All after school activities for Tuesday, January 9, 2024 have been cancelled.
๐ฎโโ๏ธ Today, we're celebrating School Resource Officer Day! ๐ซ
We want to take a moment to thank our amazing new resource deputy, Deputy Murphy, for his dedication and commitment to our school community.
Thank you for all you've done and for the positive impact you'll continue to make!
๐ Join us for a meaningful night on January 19th as we host a Coaches vs Cancer Game against Letchworth High School!
Both teams are coming together to raise funds for the American Cancer Society, and we will be doing donation admission for the 7 P.M. game, as well as the 5:30 JV Game. You can also donate using this link: https://secure.acsevents.org/site/STR?fr_id=106667...
Your contribution can make a significant impact. Let's unite on the court and off to make a positive difference in the lives of those affected by cancer. ๐๐งก
Today is a bittersweet day for the Keshequa CSD Community, as we say farewell to Resource Deputy Gerace as he starts a new chapter in his law enforcement career. Deputy Gerace has been an integral part of our school community for over 9 years, and we want to express our deepest gratitude for his service, and the positive impact he's had on our students' lives.
As we say farewell, we extend a warm welcome to Deputy Murphy! We are excited to have you join our school family as the new resource deputy!
Last night, our talented students from elementary school through high school brought the festive spirit to life on stage during our annual Holiday Concert.
If you missed the live performance, no worries! You can catch the entire concert by clicking this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJLmIiziksk
This morning, our 9th Graders enjoyed a delicious breakfast that they earned in our school-wide game of Monopoly!
Great job 9th Graders!
It's been a month of festive discoveries as our elementary school students dove into the diverse and wonderful ways countries around the world celebrate the holiday season! From heartwarming customs to joyous festivities, our young learners are soaking up the spirit of the season. ๐
KCS Junior Elizabeth Wood recently noticed that Golisano Children's hospital was looking for community help with collecting Christmas donations for children that are hospitalized or receiving treatments during the holidays and wanted to help. With the help of her family and several National Junior Honor Society and National Honor Society members along with Advisors Sarah Bull and Nicole Ives, we collected over 50 items that will be donated to children at Golisano. A heartfelt shoutout to our community partners - Christine's Style's, Nunda PO, M&T Bank, Nunda Pharmacy, and Parkside Diner - for graciously serving as drop-off locations as well.
๐จโ๐ณOur little artists in Pre-K had a blast today!
After diving into multiple versions of the classic Gingerbread Man story, they put their creativity to work and decorated adorable gingerbread houses!
๐ Exciting News Alert! ๐
Ava Thayer has just been named to the NYS Girls Soccer Third Team! Join us in celebrating her incredible talent and hard work on the field. ๐โฝ๏ธ
Way to go, Ava!
Our middle schoolers got to enjoy some well deserved rewards today!๐๐ฅณ
In the spirit of giving, 7th graders earned a pizza party PLUS the epic opportunity to pie Principal Kanner in the face- for bringing the most donations to our recent canned food drive!
Meanwhile, our 6th graders got to hang out with Principal Kanner and watch a Christmas movie, for winning our school-wide monopoly game back in October!
What a fantastic way to kick off the holiday season!
๐ Career Explorations in Pre-K! ๐
Our little learners had an exciting week diving into the world of careers! Today, they had the pleasure of meeting Jessica DeCramer, a dedicated postal worker at the Nunda Post Office.
Last week, they got a visit from Deputy Gerace, our school resource officer, who shared insights into the world of law enforcement. And let's not forget our recent visit with Elsa Emo, a fantastic local veterinarian, who opened their eyes to the wonders of caring for our furry friends!
Our 4th grade students recently got to step back in time while visiting Mills Mansion, which is located in Mount Morris.
Students were able to jump back to the 1800s to learn about the life of Brigadier General William Mills and experience life before modern technology!
Spread the joy this holiday season with Keshequa High School Student Council's Holiday Candy Grams!
You can send your favorite student or staff member a Candy Gram by ordering now through December 15!
To place your order and make someone's day a little brighter, click on the link below:
https://forms.gle/T7QpEX6gmSkK6vPj8
Orders and Payments are due by December 15
We are thrilled to share that four girls from our soccer team have been selected for the All Greater Rochester Area Girls Soccer Team!
Kesley Davis has secured her spot on the second team, while Ava Thayer, Kaylin Fox and Braelyn Isaman were chosen as honorable mention team members!
Great job ladies, your hard work has truly paid off!
This past Friday, our Pre-K students created holiday cards during our Joy Day events. We're thrilled to announce that these special cards are now heading to Keshequa graduate Levi Howe and his fellow Marines!
We hope these cards can bring a touch of warmth to Levi and those serving with him this holiday season, and we want to thank him for his service to our country!
โJoin us for a Winter Fun Fest on December 7th! โ
While parents attend parent-teacher conferences, students are invited to a fantastic time in the Nunda cafeteria!
๐ฎ Games, a photo booth, and multiple activities await you in the cafeteria!
๐ The Book Fair will be open in room 1159, and for even more fun, participate in Book Fair Bingo in room 1170 for a chance to win a fantastic book!
๐งฅ Help us spread warmth this winter by participating in our "Leave a Coat, Take a Coat" drive in the hallway next to the Book Fair.
The snow in the air means the Keshequa Holiday Concert is right around the corner!
Join us on Wednesday, December 20, at the Nunda Auditorium to hear some of our talented students ring in the holiday season!
The concert will start at 5:30 P.M. and everyone is invited!
Parents of chorus students in grades 5-12 can look on google classroom for more details!
๐ Yearbook Presale Alert for Grades 7-12! ๐
Order forms for the 2023-2024 yearbooks, for Grades 7-12, will be sent home this week with students!
Yearbooks are $25 if you order them before December 23, when the price will then go to $30.
This year, you can personalize your student's yearbook- with their name for $6. The deadline to order a personalization is February 1, 2024.
If you prefer to order online- you can visit buytheyearbook.pictavo.com and find our school by searching "Keshequa Secondary"
๐ Empowering Minds! ๐
Alyssa Wright, an outstanding SUNY Fredonia student with a remarkable track record of winning 17 scholarships, totaling over $20,000, recently shared her secrets for successful scholarship hunting to some of our seniors and students taking college-level courses.
A massive shoutout to Alyssa for paying it forward and empowering our high school students!