Silver Creek CSD

HELPING HANDS: Key Club members of Silver Creek Central School District made lunches and wrote notes of encouragement for workers with The Healing Hub of Western New York. This nonprofit is spearheaded by Fredonia native Kelly Whitfield and serves those affected by substance abuse, sex assault and domestic violence. 🥪 💕 We love seeing our students engaged in acts of kindness toward others and promoting volunteerism. Nicely done, Black Knights! #wearesilvercreek #blackknightpride #bkp #keyclub

Let's hear it for Silver Creek High sophomore and basketball star RAY CORTES on being named a Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Athletic Association Central Division First Team All-Star for 2022! Way to go, Ray! Read more via @DunkirkObserver: https://www.observertoday.com/sports/local-sports/2022/04/2022-observer-post-journal-boys-basketball-all-stars/ #wearesilvercreek #bkp #blackknightpride

SCMS MARCH 2022 KNIGHTS OF THE MONTH Congratulations to Silver Creek Middle School sixth-graders Ashanti Richmond, Marcelino Cintra, Shaun DeYoung, and Alexis Wicks; seventh-graders Kiele Boedo and Everett LeBarron; and eighth-graders Anthony Richmond and Lucas Nosbisch on being selected for Students of the Month recognition in March 2022. These Black Knights are selected based on the following criteria: strong work ethic, helpfulness, respectfulness and cooperation with others, along with a specific focus on the character trait of the month: self-control. Way to go! #wearesilvercreek #BKP #blackknightpride

The Board of Education is in receipt of a letter from Mr. Sterling Stearns, Elementary Principal of the Silver Creek Central School District, dated March 17, 2022 submitting his resignation from employment with the District effective May 18, 2022. Mr. Stearns’ resignation from the District is in no way related to any allegations of abuse or mistreatment of children or any allegations contained in a letter received by the Board of Education on March 29, 2022. The Board will be acting on Mr. Stearns’ resignation letter at its next regularly scheduled Board meeting on April 21, 2022. Although Mr. Stearns is resigning from his employment with the District, the Board of Education appreciates Mr. Stearns’ full cooperation in the ongoing investigation of the allegations set forth in the letter received on March 29, 2022.

𝗣𝗜𝗘𝗖𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗜𝗧 𝗧𝗢𝗚𝗘𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥 Silver Creek High students learning about some of the great accomplishments of the Roman Empire in history class were recently discussing mosaics and their use of small tiles that create 3D objects. So students in the Global 9 classes of teacher Jessica Kardashian took an in-school "field trip" to the Silver Creek Elementary building to check out the beautiful mosaic right here in our district! Our Black Knights have seen this piece throughout their school career, but being able to tie in something at their grasp inspired by a unit within the curriculum is extra special. “It benefits the students to be able to see things firsthand and get up and move and in my last period we had a special moment with (interim elementary principal) Mrs. Bonenberger who talked with us about the Sky Woman painting on the back of the stairs right across from the mosaic,” says Kardashian. #wearesilvercreek #BlackKnightPride #BKP

Silver Creek Central School District is CLOSED for Spring Recess. We hope our Black Knight family has a safe, relaxing and peaceful break. School resumes Monday, April 18, 2022. #wearesilvercreek #blackknightpride #bkp

Staff and students of Silver Creek Central School District united in a wave of yellow to spend the days leading up to Spring Break with a Peace Week celebration held April 4-8, 2022. Centering on themed dress-up days, the Black Knight family focused on love and kindness during the observance across all grade levels. Themes included “Dream of World Peace” with everyone encouraged to wear their pajamas to school, “Peace Love and Kindness” with tie-dyed clothing, “Peace is a Bright Idea” with neon attire, “Work Out Peace” with athleisure wear, and concluded things with “World Peace Day” with everyone in yellow apparel. Additionally, students in sixth through eighth grades added a “Team Jersey Day” and thinking about how they are all “on the same team for Peace" at Silver Creek Middle School. #wearesilvercreek #blackknightpride #bkp

Silver Creek Central School District has a vacancy for FITNESS ROOM ATTENDANTS for the 2021-2022 academic year at a pay rate of $13.45/hour. Qualifications: Must have: current CPR/ AED certification. High School Diploma. Experience: Previous experience preferred but not required. Apply to: Lisa Rohloff, Business Administrator, Silver Creek C.S.D. , P.O. Box 270, Silver Creek, NY 14136. Applicants should send a cover letter, resume, and proof of CPR/ AED certification. Applications accepted through April 15, 2022.

The application deadline for the 𝗡𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗡 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗨𝗧𝗔𝗨𝗤𝗨𝗔 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗩𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗖𝗟𝗨𝗕 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟮 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗟𝗔𝗥𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗣 is Friday, April 8, 2022, by 4 p.m. 🌿🐟 Access the application information here: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1966776/Northern_Chautauqua_Conservation_Club_2022_Scholarship_Applications_due_April_8_2022.pdf or via the SCHOLARSHIPS button on the homepage of this website.

*courtesy post* The Kiwanis Club of Silver Creek, with the help of the Silver Creek Key Club, invites children of the community to its Basket & Bunnies event set Saturday, April 9, 2022, at 10 a.m. in front of The Backline on the Village Square downtown. Bring the little ones to see the Easter Bunny, receive a chocolate bunny & other goodies. #wearesilvercreek #blackknightpride #basketandbunnies #BKP

The cast of “The Addams Family would like to say thank you to everyone who came out to support them this past weekend during the annual musical performances at Silver Creek High School. THANK YOU! #wearesilvercreek #blackknightpride #BKP

APRIL 4, 2022 ELEMENTARY CONCERN PRESS RELEASE From Superintendent Todd Crandall: Last week certain allegations were publicized by a school administrator concerning the District’s treatment of children in the elementary school; specifically, he included an allegation about improper use of a de-escalation room. The community has raised concerns and has asked important questions concerning those allegations. A robust investigation has already been commenced, and we hope to have it completed shortly. A number of the allegations made are utterly FALSE and mandate an immediate response. The District does not now, nor has it ever used an isolation cell, nor has it ever locked a child in a room alone. The District does utilize a de-escalation room. This is a widely accepted method of addressing the needs of children who simply require some time alone in a quiet place to gather their thoughts and composure so that they are able to safely re-join their peers in the classroom. It is by no means intended, nor has it ever been used as a form of punishment or have any negative implications. The New York State Education Department authorizes the use of such rooms in its regulations. Upon receipt of the allegations on March 29, 2022, the District suspended the use of the de-escalation room pending a full and complete investigation into the allegations. Earlier today, someone asserted that the District “tried” to utilize the de-escalation room this morning for a child. That is FALSE. Instead, the District contacted the student’s parents, and the child was retrieved by the parents and taken home for the day. There has been an allegation that children have been locked in the room. That is also FALSE. The room DOES NOT lock from the inside. A person CANNOT be locked in the room. The Erie-2 BOCES Coordinator of Health and Safety inspected the room today (April 4, 2022) and confirmed that the room is safe. Likewise, the Silver Creek Volunteer Fire Chief inspected the room earlier today and confirmed that it meets all applicable fire codes and regulations. He also confirmed that a person cannot be locked in the room. An investigator from the New York State police inspected the room earlier today, raised no concerns as to the safety of the room, and the District will fully cooperate with any law enforcement investigation if one is commenced. The de-escalation room itself is located on the first floor near the Elementary main office of the school. The de-escalation room is located inside one of the administrative offices. Any time a child is in the room, the child is monitored. The room is well ventilated and has a large window. (see photos below). The room is NOT soundproof, so any child in the room can be heard by the monitor at all times. This was confirmed by both the BOCES Safety inspector and the Fire Chief. Additionally, the two interior walls are painted cinder block walls just like the entire Director of Elementary Programming administrative office and all the exterior walls in the Elementary classrooms. Lastly, the Fire Chief and the BOCES Safety inspector confirmed that there is not a “razor blade” like mechanism located under the bed in the room. Further information will be forthcoming as it is available as the investigation proceeds https://ensemble.e2ccb.org/Watch/w4T7CsAg

Parents & guardians of students in sixth grade through eighth grade are invited to submit Silver Creek Middle School photographs to the 2022 yearbook by emailing them to msyearbook@silvercreekschools.org. Thank you! #wearesilvercreek #blackknightpride #BKP

The Class of 2022 and the Class of 2023 are asking you to please consider supporting the junior/senior prom for Silver Creek High during the can drive scheduled Thursday, April 21, 2022, at the SCCS band doors from 4 to 6 p.m. The community is encouraged to donate anytime in the month of April by dropping any donations at Can Kings in Irving under "Silver Creek Prom." Students and staff may also drop off donations any day to Room 181. Thank you!

It's PEACE WEEK at Silver Creek Central School District with themed dress-up days planned Monday to Friday, April 4 – April 8, 2022. All observances are districtwide with the exception of Monday's team jersey day at the middle school. Dress-Up Days Monday ~ “Dream of World Peace” Pajama Day at Silver Creek Elementary Team Jersey Day – “We are all on the same team for Peace" at Silver Creek Middle School Tuesday ~ “Peace, Love & Kindness” Wear Tie-Dye Day Wednesday ~“Peace is a Bright Idea” Wear Bright/Neon Thursday ~ “Peace/Love” “Work Out Peace” Wear Love/Peace Knights or Workout Clothes Friday ~ “World Peace Day” Wear Yellow

Thank you to the Dunkirk Observer for spotlighting Silver Creek High's musical production of "The Addams Family" in the newspaper this week! Shows continue Friday, Saturday and Sunday, April 1-3, 2022. Buy tickets online here: https://silvercreekhs.seatyourself.biz Read the story here: https://www.observertoday.com/life/community-news/2022/03/musical-gets-kooky-silver-creek-high-presenting-addams-family/

April is #SchoolLibraryMonth! Silver Creek Central School District is using this opportunity to celebrate its school librarians and school libraries and recognize the role they play in transforming learning for our Black Knight family. #weloveourlibrarians #wearsilvercreek #BKP #blackknightpride

Silver Creek High's musical production of "The Addams Family" premieres TONIGHT (Thursday, March 31, 2022) at 7 p.m. in the auditorium! THANK YOU JAIME ERVIN for these dress rehearsal photos! 👏👏👏📸 Additional shows slated Friday and Saturday, April 1-2, 2022, at 7 p.m. with a matinee Sunday, April 3, 2022, at 2 p.m. in the auditorium. Tickets -- which cost $10 for adults or $8 for students/seniors -- can be purchased online here: https://silvercreekhs.seatyourself.biz The community is invited to support our talented Black Knights and the district's performing arts programming. March is #musicinourschoolsmonth. #wearesilvercreek #BKP

The District is aware that this morning there were concerns raised on social media pertaining to our Elementary School. The District’s most important priority is the safety and security of all District students and staff. We take any concerns and allegations regarding student safety and their wellbeing as the top priority. The Board of Education received a multi-page letter yesterday, March 29, 2022 with several concerning allegations. The District engaged a third party, who immediately began and continues investigating the allegations set forth in the letter. Rest assured, that the District and Board of Education are engaging in a comprehensive and thorough investigation into this matter expeditiously. We will continue to inform the community with appropriate updates when the District is able to.

A letter from interim Principal James Klubek of Silver Creek High School is being mailed to Black Knight families and is also posted on our website. https://silvercreekcsdny.sites.thrillshare.com/page/high-school-principal-message You can navigate to this information via the SCHOOLS tab on the website homepage then going to HIGH SCHOOL > HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL MESSAGE. Thank you! #wearesilvercreek #bkp #blackknightpride