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!
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.
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
"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."
