The first grade classes created pumpkin catapults during Halloween STEM time this week.
The Brocton Central School District is sending you thrilling Halloween greetings! Enjoy the festivities and stay safe while having fun! 🎃👻
For Halloween spooky STEM week, the fifth grade created paper circuit sugar skulls with light up LED eyes.
Mrs. Gomez's and Mrs. Marvin's 5th Graders visited the Buffalo Museum of Science last Thursday as a culminating field trip to their Space Unit! Students participated in a hands-on activity where they learned about constellations that appear during each season. They also got to see what our night sky looked like throughout the year. The day's events also included exploring the museum, and a visit to the rooftop Observatory, where students got to see a 360 degree view of the city of Buffalo. Students had such a great time and appreciate the district giving them this opportunity!
Halloween has arrived in the elementary STEM lab! We kicked off the start of spooky STEM week with a third grade engineering project that incorporated measurement and 3 D shapes. Students were challenged to build a free standing haunted house that measured at least 12 inches tall.
Today, October 28, 2025, is National First Responder Day! The Brocton Central School District would like to thank the Brocton Fire Department, the Portland Fire Department, the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Department, the New York State Police, the Office of Emergency Services, the Alstar Ambulance Services, and the surrounding local First Responders, including but not limited to Paramedics, EMTs, Firefighters, and Police Officers. We are thankful for the sacrifices of our brave First Responders who risk their own lives to protect the lives and property of our fellow citizens.
This October middle and high school students taking art had the opportunity to visit the Marion Art Gallery on the campus of SUNY Fredonia to see the exhibit Atlas- Historical Works and Recent Works of Alberto Rey. The exhibit highlighted Rey’s recent travels around the world through paintings, drawings and ceramics. Awarded SUNY Distinguished Professor for Research and Creative Activity, Rey is also an official Orvis Guide and made special visits to the gallery to meet BCS students, take questions and share his personal insights. Barbara Racker, the gallery director, provided each student with a catalog of the exhibit along with lunch at the campus cafe, Cranson Marche. Students also enjoyed visiting the campus bookstore. Visit the following links to see more of his work: https://albertorey.com/ and https://atlasalbertorey.weebly.com/
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All families can also log on and order a FREE Digital SmileSafe card.
Thank you!
Today, the Brocton Central School District would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to our incredible Occupational Therapy team: Mrs. Jessica Swanson, OTD, MS, OTR/L, and Mrs. Cortney Vahl, COTA.
Both of these amazing individuals bring unique skills and a compassionate approach to their work, making a significant impact on the lives of our students every day. Their efforts encourage independence, build confidence, and enhance the overall quality of life for those they serve.
We thank them for the countless hours put into planning, implementing, and adapting interventions to suit the individual needs of our students. Their ability to see the potential in each child and to help them achieve their goals is truly commendable.
Their dedication, passion, and commitment to our students' well-being and success do not go unnoticed. Happy National Occupational Therapist Appreciation Day!
Both of these amazing individuals bring unique skills and a compassionate approach to their work, making a significant impact on the lives of our students every day. Their efforts encourage independence, build confidence, and enhance the overall quality of life for those they serve.
We thank them for the countless hours put into planning, implementing, and adapting interventions to suit the individual needs of our students. Their ability to see the potential in each child and to help them achieve their goals is truly commendable.
Their dedication, passion, and commitment to our students' well-being and success do not go unnoticed. Happy National Occupational Therapist Appreciation Day!
🚨 Parents, Protect Your Children Online! 🚨
Join FBI Buffalo for Digital Dangers: When Online Chats Turn Into Manipulation or Violence against our youth!
🗓 Thursday, Nov. 6th | 🕕 6–8 PM
📍 Brocton Central School District, High School Cafeteria
The content of this presentation includes frank discussions about sensitive topics, and it is geared toward parents and adults only; it is not intended for young children to be present.
RSVP by November 4th — scan the QR code in the flyer or click the link (https://bit.ly/WatchGroupRSVP)!
🍕🥤 Pizza and soda provided by the PTSA.
Have questions or having trouble to RSVP? Call (716) 792-2173
Stay informed and keep your children safe online!
Reminder to Parents and Students – Class of 2026!
SUNY Free Application Week is October 20 – November 3, 2025!
If you’re interested in attending a SUNY college, now is the perfect time to apply — application fees are waived during this period!
Need help with your college applications? Stop by the Guidance Office — we’re here to help!
Thank you, Bus Drivers!
Every day, our school bus drivers go the extra mile—rain or shine—to make sure students get to and from school. You are the first and last smile our students see each day. Your patience, kindness and dedication truly makes a difference in our community.
Let’s take this moment to THANK these everyday heroes who safely transport our students and make every ride a little brighter!
After learning about the lifey cycle of a pumpkin in Mr. Galofaro's library classes, Mrs. Zappie's computer students are designing and carving and designing digital pumpkins!
Pre-K students had fun writing their first story together. They carefully painted Haunted Houses to go with their story. They also made picture puzzles. Ms. Sobczyk is proud of how kind and creative they are. Nice work!
6th graders in Mr. Vona's class did a lesson in adding and subtracting using decimals. The students were given $20 in ‘Arnie bucks’. They visited "Arnie's Dog Hut" and ordered off the menu adding their totals, figuring out the tax on the total without going over $20. Then subtracting the total from the $20 to figure out their change. When completed correctly they received an "Arnie treat" from our schools service dog, Arnie. A fun day of learning in 6th grade at BCS!
The Brocton Central School District is proud to announce that Superintendent Mr. Jason Delcamp has been selected as the 2025 New York State Administrator of the Year by the New York State Association of Educational Office Professionals (NYSAEOP). The award was announced on October 20, 2025, during the organization’s 73rd Annual Conference held in Auburn, NY.
Although Mr. Delcamp was unable to attend the banquet, Mrs. Cynthia Marx, CEOE, graciously accepted the award on his behalf and read his letter of acknowledgment to attendees. In his message, Mr. Delcamp expressed heartfelt gratitude for the recognition and appreciation of the many individuals who have supported him throughout his career.
“I am truly humbled and honored to be nominated and considered for such a prestigious award,” he shared. “Throughout my career, I have been fortunate to be surrounded by people who saw more in me than I often saw in myself. Their belief in me has shaped who I am as a leader.”
Mr. Delcamp also highlighted the vital role of secretarial and administrative professionals in education, noting that they are “the heartbeat of every successful school district.” He credited their professionalism, care, and dedication for helping schools thrive and shared that this award “truly belongs to them.”
The Brocton Central School District community congratulates Mr. Jason Delcamp on this outstanding and well-deserved recognition!
Although Mr. Delcamp was unable to attend the banquet, Mrs. Cynthia Marx, CEOE, graciously accepted the award on his behalf and read his letter of acknowledgment to attendees. In his message, Mr. Delcamp expressed heartfelt gratitude for the recognition and appreciation of the many individuals who have supported him throughout his career.
“I am truly humbled and honored to be nominated and considered for such a prestigious award,” he shared. “Throughout my career, I have been fortunate to be surrounded by people who saw more in me than I often saw in myself. Their belief in me has shaped who I am as a leader.”
Mr. Delcamp also highlighted the vital role of secretarial and administrative professionals in education, noting that they are “the heartbeat of every successful school district.” He credited their professionalism, care, and dedication for helping schools thrive and shared that this award “truly belongs to them.”
The Brocton Central School District community congratulates Mr. Jason Delcamp on this outstanding and well-deserved recognition!
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Stay Safe on the School Bus: Tips for Students
This week we recognize National School Bus Safety Week!
Each year, schools and communities across the country come together to remind everyone the importance of school bus safety. From practicing safe riding habits to staying alert around bus stops and school zones. Every one of these actions help to protect our children.
The Brocton Central School District looks forward to sharing more safety tips and information regarding school bus safety this upcoming week!
Each year, schools and communities across the country come together to remind everyone the importance of school bus safety. From practicing safe riding habits to staying alert around bus stops and school zones. Every one of these actions help to protect our children.
The Brocton Central School District looks forward to sharing more safety tips and information regarding school bus safety this upcoming week!
STEM Lab News
STEM Club began today. An important part of STEM Club is working on collaboration and teamwork skills. These skills are important for STEM, especially when we compete at STEM Wars in the spring. To start the new year, we had a paper tower team challenge. Teams had 15 minutes to build a tower out of 20 sheets of paper using only scissors and tape. The tallest tower measured more than 5 feet tall!
You trash is our treasure: The STEM Lab is in need of regular to large size cereal boxes or other boxes of similar size (long but not too deep such as shallow Amazon/shipping boxes or other snack/cracker boxes). If you have any, please send to school with your child. Thank you!
STEM Club began today. An important part of STEM Club is working on collaboration and teamwork skills. These skills are important for STEM, especially when we compete at STEM Wars in the spring. To start the new year, we had a paper tower team challenge. Teams had 15 minutes to build a tower out of 20 sheets of paper using only scissors and tape. The tallest tower measured more than 5 feet tall!
You trash is our treasure: The STEM Lab is in need of regular to large size cereal boxes or other boxes of similar size (long but not too deep such as shallow Amazon/shipping boxes or other snack/cracker boxes). If you have any, please send to school with your child. Thank you!
