Ms. Comer, Art Teacher at Downsville Central School, is pleased to announce that Ava Guglielmo’s untitled artwork has been juried into this year’s student art exhibition at the Fenimore Art Museum in Cooperstown, NY. The Fenimore Art Museum received over 300 submissions from twenty-one schools plus homeschooled students and the selection process was rigorous. The judges were incredibly impressed by the artworks submitted to the program. After carefully considering each work of art, the judges selected thirty-eight works to be featured together for the show, each relating to the theme of “Identity.”
Ava Guglielmo created her sculptural vase from clay and painted it with acrylic paints. About her work, Ava says, ”It’s a visual representation of the feeling of someone’s heart being ripped out. People that get out of a long term relationship most likely get their hearts ripped out of their chests. I made this piece because a majority of people can relate to this feeling.”
The exhibition, Young at Art! Visions of Identity, will be on view in Fenimore Art Museum from May 27th – July 23rd, during the height of the summer season at the Fenimore Art Museum. The Young at Art! Reception and Awards Ceremony will be held on Saturday, June 10th from 10am – 12pm at the Museum. This year, winners of cash prizes and special prize winners for each media category will be announced during the Reception and Awards Ceremony. The reception this year will feature light fare, live music, crafting in the West Gallery, a special guest speaker, and mentors in the field of fine arts. All young artists whose works are featured in the exhibition, along with their families, teachers, and friends, are invited to attend the reception.
Congratulations to Ava Guglielmo on this outstanding artistic achievement!
Do these shirts look familiar? If you are a student, past or present, and have one of these Band polos at your house, please bring it to the school next week! No questions asked. 🙂 We need them for Memorial Day!
Menu Change for May 24th:
Fun Fair Food Day!
Hot Dog on a Bun
French Fries
Funnel Cake Fries
Congratulations to Phillip as he placed first at the Mac Championship in the 100m dash and to Gavin for placing third in the 800m run.
Glow to the Prom
**One week left to get tickets**.
Last day to buy tickets is Thursday May 25th.
Get your tickets today!!
Save the Date - June 13th Elementary Field Day and Parent Picnic
2022-23 School Climate Survey
As part of the School Climate Transformation Grant, we are asking you to please take a few minutes to complete the following survey. All responses are anonymous and no email addresses will be collected upon submission. The responses from the survey will help us plan and use grant funding in the best way to support the needs of our district. We will be doing this yearly throughout the remainder of the grant to gain insight on the programs we are implementing and the impact they are having on the climate of our school. Thank you for your time and help with gathering this important information.
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On May 15th we celebrated Stephanie Foote and Claudia Townsend at the 2023 Scholar Recognition Banquet at the SUNY Oneonta Field House in Oneonta. Stephanie was recognized for her outstanding Scholastic achievement. Claudia was recognized for having a significant and beneficial influence on Stephanie’s education.
The student is chosen on a basis of scholarship, as well as leadership and service to his or her school and community. Mr. Rhinehart (Superintendent), Mrs. Vanvalkenburg (Principal), Ms. Menke (School Counselor) and Mr. Gannon Fisbee (NBT Bank Sponsor) were all in attendance along with Stephanie, Claudia, Dylan Fisk Foote (Stephanie’s brother), and Amelia Fisk Foote (Stephanie’s mother).
Mandatory meeting tonight at 6pm for parents of seniors going on the senior trip.
Location: DCS library
Attention Seniors! Check the Scholarship Page https://www.dcseagles.org/page/scholarship-opportunities
NEWLY POSTED ** DCS Alumni Scholarship & Southeastern Water Works
Multiple DUE DATES are approaching (one is TODAY! 5/15)
Algebra Regents Review will be Wednesday, May 17th this week 3:05-4:05.
Downsville Central School is pleased to announce the Valedictorian and Salutatorian for the class of 2023. Congratulations to Stephanie Foote on achieving Valedictorian and Gavin Brunner on achieving Salutatorian.
Stephanie is the daughter of the late Mr. Russell Foote, and Mrs. Amelia Fisk Foote of Downsville, NY. Stephanie has been very active in school sports including soccer, basketball, softball, and cheerleading. She has also been involved in student government and Junior National Honor Society as well as National Honor Society. Stephanie currently serves as the Senior Class President and the President of the Honor Society. She participates in yearbook and volunteers her time as a Junior Firefighter. She also completed an EMT/Fire Department course this year. Stephanie plans to attend Alfred State University and study Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
Gavin Brunner is the son of Mr. Jeremy and Mrs. Samantha Brunner of East Branch, NY. Gavin has participated in soccer, basketball and track his whole high school career. He has also been involved in student government and Junior National Honor Society as well as National Honor Society. Gavin currently serves as the National Honor Society Treasurer as well as the Senior Class Vice-President. Gavin plans to attend SUNY Cobleskill and study Environmental Conservation.
New Scholarship Posted!
JV Baseball & Softball games are cancelled today (5/11/23). Practice is still on.
DCS All Call - Spring Concert Reminder :)
The 5-12 Grade Spring Concert is Tuesday, May 16th at 7pm. Come early to vote on the budget and view student work for Grades 5-12 outside the auditorium. Students in the concert should dress nicely and arrive at 6:30pm for warm-ups. We hope to see you there!
Happy School Nurse Day! We love our School Nurse here at DCS!
Due to an Official shortage the Girls Modified Game scheduled for today will be played in Delhi.
Job Well Done to the DCS Drama Club Performers at this past weekends production of *The Wonderful Wizard of Oz*!
School Budget Meeting this evening at 6pm is in the auditorium.
