positivity and acceptance to each day. We are fortunate to be within her sphere of influence." Thank you Ruth!
Thanks to the Honorable Frank P. Geraci Jr., United States District Judge for the Western District of New York for taking the time to address students at the high school about his career in the legal field. Judge Geraci talked about his path to the Federal Court and answered questions from the students about some of his more memorable cases as well as a number of other topics.
Welcome to our newest staff! #Welcoming #Affirming #CadetProud
Hilton High School senior Billy Spear will be recognized at the Rochester Philharmonic Youth Orchestra's final concert on Sunday, June 9 at 3 p.m. in Kodak Hall. Billy has performed with the RPO Youth Orchestra, Hochstein Youth Orchestra, Hilton Symphonic Band, and Jazz Band, and participated in the National Association for Music Education Eastern Division Conference. He plans to attend Boston University for trumpet performance in the fall. Billy is the son of William and Michelle Spear. Concert tickets may be purchased at https://rpyo.org/events.
At the Board of Education meeting on May 14 Superintendent Dr. Casey Kosiorek recognized four school board members for reaching new levels in the Board Excellence Recognition Program from the New York State School Boards Association. Therese Flannery received a Level One Board Achievement Award, Board President Mark Hilburger and Board Vice President Stephanie Sloan received Level Two Board Achievement Awards and Nancy Pickering received a Level Four Lifetime Achievement Award. Congratulations, and thank you for all your hard work and dedication!
Thank you to everyone who attended the Merton Williams Middle School Grandfriends Breakfast on May 14. The morning was filled with vocal and instrumental performances, good food, and an opportunity to talk with students, administrators, and fellow seniors. Grandfriends is a longtime tradition at Merton Williams that coincides with Older Americans Month.
