Congratulations everyone!! Happy Groundhog Day!!!
The High School Quizbowl Team kicked off their season last week with their first matches against Panama Central School. Representing the team this month were captain Katie Pattison, returning members Cameron Fitzgibbons and Logan Farham, along with new members, Aubi Farmer and Anthony Clark.
The team showed incredible focus and teamwork, battling hard in both rounds. They were tied in their first two games and stayed competitive until the very end, ultimately falling short by just a few questions. Their strong start shows great promise for the rest of the season!
Mrs. Richir shared how proud she is of the group’s effort, sportsmanship, and determination.
Way to represent—great things ahead for Quizbowl! #ValleyProud
Front row: Connor Bardenett and Gavin Brown
Back row : Aaleyah RaRa, Hunter Powers and Hank Anderson
Here are a couple more dates for our Formal Wear Drive for the MHS PTO!
February 7th and 25th
More dates will be posted soon as well!
The Valley is so proud of the accomplishments of these students. We are beyond excited to see what the future holds!
#ValleyProud #StudentInfluencerCameron #SeniorSuperlatives #ClassOf2026
🎓🎳💙 1/29/26 Senior Night – Varsity Bowling ♥️🎳🎓
So proud of our Cassadaga FFA members on Saturday! 🌟
Our chapter sent 11 students to Sherman to compete in the NYS District 10 Leadership Development Events (LDEs), the largest group Cassadaga has had at this event in many years! 👏
LDEs help students build on their public speaking, communication, and professionalism through competitive events, and our students represented us incredibly well.
Our competitors included:
🔹 Jr. Creed: Evelyn Winton, Nora Brown
🔹 Sr. Creed: Austin Myers, Makenzie Lahnen
🔹 Senior People in Agriculture: Makenzie Lahnen, Keyamari Keys
🔹 Senior Extemporaneous Public Speaking: Keyamari Keys, Gabby Hubler, and Elaina Frary
🔹 Employment Skills: Ryan Anderson, Mathieson Krupa, Emma DeGolier, and Nora Brown
While every student did an outstanding job, three students impressed the judges and will advance to Sub-States at Alfred State College in March 🎉
🏅 Results:
• Nora Brown – 5th place, Jr. Creed
• Keyamari Keys – 3rd place, Senior Extemporaneous Public Speaking & 2nd place, Senior People in Agriculture
• Makenzie Lahnen – 1st place, Senior People in Agriculture
We couldn’t be more proud of the hard work, dedication, and growth of these students. Watching our FFA program continue to thrive is what it’s all about! 💙💛🌽
Despite the freezing temperatures, the energy across our district is anything but cold. February may be short, but the work, joy, and excellence happening every day prove that we are making every moment count. Onward we go. Short month; strong finish! #ValleyProud
(Pictured Left to Right: Mr. McNeill - MHS House Principal, Angelica Mullen, Mr. Stimson - Social Studies Teacher, and Mrs. Sedlak - Executive Principal)
WHITE OUT NIGHT
🏀 Boys Varsity vs. Portville
📍 CVCS HS Gym
⏰ 7:30 PM
⚪ Wear WHITE. Be LOUD. Pack the house.
#ValleyProud #StudentInfluncerJakob
Reminder of our HOME wrestling match TONIGHT! LET'S PACK THE STANDS!
🏆🤼♂️ WRESTLING MATCH AT CASSADAGA VALLEY! 🤼♂️🏆
Cassadaga Valley is thrilled to host a HOME wrestling match this Thursday, January 29th, and we’re calling on our community to pack the stands and bring the energy!
This night is extra special—it’s the first home wrestling match in many years, made possible by our strong, positive merged partnership with Falconer. This event represents teamwork, growth, and a new chapter for our program.
Come cheer, stomp, and show your support as our athletes take the mat on home turf. Let’s make it loud, proud, and unforgettable. See you Thursday! 💪🤼♂️
The Girls match starts @ 5:30PM and the Boys match starts at 6:30PM
Take a look around and take a deep breath. You’ve officially made it to the halfway point. In the words of Bon Jovi, "Whoa, we're half way there!"
Right now, you’re probably feeling the "Livin’ on a Prayer" energy. Maybe you’re exhausted from college apps, tired of the same hallways, and feeling like you’re "holding on to what you’ve got" just to make it to graduation. It’s okay to feel a little weary; senioritis is a real thing, and the pressure can feel like a heavy weight.
But here is the truth: You aren’t just "sliding" to the finish line—you’re "Wanted Dead or Alive" (metaphorically, of course!) for the bright future waiting on the other side.
Why You Should Keep the Faith:
(1) It’s Your Life: This is the moment where you start calling the shots. As Jon sang, "It's my life, it's now or never... I just want to live while I'm alive." Don’t spend these last few months just counting down the days. Make them count.
(2) The Power of the Pack: Look at the people sitting next to you. You’ve been through the fire together. Lean on each other. You don't have to make it through the "Bad Medicine" of final exams alone.
(3) The Horizon is Calling: Graduation isn’t the end; it’s the "Blaze of Glory" at the start of a brand-new chapter.
"Success is falling down nine times and getting up ten." — Jon Bon Jovi
You’ve got the spirit, the grit, and the heart to finish this journey strong. Don't back down now. Take a shot, give it your best, and remember that "tough times don't last, but tough people do."
Keep your head up, stay legendary, and let’s make the second half of this year even better than the first. You’re halfway there—take my hand, we’ll make it I swear! We cannot wait to see you rock out there!
Parents of 8th grade students: Reminder that you must attend one of these mandatory meetings if your child plans to participate in the Quest backpacking program this year. There are several options for the meeting (the first being tonight) and you only need to attend ONE meeting.
Tuesday, 1/27 - 7:00 pm @ Fredonia MS Cafeteria
Wednesday, 1/28 - 7:00 pm @ Cassadaga Valley HS Cafeteria
Saturday, 1/31 - 9:00 am @ Fredonia MS Cafeteria
Wednesday, 2/4 - 7:00 pm @ Fredonia MS Cafeteria
