π Nothing like some team bonding! π
Last week, our Varsity Girls Volleyball Team had a blast working with their Modified "little sisters" to strengthen team spirit and unity. Their goal? To communicate effectively and navigate the entire gym without dropping or touching the ball with their hands!
Join us in cheering on our Varsity team as they face off against Pavilion tonight at 5:00 PM! If you canβt make it to the game, donβt worryβ you can watch the livestream here: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ny/pavilion/organization/92543/pavilion-high-school/schedule?date=2024-09-15T04%3A00%3A00.000Z&range=Week&s=U2NoZWR1bGVFbnRyeVB1YmxpY1N1bW1hcnk2NmRmMGEzNjU1NjkxNTNjZjAyOTE3Njg%3D
πΈβ¨ Dalton Elementary Picture Day is just ONE week away! β¨πΈ
Flyers were sent home this week with your PreK-4 students. If you didn't get one simply contact your child's teacher. Pictures will be taken on Friday, September 20.
To order photos online go to Upstate-Images.com and use the code KeshequaElm24 (To order photos for more than one student, you will have to submit separate orders for each.)
Middle and High School Picture Day will be held on Thursday, September 26
ππ Welcome back to school, everyone! ππ
Weβre thrilled to kick off another amazing year with our incredible students! π
Hereβs a glimpse of how our elementary school brought the excitement to the first day of school!
Join us tonight as we officially unveil our brand-new school logo! πΎ
After embracing the Wildcats as our new mascot last school year, we'll reveal the new look that will represent our school spirit and pride.
The unveiling will take place tonight (Sept. 3) at 5:50 P.M. in the Nunda Auditorium.
Come be part of this exciting new era for our district!
Free school supplies for all students!
We want to congratulate recent graduate Kelsey Davis for earning the Livingston County Sheriff's Office's Student of the Year Award for our district!
Resource Deputy Murphy nominated Kelsey for this award saying, "What makes Kelsey unique is her combination of maturity, work ethic, kindness and intellectual ability. Kelsey is the model student-athlete that we want all our students to follow."
Congratulations Kelsey!
π What a fantastic way to end our half-day today! Our middle school students had a blast cheering on our amazing staff in a friendly volleyball match.
It was a fun-filled afternoon of teamwork and laughter!
π Congratulations to all of our students who were presented awards at this morning's Elementary Award Ceremony! We're so proud of each and every one of you! Keep shining bright!
β¨ Congratulations to all of our seniors who were awarded scholarships at tonight's award ceremony! Your hard work and dedication have truly paid off!
We would also like to extend a deep thank you to all of our scholarship donors for their continued support and generosity. Your contributions make a tremendous difference for our students!
βοΈDespite the high temperatures, nothing could dampen our spirits at today's middle school field day! We made sure to keep cool with plenty of water and awesome water games to beat the heat and have a blast!
π Keshequa Ceramics Artists Shine at WNY Pottery Festival! π
What a weekend for our talented clay artists at the High School Mudslingers Competition in Avon! π Mallory Buchinger took 3rd in bowls, Elsye Klump secured 2nd in tallest cylinder, and Lily Rautenstrauch swept 1st in multiple categories including the blindfolded throwdown and the "pots off the hump"category!
Keshequa brought home the grand prizeβa brand new Shimpo VL electric potter's wheel! π
Special shoutout to Mr. Raymond for winning the instructors' blindfolded throwdown! π Huge thanks to Mike Carroll and Studio Sales Pottery for their support.
Congratulations to all involvedβway to make Keshequa proud!
We celebrated a milestone today as we honored the achievements of our incredible kindergarten class during their graduation ceremony!
Seeing their growth and enthusiasm has been truly inspiring. Here's to their bright futures ahead!
πΊπΈ Happy Flag Day! πΊπΈ
Today, our Elementary School hosted our cherished Flag Day Ceremony! From learning the rich history behind our flag to singing our hearts out with some patriotic songs, it was a day filled with patriotism and pride. The ceremony ended with our parade around Dalton, led first by Uncle Sam and then by Resource Deputy Murphy!
π Huge congratulations are in order for Rowan Thoman and Rodney Cobin, whose artwork shone bright at the State Patriotic Art Contest by the National VFW Auxiliary. Special thanks to Senator Pam Helming for joining us at today's ceremony and honoring Rowan and Rodney's talents with Senate certificates. Even more thrilling, their artwork will be hung on the walls of Senator Helming's office for everyone to see!
ππ Tonight, we celebrated the remarkable achievements of our top scholars from the Class of 2024 at our Top Scholar Reception! π
Join us in congratulating: Valedictorian- Nina Sheely and Salutatorian- Kelsey Davis, as well as Libby Benner, Daniel Burley, Alicia Cartwright, Chloe Cornett, Anna Linde, Gregory Loper, and Julia Rautenstrauch.
Your hard work and passion for learning have truly set you apart. We couldn't be prouder of your academic achievements!
(Students listed in alphabetical order following Valedictorian and Salutatorian.)
ππ Today was a special day as we held our Pre-K Graduation Ceremony!
They amazed us with their knowledge of the alphabet, phonics, and even some sign language, showcasing just how much they've learned this year. π
Watching them receive their awards filled our hearts with pride and excitement for the bright future ahead. Great job to the future Class of 2037! ππ
πΆ Let's give a round of applause to our talented musicians! π
Last Friday, 10 of our students took part in the NYSSMA festival held at Gates-Chili High School. These students auditioned with a piece they had been working on for months and also did some sight-reading. The MS kids who went all received "excellent" rankings and the older kids received a 94 or above (out of 100). We even had a score of 98!
It takes courage to be judged, and these students willingly embraced the challenge, pushing themselves to new heights. Bravo to all! πΆ
π΅What a night of music and memories! πΆ
Our High School Band and Varsity Chorus filled our auditorium with talent and passion at our 9-12 Spring Concert.
To our seniors: your dedication to the music program has been inspiring. Whether it was one year or many, your contributions have left a lasting impact. As you embark on your next journey, know that the music will always be a part of you. Thank you for sharing your gifts with us!
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What a weekend for Keshequa's track stars at the state qualifier meet! π πββοΈ
Junior Ian Hinrich soared to 7th in long jump & 3rd in triple jump, ending his season on a high. Freshman Braelyn Isaman conquered the Steeplechase with a personal best, securing 6th place. Sophomore Riley Nageldinger crushed records, landing 2nd in 400m hurdles & more, securing her spot at states! Senior Elsye Klump's 3rd in triple jump sealed her spot at states too!
Plus, kudos to Elyse & Ian, who were named Devin Snyder Award winners for ther stellar field performances!
We also want to congratulate Riley Nageldinger, Braelyn Isaman, Elsye Klump, Ava Thayer, Alivia Cartwright, Michaela Bugman, and Ian Hinrich for being named Division 3 All Stars!
π Ms. Lawson's 2nd graders are working on their final math unit of the year, telling time! β°
Her students had a blast learning to tell time to the nearest five minutes, crafting clocks showing quarter past, half past, and quarter to. And to wrap it up in style, they created a "Time for Summer" bulletin board, filled with sunshine, sunglasses, beach balls, and ice cream, each representing their favorite time of summer.
What a fun and creative way to learn and get ready for summer! π
Our Pre-K classes recently had an amazing adventure at the Backyard Barnyard!
Students enjoyed both indoor and outdoor activities and learned all about farm animals.
But the fun didn't stop there! We also explored the Autism Nature Trail at Letchworth State Park. Our little explorers experienced nature through physical, emotional, and social exploration and engagement.
It was a day full of learning, and laughter!