• 12/4-12/15 - Toys for Tots
• 12/14 - High School Symphony Orchestra and Chorus concert 7pm
• 12/15 - End of mid quarter
• 12/19 - High School snow day concert make-up 7pm
• 12/20 - Board of Education Meeting 6pm
• 12/25-1/1 - Winter Break - NO SCHOOL

Hello Eden High School Parents/Guardians,

As the 2023-2024 school year is upon us, I want to extend a warm welcome to you and your high school student(s). I am excited to have your child as part of our school community, and I look forward to another year filled with growth, learning, and achievement.

Here at Eden, we are committed to providing a safe and supportive environment where each child can thrive academically and personally. Our goal is to continue to nurture each student's talents, encourage their curiosity, and guide them on their educational journey.

We encourage open communication between parents, students, and our school staff. If you ever have any questions, concerns, or ideas to share, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. Together, we will make this school year a truly rewarding experience for your child!

Here's to another successful and memorable high school year!

Go Raiders!

Sincerely,

Mr. Bill McDonagh

Eden High School Principal

Our Homecoming / Spirit Week bonfire was a great success! We had an amazing turn out and everyone had a great time. A big thank you to Steve Jones and his students for setting up the huge bonfire, Nate Doctor for providing the pallets, Olivia Doctor for always coordinating such great events for our students, all of the chaperones, the Eden PD, & the Eden Fire Department for making it a great night.

Every year our classes compete in a hall decorating contest for spirit week. This year the theme was the four seasons. Everyone did an amazing job decorating!!

All of our Homecoming events were a great success.

The pep rally was full of fun and school spirit.

The homecoming dance was well attended. Everyone arrived at the dance looking fabulous! We would again like to thank Mrs. Doctor, all of the chaperones, and the Eden PD for all of their help to make these events possible.

Our annual tractor day was a huge success. Many students drove their tractors to school on September 22. They paraded to both the GLP and Elementary schools. A big thank you to Matt Saramak and Mr. Jones for organizing the day and to the Eden Police Department for their participation and escorting our parade safely.

Mrs. Hamlett’s AP Government had a Scavenger Hunt with the Head Honcho, Mr. McDonagh.

Pictured left to right: Georgia Horschel, Josie Wray, Mr. McDonagh, Kathryn Preischel and

Elizabeth Kauzala

Every month a student is chosen, for each subject, that has shown great commitment and effort. The students are celebrated with a Certificate and an awards breakfast.

Congratulations to the following High School students who were recognized as September and October Students of the Month for a particular subject!! Amazing Job! Keep up the great work!!

SEPTEMBER

SUBJECT STUDENT

Art - Tia Wendel

Business - Christopher Krencik

English - Alaina Brodzinski

Health - Sean Merta

FACS - Will DePan

World Languages - Emma Johnson

Math - Morgan Cooper

Music - Eugene Schunk

PE - Michael Weyand

SS - Kaitlin Beckwith

Science - Carter Bishop

Technology - Tanner Seymour

OCTOBER

SUBJECT STUDENT

Art - Ava Meyer

Business - Dinado Lograsso

English - Rylee Schuler

Health - Sophia Gagliardo

FACS - Madeline Schumacher

World Languages - Aria Giuntoli

Math - Silas Kannisto

Music - Elijah Qi

PE - Nora Mullins

SS - Thomas Rasmus

Science - Jonna Grieco

Technology - Taesyn Slating

Eugene Schunk, a Senior, was accepted into the 2023 Area All State Orchestra on cello this year. He will travel to Fredonia on Friday and Saturday, November 17-18.

Autumn Wielgasz, a Junior, was named as an alternate on viola.

Both Autumn and Eugene prepared and performed solos back in June to compete for this honor.

On Wednesday, October 11th, Jenna Jaworski was inducted as the Eden Chapter President at FBLA Fall District Meeting which was held at Williamsville East High School. In addition to the induction ceremony, Jenna attended several workshops to assist her as the President for this school year. Congratulations to Jenna for her commitment and hard work, what a great honor.

On Thursday, October 5, some of our vocational students had the opportunity to get some hands-on experience at the Construction Career Day field trip. It was a great experience for everyone!

The girls varsity swim team had a friendly visitor swimming down lane 4 during practice Tuesday. He gave the girls a lesson in the breaststroke and he was quite impressive.🐸

On Wednesday, October 18th the National Honor Society held their Fall Induction Ceremony. Two new members were inducted! Congratulations to Meeah Wegrzynowski and Hailey Cooper!

The High School Orchestra and Band Spooktacular concert was held on October 26th. The auditorium was de-frightfully decorated and everyone was dressed up in costumes. Great job to everyone, we have so many talented students! Thank you to Mr. Kifner and Mr. Griesinger for a wonderful concert and thank you to the other support staff that were on hand.

Mrs. Nicastro's Studio and Art Classes got a little creative with pumpkins. Her students were tasked with "anything goes except cutting," There are some very creative solutions.

A huge "thank you" to the Eden Valley Growers who provided us with some really great pumpkins this year.

The winners of this year's pumpkin contest are listed below.

Pumpkin under Construction, Nyjah's pumpkin was mixed media, polymer, twine, cardboard, and acrylic paint.

Dragon Ball Character, Nate's pumpkin was acrylic and mod podge.

It's a Barbie World at the High School! Our High School teachers joined in on the Barbie trend for Halloween!

Pictured from left to right: Vanessa Zoll, Amber Klausen, Chris Archabald, Carrie Hamlett, Laura Feasley, Kerstin Crinnin, Nicole Janowsky and Robert Pierce

It is that time of the semester!!! Mrs. Klausen’s Mythology students had an assignment that they were to pick a Mythological character and dress up as them for the day. They also were to research and create a Google Slide presentation about their character. This has to be one of the best days in Mrs. Klausen’s Mythology class! What a fun day and a great way to learn!!

Did you know that your family may be eligible for free or reduced breakfast and lunch. It only takes a few minutes to fill out the application to find out. All information is confidential.

Link to the application is below.

Please join us for our upcoming series of presentations by Eric Kussin, founder and CEO of the #SameHere Global Mental Health Movement. Eden Central School District has partnered with #SameHere for a wellness initiative that involves training for staff, students, and parents over the next two years. The first session is on November 7th at 6 p.m. in the Eden Middle/High School auditorium. We would love to welcome you to the sessions in person, but if you cannot be present, you can join us on Zoom (click here for log in information).

Topics that will be covered over the course of this initiative include:

• Mental health is a continuum that everyone in the world lives and moves on at different points in their lives.
• We are never stuck in one place, and we have some control over where we move on the continuum.
• The science of mental health and its effects on the body
• Positive vs. maladaptive coping mechanisms to deal with emotional pain
• Stress and trauma active release and rewiring exercises
• Suicide prevention

We hope to see you there!

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Profit benefits the Eden Class of 2025 – Money is needed for their Junior Prom and other class events.

YOUR PARTICIPATION WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

HELP SUPPORT OUR MUSIC PROGRAM. 35% OF EVERY ITEM SOLD WILL BENEFIT OUR MUSICAL STUDENTS REDUCING MUSIC RELATED EXPENSES.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Orders and Payment due: Monday, 11/13

No late orders accepted.

Checks payable to: Eden High School Music Association

Delivery – Week of 11-27 - Actual day TBD

Student Goal – 20 items

Direct all questions to Mr. Griesinger at pgriesinger@edencsd.org or Mr. Kifner at mkifner@edencsd.org

The annual National Honor Society blanket drive started this week. Please consider donating a new blanket to help the homeless. Blankets can be dropped off at the Attendance office at the Middle/High School. NHS members set a goal of 50 blankets this year.

Donations will be collected from 11/27 to 12/22.