Shalyn Pestilli is an incredible music coordinator who handles a tremendous responsibility with excitement. humility, honesty, and a constant commitment to advocating for the music department. Throughout Music in Our Schools Month, she has worked relentlessly to support and lead. From supporting Merton Williams' musical, to hosting Junior-High All-County, to Prism Concert, she has truly been a rock to the music department through it all. She is an amazing human, colleague, friend, teacher, and coordinator. Hilton and the Music Department is so lucky to have you.
Join us this Tuesday (3/25) at the Hilton Community Center on Henry Street for the 2025 High School Senior Art Show. The event starts at 6 p.m. The art will be on display during the center's regular hours through Friday.
Sophomores were presenting their personal projects this morning at the High School. Thanks to the students who let us see your work, you did a great job!
It was a great day to be a Cadet, and our teams were taking advantage of the great weather. Based on the forecast, hope they enjoyed it!
Talk about taking reading to new heights! QUEST 4th grader Parker Lenz and his class took advantage of today's weather with some outside time-and Parker found a good spot to soak up some sun.
Best of luck to 2023 Hilton graduate Alana Conolly who will be taking part in Colgate University's TIA Entrepreneur Showcase with a chance to win $10,000 for her venture, Wags and Wings Dog Rescue. The program aims to help save some of the millions of starving street dogs from Mexico. The goal is to connect travelers with rescues so some of the dogs living in dire conditions can have a chance at a new life.
You can learn more about the competition here: https://5il.co/3asoa
Don't forget-tomorrow night the district will present a screening of the film ScreenAgers-Elementary School Age Edition at 6 p.m. in the QUEST Auditorium.
Happy St. Patrick's Day from Mrs. McBride's kindergarten class at Northwood. Great music, great dancing and even a demonstration of an Irish Reel from Mrs. McBride herself!
You can see more pictures here: https://hiltonschools.smugmug.com/2024-2025/Northwood/St-Patricks-Day
Let's take a look back at a recent assembly at Village Elementary School. It featured some great tricks, and important messages: https://youtu.be/bmgACaCbt2w
Don't forget-next Wednesday we will be showing the film-ScreenAgers; Elementary School Age Edition. The screening will be in the QUEST Auditorium at 6 p.m.
Tony's People First approach is evident every day. When a request to have several potholes filled in the Merton Williams Parent Loop was submitted, Tony had them filled within 45 minutes. MW is grateful to have such conscientious colleagues, like Tony, across the district.
Thanks to our friends from Foodlink and the Hilton-Parma Emergency Food Shelf for visiting Merton Williams to talk to students about the importance of donating to the school's current food drive.
Save the date for the annual Little Cadets Carnival. This year it will be held on April 24-tickets go on sale later this month, watch for more information!
What a great way to start off tonight's Board meeting. Cast members from the high school production of The Addams Family performed songs from the show. It opens on April 4.
You won't want to miss Hilton High School's production of The Addams Family. The first of four shows is Friday, April 4 followed by two performances on Saturday and one on Sunday.
Purchase your tickets now! https://cur8.com/15447/project/128510
Just a reminder, this Wednesday, March 12 is a half day for all students in grades K-8. Here are the dismissal times for each school:
Merton Williams Middle School: Students dismiss at 10:15am, buses depart at 10:25am
Village Elementary School: Students dismiss at 11am, buses depart at 11:10am
Northwood Elementary School: Students dismiss at 11am, buses depart at 11:10am
Quest Elementary School: Students dismiss at 11:35am, buses depart at 11:40am
A great assembly today at Village-champion stunt bike rider Chris Poulos wowed them with his tricks and delivered a message about respect, hard work and being a good person. Thanks to the Hilton Alumni Association for funding this opportunity.
Our cheerleaders are off to the State Championships! The HS sent them to Binghamton in style today! To see more about this amazing team, check out this story from News8: https://www.rochesterfirst.com/sports/local-sports/hilton-building-cheer-dynasty-with-sectional-three-peat/
Congratulations to Hilton High School students Aydien Jarvis, Madison Zarpentine, and Olivia Lagas who were finalists at the SkillsUSA New York Area 1 Regionals held on March 4. Aydien and Madison took third in Quiz Bowl and Olivia was third in Nurse Assisting.
Attention class of 2000-your 25th reunion is coming up on May 31. Here's a link for more information and to purchase tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hilton-high-school-class-of-2000-25th-reunion-tickets-1261194479639?aff=oddtdtcreator
