Hilton Central School District

"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.

Hilton High School’s IB Theatre Class is presenting a One Act Play Festival tonight, May 13, at 7 p.m. in the Hilton High School auditorium. The performance is free, and you do not need a ticket to attend. Seating is general admission. Two groups of students will perform a one-act play that they wrote, staged, and directed. Don't miss these powerful performances!

Last week it was Mr. Brown getting his head shaved after students at Village Elementary raised over $2,500 in their read-a-thon. Today, Ms. Passero and Ms. Bower got pies in the face since the kids reached the $5,000 mark!

What a way to spend part of the morning. The annual Unified Basketball exhibition game for the staff and students at the high school. A great game, and a great crowd.

Let's learn about this week's Hilton Hero! "Shannon facilitates, with a positive attitude, One Healthy Village, which creates a learning environment for students and staff to be welcomed and curious, in a variety of activities. She also takes the time to plan activities in and out of school, that gets the staff together to create a positive culture for all staff. Shannon creates the safe space and time, for students and staff, to converse respectfully. A colleague, that collaborates not just with her team, but the entire school community."

Delaney Graves, a Hilton High School senior was the recipient of a Do the Right Thing Award, presented by the Rochester Police Department and the City of Rochester. Delaney has made a drastic turnaround in her time at the high school, both academically, where her GPA has improved from the 60s to the 90s, and in terms of her behavior. To see more about Delaney, click here: https://www.whec.com/local/do-the-right-thing-delaney-turned-her-grades-around-and-volunteers-at-seneca-park-zoo/

Last night Hilton Superintendent Dr. Casey Kosiorek joined High School senior Shawn Nordstrom as Shawn was presented the Dr. Michael C. O'Laughlin Award as the district's Outstanding Senior. Congratulations Shawn!

MW staff enjoyed Biscuits with the Boss as part of this week's Staff Appreciation! Staff at all buildings have been celebrating with treats all week as a thank-you for all of their hard work & dedication. Many thanks also go out to the parents & volunteers who made it all happen!

Hilton High School’s IB Theatre Class is presenting a One Act Play Festival on Monday, May 13 at 7 PM in the Hilton High School auditorium. The performance is free, and you do not need a ticket to attend. Seating is general admission. About the Collaborative Theatre Project: The class formed two theatre companies. Each ensemble worked collaboratively to create and perform a piece of original theatre that they developed from a starting point. The overall intentions, structure, and content of the piece was collaboratively decided and devised by the ensemble and is presented to an audience as a fully realized production. Students develop and apply their individual performance skills and each student contributes artistically to the development and/or staging of the piece as a creator, designer, and/or director. Following each performance the ensemble will engage in a talkback session with the audience to gather feedback from the audience to guide their evaluations of the extent to which the piece fulfilled the ensemble’s intentions. Information about the two theatre pieces: Mindscapes Theatre Company: Students: Pierson Eckert, Jamie Hoffman, Persy Moll, Bri Spicci, Juniper Thomas, Kristen Trujillo, and Ace Wahlers Piece: Thought Bubbles Synopsis: Thought Bubble is an abstract take on the fear of growing up that focuses on portraying its inevitability. Our intention developed on the basis that we are all juniors-seniors in high school and are facing these fears in real time. Tidal Wave Theatre Company: Students: Carter Davis, Jude Hare, Tanner Murphy, Gia Triassi, Abby Varel, Jesse Wayner, Elise Woods Piece: Inside Consciousness Synopsis: Inside Consciousness follows an extended family, the O’Brian’s, and Thompson’s, struggling through miscommunications, resentments, and arguments.

Please join us in congratulating these five seniors recognized by the Urban League of Rochester as 2024 Black Scholars! Each student has maintained a B average or better throughout HS. They will be recognized in a ceremony on June 3.

Last night, educators from 9 different districts in the area gathered at the high school for a leadership symposium. Some great thoughts from school leaders and students about building organizational culture. Special thanks to Dr. Rudd and Dr. Green for organizing this event.

The High School's Teen Republicans Club has dedicated a display case to commemorate Memorial Day, with words from "In Flanders Fields." From left to right: Kate Barry, Mallory Heise, Hailey McConnell, Madison Levato, Austin DeLorme, Drea Domicello, and Michael Mault.

Happy Staff Appreciation Week! Let's take a moment to celebrate and recognize the incredible dedication and hard work of our teachers and school staff. We appreciate all you do to educate our students & put them first every day. #CadetProud #Welcoming #Affirming

Congratulations to Damian Mesh, Remy McNamara, and Coach Joe Brock on winning the Individual Class A1 Section V championship yesterday! Damian and Remy won doubles 6-4, 6-2.

Congratulations to Nancy Leport, Rick Francis & the Hilton Alumni Assoc. for being honored as ACT for Education 2024 Community Champions for Public Education. We are so grateful for all this organization has done for our students & staff!