A SUPER special thank you to the WGCSD Building and Grounds and WG Technology Dept. for installing the new Promethean Board in the CMS Music Ensemble Rooms and for all you do everyday! #ArtsEdIsEssential #WGMUSIC @WGFineArts #yourethebest
January is School Board Recognition Month. We are grateful for the our West Genesee CSD school board members who volunteer their time to support our students and staff!
On Friday December 15, 2023 Camillus Middle School welcomed NY Times Best Selling author Kate Milford. CMS Librarian Sharon Bush coordinated her visit for all 7th and 8th graders.
Milford's most famous novel, Greenglass House, won the Edgar Award for juvenile literature. She also wrote nine other adventures set in the shared universe called the Roaming World. All students were delighted to hear a story from her most recent title, The Raconteur’s Commonplace Book.
In addition, a select group of students took part in her creative writing workshop. Milford even shared a sneak peak of her next novel, Rialto, which will be released in 2025. Staff and students are eager to read more of her stories and truly enjoyed her memorable visit.
Students in Stacey Sommer's CMS classes were working on, and then presenting, their "Personal Portfolio Pizza Project". The project, done in conjunction with the class novel, Some Places More than Others by Renee Watson, was an ongoing project with students focusing on their unique selves. Some items in the project included a family interview, lyrics from a childhood song, an item representing their ancestry, a personal top ten list, a "perfect fit" drawing, and a letter to their future self, and many more personalized items. All of these were creatively placed in the box and prepared to present. The culmination of the project was an exhibit, science fair style, in which classes from around the building were in attendance. The students were able to practice their speaking skills and were exuding confidence as they presented to fellow students and teachers! A big thank you to The Wildcat Pub and Cam's Pizzeria for donating the pizza boxes.
On this Christmas Eve, we wish everyone who celebrates Christmas tomorrow a wonderful day with family and friends!!
Students at CMS were in the holiday spirit this week with the annual tradition of gingerbread cookie decorating before the holiday break.
Reminder: No school tomorrow, Friday, December 21, as the Holiday Recess starts!!
We love when the WGHS Chorale comes for their yearly recruitment visit to CMS!!! Almost 200 singers in the @CamillusMiddle cafeteria this morning! Thank you @WestGeneseeCSD @WGFineArts for making Music Education a TOP priority! #wgsings #musicmatters #musicislife
Happening at West Genesee on Tuesday, December 19:
District Students Compete at District Spelling Bee Camillus Middle School 7th grader Nikola Jakimoski was the overall winner of the West Genesee Spelling Bee held on November 30, 2023. West Genesee will send four students to join others from Central New York for a written test in February. The top 35 spellers from that round will compete in The Post-Standard WCNY Spelling Bee oral spell-down in February. The four students who qualified and will represent West Genesee are listed below: Jacob Yaus-CMS 8th Grade Addison Davis CMS 7th Grade Nikola Jakimoski-CMS 7th Grade Azdha Mundath-CMS 7th Grade
The @CamillusMiddle @WestGeneseeCSD @WGFineArts Select Chorus was Spreading Holiday Cheer to the Camillus Senior Center and Camillus Ridge Terrace today! #wgsings #thebestwaytospreadholidaycheerissingingloudforalltohear #CMSSelectChorus #Traditions
Results of the Special Referendum Vote on December 11, 2023
West Genesee CSD residents voted on a Special Referendum on December 11, 2023, and the results were as follows:
The Proposition (#1) for the Capital Project received 2,100 favorable votes and 1,177 votes in opposition. The Proposition has been approved.
The Proposition (#2) for the Land Purchase received 1,737 favorable votes and 1,552 votes in opposition. The Proposition has been approved.
Thank You to the Community for coming out to vote and your support! #WildcatPride (To read a thank you message from Superintendent Bills sent earlier tonight, right after the polls closed, click here: https://www.westgenesee.org/article/1374279)
Reminder: The Vote on the Special Referendum will be TOMORROW, Monday, December 11, 2023 from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the West Genesee High School Auditorium Lobby. More info at: https://www.westgenesee.org/page/referendum-2023
So proud of these @CamillusMiddle @WestGeneseeCSD @WGFineArts students who sang for the OCMEA Jr.High All-County auditions today!! #waytorepresent #wgsings
Mark Your Calendars: The Vote on the Special Referendum will be held on Monday, December 11, 2023 from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the West Genesee High School Auditorium Lobby.
As Hanukkah begins this evening, we wish everyone that celebrates feel the warmth of the lights all throughout the year. Chag Hanukkah sameach.
The West Genesee CSD Referendum Community Forum has been rescheduled to Thursday, December 7, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. in the Camillus Middle School Cafeteria. (Please note that the location is now at Camillus Middle School.)
Information about the Special Referendum information is available on the website by clicking here: https://www.westgenesee.org/page/referendum-2023
Happening at West Genesee on Thursday, November 30:
A fantastic 8th grade concert this evening!! #ArtsEdIsEssential
Thank you to NYS Senator John Mannion for surprising a gem and a source of Wildcat Pride, CMS Band Director Mrs. Erin Mcconnell, with a NYS Declaration in recognition of participation in the Macy’s Day Parade! Well deserved!! #wildcatpride
