Today, April 2, is World Autism Day! This day puts a spotlight on the hurdles that people with autism and others living with autism face every day and promotes understanding and acceptance of autism!
Reminder: No school for students TOMORROW Monday, March 31 for a Superintendent Conference Day!
NYS Percussion Circuit Championships 2025 at Gates Chili - WG performs The Bullfight! Great season Wildcats!
Congratulations to our JV & V Winter Guards as they compete in the Mid-York Color Guard Circuit Championships at NS- fabulous performance & the culmination of a great season for each! Well done, Wildcats! 💙💛🐾
Eid Mubarak or Happy Eid Al-Fitr to all that observe this holiday, which starts this evening and through tomorrow.
Reminder: No school for students on Monday, March 31 for a Superintendent Conference Day!
WGHS Scholars Meets Angie Thomas!
Last week, WGHS had the distinct honor of welcoming acclaimed author Angie Thomas for a virtual session that left everyone inspired. Angie shared her journey, wisdom, and the power of using one’s voice, reminding us of her own words:
"What's the point of having a voice if you're gonna be silent in those moments you shouldn't be?"
Her heartfelt message resonated deeply with both students and staff, serving as a powerful call to action to speak up, create change, and embrace one's individuality. Thank you, Angie, for sharing your gifts and talents with our community, it was truly an inspiring and motivational experience for us all!
National World Language Week at CMS
National World Language Week in March was a big success at Camillus Middle School. We celebrated with announcements in many different languages that are spoken in our Camillus Community along with trivia and music.
The following students participated: Bohdan Humenyuk (Ukrainian); Manny Sandoval (Spanish); Ahmad Zahran (Arabic); Ahmed Kashef (Arabic); Maksim Golubev (Russian); Sartaj Singh (Hindi); Stanislav Samchuk (Ukrainian); Giancarlo Fernandes (Portuguese); Dadrian Dunbar (Jamaican Patois); Karam Almaletti (Arabic); and Andrii Skrypnyk (German).
We would like to thank all that participated with a special thank you to the students and teachers that helped make this week special.
Publishing Party at CMS
On Friday, March 14, 2025, Multilingual Learners at Camillus Middle School shared stories of their Journeys to America.
Students worked with Ms. Cosentino to create a published book containing individual stories and photos about their personal experiences.
During the event, staff and students throughout the building took time to visit with student authors. As always, we are so happy to have the support of so many!
Camillus Middle School Battle of the Books
On Thursday, March 20, 2025 Camillus Middle School held its annual Battle of the Books Final Four Competition. West Genesee participates in the CNY Battle of the Books which takes place across four counties.
The CMS competition began with 9 teams reading 8 novels over the course of several months. Students not only had to read the books, but also strategize and recall important details. Two initial rounds of jeopardy style competition were held and four teams made it to the finals.
The Final Four teams were Hit or Miss - Mason Tuttle, Zoey Corrigan, Carter Grothier and Keen Goff; The Partners in Crime - Addison Davis, Lillian Madden, Azdha Mundath and Callie Smith; and Sommer Scholar Scholars Part 2 - Peyon Sabene, Sofia Pizarro, Caliope O’Rourke and Chess Kids 2 - Karam Almaletti, Ben Lyga and RJ Schubmehl. After a very intense competition, including 10 sudden death tie break questions, Chess Kids 2 was declared the winner.
They will go on to represent Camillus Middle School at the OCM BOCES Regional Competition on Thursday, March 27, 2025.
Congratulations to all teams who participated as we celebrate the strong culture of reading we foster at West Genesee.
MUSICIANS ARE SELECTED FOR ALL-COUNTY ELEMENTARY ENSEMBLES
Twenty-nine West Genesee Intermediate School students have been selected to perform in the Elementary All-County Festival at Henninger High School on May 2-3, 2025.
The seven students selected to be in the Chorus are listed below.
Isaac Marburger - alto
Evelyn Simmons - soprano
Nevaan Montanque - alto
Bridget Villaneuva - soprano
Ethan Furze - alto
Skyla Grant - soprano
Andrew Hooper - alto
The ten musicians selected to play in the Orchestra are listed below.
Eve Easterly - viola
Imogen Gage - violin
Shayna Johnson - violin
Julia Michaels - violin
Abilene Nunez - violin
Ariana Pilana - cello
Isaiah Schuessler - double bass
Cora Weaver - Violin
Rose Welch - violin
Milana Tsvor - violin
The twelve Band members selected are listed below.
Abigail Ames - trombone
Simon Dzielak - alto saxophone
Lucio Kitchner - trumpet
Nazar Olesh - trumpet
Vincent Montagna - clarinet
Alexandra Vergamini - clarinet
Tessa Walsh - flute
Lilia Jeski - clarinet
Genevieve McConnell - tuba
Nico Pauly Rodriguez - alto saxophone
Tyler Tarolli - tenor saxophone
Kathryn Vergamini - flute
All students are 6th graders, except for 1 fifth grader; Milana Tsvor. Congratulations!
Congratulations to our very own Sam Gervaise for being honored by the Mid York Colorguard Circuit!! This weekend, he will be inducted into their Hall Of Fame for all of his great work and accomplishments!! Congratulations Sam!! 🎉🎉
Musicians are Selected for All-County Jazz Ensembles
Nine musicians from West Genesee High School and Camillus Middle School have been selected to perform in the Senior High/Junior High All-County Jazz Festival being held at Christian Brothers Academy on March 28-29, 2025. They are listed below along with the instrument that they play.
Junior High All-County Jazz:
Alexander Carkey-Tenor Saxophone
Parley Millar-Trumpet
Evelyn Dimmel-Trumpet
Senior High All-County Jazz:
Benjamin Korzeniewski-Baritone Saxophone
Max Nolan-Trumpet
Harrison Card-Trumpet
Ethan Gage-Trumpet
Oliver Rufa-Drum Set
Will Rufa-Vibraphone
Congratulations to Camillus Middle School 7th grader Malcolm Petrie who came in 4th place at the The Post-Standard | syracuse.com's Final Regional Bee held yesterday at the Newhouse School at Syracuse University. Great job!!
Happy first day of Spring! 🌷🌻🌸❄️❄️
Happy St. Patrick's Day from West Genesee CSD! ☘️
Come support the WG ice hockey team as they compete for the NYS Championship tomorrow in Buffalo at 2:00 pm. Let’s pack the rink in Blue and Gold!! 💙💛🐾🏒🥅
Good luck to the WG hockey team as they play in the NYS Semi-Final vs Pittsford at 2:00 pm today in Buffalo!
Good luck to the WG boys basketball team as they play in the NYS Regionals at OCC at 3:00 pm today!
Today’s recipe in Stonehedge UPK - homemade butter! 🧈#looksofdetermination
