🎓✨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!
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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!
Attention Families:
Our school has been selected to participate in the New York State Department of Health BMI Survey for the 2026–2027 school year. This pertains to students in NYS mandated grade levels for physical exams.
As part of these exams, a student’s height and weight are measured to calculate Body Mass Index (BMI). BMI helps determine whether a student’s weight falls within a healthy range.
This means that students currently in grades PK, K, 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, and 11 who were required to have their BMI included in their school health examination will have their BMI weight status group included in the state survey next school year.
Please note:
• Only summary information is shared with the New York State Department of Health
• No student names or identifying information are included
• Families may choose to opt their child out of the survey reporting
SES families will soon receive an opt-out letter in their child’s backpack. MHS families will soon receive an opt-out letter via mail. If you do NOT want your child’s weight status information included in the 2026–2027 School Survey, please sign and return the form to the Health Office by June 8, 2026.
The information collected helps health officials develop programs that support healthier children and communities.
Please contact the Health Office with any questions.
Our school has been selected to participate in the New York State Department of Health BMI Survey for the 2026–2027 school year. This pertains to students in NYS mandated grade levels for physical exams.
As part of these exams, a student’s height and weight are measured to calculate Body Mass Index (BMI). BMI helps determine whether a student’s weight falls within a healthy range.
This means that students currently in grades PK, K, 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, and 11 who were required to have their BMI included in their school health examination will have their BMI weight status group included in the state survey next school year.
Please note:
• Only summary information is shared with the New York State Department of Health
• No student names or identifying information are included
• Families may choose to opt their child out of the survey reporting
SES families will soon receive an opt-out letter in their child’s backpack. MHS families will soon receive an opt-out letter via mail. If you do NOT want your child’s weight status information included in the 2026–2027 School Survey, please sign and return the form to the Health Office by June 8, 2026.
The information collected helps health officials develop programs that support healthier children and communities.
Please contact the Health Office with any questions.
SES held its Science Fair on 5/14/26 from 6:00–7:30 PM. The event, led by Mr. Guziec and Mrs. Hale, showcased many creative and engaging student projects! Families and staff had the opportunity to explore experiments, demonstrations, and presentations that highlighted students’ hard work, curiosity, and problem-solving skills. Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make the evening a success!
💙💛 Our FFA members are headed to the 101st New York FFA State Convention! 💛💙
15 of our students are representing our chapter this week as they compete in a variety of contests, grow their leadership skills through incredible workshops, and make unforgettable memories with fellow FFA members from across the state! 🌟🌾
We are especially excited to cheer on one of our very own members as she walks across the stage tonight to receive her jacket award in front of thousands of attendees! 💙👏 The award presentation begins at 7:00 PM.
Want to watch from home? Tune into the official livestream below! 🎥👇
🔗 https://youtube.com/@newyorkffaassociation612?si=zIKssrVYUad3r4Rq 🔗
Please note: New York FFA shared that if you join early and don’t hear audio right away, the sound will begin once the session officially starts. 🔊
Good luck to all of our members competing this week — we are so proud of you! 🌽🐄🏆🏅
#ValleyProud #FFA
15 of our students are representing our chapter this week as they compete in a variety of contests, grow their leadership skills through incredible workshops, and make unforgettable memories with fellow FFA members from across the state! 🌟🌾
We are especially excited to cheer on one of our very own members as she walks across the stage tonight to receive her jacket award in front of thousands of attendees! 💙👏 The award presentation begins at 7:00 PM.
Want to watch from home? Tune into the official livestream below! 🎥👇
🔗 https://youtube.com/@newyorkffaassociation612?si=zIKssrVYUad3r4Rq 🔗
Please note: New York FFA shared that if you join early and don’t hear audio right away, the sound will begin once the session officially starts. 🔊
Good luck to all of our members competing this week — we are so proud of you! 🌽🐄🏆🏅
#ValleyProud #FFA
