Welcome to our newest staff! #Welcoming #Affirming #CadetProud
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.
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!
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.
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 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!
Sending a heartfelt thank you to our five Hilton CSD principals on this School Principals' Day! We are grateful for your hard work every day, dedication, visionary thinking, and for keeping our schools running smoothly. #Welcoming #Affirming #CadetProud
On April 24 8th grade students traveled to the high school to see a performance of Survivors performed by JCC’s Center Stage. The show presents the Holocaust through the eyes of ten Rochester-based survivors portrayed by six actors.
Following the performance students had a chance to comment on the production as well as ask questions of the cast members.
Special thanks to:
• Matt D'Augustine and Colleen Grego for planning and logistics
• The eighth-grade teachers for chaperoning
• Assistant Principal Steve Sorensen
• The transportation department for busing the students to the high school
• Kim Rudd for sound and technical support
• The High School Administration for providing the auditorium
• Kristen Paolini for funding the show
• The students for being such a great audience
• The actors who put on an amazing, and memorable performance
Welcome to our newest staff! #Welcoming #Affirming #CadetProud
It's National Assistant Principals' Week! Thank you to these dedicated individuals for their outstanding leadership, #APWeek24
MW Principal Dr. Marc D’Amico and Assistant Principal Steve Sorensen fell victim to an unexpected dessert attack last Thursday when Assistant Principal Dr. Laura Mayer willingly took on the task of throwing a pie in their faces. It was a sweet reward for the seventh graders who donated the most personal care items in a challenge with the eighth graders. Together, the classes donated over 700 items, including 120 bottles of shampoo, to the Hilton-Parma Emergency Food Shelf. In addition to the personal care items, basket raffles among staff raised $450, the 5 Buy Five Charity Art Show raised about $200, and Melos Café raised $150 – all for the Food Shelf. “Our school is happy to be able to help people in our community and to teach our students the importance of taking care of each other,” said D’Amico.
MW Principal Dr. Marc D’Amico and Assistant Principal Steve Sorensen fell victim to an unexpected dessert attack last Thursday when Assistant Principal Dr. Laura Mayer willingly took on the task of throwing a pie in their faces. It was a sweet reward for the seventh graders who donated the most personal care items in a challenge with the eighth graders. Together, the classes donated over 700 items, including 120 bottles of shampoo, to the Hilton-Parma Emergency Food Shelf. In addition to the personal care items, basket raffles among staff raised $450, the 5 Buy Five Charity Art Show raised about $200, and Melos Café raised $150 – all for the Food Shelf. “Our school is happy to be able to help people in our community and to teach our students the importance of taking care of each other,” said D’Amico.
The NYSATA (New York State Art Teachers Association) Region 2 Student Art Show is on display this week in the Davison Gallery at Roberts Wesleyan University. The show features work from K-12 students from the Finger Lakes region. Hilton is proud to have work from 20 students in the show: Josh Anstett (11), Mary Burke (11), Ian Clare (11), Jacie Hall (11), Natalie Kiser (11), Isabella Lenzi (11), Megan Marean (11), Olivia O’Connor (11), Kassandra Stewart (11), Ava Wegman (11), Summer Winter (11), Jazmin Wright (9), Myra Altobelli (8), Betsy Galan (8), Clara Green (8), Shannon Herne (8), Ace Mathis (8), Grace Pettine (8), Rylynn Schrader (8), and Jae’Marie Solis (8). The show is open to the public. Gallery hours are 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Congratulations to Dr. Marc D'Amico, Merton Williams Middle School principal, and Dr. Laura Mayer, Merton Williams Middle School assistant principal, on successfully defending their dissertations and receiving their doctoral degrees in Educational Leadership from the University of Rochester Warner School of Education and Human Development. Their degrees are a testament to their hard work and dedication to education as well as their perseverance and determination.
Mark your calendars for an opportunity to get some tasty treats and support the Hilton Marching Band at the same time! Stop by the DQ Grill & Chill at 3644 Dewey Ave. on Wed., Mar. 27 from 4-8:30 p.m. A portion of the proceeds from your purchases will benefit our Marching Band!
Just a friendly reminder that tomorrow, Wed., Mar. 20, is a half-day session for K-8 students. Students will be home approximately 4 hours earlier. Please be sure to have someone home for elementary students. Grades 9-12 have a full day session.
Are you a registered nurse seeking a job with great benefits, pay & consistent daytime hours M-F? Hilton School District is hiring! To apply & for more information, visit Hilton.Recruitfront.com.
Claire Drexler’s Health Essentials class at MW has been very busy learning life skills for the kitchen, such as measuring food, safety, healthy recipes, family traditions, working as a team, listening, and many more. This week they enjoyed making Henry Hunsinger’s favorite recipe to cook with his mom and grandmother – Mama Hunsinger’s Rice Krispy Craker Chicken. The results were very yummy!
Our school social workers play a crucial role in our learning community, supporting our students, families & staff. Their compassion, empathy, & commitment to serving others is greatly appreciated. Whether they're providing counseling with integrity, connecting families when putting people first with resources, advocating for students' needs so they can be lifelong learners, or fostering a positive school climate by being welcoming a affirming, our social workers go above and beyond every day.
Hilton CSD recognizes the invaluable contributions of our maintenance team. This team plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our facilities and creating safe and comfortable environments for our students and staff. Their integrity, focusing on being welcoming and affirming, putting people first, and being lifelong learners, does not go unnoticed. They embody the spirit of teamwork and service, and we are grateful for all that they do.
