Keshequa Secondary School

📣 Important Announcement: Weather-Related Cancellations 📣 Due to tonight's weather conditions (Tuesday, January 21), several sports and club activities have been cancelled: ❄️ Ski Club is cancelled for tonight. 🎿 Ski Team Race is cancelled for tonight. 🏀 JV and Varsity Boys Basketball games are cancelled. Stay safe and warm, and we’ll share updates as they become available.

🏒 Teachers Appreciation Night at Keshequa! 🏒 Last night, the Lakers Hockey Team had the honor of celebrating the incredible teachers who make a difference in our lives. Players selected one teacher who has had a lasting impact, and took the time to express their gratitude. Collin honored the amazing Mr. Sisson, and Kolton paid tribute to Mr. Weaver. Thank you, Mr. Sisson and Mr. Weaver, for everything you do to inspire and guide our students!

🌟 A huge thank you to Deputy Rene and Deputy Bulter from the Livingston County Sheriff's Office for volunteering their time to talk with our students yesterday! They shared insights about their roles, discussed the education and skills needed to pursue a career in law enforcement, and answered any questions our students had. We are so grateful for your dedication and mentorship!

Today is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day! 💙 While we extend our heartfelt thanks to all of our incredible local law enforcement members, we want to give a special shoutout to Resource Deputy Connor Mann! Thank you, Deputy Mann, for your unwavering dedication to keeping our school safe and for your commitment to making a positive impact on our students' lives. Your hard work and kindness do not go unnoticed! 👏

🎭 Join the Cast of Seussical Jr.! 🎭 The Keshequa Drama Club is still looking for talented students to join the cast of our upcoming performance of Seussical Jr.! If you've ever dreamed of bringing Dr. Seuss's magical world to life, this is your chance! 🌟 📅 Auditions: Wednesday, January 8 ⏰ Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM 📍 Location: Auditorium Audition packets are available in Mrs. Coffey's room. If you need to stay after school, no worries! Ms. James will be in the auditorium to supervise until auditions begin. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of an unforgettable show!

🎄✨ Our school was just SO full of holiday cheer – we couldn't share all the incredible stories before break! ✨🎄 Last week, Mrs. Jines' advisory period celebrated the season with a cozy cookie and hot cocoa party! Laughter, delicious treats, and festive cheer filled the room as students enjoyed a well-deserved break together. Nothing says holiday spirit like warm cocoa and great company!

🎄✨ Our school was just SO full of holiday cheer – we couldn't share all the incredible stories before break! ✨🎄 Last week, the Keshequa National Honor Society, with the guidance of Advisor Nicole Ives, created over 100 Christmas cards to send through The Angel Card Project! This incredible initiative spreads joy across the country, delivering heartfelt messages to those who need a little extra cheer during the holidays. We are so proud of our NHS students for their kindness and dedication to making the season brighter for others. 🧡🎁

🎄🎁 Today we had a very unusual visitor at Keshequa—THE GRINCH! 🎁🎄 To celebrate Grinch Day, he greeted our MS/HS students before heading over to the Elementary classrooms. There, he played board games, colored, and—of course—caused a little mischief! It’s been such a joy celebrating Spirit Week with you and sharing in the excitement of the season. We hope you have a restful and joyful winter break—you’ve earned it! 📅 We can’t wait to see you again on January 6, 2025! Until then, stay safe, stay warm, and keep spreading holiday cheer!

This morning, we proudly recognized our High School Students of the Month! A huge shoutout to these incredible students for exemplifying the trait of gratitude. 🙌 We also want to extend our heartfelt thanks to Once Again for sponsoring this month's program and providing our students with some prizes!

❄ Next Week is Spirit Week! ❄ Get ready to show your school spirit with some awesome dress-up days! Check out the schedule below and start planning your outfits to participate in all the fun themes!

🎓 TONIGHT is FAFSA Filing Night! 🎓 Parents and seniors planning to continue their education after graduation—this is for YOU! Join us from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM in the HS Library for our FAFSA Filing Night. The Geneseo Office of Financial Aid will be on-site, offering one-on-one assistance to help you complete your 2025-26 FAFSA application. Don’t forget to bring the required items listed in the flyer! This is an important step in securing financial aid for college—don’t miss out!

🎶 What a wonderful way to kick off the holiday season! A huge round of applause to all our talented students who participated in tonight’s Winter Concert—you were absolutely fantastic!

We know how busy things can get during the holidays, and we want to make it as easy as possible for you to stay connected. That’s why we’ve put together a calendar of our upcoming school events! Feel free to save the picture so you’ll have it handy, and remember—it’ll also be pinned at the top of our Facebook page for easy access whenever you need it. We hope this helps make your season a little easier and a lot more joyful. We can’t wait to celebrate together! 🧡❄

🎓 Important Financial Aid Events! Mark your calendars for two key events to help with college financial aid! On Tuesday, December 5, 2024, at 6 PM in the HS Library, join us for College Financial Aid Information Night to learn the basics of financial aid, which applications to file, types of aid available, and important deadlines. Then, on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM, attend our FAFSA Filing Night in the HS Library. The Geneseo Office of Financial Aid will be on-site to provide one-on-one assistance with filing the 2025-26 FAFSA application. Don’t forget to bring the required items listed in the flyer. These events are your chance to get prepared and stay on track for college!

This morning, we proudly recognized our High School Students of the Month! A huge shoutout to these incredible students for exemplifying the trait of responsibility. 🙌 We also want to extend our heartfelt thanks to Douglass Ford for sponsoring this month's program and providing our students with some prizes!

📅 Schedule Reminders 📅 Next week, Monday and Tuesday, November 25 and 26, will be half days for all students, with parent/teacher conferences taking place in the afternoon. Following that, school will be closed for Thanksgiving Recess from Wednesday, November 27, through Sunday, December 1. We hope everyone enjoys a safe and restful holiday break! 🦃

🎶 Huge congratulations to Jaidyn and Lily for representing our school at the Senior High Area All-State Festival this past weekend! Keep shining and sharing your love of music!

🦃 We are thrilled to once again invite senior citizens within the Keshequa Central School District to our Elementary Thanksgiving Dinner, happening THIS Friday at 1:00 PM! Come enjoy a delicious meal, warm company, and a celebration of gratitude prepared just for you. 🧡 If you're interested in attending, please reach out to Tammy Clark using the contact information provided in the image below. We can't wait to see you there!

Our National Junior Honor Society members recently completed their annual fall service project, raking leaves at Oakwood Cemetery in Nunda! Their hard work made a big difference, and we’re so proud of their commitment to serving the community.

🎭 A huge shoutout to the incredible cast and crew of A Play That Goes Wrong! 👏👏 You all absolutely crushed it with two fantastic shows that had the audience in stitches and on the edge of their seats, wondering what chaos would unfold next! Until the next show, great job Keshequa Drama Club!