It was quite a busy morning at Northwood today. Erin McBride's kindergarten class held a Memorial Day sing-along and Jennifer Sica's class held its annual "We Choose to Reuse Fashion Show. You can see more pictures from both events here: https://hiltonschools.smugmug.com/2024-2025/Northwood
Congratulations to John Abbott on being presented with the Sister Edwardine Weaver Service Award by the GVASCD. Mr. Abbott has worked tirelessly as a former member of the Hilton School Board, the HCSD representative on the BOCES Board and as Assistant Superintendent in East Irondequoit for the betterment of education in our area. John is pictured with current HCSD Board member Nancy Pickering and East Irondequoit CSD Superintendent Mary Grow.
Apply today to be part of our incredible Transportation Team! For more information go to http://hilton.recruitfront.com
Thank you to everyone who voted today! Here are the results.
The proposed budget passes 743-329
Proposition #2-Purchase of 11 gas/diesel buses passes 757-312
Proposition #3 Purchase of one electric bus fails 557-513
There were three candidates for three spots on the Board of Education:
Mark Hilburger-815 votes
Amanda Diedrich-802 votes
Nancy Pickering-781 votes
Congratulations to Hilton High School Senior Olivia Koegel who was recognized as the school's Outstanding Senior at the 30th annual Michael C. O'Laughlin Dinner by Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES on May 7. She is pictured with Hilton Superintendent Dr. Casey Kosiorek.
You have until Wednesday to vote for Paige and Lia in the Stars of Tomorrow Fan Favorite Contest! Let's get these two a trip to NYC! Use the following link or scan the QR code to vote: https://www.rochesterfirst.com/contests/rbtl-stars-of-tomorrow-fan-favorite/#/gallery
A big day for students at QUEST who presented their IB Exhibition Projects. They covered a wide range of topics including puppy mills, animal research, the cost of youth sports, CTE, women's rights, and vaping. Great work by everyone, your hard work definitely paid off!
Pictures from some of the exhibits can be seen here: https://hiltonschools.smugmug.com/2024-2025/QUEST/QUEST-IB-Exhibition
The Hilton Central School District has a number of immediate openings for cleaners and custodians. Please head to https://hilton.recruitfront.com/ for more information.
Northwood had some very special guests this morning. Samantha Liu and Harrison Kim, both students at the Eastman School of Music showed students their instrumental skills, Samantha on the double bass and Harrison on the clarinet. You can see more pictures from the visit here: https://hiltonschools.smugmug.com/2024-2025/Northwood/Eastman-Visitors
This weekend Hilton High School's Sources of Strength will host its first ever Color Run (you can register here: https://runsignup.com/Race/Events/NY/Hilton/SourcesOfStrengthKColorRun)
To see what the group is all about, check out this story from Wendy Mills at Spectrum news: https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/rochester/news/2025/05/12/sources-of-strength-teen-mental-health-?cid=app_share
What a great way to start the day yesterday at Merton Williams-the annual Grandfriends breakfast. Thanks to everyone who came to visit and to everyone who worked so hard to make it a success! There was even a chance to try out a new voting machine like the ones that will be used next Tuesday for the budget vote. You can see more pictures here: https://hiltonschools.smugmug.com/2024-2025/Merton-Williams/Grandfriends-Breakfast
Don't forget-this weekend-there's still time to register!
The High School Sources of Strength Club will be hosting a 5k color run and walk on May 17.
After the run there will be an event at the community center including games, food trucks and information tables about various mental health organizations.
Register here: https://runsignup.com/Race/Events/NY/Hilton/SourcesOfStrengthKColorRun
Attention class of 2026! It's time to sign up for your senior portraits for next year's Hiltorial. Use this link for more information: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_ziZbqpkjohHeDx4AYQzLKzCQEEV5TuFJxA4bFQLbTI/edit?tab=t.0
Talk about a special visitor! Spikes was at Northwood to greet students as they got off the bus and then "winged it" over to the High School for the Unified Basketball assembly. He wants to remind everyone that next Friday is Hilton Night with the Red Wings! You can get your tickets here: https://www.ticketreturn.com/prod2new/GroupPortalPEC.asp?HoldID=35100&SponsorID=17608&EventID=346308
To see more pictures from today head to our SmugMug Page: https://hiltonschools.smugmug.com/2024-2025/District/Spikes-Visit
A great opportunity for students in Sy Potter and Kelley Stoll's class at Merton Williams to gain first-hand knowledge about Cuba from one of their classmates. Addiel Marino-Calderon added details related to the book they are currently reading entitled, "Refugee." His parents, Maidely and Froylan also came in and taught the class how to Salsa.
The 2025-2026 budget edition of the Insight is now available online. It will be delivered to district homes soon. Please remember to vote on Tuesday, May 20 from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the Parma Town Hall.
Use this link to view the Insight: https://5il.co/3fps7:
Thanks to Wendy Mills from Spectrum News for coming to the High School and providing coverage of next Saturday's Sources of Strength Color Run. Still interested in registering? Here's the link: https://runsignup.com/Race/Events/NY/Hilton/SourcesOfStrengthKColorRun
Please use the following link to see a video regarding this year's proposed budget. Remember to vote on May 20. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the Parma Town Hall.
https://vimeo.com/1081916534
If you didn't get a chance to see Meet the Candidates, here is the link you can use to view it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zryt5C118w
Also, please remember to vote on Tuesday, My 20 from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the Parma Town Hall.
Congratulations to Tom Venniro and the Hilton-Parma Parks and Recreation Department on being chosen as a 2025 Community Champion for Public Education. Nominated by Hilton School Superintendent Dr. Casey Kosiorek, Tom and his department not only support our schools in countless ways, but they are also a driving force behind the annual Make a Difference Day, which sees volunteers performing community service throughout town.
