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OPCSD Breaks Ground on Investing In Our Future Educational Facilities Project
The Orchard Park Central School District held a groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 to commemorate the start of the work on the Investing in our Future facilities project. The ceremony was attended by school district officials, board members and associates from both Turner Construction Company and Gordon Jones Associates. The educational facilities project was overwhelmingly approved by residents at a public vote on May 17, 2022. The project, which is now underway, is anticipated to conclude in the fall of 2026. This summer you can anticipate work beginning on Phase 1 of the project which includes the OPHS turf replacement, OPHS bleachers/press box and lighting replacement, and the replacement of the OPHS fieldhouse and concessions. School officials are pleased that the project was approved by voters and the New York State Education Department and are looking forward to the improvements that will be addressed in this project that will benefit both students and community members who use the districts’ facilities.
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Holocaust Survivor Assembly Returns to OPMS
The annual Holocaust Survivor assembly returned to OPMS this spring. Mr. Greg Shershnevsky, of the Holocaust Resource Center of Buffalo was able to come in and speak to eighth grade students on Friday, May 19. Mr. Shershnevsky shared his Holocaust experience with the eighth graders. He was smuggled out of a ghetto as a baby in a cleaning bucket. His memories of the time were limited as he was so small so he also shared stories of many of the heroes of the Holocaust. After the assembly Mr. Shershnevsky was able to meet with a smaller group of students and social studies teachers in the library to have a more informal discussion about his experience. The Orchard Park Middle School PTO was able to sponsor the assembly and the reception afterward. They have been sponsoring this event for more than 30 years! Though this year’s presentation was the first in person presentation since 2018 the district was able to partner with the Holocaust Resource Center to provide virtual presentations during the pandemic. Mr. Shershnevsky is a speaker through the Holocaust Resource Center. Its mission is to teach the lessons of the Holocaust; remember the survivors and victims; promote social justice, civic responsibility, and human rights.
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South Davis Elementary Holds Bike To School Day
On Monday, May 8, 2023 South Davis Elementary held its first ever Bike to School Day. Students and their families were invited to meet at Green Lake and ride their bikes to South Davis Elementary. Over 200 students and families participated in Bike to School Day by either riding or walking to school. Students and their families met at Green Lake and headed for South Davis Elementary at 8:45 a.m. Members of the Orchard Park Police Department escorted the group to ensure everyone made it safely to school. Click here to learn more.
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Orchard Park Central School District Names Orchard Park High School Principal
On May 2, 2023, Orchard Park Central School District Superintendent, David Lilleck recommended to the Board of Education that Brandon Pafk be named the Orchard High School Principal. The Board of Education unanimously approved and Mr. Pafk is set to become the Orchard Park High School principal as of July 1, 2023. Click here to learn more.
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