A big shoutout to our amazing high schoolers: Alicyn Debo, Skyleigh Debo, and Elizabeth Lewis! Their wonderful artwork has been selected for the 2025 High School Juried Art Show at the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts at St. Bonaventure University. It's on display until May 11th, so be sure to check it out! #ValleyProud
🌟 At our April 9th Board Meeting, we had the honor of recognizing two truly outstanding students: this year’s Valedictorian, Charlotte Couchman, and Salutatorian, Ariana Main! 🌟
We are incredibly proud of all they’ve achieved throughout their high school journeys and even more excited to see the amazing things their futures will bring. 🎓✨
Keep an eye out for their full stories in local newspapers in the coming weeks—but we couldn’t wait to celebrate them and share just how #ValleyProud we are of these remarkable young leaders! 👏
Before break, Sinclairville Elementary students voted on what book to read as a whole school. "The Lemonade War" - By Jacqueline Davies won the student vote for the book to read. Soon enough, the whole school will read the book or have the book read to them. #StudentInfluencerAJG
Don't forget, the new fitness center hours started Monday! Come check out the fitness center and start your fitness journey!
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Operation Safe Stop! - Do you know the laws regarding school buses in New York state? Passing a stopped school bus can result in hefty fines and penalties. This week, take the time to familiarize yourself with these laws and share them with friends and family. Knowledge is power when it comes to keeping our kids safe!
Whether you’re driving, walking, or riding the bus, let’s prioritize the safety of our children. Together, we can ensure a safer tomorrow for our students. Thank you for your commitment to school bus safety!
Operation Safe Stop! - As parents and caregivers, we set the example for our children. Show them how to cross the street safely, wait for the bus in a designated area, and respect school bus safety rules. This week, let’s make a conscious effort to teach and reinforce these behaviors. Safety starts with us! Encourage children to arrive early, stay back from the curb, and wait for the bus to come to a complete stop before approaching. These simple practices can help prevent accidents. Remember, safety is a shared responsibility!
Operation Safe Stop! - Youngest Students at Risk
The NY State Education Department, Department of Pupil Transportation, states that the youngest students are most at risk. Children ages 4 to 8 (grades K-3) are most susceptible to a school bus fatality. These children, though they represent less than 35% of the student population, were involved in 69% of the fatalities (79 out of 114).
Factors that likely contribute to these statistics:
~The smaller stature of younger children makes them more difficult for bus drivers and motorists to see.
~These younger students are unable to see over or around objects such as parked cars or bushes.
Operation Safe Stop! - this week focuses on the importance of stopping for school buses. When you see a bus with its red lights flashing and the stop sign extended, that means children are getting on or off. No matter which direction you’re coming from, always stop! Let’s work together to keep our kids safe!
This Thursday, April 24th, is Operation Safe Stop! Throughout the week we'll be posting safety tips, reminders, and information related to School Bus safety!
Did you know that approximately 23 million children ride the school bus every day? Let’s commit to being vigilant and aware when driving near school buses. Remember: when the red lights flash, it’s time to stop!
Happy Easter from The Valley!
Last Friday, our Food Service Department hosted their first Cougars Culinary Contest and it was a huge success! Eight teams consisted of three students and one CVCS faculty or staff member. Last week each team chose a side dish recipe and submitted their grocery list of needed supplies. On Friday morning, each team scheduled time in the kitchen to create their entry dish. At the end of the day, one student from each team presented to the panel of judges. Judges considered not only taste but appearance, presentation, creativity and originality. While the judges deliberated final scores, everyone was able to taste their competitor's dishes! Fun was had by all!
Congratulations to our winners!
1st Place with their Broccoli Salad - The Green Beans Team:
Mrs. Green
Axel Lundsten
Antonio Bonasera
Lucian Whitmore
2nd Place with their Fruit Salad - The Chipmunks Team:
Mrs. Crisanti Meeder
Makenzie Lahnen
Elliona Echevarria
Emma Nickerson
3rd Place with their Spinach Salad - Three Musketeers Team:
Mrs. Rice
Lizzy Daughenbaugh
Lillian Phillips
Jordan Daughenbaugh
We'd like to introduce one of our newest employees, Madison Ring, a new Special Education Teacher Aide! Madison is a CVCS alumna who started out subbing in the district in September then recently got hired full time. She's excited to be working under the same principals that were here her senior year and is looking forward to gaining experience working with elementary students! Welcome, Madison! #ValleyProud! #AlumniToEmployee
Students created hygiene kits with items that were received from the Teacher's Desk in Buffalo from the school wide donation recently received. In each kit they included deodorant, shampoo, toothpaste and a toothbrush. If any student is in need they can see the nurse or go to the Clothes Closet at the Middle High School. #CVvolunteer#CaringCougars
Student leaders in the helm! When we lean in, listen and learn from one another, amazing things happen! #ValleyProud
Congrats to all of our 3rd quarter Honor and Merit Roll students!
Honor Roll
12th Grade – Journey Alaimo, Emiley Anderson, Hailey Anderson, Lorelei Beichner, Kameron Brown, Ava Burridge, Charlotte Couchman, Ryan Davis, Morgan DeGolier, Isabella Dutton, Justin Gonzalez, Javonte Hackett, Aliyah Hopkins, Naomi Johnson, Summer Johnson, Ariana Main, Kieth Mesler, Hailey Myers, Matthew Penhollow, Matthew Runge, Autumnskye Seagrave, Alyssa Snyder, Jordan Swanson, Charles Taylor, Anastasia TenPas, Bradley Windnagle
11th Grade – Gavin Blair, Ryley Clutter, Emma Daigle, Elizabeth Daughenbaugh, Denza Fanara, Austin Gloss, Addison Helwig, Alexa Jaquith, Isabella Jaquith, Cameron Katilus, Lilleean Meacham, Brandi Meder, Payton Meder, Tanner Olmstead, Katarina Pattison, Gavin Penhollow, Aaron Steen, Xabrina Szablewski, Grant Zahm
10th Grade – Tyler Anderson, Anna Burlingame, Jackson Crowell, Gabrielle Cunningham, Jordon Daughenbaugh, Mia Fanara, Cameron Fitzgibbons, Lilly Green, Addisyn Grissom, Natalie Hallett, Jakob Higgs, Mattea Hilliker, Breonna Hopkins, Jakob Huling, Chloe Lundberg, Connor Main, Jade Marcinkowski, Lilliana Payne, Lillian Phillips, Isadora Pryll, Cathryn Russell, Stefan Schafer, Alex Serrano, Skyler Szablewski, Ruby VanValkenburg, Jocelyn Wintersteen
9th Grade – Alicyn Debo, Skyleigh Debo, Mathew Farmer, Marsal Fenton, Dawson Harper, Makenzie Lahnen, Elizabeth Lewis, Kristyn McVey, Eden Miller, Emma Nickerson, Alexis Pattyson, Benjamin Petry, Kianna Sanchez, Kadence Swanson
8th Grade – Caleb Anderson, Jaidyn Briggs, Nora Brown, Sophie Conti, Cole Daughenbaugh, Marli Deyell, Brionna Doland, Kayden Hallett, Gabriella Hubler, Chelsea Johnson, Quinn Johnson, Eliana Katilus, Kailee Lacki, Matthew Lawrie, Jayden McEntire, Bridget McQuiggan, Nora Nopper, Jannah Rullon, Alea Runge, Maliyah Stone, Evelyn Winton
7th Grade – Joseph Allessi, Gemma Andersen, Antonio Bonasera, Brielle Buchanan, Jaelianni Buchanan, Olivia Burlingame, Bre'Ahna Carr, Cooper Davis, Summer Debo, Colton Frost, Makaylah Gaul, Hannah George, Niall Guayasamin, Sydney Hawkins, Makayla Hopkins, Ryker Jarvis, Elora Kelley, James McChesney, Gracelynn Parker, Noah Paxton, Lydia Petry, Emily Pierce, Noah Troxell, Lucian Whitmore, Amilya Wolnik
6th Grade – Aryanna Abram, Luna Banse-Fay, Brayden Beichner, Brody Beichner, Emelia Catanese, Khylan Eggleston, Talia Fanara, Martin Fenton, Carter Gaul, Cody George, Kayden Hultberg, Jyrell Hunzinger, Hannah Jackson, Logan Johnson, Sawyer Johnson, Caden Lacki, Jon Martin, Rodney McKay, Miranda Myers, Conner Nickerson, Shannon O'neill, Kailani Pierce, Kaleb Pierce, Maya Richner, Ethan Rojo-Zavala, Daniel Russell, Kolby Seekings, Jake Skinner, Jack Watson
Merit Roll
12th Grade – Joseph Bellardo, Montana Brooks, Paige Dellahoy, Andrew Faulkner, Logen Hayward, Matthew Huch Jr, Jordynn Main, Derrick Runge
11th Grade – Danny Callentine IV, Summer Cieplinski, Jasmine Gugino, Hunter Hattaway, Morgan Johnson, Destiny Kelley, Keyamari Keys, Georgiana Knott, Adrianna Myers, Brianna Myers, Gabriel Myers, Adabella O'Hara
10th Grade – Aubre Bonasera, Noah Brandt, Gabriel Cleveland, Suzanne Dewyea, Alexander Douglas, Makayla Edson, Logan Farnham, Caleb Gierlinger, Ginx Griffith, Olivia Jackson, Ivory Jedrysik, Karson Keeler, Maddison McLane, Melanie Myles, Ethan Testa, Leona Walters
9th Grade – Pheobie Brandow, Joshua Davis, Dominick DeGolier, Elliona Echevarria, Aiden Frost, Brody Hawkins, Remington Jarvis, Skyler Klinger, Taylor Lahnen, Jackson Marsh, Reese McKay, Faith McVey, Blake Sam, Jaden Skinner, Tristan Stewart, Robert Sutherland, Connor Thompson, Cheyanne Weaver
8th Grade – Mikayla Carlson, Anthony Clark, Madison Debo, Mason Debo, Emmalyn DeGolier, Ayden Hall, Nataleigh Warner
7th Grade – Brooklyn Apperson, Bentley Brown, Payton Davis, Donald Easton, Cameron Eggleston, Lauralye Gelencser, Anthony Hamernik, Elias Harlow, Maddison Near, Riley Szukala
6th Grade – Woods Barmore, Ava Bellardo, Connor Calabria, Gianna Cunningham, Jaelyn Evans, Juliet Fiorella, LeighAnn Fox, Mallory Myles, Kora Richerson, Roman Siegel, Evan Stablewski, Bentley Williams
The Key Club officers recently met to assemble Easter baskets and Easter cards for our main office staff. Baskets were given to Mr. Tonelli, Mr. Fredrick, Mrs. Heath and Mrs. Pasquale!
#WeAreCV #CVSocialStudies #RobertHJacksonCenter
Students attended a powerful and moving program at the Robert H. Jackson Center on Thursday, April 3. After a guided tour of the Center, students stayed for the evening presentation, which told the incredible true story of Kurt and Edith Leuchter — Holocaust survivors, members of the French Resistance, and immigrants who built a new life in America.
Their story was shared by their daughter, Deborah Stueber, as part of the Center’s Generations Speaker Series. Kurt and Edith, now 96 and 97 years old, joined the program via Zoom to answer student questions and reflect on their life experiences.
Mrs. Richir currently offers a Human Rights & Genocide elective at Cassadaga Valley, and this field trip was open to her class, as well as students from Honors 9, Mr. Stimson's Honors 10, and the History Club.
Deborah Leuchter Stueber has dedicated herself to sharing her parents’ story with schools, universities, and organizations across the country. She believes it is the responsibility of her generation — and future generations — to carry on the legacy of Holocaust survivors and ensure their stories are never forgotten.
When Deborah asked her parents what advice they would give to students, Kurt replied, " Make sure when you hear or read something that you don't automatically believe it. Find out the truth."
Last evening, the Pre-K held their annual Art Show showcasing the best of the art projects the students did this school year. It is always a pleasure to see young children blooming into incredible artists. #StudentInfluencerAJG
Congratulations to Cougars with Character for both February and March! We are so proud of our students!
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REMINDER to all district families that Cassadaga Valley is now working in partnership with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library! The Dolly Parton Imagination Library delivers books to children within the school district every month from birth to age 5 for FREE! Scan the QR Code below to join this program for your children! #StudentInfluencerAJG
