A huge THANK YOU to our incredible SES arrival and dismissal crew, both inside and outside the building!
Your willingness to be outside in all kinds of weather, help students and families, monitor the hallways, assist with buses and parent drop-off/pick-up, and make sure everyone gets where they need to be safely does not go unnoticed.
These times of the day can be busy, but their teamwork, patience, and positive attitudes help set the tone for our students each morning and ensure they head home safely each afternoon.
We truly appreciate everything they do to keep our arrival and dismissal procedures safe, smooth, and organized! 💙❤️🐾
Thank you for being All-In for our Cougars!
#ValleyProud
Your willingness to be outside in all kinds of weather, help students and families, monitor the hallways, assist with buses and parent drop-off/pick-up, and make sure everyone gets where they need to be safely does not go unnoticed.
These times of the day can be busy, but their teamwork, patience, and positive attitudes help set the tone for our students each morning and ensure they head home safely each afternoon.
We truly appreciate everything they do to keep our arrival and dismissal procedures safe, smooth, and organized! 💙❤️🐾
Thank you for being All-In for our Cougars!
#ValleyProud
When the routes are long and there’s many new faces to learn, a friendly reminder from a passenger that our work makes a difference has the sunshining a little brighter 🚌☀️
The MHS PTO is awarding three $150 scholarships for Ski Club participants!
💰📚 Building Financial Skills for the Future! 📚💰
We were excited to welcome Inner Lakes Federal Credit Union to Mrs. Schrader’s Life, Money and Success class! Students received an informative folder of resources and even a squishy piggy bank 🐷 to help reinforce the importance of saving.
Students learned about:
💵 Checking and savings accounts
📈 Money market accounts and certificates of deposit (CDs)
💳 The pros and cons of debit and credit cards
🛡️ Important ways to protect themselves from fraud and keep their money safe
A big thank you to Inner Lakes Federal Credit Union for helping our students build valuable financial knowledge and skills they can use for years to come! 🌟
We were excited to welcome Inner Lakes Federal Credit Union to Mrs. Schrader’s Life, Money and Success class! Students received an informative folder of resources and even a squishy piggy bank 🐷 to help reinforce the importance of saving.
Students learned about:
💵 Checking and savings accounts
📈 Money market accounts and certificates of deposit (CDs)
💳 The pros and cons of debit and credit cards
🛡️ Important ways to protect themselves from fraud and keep their money safe
A big thank you to Inner Lakes Federal Credit Union for helping our students build valuable financial knowledge and skills they can use for years to come! 🌟
Last week, students in grades 5–12 had the opportunity to visit the Mobile Museum of Tolerance during the school day. This unique educational experience was sponsored by the Social Studies Department in partnership with New York State and the Museum of Tolerance. Students participated in interactive, grade-level lessons connected to the New York State Social Studies curriculum.
Grades 5 & 6 explored the life and legacy of Anne Frank, learning about courage, tolerance, and the “upstanders” who risked their lives to help others during the Holocaust. Grades 7, 8 & 11 explored the Civil Rights Movement, the impact of discrimination and segregation, and ways individuals can promote equality and positive change in their communities. Grades 9, 10 & 12 examined the Holocaust, including the dangers of propaganda and prejudice, the choices made by ordinary people, and the courageous actions of those who stood up against injustice.
The Mobile Museum of Tolerance allowed our students to bring history beyond the textbook while thinking critically, making connections between the past and present, and considering how their own choices can make a difference. A special thank you to the Mobile Museum of Tolerance and Mrs. Richir for providing our students with this meaningful and memorable educational experience!
Grades 5 & 6 explored the life and legacy of Anne Frank, learning about courage, tolerance, and the “upstanders” who risked their lives to help others during the Holocaust. Grades 7, 8 & 11 explored the Civil Rights Movement, the impact of discrimination and segregation, and ways individuals can promote equality and positive change in their communities. Grades 9, 10 & 12 examined the Holocaust, including the dangers of propaganda and prejudice, the choices made by ordinary people, and the courageous actions of those who stood up against injustice.
The Mobile Museum of Tolerance allowed our students to bring history beyond the textbook while thinking critically, making connections between the past and present, and considering how their own choices can make a difference. A special thank you to the Mobile Museum of Tolerance and Mrs. Richir for providing our students with this meaningful and memorable educational experience!
Friday is the last day to buy your yearbook at the lowest price. Pay in person with cash or check (made payable to Valley View 2027) to Mrs. Bennink in MHS room 125.
www.jostensyearbooks.com
High School Books - Grades 9-12
Middle School Books - Grades 6-8
📢 Important Health Office Update for Families! 🩺
Our Medical Director from Southern Tier Pediatrics will be visiting the school on October 23rd to perform mandated physical examinations for current students in Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 3rd, and 5th grades who have not yet provided a physical examination to the school health office for the current school year.
Our health office has already reached out to students’ listed Primary Care Physicians to request any missing physicals, with the hope of obtaining these records as soon as possible.
📬 What Parents Need to Know:
If our office is unable to obtain your child's physical from their primary care provider, we will send a notice home via backpack mail in the coming weeks.
If we anticipate that your child may need to see our Medical Director, we will contact you by phone ahead of time to discuss the situation and available options.
Our goal is to ensure all students meet New York State mandated health requirements while keeping families informed throughout the process.
Thank you for your cooperation and partnership in keeping our students healthy and ready to learn! 💙
Our Medical Director from Southern Tier Pediatrics will be visiting the school on October 23rd to perform mandated physical examinations for current students in Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 3rd, and 5th grades who have not yet provided a physical examination to the school health office for the current school year.
Our health office has already reached out to students’ listed Primary Care Physicians to request any missing physicals, with the hope of obtaining these records as soon as possible.
📬 What Parents Need to Know:
If our office is unable to obtain your child's physical from their primary care provider, we will send a notice home via backpack mail in the coming weeks.
If we anticipate that your child may need to see our Medical Director, we will contact you by phone ahead of time to discuss the situation and available options.
Our goal is to ensure all students meet New York State mandated health requirements while keeping families informed throughout the process.
Thank you for your cooperation and partnership in keeping our students healthy and ready to learn! 💙
🏠💜💚💛🧡 HOUSE DAY IS FRIDAY! 🧡💛💚💜🏠
Students, get ready to show your House Pride!
👕 Wear your House colors!
👟 Wear shoes that can get dirty!
Part of our House Day activities will take place outside, and the morning dew can make the grass wet and muddy. Please dress accordingly so you can fully participate and have fun!
💜 Altruismo
🧡 Reveur
💚 Protoz
💛 Sollevare
We can’t wait for another great House Day! 🏆
Students, get ready to show your House Pride!
👕 Wear your House colors!
👟 Wear shoes that can get dirty!
Part of our House Day activities will take place outside, and the morning dew can make the grass wet and muddy. Please dress accordingly so you can fully participate and have fun!
💜 Altruismo
🧡 Reveur
💚 Protoz
💛 Sollevare
We can’t wait for another great House Day! 🏆
On Wednesday, 9/16, Mrs. Katilus’s JCC English classes welcomed Dr. Carrie Hoefer, Associate Dean of Undergraduate and Online Education, and Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Buffalo, to speak about AI in education.
Dr. Hoefer challenged students to explore the differences between human imagination and AI-generated images, beginning with a simple activity: imagining a beach at sunset. Students considered the colors, sounds, atmosphere, and emotions they envisioned before comparing their mental images with those created by artificial intelligence.
Through discussion and collaborative activities, students explored how personal experiences, memories, and emotions shape creativity, and what AI may miss when attempting to recreate our ideas. Dr. Hoefer also encouraged students to think critically about how relying too heavily on AI could affect their own imagination and creative thinking.
Her message was clear: Let your imagination lead, and let AI follow. AI can be a valuable tool for developing and expressing our ideas, but it should not replace the thinking, creativity, and personal meaning that make our work uniquely our own.
Thank you, Dr Hoefer for sharing your helpful insights with our students!
Dr. Hoefer challenged students to explore the differences between human imagination and AI-generated images, beginning with a simple activity: imagining a beach at sunset. Students considered the colors, sounds, atmosphere, and emotions they envisioned before comparing their mental images with those created by artificial intelligence.
Through discussion and collaborative activities, students explored how personal experiences, memories, and emotions shape creativity, and what AI may miss when attempting to recreate our ideas. Dr. Hoefer also encouraged students to think critically about how relying too heavily on AI could affect their own imagination and creative thinking.
Her message was clear: Let your imagination lead, and let AI follow. AI can be a valuable tool for developing and expressing our ideas, but it should not replace the thinking, creativity, and personal meaning that make our work uniquely our own.
Thank you, Dr Hoefer for sharing your helpful insights with our students!
The Cougar Cafe is officially open for business!! Throughout the year our seniors will be working on earning college credits through online classes and projects while being able to order breakfast and drinks provided by Mrs. Reynold’s foods class! Here’s a glimpse into the cougar cafe experience!❤️💙
#StudentInfluencerCatie #ThisIsTheValley #CougarCafe
We'd like to give a warm welcome to these mostly new faces in The Valley!
~Addy (Tanner) Mikula shifted from SES to MHS this year!
~Jordan Young is our new SES PE Teacher!
~Alicia Risley and Candi George (who've formally subbed at the school) are two of our newest Teacher Aides!
~Troy Bova has joined our transportation department as a Bus Driver and Steven Penhollow will be joining us very soon as a Bus Attendant!
~Robert Frisbee II has recently joined our maintenance team as a Working Supervisor!
We’re excited to welcome these wonderful new additions to our school community and look forward to seeing how their experience, care, and dedication will help our students and staff learn, grow, and thrive here in The Valley! 🍎✨
~Addy (Tanner) Mikula shifted from SES to MHS this year!
~Jordan Young is our new SES PE Teacher!
~Alicia Risley and Candi George (who've formally subbed at the school) are two of our newest Teacher Aides!
~Troy Bova has joined our transportation department as a Bus Driver and Steven Penhollow will be joining us very soon as a Bus Attendant!
~Robert Frisbee II has recently joined our maintenance team as a Working Supervisor!
We’re excited to welcome these wonderful new additions to our school community and look forward to seeing how their experience, care, and dedication will help our students and staff learn, grow, and thrive here in The Valley! 🍎✨
💼💰 Preparing Students for Life Beyond the Classroom!
Students in Mrs. Schrader’s new Keystone class, “Life, Money and Success,” recently welcomed visitors from our very own Business Office! Shanda Clark and Marci Hadley helped students gain valuable, real-world knowledge by walking them through important employment documents, including the W-4 Federal Withholding Certificate, IT-2104 State Withholding Allowance Certificate, and I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification Form.
Students also learned about dependents and allowances, FSA cards, retirement benefits, health insurance benefits, and sick days—all important pieces of navigating the world of employment.
The class also learned about civil service employment as one possible pathway to explore after graduation.
We love seeing our students build practical skills and knowledge that will help prepare them for success beyond high school! 🎓
Students in Mrs. Schrader’s new Keystone class, “Life, Money and Success,” recently welcomed visitors from our very own Business Office! Shanda Clark and Marci Hadley helped students gain valuable, real-world knowledge by walking them through important employment documents, including the W-4 Federal Withholding Certificate, IT-2104 State Withholding Allowance Certificate, and I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification Form.
Students also learned about dependents and allowances, FSA cards, retirement benefits, health insurance benefits, and sick days—all important pieces of navigating the world of employment.
The class also learned about civil service employment as one possible pathway to explore after graduation.
We love seeing our students build practical skills and knowledge that will help prepare them for success beyond high school! 🎓
A huge thank you to Ms. Nocero, our SES School Counselor, and her intern, Ms. Sterner, for all of their hard work organizing and overseeing our SES Attendance Incentive Program!
We appreciate the time, creativity, and positive energy they are putting into encouraging our Cougars to come to school, be ready to learn, and make every day count!
Their efforts are helping us celebrate our students and build a strong culture around the importance of attendance, learning, and Cougar Pride! ❤️💙🐾
This initiative supports our district-wide goal of improving student attendance and celebrating students and classrooms for being here and ready to learn each day. ❤️💙
📚 How It Works:
Each week, classrooms with great attendance will earn a Popcorn Ticket! These tickets will be displayed outside the classroom, similar to our classroom Good Behavior Tickets.
🍿 Monthly Popcorn & PJ Day!
At each monthly Leader in Me Assembly, the classrooms with the most Popcorn Tickets will have an opportunity to win a Popcorn & PJ Day!
Winning classrooms will:
✨ Enjoy delicious popcorn
🛌 Wear their favorite PJs to school
📸 Be featured outside the cafeteria
🎉 Celebrate their outstanding attendance together!
There will be one winning classroom from the PreK–1st Grade hallway and one winning classroom from the 2nd–5th Grade wing each month.
Let’s work together to make being here, being ready, and being successful a priority every day!
Great attendance = Great opportunities! 🐾🍿❤️💙
Thank you again, Ms. Nocero and Ms. Sterner, for helping our Cougars ROAR! 🐾
We appreciate the time, creativity, and positive energy they are putting into encouraging our Cougars to come to school, be ready to learn, and make every day count!
Their efforts are helping us celebrate our students and build a strong culture around the importance of attendance, learning, and Cougar Pride! ❤️💙🐾
This initiative supports our district-wide goal of improving student attendance and celebrating students and classrooms for being here and ready to learn each day. ❤️💙
📚 How It Works:
Each week, classrooms with great attendance will earn a Popcorn Ticket! These tickets will be displayed outside the classroom, similar to our classroom Good Behavior Tickets.
🍿 Monthly Popcorn & PJ Day!
At each monthly Leader in Me Assembly, the classrooms with the most Popcorn Tickets will have an opportunity to win a Popcorn & PJ Day!
Winning classrooms will:
✨ Enjoy delicious popcorn
🛌 Wear their favorite PJs to school
📸 Be featured outside the cafeteria
🎉 Celebrate their outstanding attendance together!
There will be one winning classroom from the PreK–1st Grade hallway and one winning classroom from the 2nd–5th Grade wing each month.
Let’s work together to make being here, being ready, and being successful a priority every day!
Great attendance = Great opportunities! 🐾🍿❤️💙
Thank you again, Ms. Nocero and Ms. Sterner, for helping our Cougars ROAR! 🐾
Check out the Seymour Library's September events, including a NEW event, Adulting 101!
You can also read their September newsletter here: https://aptg.co/PfkfpC
You can also read their September newsletter here: https://aptg.co/PfkfpC
A special thank you to Tracy VanVolkenburg, from our Maintenance Department, for custom-making this beautiful picture frame to display our staff and students outside of the cafeteria!
We truly appreciate the time, creativity, and craftsmanship that went into creating something that showcases the Cougar family. Thank you, Tracy, for helping make SES a special place for our students and staff!
We truly appreciate the time, creativity, and craftsmanship that went into creating something that showcases the Cougar family. Thank you, Tracy, for helping make SES a special place for our students and staff!
We're still accepting applications for our Mechanic III position AND we're seeking applicants for a Subsitute Mechanic. Interested applicants (for either position) should complete the Non-Instructional/Chautauqua County Civil Service Application (found on CVCS website - https://www.cvcougars.org/page/employment-opportunities ) and submit a letter of interest and resume to the Superintendent's office OR Transportation Supervisor, ksercu@cvcougars.org.
Tennis is canceled for today! 🌧️🎾
Tomorrow is the Bills' Home Opener!
REMINDER OF TONIGHT'S SES CHARCUTERIE & CONVERSATIONS! EVENT!! JOIN US!!
Come Hungy. Bring Your Voice!
🌄What a beautiful sky in The Valley this morning!🌄
