Today marks National School Bus Driver Appreciation Day! The Brocton Central School extends its heartfelt gratitude to our Transportation Department, which includes our full-time drivers, part-time drivers, substitute bus drivers, and bus aides, for their unwavering support of our students and the school community. We would especially like to acknowledge the following individuals for their dedicated service: Mr. Ken Roberts, Director of Facilities; Mr. Paul Farnham, Bus Mechanic; Ms. Jamie Vacanti, Head Bus Driver; and our esteemed bus drivers: Mr. John Bigelow, Mr. Kevin Cobb, Mr. Scott Deming Jr., Mr. Robert Fancher, Mrs. Sally Farnham, Mr. Clarence Grover, Mrs. Diana Grover, Ms. Michelle Lindstrom, Mr. Sam Spaulding, Mr. Nathaniel Spears, and Mrs. Ruth Stalter. We also extend our gratitude to our bus aides, Ms. Cheryl Houser, Mrs. Jennifer Johnson, and Ms. Brenda Jones. Thank you all for your dedication and commitment!
Elementary (grades 3-5) Swim Club will start swimming tomorrow, Tuesday, April 22, before school. Your child will ride the early bus and wait in the front lobby for Ms. Hamlet to pick up. Swim Club will run every Tuesday/Thursday until May 29th. Thank You for allowing your child this opportunity to strengthen their swimming skills.
There is no Board Game Club tomorrow, April 22nd.
The Brocton Central School District extends its warmest wishes for a Happy Easter celebration! Classes will resume tomorrow, Monday, April 21st.
The Brocton Central School District extends its warmest wishes for a Happy Good Friday.
The Brocton Central School District wishes to take this opportunity to recognize and express our gratitude for the exemplary contributions of our esteemed librarian, Mr. Jacob Galofaro, in celebration of National Librarians Day. His dedication, passion and unwavering commitment to nurturing a love for reading and providing invaluable resources to our students are truly commendable.
The Brocton Central School District extends heartfelt wishes for a joyful Palm Sunday.
The Brocton Central School District is pleased to extend warm wishes for a joyous Passover.
Brocton elementary has been implementing the Science of Reading in and out of reading class. First graders practiced reading skills in the STEM lab while also learning about the sun and shadows. As part of this Science unit, students built shadow puppet theaters, made shadow puppets, and worked on reading fluency by practicing and performing a Readers' Theater puppet show.
Students in Mrs. Zappie's Media class colored beautiful virtual Easter eggs!
This is a friendly reminder that, per the district calendar, Spring Recess will commence on Monday, April 14, 2025, with classes resuming on Monday, April 21, 2025. We wish you a wonderful break to enjoy with your friends and family.
Yesterday evening, April 9th at the Board of Education meeting, Mr. Oldham recognized Aubree D. for being April Middle School Student of the Month (not pictured) and Owen P. for being April High School Student of the Month (not pictured). Mr. Delcamp, Mrs. Kopiczak and Mr. Mead-Colegrove recognized Mrs. Kimberly Tiberio for being Employee of the Month for April (pictured). Congratulations to all of these individuals.
On April 8th, a group of Brocton student-athletes had an incredible experience attending St. Bonaventure's Girls and Women Sports Day! 🌟 Representing one of 24 schools in attendance, students participated in sports clinics led by college athletes in volleyball, soccer, softball, basketball, tennis, rugby, lacrosse, cross country, track, and swimming and diving.
The day culminated with a thought-provoking panel discussion and a delicious lunch provided by the university. This event not only promoted athletic skills but also empowered our young women in sports!
Thank you to St. Bonaventure for hosting such an inspiring day! 💪🏽💖
#GoBonas #GirlsAndWomenInSports #Leadership #Together
The Brocton Mental Health Team is holding a "Grab and Go" event this Friday, April 11 from 2-2:45pm!
Students in grades 6-12 can stop by room 180 prior to leaving for break to grab a hygiene bag and non-perishable items.
Should your child not be able to pick up these items during the scheduled time, please contact Ms. Stephanie Haines at shaines@broctoncsd.org or (716) 792-2140 to make other arrangements.
We started our morning listening to volunteers from United Way read us Pete The Cat!
Today is National Paraprofessional Appreciation Day. The Brocton Central School District would like to express its sincere gratitude to our Teacher Aides and our substitute Teacher Aides for their contributions in instruction, material preparation, classroom management, and direct student engagement. We would also like to specifically highlight the remarkable endeavors of Mrs. Lisa Brisley, Mrs. Hannah Buss, Mrs. Lisa Delcamp, Ms. Stephanie Haines, Mrs. Jane Kaltenbach, Mrs. Michelle Kinslow, Ms. Kristina Lacki, Mrs. Jamie Putt, Mrs. Karen Przbycien, Mrs. Lisa Stanton, Mr. Ryan Taddio, Mrs. Erin Timmerman, Ms. Kayla Tubbs, and Miss Holly Webber. We truly appreciate their dedication, resilience and unwavering commitment to our students every day.
Today, April 2nd, the Brocton Central School District would like to celebrate the 18th annual World Autism Awareness Day. This day is a wonderful opportunity for us to come together and show our support for individuals with autism and their families. By raising awareness and promoting understanding, we can create a more inclusive and supportive community for everyone. It’s encouraged that all of you join us in celebrating this important day and showing our solidarity with those affected by autism.
Together, we listen, understand and we support!
It feels like Spring in Mrs. Zappie's computer lab. Bravo to Kindergartener, Zachary, for growing an entire virtual garden!
April is recognized as 911 Education Month, and the Brocton Central School District would like to emphasize the critical importance of dialing 911 in the event of an emergency.
It is essential for students and families to comprehend the appropriate circumstances and methods for utilizing this crucial service. By educating young individuals on the correct use of 911, the district seeks to empower everyone to respond effectively during a crisis.
Together, by spreading awareness and knowledge, we can help build a safer community where individuals are equipped to handle emergencies with confidence and composure.
The Brocton Central School District extends warm wishes for a joyful Eid Al-Fitr.
