Cassadaga Valley Central School District will again be offering FREE meals to all students during the 2025-2026 school year! The district is continuing to utilize the Community Eligibility Provision in the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs. Regardless of household income, all Cassadaga Valley students are eligible to receive one breakfast and one lunch at no charge to your household. Parents do not need to submit an application to participate in this program! An announcement letter is available on the Cassadaga Valley CSD website under Food Service Department.
Emiley Anderson received the 1st Annual Martha & Paul Cooley Legacy Award on August 11th at the Chautauqua County Sports Hall of Fame Picnic held at the Lakewood Rod and Gun Club.
This new award honors an outstanding female student-athlete from Cassadaga Valley High School — a place where Mr. Cooley taught and coached for 32 years. As he shared, at a previous board meeting, the award is “a small token of appreciation for the wonderful things that have happened to us largely because we were given the opportunity to spend a large part of our lives here in the Valley.”
Sponsored by the Chautauqua County Sports Hall of Fame and made possible by a donation to its Endowment Fund, the award will continue to recognize excellence in young women athletes for years to come. It is named for both Paul and Martha Cooley — in Mr. Cooley’s words, “because she was behind everything that I ever accomplished over the 68 years as my wife and best friend and was an avid supporter of Cassadaga Valley athletics.”
Congratulations, Emiley, on being the very first recipient of this meaningful legacy! #ValleyProud!
8 months ago, Cassadaga Valley Central School
🚗✨ Our summer Driver's Ed class just wrapped up and was a huge success! Students went beyond just learning the rules of the road — they created powerful "Don't Drink and Drive" posters to hang around the school, practiced navigating without GPS by writing out and following directions, and even took time to write a heartfelt letter to our superintendent and Board of Education. 💌
In their letter, they shared how grateful they were for the opportunity to participate, how much they learned and improved, and how meaningful it was to learn safe driving while having fun with their friends. 🛣️💡 Their teacher, Mrs. Bittinger, had nothing but praise, calling them a truly fantastic group to work with! 🙌 Thank you, Mrs. Bittinger, for taking on this role and giving our students a great experience!
Great job to all of our future drivers — we’re so proud of you! 🚦👏
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🐔👏 Last week, Landon Conti had an amazing showing at the Wyoming County Fair! He earned Reserve Grand Champion in the Novice Showmanship category with his chickens 🏆. He answered questions about how he feeds, cares for, and identifies different parts of his birds—showing off all his hard work and knowledge from the Wyoming County 4-H program.
He brought three of his pullets to display: Pauline and Oreo each earned blue ribbons 💙, and Hawk Eye earned a red ❤️ in the Appearance category.
Landon also raised market broiler chickens and participated in his first Wyoming County Meat Auction, where he earned a blue ribbon in Showmanship during the market broiler show.
As if that wasn’t enough, he also gave his first public presentation on how to care for chickens—sharing his passion and experience with others. 🐣
Landon is an incoming 4th grader at SES, and we’re so proud of everything he accomplished at the fair!
8 months ago, Cassadaga Valley Central School
New year, new faces! Exciting changes are coming as our wonderful librarians switch things up for the upcoming school year! Kim Joslyn will be returning to SES, while Marlene Anderson is heading to MHS.
We asked them what they're most looking forward to in this new chapter — here’s what they had to say!
"I am excited to be back in the elementary building this year because I love the enthusiasm for learning in the elementary building. Watching a student's face light up when they learn something new is one of the best parts of being a teacher!" - Ms. Joslyn
"I am very excited to be working with the students and staff in the MHS! I look forward to inspiring a culture of reading, teaching digital literacy and research skills, and reinforcing problem-solving skills and creativity through hands-on STEAM projects." - Mrs. Anderson
8 months ago, Cassadaga Valley Central School
Jeanine Bailey is one of our Special Education teachers and when we asked her about the new role she'll be shifting into, here's what she said! "This will be my 23rd year with CVCS and 10th year at Sinclairville Elementary. After many years teaching as a Consultant & Resource Room teacher, I am super excited to be going back to the self-contained setting! I'm looking forward to the class family we will be creating this year, and all the ways we all will learn and grow together most of all!"
8 months ago, Cassadaga Valley Central School
This dedicated team of K–5 teachers is spending their summer preparing to pilot a brand-new math program. Their goal? To sharpen their practice, bring fresh strategies to the classroom, and most importantly—boost student success. 🌟
We are proud of our educators who continually go above and beyond to ensure our students have every opportunity to grow and thrive. 💙❤️
8 months ago, Cassadaga Valley Central School
We are excited to invite you and your family to our Step Up to Success Middle School Tailgate and 6th Grade Orientation on Thursday, August 28th at Cassadaga Valley Middle-High School. This special evening is a great way to kick off the school year and connect with staff, classmates, and our middle school community! See the event schedule below and, if you have any questions, please contact the MHS office at (716) 962-8581.
8 months ago, Cassadaga Valley Central School
New year, new faces! While JoAnne Banse-Fay is not new to the district, she's a newly certified teacher and we're ecstatic about welcoming her as a new elementary teacher! JoAnne started out as a teacher aide in 2020, earned her degree and teaching certificate while working here, and did multiple long-term substitute teaching assignments over the last couple of school years. Please welcome JoAnne as one of our new elementary teachers! #ValleyProud!
8 months ago, Cassadaga Valley Central School
Corey Bell's been with the district since 2021 as a Working Supervisor and while he's technically still in this same position, he's taken on the role of "Custodian in Charge" at MHS. When we asked Corey what he's most excited about in this new role, he state, "I'm excited for my new role and the challenges that will come along with it." Corey is always willing to help wherever he's needed and takes on new tasks. He's looking forward to continuing to grow and make a positive impact in our school community.
8 months ago, Cassadaga Valley Central School
🐐 Friday, August 14 – Goat Show at the Erie County Fair: Kayla Lippert had another incredible day representing Cassadaga Valley FFA at the 4-H/FFA Livestock Shows! 🏆 Overall Master Showman 🥇 Supreme Meat Goat Showman 👑 Champion Market Goat
We continue to be amazed by Kayla’s hard work, skill, and dedication. What a week!
8 months ago, Cassadaga Valley Central School
🎉 New Year, New Faces! 🎉 We are thrilled to welcome Marie Torrey and Heather Nocero into their new counseling roles! Marie will be at MHS this year, and Heather will be at SES. Both bring incredible passion and dedication to our school community. Here’s a glimpse of the excitement they’ve shared:
✨ Marie is excited to work with high school students and watch them grow. She looks forward to using her experience in college and career counseling to help students look toward the future. Read Ms. Torrey’s full welcome letter → https://5il.co/3nuyl
✨ Heather stated, "working for the Cassadaga Valley Central School District has brought me great pride throughout my career. The Valley holds a special place in my heart and I am honored to continue to serve our community. I look forward to collaborating to meet the needs of students' academic, social-emotional and career development growth and work with the families and students at Sinclairville Elementary School to bring about a great educational experience. " Read Ms. Nocero’s full welcome letter → https://5il.co/3nuyn
We are confident these changes will help us continue to grow and thrive as a district. Please join us in giving both Marie and Heather a warm welcome!
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Pounce on those last few days of summer! #Valley Proud
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REMINDER!! Get your pre-sale tickets by August 17th!
🏈📣2025 Pep Rally!🏈📣
Get ready to kick off the Cassadaga Valley Midget Football & Cheer season with Chiavetta’s Chicken BBQ at our 2025 Pep Rally!
📍 SES football field ⏰ August 22nd starting at 6:00pm, please have athletes to the field by 5:30pm.
🍗🔥 Chiavetta’s Chicken BBQ 🔥🍗 🎟 Presale Tickets Only $15 🗓 Presale ends August 17th – Don’t miss out! ❗️Limited day-of sales will be available – first come, first served!
Venmo @cvcsmidgetfootball with name and number of tickets Contact Amanda Webster (716) 785-5862
Let’s rally together with great food, great people, and team spirit! 🏈📣 Thanks for supporting Cassadaga Valley Midget Football & Cheer! 🔵🔴
8 months ago, Cassadaga Valley Central School
A Special Meeting of the Board of Education will take place on Monday, August 18, 2025, at 4:00 PM, in the District Office Conference Room. The purpose of this meeting is to approve the amended tax levy/tax warrant for the upcoming school year.
8 months ago, Cassadaga Valley Central School
Kennedy Neckers started out student teaching and briefly subbing at The Valley before getting hired as a full time AIS K-5 reading provider last fall. This fall she'll be in a Kindergarten classroom and when we asked what she was most excited about with this new role, Kennedy stated, "I am so excited to be taking on this new role with the Kindergarten team for the 25-26 school year! I am most looking forward to teaching some new material that will push me to be the best teacher I can be, as well as spending an entire year learning and growing with my class.” #ValleyProud
8 months ago, Cassadaga Valley Central School
We’ve had the pleasure of having Tracy VanVolkenburg on our team since 2017 as part of our Buildings and Grounds Department. Recently, he transitioned to Sinclairville Elementary, where he’s also taken on the additional role of "Custodian in Charge" at SES. When asked what he’s most excited about in his new role and location, Tracy shared: "I'm most excited to see the little ones, meet new faces, and to make things happen!! This is the best place I've ever worked."
8 months ago, Cassadaga Valley Central School
New year, new faces! Please welcome Ashley Clark, our newest Special Education teacher! We're excited to have Ashley's experience, knowledge, and passion here in The Valley and look forward to seeing her themed day outfits throughout the school year!!
8 months ago, Cassadaga Valley Central School
Christine Krenzer has been with Cassadaga Valley since 2000 and is transitioning back to PreK this upcoming school year! When asked what she's most excited about in this new role, Ms. Krenzer stated, "I am excited to return to the position I originally started in when I was hired in this district. I am looking forward to helping kiddos start a solid foundation in their learning at CV!"
8 months ago, Cassadaga Valley Central School
Kayla Lippert proudly represented Cassadaga Valley FFA at the Erie County Fair 4-H/FFA Livestock Shows and had an outstanding week!
🐑 Tuesday, August 12 – Sheep Show: 🥇 1st Place with her Commercial Ewe Lamb 🥉 3rd Place and Highly Commended with her Market Wether
🐄 Wednesday, August 13 – Beef Show: 🏆 Named Overall Master Showman 👑 Crowned Overall Grand Champion Breeding Heifer with Daisy Rose, her NY-bred, born & raised Maintainer Heifer
We are so proud of Kayla and all her hard work, dedication, and success in the ring!
