5th graders in Ms. West, Mrs. McMullen and Mrs. Sauda’s classes recently participated in a holiday canvas painting activity! Students chose from three designs and broke off into groups for a tutorial. They completed their design while listening to holiday tunes. What a fun and creative activity to kick off the holiday season! #BKP #SCCARES #everyday
At our Board of Education meeting last week, we recognized long-time coach Michael Janish for his 44 years of service to the athletic department. A few of his accomplishments include: Over 500 wins and over 50 seasons of baseball. In 2023 he earned NFHS Section 1 Baseball Coach of the Year and NYS Baseball Coach of the Year. At Silver Creek as a Baseball coach, he earned 8 league titles, 4 Sectional titles, and twice won the Far West regional. As a Cross Country coach, Mr. Janisch secured 19 league championships between boys and girls and 14 Sectional Championships between boys and girls.
Athletic Director Sean Helmer stated “Mike has always went about things the right way. He has always been a student of the game and coached with passion and showed respect for his opponent. Mike held his athletes and himself to a higher standard. His accomplishments are great, but he is an even greater person. Thanks, Mike, for all your years of service and dedication to the athletes of Silver Creek.” Way to go, Coach Janisch!! #SCCARES #BKP #everyday
SCCS is hiring a Long Term Sub in our Health Office! We're seeking an LPN to fill in for the month of January, possibly beyond. Visit our website for details and a Civil Service application! https://www.silvercreekschools.org/page/vacancies
95 % of our fourth graders were present the week of 12/8-12/12! Way to go, fourth grade! Keep coming to school #everyday! #BKP #SCCares
Hanukkah begins today at sundown. #BKP #SCCares #everyday
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL HOLIDAY SPIRIT WEEK: December 15-19
Monday- Pajama Day
Tuesday- Holiday Character Duo Day
Wednesday- Ugly Sweater Day
Thursday- Candy Cane & Christmas Colors Day
Friday- Christmas Photo Day
Monday- Pajama Day
Tuesday- Holiday Character Duo Day
Wednesday- Ugly Sweater Day
Thursday- Candy Cane & Christmas Colors Day
Friday- Christmas Photo Day
MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL HOLIDAY SPIRIT WEEK: December 15-19
Monday- Wear Holiday/Christmas Colors Day
Tuesday- Ugly Christmas Sweater & Socks Day
Wednesday- Plaid/Flannel Day
Thursday- Christmas Character Day
Friday- Holiday Pajama Pants Day
Monday- Wear Holiday/Christmas Colors Day
Tuesday- Ugly Christmas Sweater & Socks Day
Wednesday- Plaid/Flannel Day
Thursday- Christmas Character Day
Friday- Holiday Pajama Pants Day
Let’s give a big #BKP shout-out to our Key Club and Softball students who volunteered over the weekend at the Kiwanis Christmas in the Park event! The community enjoyed visits with Santa, a bake sale, face painting and crafts. Our students and other community volunteers worked various stations to kick off the season with holiday cheer! #BKP #SCCARES #everyday
Carter Pierce and Joe Edwards were selected to participate at the Empire State Games for the Physically Challenged at Brockport State College on October 17, 2025. The athletes competed in track and field events for gold, silver, and bronze medals. They had the opportunity to participate in running events, archery, long jump, discus, shot put, club throw, distance kick, obstacle course, and precision throw.
This year, Carter was chosen to carry the Games Torch that is used to open the Games. Carter has been participating in the Games for 6 years. He earned 6 gold medals for his excellent performances in the 100 meter run, archery, club throw, discus, shot put, and soft shot.
This was Joe’s first year in participating at the Games. Joe also had excellent performances, earning 5 gold medals and a silver medal in his division. Joe received gold medals in club throw, distance kick, precision throw, soft discus, and soft shot. Joe received a silver medal in the 60 meter run.
The medals were awarded today during their gym class as staff and classmates cheered them on. Congratulations to Carter and Joe! #BKP #SCCARES#everyday
This year, Carter was chosen to carry the Games Torch that is used to open the Games. Carter has been participating in the Games for 6 years. He earned 6 gold medals for his excellent performances in the 100 meter run, archery, club throw, discus, shot put, and soft shot.
This was Joe’s first year in participating at the Games. Joe also had excellent performances, earning 5 gold medals and a silver medal in his division. Joe received gold medals in club throw, distance kick, precision throw, soft discus, and soft shot. Joe received a silver medal in the 60 meter run.
The medals were awarded today during their gym class as staff and classmates cheered them on. Congratulations to Carter and Joe! #BKP #SCCARES#everyday
Come cheer on our Black Knights at the Boys Basketball Home Opener against the Golden Falcons on Friday, December 12! JV at 6 pm, Varsity at 7:30 pm in the high school gym- we can't wait to see you! #BKP #SCCARES #everyday
**ATTENTION FAMILIES!** Our Lost and Found tables are overflowing! Please have your child stop by and look for anything that might belong to them. All unclaimed items will be donated or discarded after the break.
Consistent attendance builds stronger reading skills! Research shows that students who miss just 2 days of school a month are less likely to read at grade level by the end of 3rd grade. Make sure your student is in school each day they are not sick. #BKP #SCCARES #everyday
Join us TONIGHT from 4:30 - 7:00 p.m. for the FOSC Committee's Holiday Classics event! This family-friendly event has something for everyone to enjoy; cookie decorating, caroling, snacks, crafts, and an appearance by Santa! The YAC Wellness Workout is Open Family Swim, also happening this evening from 6-7pm! #BKP #SCCARES #everyday
Mrs. Jakubowicz and Mrs. Allen's class earned their hundred BKP tickets and had an ice cream float party!
#BKP #SCCares #everyday
#BKP #SCCares #everyday
Looking for an indoor hobby during the cold months? Try Chess Club! #BKP #SCCARES #everyday
Tomorrow is the last day to visit Santa’s Secret Shop! The PTSA did a wonderful job decorating and setting up this fun annual event, where students and staff can browse and purchase gifts ranging from $1 to $5! They even have volunteers helping to wrap and label the gifts for the kids! It’s an easy, stress-free way to help your kids get their holiday shopping done- just send in cash and a list of who they are shopping for and any likes/interests! The volunteers will assist with browsing and picking out items in their price range!
Over the past two weeks, Mrs. Pagano, Miss Miller, and Mrs. Schuster’s classes, had the pleasure of having Dr. Ralston come teach a lesson as well as be this week’s Mystery Monday Guest Reader. Dr. Ralston led a writing lesson on creating a Question Flood. Students were shown a picture from a selected book and asked to think about what they observed, then create sentence statements based on the photo. We then selected an example sentence and worked together to come up with questions related to the sentence, answering those questions to create a written paragraph.
Dr. Ralston also selected two books to read aloud to students as this Monday’s Mystery Reader. She read the book Snowmen at Christmas, which was the book she had used to display the picture for her lesson. She then treated students to a second read, one that is near and dear to her, Katie the Candy Cane Fairy. Students are currently learning about Figurative Language vs literal language used by authors to enhance the storyline in ELA, so we were able to write about and compare selected Figurative Language samples from these two books. She culminated her read-aloud with a special candy cane treat that was enjoyed and appreciated by all. Her time in the classroom has been very exciting for our students and for the teachers. We are very thankful for her engagement and passion for teaching and leading. Thank you, Dr. Ralston, for making 3rd grade so memorable for our students!
Dr. Ralston also selected two books to read aloud to students as this Monday’s Mystery Reader. She read the book Snowmen at Christmas, which was the book she had used to display the picture for her lesson. She then treated students to a second read, one that is near and dear to her, Katie the Candy Cane Fairy. Students are currently learning about Figurative Language vs literal language used by authors to enhance the storyline in ELA, so we were able to write about and compare selected Figurative Language samples from these two books. She culminated her read-aloud with a special candy cane treat that was enjoyed and appreciated by all. Her time in the classroom has been very exciting for our students and for the teachers. We are very thankful for her engagement and passion for teaching and leading. Thank you, Dr. Ralston, for making 3rd grade so memorable for our students!
Join us for our next YAC Wellness Workout tomorrow night!!! Mrs. Decker has coordinated with local community members and organizations to bring you a series of awesome events! These are FREE family-friendly events for people of all ages and skill levels! No need to register, just show up. #BKP #SCCARES #everyday
The chilly temperatures did not deter the Silver Creek/Forestville Polar Plunge team from heading to Woodlawn Beach for their sixth year participating in the Special Olympics Polar Plunge. The 64 participants raised $13,000 - the most of any school in Chautauqua County - earning them a spot in the Top Ten School fundraisers. Read more on our website:
https://www.silvercreekschools.org/article/2586720
https://www.silvercreekschools.org/article/2586720
Join us on WEDNESDAY from 4:30-7pm as the FOSC Committee hosts An Evening with the Holiday Classics! This family-friendly event has something for everyone to enjoy; cookie decorating, caroling, snacks, crafts, and even an appearance by Santa! We can’t wait to see you there! #BKP #SCCARES #everyday
