June events! Please contact the MHS and SES offices with questions or for more info.
Mr. Quattrone’s classes have been learning about how the Roman army helped fuel Rome’s massive expansion across the Mediterranean world. Today, they stepped into the sandals of the Roman legionnaires.
A major focus of the lesson was on the famous “testudo” formation — Latin for “turtle” — where Roman soldiers locked shields together to create a nearly impenetrable defensive wall. This disciplined strategy gave the Roman army a major advantage during their military campaigns and showcased the importance of teamwork, communication, and trust.
To bring history to life, students formed their own testudo formations while classmates attempted to break through the formation using dodgeballs. The activity gave students a hands-on understanding of the coordination, discipline, and skill that made Roman legionnaires one of the most effective fighting forces in ancient history.
Learning history is always more memorable when students get the chance to experience it firsthand!
A major focus of the lesson was on the famous “testudo” formation — Latin for “turtle” — where Roman soldiers locked shields together to create a nearly impenetrable defensive wall. This disciplined strategy gave the Roman army a major advantage during their military campaigns and showcased the importance of teamwork, communication, and trust.
To bring history to life, students formed their own testudo formations while classmates attempted to break through the formation using dodgeballs. The activity gave students a hands-on understanding of the coordination, discipline, and skill that made Roman legionnaires one of the most effective fighting forces in ancient history.
Learning history is always more memorable when students get the chance to experience it firsthand!
🎯 Trap Team Season Wrap-Up & Awards
What a fantastic way to cap off the year! With 24 students in grades 7 through 12 joining the ranks this season, the team is growing strong and the future looks incredibly bright.
Here is the official wrap-up from this past Tuesday's annual fun shoot and awards presentation:
🏆 Award Winners
Male Division
-High Gun Male: Landon Johnson 🥇
-High Gun Male Runner-Up (Tie): Anthony Clark & Clayton Nickerson 🥈
Female Division
-High Gun Female: Emma Nickerson 🥇
-High Gun Female Runner-Up: Alexa Jaquith 🥈
🎓 Senior Spotlight
A Special Shout-out to Alexa Jaquith! In addition to taking home the High Gun Female Runner-Up honors this week, Alexa is wrapping up her final season with the team. We want to thank her for her hard work, leadership, and dedication. Alexa, we wish you the absolute best of luck in everything you do next year. You will be missed out on the range! 🎯✨
What a fantastic way to cap off the year! With 24 students in grades 7 through 12 joining the ranks this season, the team is growing strong and the future looks incredibly bright.
Here is the official wrap-up from this past Tuesday's annual fun shoot and awards presentation:
🏆 Award Winners
Male Division
-High Gun Male: Landon Johnson 🥇
-High Gun Male Runner-Up (Tie): Anthony Clark & Clayton Nickerson 🥈
Female Division
-High Gun Female: Emma Nickerson 🥇
-High Gun Female Runner-Up: Alexa Jaquith 🥈
🎓 Senior Spotlight
A Special Shout-out to Alexa Jaquith! In addition to taking home the High Gun Female Runner-Up honors this week, Alexa is wrapping up her final season with the team. We want to thank her for her hard work, leadership, and dedication. Alexa, we wish you the absolute best of luck in everything you do next year. You will be missed out on the range! 🎯✨
🎓✨SENIOR SPOTLIGHT✨🎓
Katarina Pattison spent her time at CVCS playing volleyball and tennis along with being a member of GSA, HS band, history club, and drama club. Katarina plans to attend FIT in NYC for communication designs and later hopes to go into packaging design. Congratulations, Katarina!
#StudentInfluencerCatie #ThisIsTheValley #ValleyProud #ClassOf2026
CCSBA Honors Night! Congratulations to Grant, Denza, and their families on this well-deserved recognition. Our Board and Administration were thrilled to celebrate these outstanding students at such a wonderful event!
On Friday, Cassadaga Valley High School SADD will be bringing back “Ghost Day” (formerly known as “Grim Reaper Day”). This event is ONLY for High School students and was planned completely by our SADD executive board! This is a national event for SADD and was on a rotating 4-year schedule so that every student would experience it at least once during their High School career. As part of SADD’S yearly pre-prom awareness activity, this day represents the awareness of “100 Deadliest Days”, which is the time period between Memorial Day and Labor Day where there is an increased rate of impaired driving with young drivers and also increased fatalities.
According to the National Highway Safety Traffic Commission, every 44 minutes, there is a fatality from a car accident that involves impaired driving (32 people a day). Each period, students will be “pulled” from their class, will receive a t-shirt or sign with what happened to them that they will wear during the day, their faces will be painted white, and they will not be allowed to talk the rest of the day.
The Guidance Office will be available for any student who may need additional support throughout the day. Any questions, please contact Ms. Pleszewski at epleszewski@cvcougars.org.
Additional Information can be found at: https://www.nhtsa.gov/risky-driving/drunk-driving
According to the National Highway Safety Traffic Commission, every 44 minutes, there is a fatality from a car accident that involves impaired driving (32 people a day). Each period, students will be “pulled” from their class, will receive a t-shirt or sign with what happened to them that they will wear during the day, their faces will be painted white, and they will not be allowed to talk the rest of the day.
The Guidance Office will be available for any student who may need additional support throughout the day. Any questions, please contact Ms. Pleszewski at epleszewski@cvcougars.org.
Additional Information can be found at: https://www.nhtsa.gov/risky-driving/drunk-driving
The American Chemical Society (ACS) allows teachers in regions all over the country to select students who excel in chemistry to be awarded at a special dinner. It is to encourage and honor the next generation of scientists and chemists. This award was for the Penn-York region, and the dinner took place at Moonbrook Country Club. Approximately 20 students received the award, with a certificate and monetary award of $150 was given to each reciepient. Congrats to our very own Angelica Mullen for achieving such a high honor!
Prom tickets are only on sale through Friday! You cannot purchase tickets at the door. Please see Mrs. Bennink to purchase your prom tickets!
❤️🇺🇸💙The Middle/High School combined Parade Band appeared at the Gerry Memorial Day parade and service on Sunday. They also played at the Sinclairville Parade and the Cassadaga Parade and both services on Monday. Students had fun playing music while serving their community this weekend. 💙🇺🇸❤️
#ThisIsTheValley #StudentInfluencerCatie #ValleyProud #CVCSBand
Freedom isn't free. Today, we remember the courageous heroes who died defending our liberty. Here in The Valley, we are so grateful for their sacrifices, which allow our students to learn and thrive in a free society. Let us teach the next generation the true meaning of this day. 🇺🇲
The Chautauqua County Dept of Mental Hygiene is hosting a Family & Community Day, "Camp Hope: Where Stories Grow". This FREE vent will take place on Saturday, June 6, at SUNY Fredonia’s Williams Center. This event is designed for families, caregivers, youth, and community members and offers connection, resources, and practical tools related to mental health, substance use prevention, recovery, and overall wellness.
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Check out the April/May 2026 edition of The Cougar Post, developed by Sinclairville Elementary 4th and 5th grade students! https://aptg.co/Kd_lK2
🚀 What a great day at STEM Wars!
In the CO2 Cars High School Division, Tanner Olmstead brought home 🥇 1st place, and in the Middle School Division, Kyhlan Eggleston earned 🥉 3rd place!
Overall, 16 students from our Tech and Ag Department attended and represented our school well. We’re proud of all their hard work and accomplishments! 👏🔧🏎️ #ValleyProud #STEMWars
In the CO2 Cars High School Division, Tanner Olmstead brought home 🥇 1st place, and in the Middle School Division, Kyhlan Eggleston earned 🥉 3rd place!
Overall, 16 students from our Tech and Ag Department attended and represented our school well. We’re proud of all their hard work and accomplishments! 👏🔧🏎️ #ValleyProud #STEMWars
We love a good student/teacher (coach) twin moment 🥎 #CougarPride!
Huge congratulations to the 14 incredible 8th-grade students and 4 high school student leaders who officially conquered the annual Quest 4-day backpacking trip last week!
Quest is a proud joint effort with Fredonia Middle School and Silver Creek Middle School. From Wednesday through Saturday, these trailblazers from across Chautauqua County pushed their limits, camping along the trail and trekking over 30 miles together.
The Journey at a Glance:
📍 Start Line: Harris Hill State Forest in Gerry
🏁 Finish Line: Russell Joy Park in Fredonia
⛺ The Experience: 4 days of hiking, outdoor leadership, and making lifelong friendships across school districts.
We are incredibly proud of the resilience, leadership, and camaraderie shown by all of the students. Thank you to the staff and communities of all three schools for making this amazing tradition possible!
Quest is a proud joint effort with Fredonia Middle School and Silver Creek Middle School. From Wednesday through Saturday, these trailblazers from across Chautauqua County pushed their limits, camping along the trail and trekking over 30 miles together.
The Journey at a Glance:
📍 Start Line: Harris Hill State Forest in Gerry
🏁 Finish Line: Russell Joy Park in Fredonia
⛺ The Experience: 4 days of hiking, outdoor leadership, and making lifelong friendships across school districts.
We are incredibly proud of the resilience, leadership, and camaraderie shown by all of the students. Thank you to the staff and communities of all three schools for making this amazing tradition possible!
Office Hours for this Friday, 5/22!
⛳🏆 Congratulations to Jocelyn Wintersteen on an incredible performance at yesterday’s Girls Golf Section VI Championship!
Jocelyn captured 1st place with an outstanding round of 76, earning her a spot at her FOURTH state championship appearance! 🎉👏
She will compete at the state championship tournament June 7–8 at Wild Wood Country Club in Rush, NY.
We are so proud of your hard work, dedication, and success, Jocelyn! Best of luck at states! 💙⛳ #ValleyProud #SectionVI #StateBound #GirlsGolf
On Friday 5/15, Mr. Fredrick received one of the greatest honors of his life… being recognized by a senior athlete for making an impact in their life. Moments like this are what it’s all about!
"Thank you, Austin Gloss, for your kind words and for allowing me to be part of your journey. I’m still smiling and truly grateful!" - Mr. Fredrick ❤️💙 #ValleyProud
"Thank you, Austin Gloss, for your kind words and for allowing me to be part of your journey. I’m still smiling and truly grateful!" - Mr. Fredrick ❤️💙 #ValleyProud
Good luck to Jocelyn Wintersteen and Brandi Meder at Sectionals in Gowanda! ⛳
On Friday, May 15th, 1st grade students took a field trip to the Sinclairville Post Office! Students have been learning about letter writing and about parts of their community. As part of the trip, students were able to stamp their letter, thanks to the kindness of the post master, and put it in the mail slot for delivery!
