Silver Creek Central School District is CLOSED from Saturday, February 18, 2022, through Sunday, February 26, 2023, for MID-WINTER BREAK. Classes resume Monday, February 27, 2023. We hope our Black Knight family has a safe and restful recess! #wearsilvercreek #blackknightpride #BKP #midwinterbreak
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February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. #beaboutit #tdvam23 #tdvam
Maya Monroy and Jessica Didas are Silver Creek High students studying Health Careers via the Career & Technical Education division of Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES.
They are just two of our Black Knights gaining entry-level skills, valuable industry certifications and the opportunity to have first-hand experience working in a variety of health care-related fields. Maya and Jessica are performing basic nursing procedures and learning about anatomy and physiology. They are also studying diseases and disorders, medical terminology, first aid, physical therapy, pharmacology and much more.
February is Career & Technical Education Month. Learn more about Silver Creek CSD’s workforce collaborations at www.e2ccb.org.
Students in 5th Grade did not just celebrate their 100th day of school today, they celebrated their 1000th day of Elementary school! K-4th grade is about 900 days and today marks the 100th day of this school year totaling 1000 for our 5th graders. Students wrote down 1000 things they remembered, loved, and learned throughout their elementary school days and created a chain link that is 1000 memories long. They are 1000 days smarter, congratulations 5th grade!
"Nothing can stop the power of a committed and determined people to make a difference in our society." -- American civil rights activist Rep. John Lewis.
Silver Creek Central School District is observing Black History Month throughout February 2023.
REMINDER: The 2023 Senior Class is hosting a Weidner's chicken BBQ fundraiser tomorrow, February 15. It will take place from 2:30-5:30@ the HS cafeteria. A limited number of tickets will be available at the door or can be purchased from the high school office during the day tomorrow ($14 a ticket).
Silver Creek Central School District has a vacancy for an ELEMENTARY TEACHER (PREK - 5). This is a full-time, probationary position.
Qualifications:
New York State Certification in the following (or equivalent):
• Childhood Education (Grades 1-6)
• Early Childhood Education (Birth to Grade 2)
Candidates must have:
• Ability to work collaboratively with parents, students, teachers and administrative staff over the P K - 12 continuum
• Preferred certification to teach Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 6
Duties & Responsibilities: Plan for and provide effective instruction, consistent with district curriculum expectations and the New York State Next Generation learning standards to elementary students.
Apply to: Applications are available online at Western New York School Application System: www.wnyric.org/application
Deadline to apply: February 28, 2023
LOVE IS IN THE AIR at Silver Creek Central School District on Valentine’s Day 2023! Check out some of the heart-themed creative crafts and projects adorning our hallways and doors.
𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗟𝗔𝗥𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗣 𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗧𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧: The 𝗔𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗡𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱 is intended for graduates of the Brocton, Cassadaga, Chautauqua Lake, Dunkirk, Forestville, Fredonia, Pine Valley, Ripley, Silver Creek or Westfield school districts. Graduates must be pursuing a Registered Nursing degree, be accepted at a college/university offering a registered nursing program, have at least a 2.5 GPA, and demonstrate financial need. Applications, which include an essay component, are accessible here: https://www.nccfoundation.org/connell-scholarship and must be returned to your Guidance Department by April 1, 2023.
In an effort to show appreciation for all the Silver Creek Food Pantry does to help our community, the Silver Creek-Forestville CSD Cross Country Booster Club hosted a hot cocoa and bake sale to support the pantry during the annual Kiwanis Santa in the Park event in December 2022. The team donated $300 -- 100% of the proceeds -- to the pantry.
Happy Valentine’s Day 2023 from Silver Creek Central School District. 💛🖤💛🖤
Thank you to everyone who helped make the Snow Ball held over the weekend at Silver Creek High such a success! We hear there was a record-number of attendees.
Kolten Baker and Kaleb Wagner are Silver Creek High students studying Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning/Refrigeration (HVAC/R) via the Career & Technical Education division of Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES.
They are being introduced to a major subdiscipline of mechanical engineering - the principles and fundamentals of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems. Kolten and Kaleb are learning how to work with electrical testing equipment; plastic, steel and copper pipe and tubing; sheet metal; hand tools; and specialized tools of the trade. They are also studying thermodynamics, hydronics, safety procedures and much more.
February is Career & Technical Education Month. Learn more about Silver Creek CSD’s workforce collaborations at www.e2ccb.org.
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Hanover Youth Recreation Basketball Program 2023 runs from March 1 to April 1, 2023, on Wednesday evenings & Saturday mornings at the Forestville Central School District high school gym.
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝟮-𝟲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗶𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘃𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲-𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝗹𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀.
Session A: Wednesdays from 5:30-6:45 p.m. and Saturdays from 8:30-9:45 a.m. for younger/novice players.
Session B: Wednesdays from 7-8:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. for older/more experienced players.
Select the session best for your child, talk to the coaches if you are unsure.
What to wear: Appropriate clothing (athletic wear, shorts, sweats, T-shirt, etc.) Clean dry sneakers - Please change off court prior to start time.
What to bring: WATER BOTTLE! - Please label with your child’s name. Positive attitude and willingness to learn and participate
The head coach & assistant coaches will be assisted by several volunteers. All will have background checks and abide by our Code of Conduct. If you would like to volunteer, please speak with a coach.
All participants MUST treat coaches, peers, and themselves with respect. Students unable to follow directions will be asked to sit out. A participant who is unable to follow these guidelines will be asked to not return.
Keep your child home if they are ill.
Spectators welcome during Saturday morning sessions. We reserve the right to ask anyone to leave if their behavior is questionable or unsupportive of participants, volunteers, and coaches.
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Love is more than you feel. But do you know if you’re part of a healthy or safe relationship?
Take this healthy relationship quiz and learn the dimensions of your relationship: https://bit.ly/isyourrelationshiphealthy
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. #beaboutit #tdvam23 #tdvam
Mrs. Amy Seiders worked hard to create this fun display for the HS snowball dance coming up this weekend! ❄️☃️💃
The Grapevine -- a publication by and for students of Silver Creek Middle School -- is available via our website: https://5il.co/1oys2
All the writing, editing, layout and design is done by students under the direction of teacher/advisor Mrs. Ann Kempster.
Kaylee Hutchinson is a Silver Creek High student studying Conservation and National Resource Management via the Career & Technical Education division of Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES.
She is just one of our Black Knights preparing for a variety of careers including forestry, heavy equipment, landscaping and aquaculture. Instruction takes place inside the classroom, outdoor labs, shops and the greenhouse.
Kaylee is learning to operate and maintain heavy equipment, vehicles, power tools, and machinery used in the conservation field. She is also studying forestry, wildlife, and watershed management, landscaping principles and design, hydroponics and much more.
February is Career & Technical Education Month. Learn more about Silver Creek CSD’s workforce collaborations at www.e2ccb.org.
WE’RE HIRING BUS MONITORS AND SUBSTITUTE DRIVERS!
SCHOLARSHIP SPOTLIGHT:
The Thomas L. Barresi Scholarship was established in August 2009 by the Chautauqua Chamber of Commerce in appreciation for Tom Barresi's 25 years of employment with the chamber and a lifetime of service to the community.
Students are eligible to apply if they attend a Chautauqua County School, are pursuing a degree in either business or in elementary education, are active in the community, possess an enthusiasm for life, and demonstrate leadership qualities.
Applications, which include an essay component, are accessible here: https://www.nccfoundation.org/barresi-scholarship?rq=Barresi and must be returned to the Guidance Department by Saturday, April 1, 2023.