By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 10 June 2020 at 11:37 am
Jayden Pieniaszek helped build Kendall’s war memorial
Photos by Tom Rivers
KENDALL – Jayden Pieniaszek puts on his Eagle Scout neckerchief with help from Ryan Barrett, left, and John Rath, who are both Eagle Scouts. John Patt is in back.
Pieniaszek, 18, had his Eagle Scout Court of Honor ceremony on Tuesday in Kendall at the town’s gazebo on Kendall Road.
Pieniaszek is a member of Troop 94. He earned 30 merit badges with the troop.
For his Eagle Scout project, Pieniaszek teamed with three others Scouts to build a war memorial for Kendall. That memorial was dedicated on Sept. 29
Jess Markel, senior district executive for the Iroquois Trail Council, presents a framed certificate to Pieniaszek, congratulating him on earning Scouting’s highest rank.
Jayden, 18, starts a job today as an electrician with Micro Instruments in Rochester. He also will be in the Marine Corps Reserve.
Jayden presents a mentor pin to his father, Todd Pieniaszek, in appreciation for taking him on scouting camps and adventures.
The Orleans Hub named Jayden, the three other scouts and their scoutmaster as “Outstanding Citizens” in 2019 for their efforts in building the war memorial for the community. The Orleans Hub planned an awards celebration on March 18 for all of the Outstanding Citizens. But that program was cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Those awards for the Kendall Scouts and their Scoutmaster were presented on Tuesday during Jayden’s Court of Honor.
Pictured from left Ryan Barrett, Brian Shaw, Noah Rath, Jayden Pieniaszek and Scoutmaster Ken Spohr.
Four Scouts took a different phase of the memorial as part of their Eagle Scout service projects.
Ryan Barrett led the first phase, which included putting in the foundation for the wall, a stone memorial and three flag poles. Two of the poles are 30 feet high and one for the American flag is 35 feet.
Jayden Pieniaszek led the second phase which includes construction of the brick wall, which is 39 feet long, 3 ½ feet wide and 4 feet tall.
Noah Rath headed up phase three which includes the medallions for each five branches of military. Rath also had the electricity set up so the memorial and sidewalk can be lighted up at night.
Brian Shaw coordinated phase four which includes final grading and planting of cedar trees behind the memorial, which provides a buffer for the neighbors and also enhances the site. Shaw also led the work for the plaques on the memorial for the different wars where Kendall soldiers served.
Ken Spohr offered guidance to the Scouts, but let them lead each phase. Spohr tracked the donations and expenses for the project. He drove the Scouts to community presentations, as well as one in Albany at the State Capital.
He also has many connections with businesses and organizations, and he was able to point the scouts to people who could handle the masonry, and other work with the memorial.
Spohr announced on Tuesday that 260 memorial bricks have been sold that line the sidewalk to the monument.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 9 June 2020 at 10:27 am
‘Our school communities have the power to turn pain and prejudice into healing and understanding. Let this moment in history be defined as a tipping point – a moment to truly come together.’
The school district superintendents at Holley and Kendall have joined Monroe County school leaders in a joint statement, denouncing racism and acknowledging “that discrimination exists in all of our communities.”
Brian Bartalo, Holley Central School superintendent, and Julie Christensen, Kendall Central School superintendent, are among 23 district superintendents pledging to take action to equity and inclusion for all students.
The statement from the 23 superintendents is as follows:
We, the superintendents of Monroe County school districts, stand together against racism.
We acknowledge that discrimination exists in all of our communities. We see it in the bias that exists within our districts. We see it in the trauma that hatred and oppression inflict on our students and families. We see it in the educational inequities that continue to perpetuate glaring disparities in student outcomes.
We know that the fight against racism, oppression and hate cannot fall solely on families of color or within the confines of only some school districts. We all must lead this transformation together. That’s why today, we are publicly committing to leading the change that will create lasting equity in our schools.
We will listen, and learn from those who have experienced these tragedies and who live with the fear and pain of racism every day. We take responsibility for educating ourselves and will be intentional in rebuilding our education system which has not served underrepresented student populations well.
All Monroe County school superintendents pledge to:
Assess policies and practices in order to ensure equality in hiring practices, provide access to high quality instruction, and decrease disproportionality in student achievement and discipline
Accelerate professional development in areas including culturally responsive education and restorative practices
Participate in the Regional Equity Network to promote equity in schools across the county
Partner with BOCES and the University of Rochester Center for Urban Education Success to develop common units of study to be included in the curriculum across all of our schools that will focus on how race, class and inequities have shaped Monroe County from 1964 to today
Listen and respond to the voices of our students and families of color, respect and value their experiences and perspective
Engage our students in student-led change initiatives (i.e., ROC2Change)
We stand united in our support of equity and inclusion and we claim schools as a place of love and acceptance for all. Our school communities have the power to turn pain and prejudice into healing and understanding. Let this moment in history be defined as a tipping point – a moment to truly come together.
Our children deserve better and we will do better.
In solidarity,
The Superintendents of the Monroe County Council of School Superintendents – BOCES I, Daniel White; BOCES 2, Jo Anne Antonacci; Brighton, Kevin McGowan, Ed.D.; Brockport, James Fallon, Interim; Churchville-Chili, Lori Orologio; East High School, Shaun Nelms, Ed.D.; East Irondequoit, Mary Grow; East Rochester, Richard Stutzman, Interim; Fairport, Brett Provenzano; Gates Chili, Christopher Dailey;
Greece, Kathleen Graupman; Hilton, Casey Kosiorek, Ed.D.; Holley, Brian Bartalo; Honeoye Falls-Lima, Gene Mancuso; Kendall, Julie Christensen; Penfield, Thomas Putnam, Ed.D.; Pittsford, Michael Pero; Rochester City, Lesli Myers-Small, Ed.D.; Rush Henrietta, Lawrence Wright; Spencerport, Daniel Milgate; Webster, Carmen Gumina; West Irondequoit, Aaron Johnson, Ed.D.; Wheatland-Chili, Deborah Leh, Ed.D.
KENDALL – The school will have a drive-through celebration for retirees on June 17 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. The community is welcome to attend the event at the elementary school bus loop.
This year’s retirees are Rosemary Childs, Peggy Warren, Tonya Lustumbo, Becky Joseph, Katie Koutras and Kevin Murray.
Participants are urged to remain in their vehicles and maintain social distancing during this event. A rain date will be June 18.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 1 June 2020 at 8:44 am
KENDALL – Construction will start next week on a new water district in Kendall, Town Supervisor Tony Cammarata.
Water District No. 8 will serve about 50 homes on portions of Norway, Creek and Kendall roads. It will also close loops with districts 7 and 9.
The town received a $500,000 grant for the district and also a low-interest loan for about $840,000 for the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
The state Department of Transportation gave the notice to proceed, the last step in the process, Cammarata said.
The system is expected to be operational in early November.
“We’re very excited about this,” Cammarata said this morning. “We hope to have them up and running this year.”
The waterline ensures residents in the district will have safe drinking water and don’t have to worry about the quantity. It won’t run dry.
Cammarata said the town has pushed to expand waterlines, and also is pushing for Water District No. 10 on West Kendall Road.
“Moving forward the town overall is a better position to entice future residents to move into our community if water is available,” he said this morning. “In order to successfully support our school district and our community, water is needed. It is a staple of life.”
CARLTON/KENDALL – The New York State Department of Transportation today announced that following Memorial Day, the westbound lanes of the Lake Ontario State Parkway, between Route 237 and Route 98 will close for approximately one month.
The closure of the westbound lanes in Kendall and Carlton is necessary to accommodate repairs being made to the Lake Ontario shoreline, just north of the parkway, by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation.
Westbound traffic along the parkway will be detoured at the Route 237 exit and use Route 18 to continue west.
The road is expected to re-open to vehicular traffic by the end of June, though work is weather dependent and subject to change, the DOT said.
Photos by Tom Rivers: Carol D’Agostino leads the Kendall Junior-Senior High School as principal. She worries about students who may feel isolated because they have been doing remote learning for more than two months now.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 20 May 2020 at 8:58 am
‘I want my seniors to know that I am here to serve them and we’re going to do the best that we can to provide them with experiences that are meaningful, and provide them with as many experiences as possible.’
KENDALL – Carol D’Agostino has worked as Kendall junior-senior principal the past 16 years. She grew up in Kendall and graduated in the Class of 1977. She and her husband Phil have three adult children and 10 grandchildren who are all in the Kendall school district.
D’Agostino is a two-time cancer survivor. She said she feels blessed to live and work in a close-knit supportive community.
On Tuesday, during an interview at the junior-senior high school, she talked about some of the challenges for the school, which has been closed to students since March 16 due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Question: I know this isn’t a Hurricane Katrina situation, with activities being cancelled and the school closed, but you can you speak to the sense of loss that students are experiencing?
Answer: The way many adults feel is things could be much worse, and it could be, but when you are a teen-ager in high school, these events – your baseball season, the musical – it’s very, very important to these kids. Because we’ve had this virus, a lot of this has been taken away from these kids. And they’re isolated. They are social beings. They want to be with their friends and now they are isolated in their homes. So this does take a toll on our students.
And it may not be a hurricane but it is still devastating to them, and especially for our seniors. These events are really important to them.
I want my seniors to know that I am here to serve them and we’re going to do the best that we can to provide them with experiences that are meaningful, and provide them with as many experiences as possible.
So when we do yearbook distribution, and that’s for all of the kids, we want to make that a fun event that kids look forward to.
We hope to do a senior walk. It’s been our tradition for our seniors to walk through the elementary school. So this year my plan is, if I can pull this off, is to gather the kids at the gazebo. We’ll hand out the caps and gowns and then walk to the fire hall. So we’ll still have a processional in front of the elementary school, making sure that we social distance and wear masks when needed so really to provide memorable moments for our students.
They may not be like we’ve always been able to provide traditionally. But maybe they will be a little bit better.
And even after graduation, if we do have a drive-in graduation, then have a parade similar to the celebration we do for Sectional winners, a parade through the town.
We’re trying to do everything we can. Our parents have been great. They are so supportive. Whatever we can do we will make happen.
Portraits of the 51 members of Kendall’s Class of 2020 are displayed by the front entrance of the junior-senior high school. The display is also up at the main intersection in town, at routes 18 and 237.
Question: What about the students in grade 7 through 11? You see a lot for the seniors, but what about the other kids who are also missing out?
Answer: They are. That’s important to think about. The plays, the concerts. Our kids are musicians and they look forward to the end of the year concerts and we’re not able to do that. So for all of the students there is a real sense of loss.
So that is the significance of what we’re dealing with here. And also being optimistic that next year will come and we’re going to get through this together and we will be able to put things back into place for kids to look forward to. Next year we’re going to make that an awesome year because we’re going to have a new set of seniors and a new set of juniors. Our eighth-graders are going to be in their first year of high school. It’s important for every student at wherever they are in the sequence of their education.
Question: How hard has this been for teachers?
Answer: I can say without a doubt that I am extremely proud of the staff. They have gone out of their way to connect with kids. We’ve had close communication with the school counselor, Mrs. Bauer, and myself. We’ve done home visits to help kids stay on track and earn their graduation credits.
I think that is critical to make sure we’re thinking about every student and their continuum of education and make sure we’re meeting their needs.
Carol D’Agostino helps a student get ready during graduation last June. The students waited in the gymnasium before entering the auditorium for the ceremony. This year’s commencement will be different.
Question: For you personally, as a person in the midst of this, what has been the hardest?
Answer: When you’re in a job like being a principal, you’re here to serve the community and the students. You want to make every event as special as you can and that has been taken away from us.
It is really hard not to be able to do things for kids. I think Kendall is a special place. I like to be with the students. I like to be with the teachers and it’s been really hard to be isolated from them.
But what I love to hear is kids telling me how much they miss coming to school.
I think that’s a process that we’re all working through. For our teachers they have had to learn how to teach all over again. My analogy is for our teachers it’s like their first year of teaching all over again. And for our students it’s like their first year of college. We’re all learning how to learn and how to teach in a different world, and they’re doing a great job.
Question: Do teachers come to the building very often?
Answer: Not very much. They will trickle in once in a while to pick up resources or to close up something in their classroom. We’ve really tried to keep them at home to make that safe. They have the opportunity to access the building but mostly they work from home.
Question: It must be weird to come to the school in March, April and May, when normally it’s bustling and to have it be so quiet with just a few people here.
Answer: Many days I’m here by myself in the office. The secretaries don’t come in every day.
But we still have graduation. We have a program to create. We have an awards ceremony we are preparing. We have a Top 10 recognition that we’re doing June 1. We have Honor Society induction that we’re doing Thursday via Zoom. Junior National Honor Society induction was last week so we’re really committed to making memorable experiences for our students the best that we can.
Question: The Top 10 recognition, how would you do that?
Answer: Our plan is to do it in the east parking lot. We will follow the same format that we have always done. We will read a little bio about each student. They will stay in their cars. When their name is called, Mrs. (Julie) Christensen, the district superintendent, and Mrs. (Lisa) Levett, the Board of Education president, will hand them their plaque and medallion and then they’ll go back to their car.
My plan is to have some desserts that we can take to the cars. Just to have a little celebration.
File photos by Tom Rivers: The Kendall Firemen’s Carnival, an annual tradition for generations, includes carnival games, rides, a parade and lots of food and live music. The Kendall Firemen’s Carnival is the last one in Orleans County. Firefighters say it takes a big group of volunteers, plus community support, to keep the event going.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 19 May 2020 at 7:02 pm
KENDALL – The Kendall Fire Department has announced it is canceling the annual firemen’s carnival due to public health concerns with the Covid19 pandemic.
Kendall is the last fire department in Orleans County that puts on an annual carnival with midway rides. The three-day event was planned for June 18-20.
“We believe for the safety of the community as a whole it would be irresponsible of us to continue with the carnival,” Kendall Fire Chief Bryan Hardenbrook posted on the fire department’s Facebook page. “The very nature of the event is getting closer with your neighbors. This choice was a hard, but necessary one. We care about each and every person in the community and we believe this is the right decision to keep people safe.”
The carnival is a big fundraiser for the Fire Department, besides being a fun community gathering.
“It is what keeps the lights on and maintains our buildings and grounds,” Hardenbrook said.
He thanked the community for its strong support over the years with its attendance at the carnival.
“You always show up and show how much you care,” he said. “Year after year you come in droves and ride the rides, have dinner, enjoy the bands in the beer tent, and just have a good time at the Carnival.”
The fire department is working on a craft show and vendor fair for Aug. 28-29.
The midway rides are a popular draw to the annual Kendall Firemen’s Carnival. Many fire departments used to put on an annual carnival. Kendall is the last one in Orleans County that still does the big event. It won’t be happening this year due to concerns about the Covid-19 pandemic.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 2 May 2020 at 10:08 am
Photos by Tom Rivers
KENDALL – Faculty and staff from Kendall Central School went on a 75-mile trip throughout the school district on Friday afternoon, going by the homes for the 51 members in the class. The vehicles honked horns to celebrate the seniors.
The caravan included three school buses, a Kendall fire truck, and several faculty and staff in their personal vehicles.
A day earlier, Junior-Senior High School Principal Carol D’Agostino went to all of the homes and placed signs celebrating the in their front yards.
Provided photos: Amber Salonen, left, and her friend Alma Botello pose with their signs, which were delivered on Thursday. They have been best friends during high school.
Carol D’Agostino, the school principal, organizes the lineup for the parade.
D’Agostino said the district and the Kendall Faculty Association are trying to make seniors feel special during a difficult end of their senior year. The students have been out of school since March 16 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. They continue to do remote and on-line learning from their homes.
The caravan on Friday lasted three hours as the vehicles went by all the addresses for Kendall’s Class of 2020.
The school sign lets students and teachers know they are missed.
Photo by Tom Rivers: Boy Scouts and veterans hold a large American flag during a Memorial Day observance at Greenwood Cemetery in Kendall on May 30, 2018. Brian Shaw, a Boy Scout in Troop 94, is in back center, holding the flag.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 27 April 2020 at 8:58 pm
KENDALL – The Kendall Town Board has decided to cancel the community Memorial Day observance on may 30 due to concerns about the Covid-19 pandemic.
The observance rotates each year from one of Kendall’s three town cemeteries. The observance is also on May 30, which was the official day for the holiday until it was changed to be the last Monday in May. Memorial Day used to be known as Decoration Day. The holiday was celebrated on May 30 from 1868 to 1970.
The service usually attracts about 75 to 125 people with local firefighters, scouts, Kendall students, veterans and senior citizens gathering to pay homage to veterans who died in service to the country.
Tony Cammarata, the town supervisor, said he was concerned about the potential health risks to the public with a gathering of that size.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 23 April 2020 at 9:35 am
Photos by Tom Rivers
KENDALL – One of the most popular performers at local parades, the Kendall Lawn Chair Ladies, is taking off the season due to concerns about the Covid-19 pandemic.
The Lawn Chair Ladies are pictured above at last year’s Albion Strawberry Festival on June 8, 2019.
They are leaving open the chance for returning in the fall, if it is deemed safe to have public gatherings.
The Lawn Chair Ladies have been performing locally the past eight years.
“Okay, so we put off this decision for as long as possible: The Kendall Lawn Chair Ladies are cancelling their 9th marching season,” the group posted on its Facebook page. “Rehearsing in a group and participating in parades doesn’t seem like the smartest thing to do right now. We’ll look toward possible fall events, but for now we’re hunkered down, with our lawn chairs and boas tucked away. Sorry to disappoint our fans, but we’ll be back again as soon as is wise!”
Kim Corcoran and the Kendall Lawn Chair Ladies performed to “New York, New York” by Frank Sinatra on Jun e 20 at the Kendall Firemen’s Carnival Parade. The group has been a crowd favorite for several years.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 23 April 2020 at 8:24 am
Provided photos
KENDALL – These signs were placed in front of the Kendall Junior-Senior High School to greet school staff this morning. Kendall students put the signs there to let the teachers and staff know they are missed.
“These signs were in front of the school when I arrived this morning,” said Carol D’Agostino, the school principal. “Our teachers, aides, secretaries, and custodians are working hard to support our students. Our bus drivers and cafeteria staff help every week to make and deliver food. It is amazing that our students wanted to recognize the outstanding staff at Kendall.”
“All of the parents and students appreciate each and everyone of you! Thank you for all the time you have taken from your own lives through this to reach out to all your students, whether to teach, comfort or just check in. Thank you for taking the time to put packets and lesson plans together. Thank you for making meals, and thank you for delivering them, thank you for delivering technology so the students can continue to learn! Thank you for zooming as chaotic as it can be, seeing your faces helps our students feel hope through a difficult time. Thank you for continuing to keep our schools clean and grounds looking beautiful. Thank you for helping us all through this!
KENDALL – Kendall Central School is accepting PreK and kindergarten registrations for the 2020-21 school year.
If you are interested in enrolling your child in the Kendall universal pre-kindergarten (UPK) or kindergarten program and would like a registration packet mailed to you, please email Registrar Terri Kroth at tkroth@kendallschools.org with your name, address, phone number and the program your child is eligible for.
Parents are asked to mail the completed registration packet back by April 30. The mailing address is Kendall Elementary School, Attn: Registration, 1932 Kendall Rd, Kendall, NY 14476.
Copies of birth certificates, proof of residency, immunization records and any applicable custodial paperwork will be collected at a later date.
If you have any questions and cannot email, please feel free to contact Elementary School Principal Heather Eysaman at (585) 659-8317, ext. 1401.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 30 March 2020 at 8:29 am
KENDALL – The school district beginning today will be delivering all meals to students by bus, with a pickup at the Junior-Senior High School no longer an option.
Kendall will deliver bagged breakfasts and lunches by bus to children age 18 and younger who reside in the district. Children do not have to be enrolled in the district to receive meals, according to a notice from the district.
All meals will be delivered via school bus to homes between 10:30 a.m. to noon according to the following schedule:
• Meals delivered on Mondays will be for Monday and Tuesday.
• Meals delivered on Wednesdays will be for Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
• For Spring Recess Week, four meals will be delivered on Monday only.
“Please place a bin by your front door so our staff can safely leave meals in it,” according to a letter to the community from Julie Christensen, Kendall school district superintendent. “Please monitor delivery so food temperatures are maintained safely.”
Kendall parents picking up meals will have them delivered to their home beginning today. For families already on the distribution list no action is necessary.
To be added or removed from the meal distribution list, email Cindy Wolck at cwolck@kendallschools.org or call at 585-659-8317.
School instructional materials will be delivered on Wednesdays to students.
“Thank you for your patience as we modify our practices to keep our school family safe while school is closed. We miss our students!” Christensen said in her letter to the community.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 29 March 2020 at 7:54 pm
Students, teachers also welcomed chance to connect – at 6 feet apart
Photos by Tom Rivers
KENDALL – Lucas Jones, his sister Mary and their mother Karen decorate their vehicle with a Happy Birthday sign.
They were part of a caravan of vehicles that drove through Kendall today sharing birthday greetings with children who have been homebound much of the past two weeks and haven’t been able to have a typical birthday party. There haven’t been any birthday recognitions at the school, with it being closed, and kids also are encouraged not to have friends over.
The Kendall school district, like the others and Orleans County, announced on March 14 they would be closed until further notice due to health concerns with the spreading coronavirus. Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on Friday that public schools in the state would be closed until at least April 15.
Mary Jones, 15, a freshman at Kendall said she misses her friends and being in class in person. She has been doing her schoolwork at home, and connecting with some of her teachers and classmates online through Zoom.
“Being at home without your friends it lonely and boring,” she said.
Jones was preparing to be in the school’s musical production of Annie. She hopes the show can go on, somehow.
Her brother Lucas, 13, is an eighth-grader. He was going to help with the musical in stage crew. He also was on the tennis team, which hasn’t been able to practice the past two weeks. The season is very much uncertain right now.
Lucas and his sister said they are trying to keep up with their friends through social media but it’s not the same as seeing them in person.
Their mother Karen Jones has been a Kendall bus driver the past seven years. She is still driving bus for the school during the closure, delivering meals and even schoolwork to students.
Kolby Primmer, left, and Eric Warren are both seniors at Kendall. They hadn’t seen each other in a couple weeks. They maintained social distancing at the Kendall Elementary School parking, where the vehicles gathered for the birthday caravan.
Kolby said the uncertainty with when school could reopen is hard for seniors.
“We don’t know what will happen with the senior trip or graduation,” he said.
The senior class is planning a trip to Philadelphia in late May. Commencement is scheduled for June 26.
Eric Warren, the other senior, said he welcomed the chance to see some classmates today.
“All of my friends go to school and that’s the only time I can see them,” he said.
Kolby Primmer and this mother Margaret decorate their vehicle for the processional.
Patty Longrod, a substitute aide at Kendall, decorates her vehicle with a birthday greeting. Her husband, Dana Longrod, is a fifth grade teacher at Kendall. He joined his wife in the caravan today, eager for a chance to see students and other community members.
Mr. Longrod, a teacher for 34 years, a couple weeks ago prepared a packet of schoolwork to last a month for his students who are at home. Longrod said he’s never experienced any kind of prolonged shutdown like this during his career, with a return date unknown.
“It’s sort of a work in progress,” Longrod said. “None of us have ever dealt with this situation. We’re seeing what works and what needs to be improved.”
Longrod said the spring is usually a highlight of the year with field trips and many engaging activities for the kids.
“I can’t wait to get back to class,” he said. “It’s a fun job.”
These people brought some school pride for the trek around town.
Kadence Schoonmaker, a Kendall third-grader, helps decorate her family’s vehicle for the trip around town today.
“It’s a great opportunity for the kids to see each other,” said her mother, Lindsay Schoonmaker. “She has been inside the past two weeks and has been losing her mind.”
The vehicles head north on Route 237. They traveled along several roads in town.
To see a video of the cars heading out of Kendall Elementary School, click here.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 23 March 2020 at 10:23 am
Provided photo: Penny Cole, a secretary in the Holley Junior-Senior High School and the varsity cheerleading coach, wore an orange “Evan Strong” t-shirt in honor of Evan Valentine, a Holley junior who is fighting leukemia the second time. “I’m wearing the shirt of my favorite Super Hero, Evan Valentine,” Cole posted on Facebook. “His super power is strength, courage and determination. He continues to fight his arch enemy everyday and always with a smile on his face. As with all super heroes, there is a fight against the enemy, but in the end, the super hero wins. Stay strong Evey, you WILL win!”
Some local school districts are doing virtual spirit weeks to help students stay connected and to promote school pride during a school shutdown due to concerns about the coronavirus.
Holley and Kendall both start their spirit weeks today while Lyndonville’s will be next week. Students and staff are encouraged to dress up on theme days and post photos on social media.
Here are the days for the spirit weeks.
Kendall (March 23-27)
Monday: Blue Monday – Wear Kendall Blue.
Tuesday: PJ Day! – Stay comfy and cozy in pajamas.
Wednesday: Outdoor adventure – Take a photo or video being active outside.
Thursday: Reading Day! – Take a photo or video of reading by yourself or to a family member or pet.
Friday: Dance Party – Bust out your best dance moves!
(Post photos to Twitter: @kendalleagles, @KendallElement1 or @KendallJrSrHigh
Instagram: @kendallelementaryschool)
Holley (March 23-27)
Monday: Superhero Day – Post a photo of yourself dressed like a superhero in honor of all hospital workers, first responders, grocery employees and anyone else considered an essential worker during this time.
Tuesday: Crazy Hair Day – Post a photo with your craziest hairstyle.
Wednesday: Pajama Day – Post a photo of yourself in your favorite pajamas.
Thursday: Jersey Day – Post a photo of yourself in your favorite team jersey in honor of all the athletes whose seasons are on hold right now.
Friday: School Spirit Day – Post a photo of yourself in your favorite Holley gear of wearing the school color of red.
(Post photos to Twitter: @HolleyCSD and @Holley_MS_HS)
Lyndonville (March 30-April 3)
“Let’s have some fun together, while staying home and practicing social distancing!” the district states on its website. School administriators will pick a winner each day who will receive a $10 Amazon gift card.
Monday: Top Instagram – Post the best Instagram photo you take today making it look like you are on vacation in your own home.
Tuesday: Top TikTok – Post your best original TikTok!
Wednesday: Best Prankster – Happy April Fool’s Day! Post a video or picture of your best prank today. Please make sure your prank is safe! Have some fun with your siblings or parent/guardian!
Thursday: Throwback – Post a picture from your baby or elementary days! Or a picture of you in the best old school clothes you can find in your house.
Friday: LCS Spirit – Post a picture wearing orange and black gear.
(Photos should be posted to LCS social media using the hashtag #LCShomespirit – Facebook: LCS Student Council, Insta: StudentC_LCS, and Twitter: @StudentC_LCS)
