Greetings HCS Students, Families, Staff and Community Members!

The end of the school year is upon us...a time of utmost celebration about our students, teaching and learning! HoneoyeCSD exemplifies the spirit of student and staff celebration with time honored traditions such as Elementary and Secondary Award Ceremonies, instrumental and vocal music concerts, Prom, K Graduation, Grade 5 Moving Up Ceremony, DogGone Fun Days, Senior Picnic, HTA Retirement Dinner and our revered Commencement Ceremony on June 28. I genuinely hope that you and your children have had the opportunity to participate in some of these events to fully experience the JOY of our learning community!

To the Class of 2024

Congratulations! As you stand on the threshold of graduation, it’s time to reflect on the incredible journey you’ve undertaken. These past years have been filled with challenges, triumphs, and countless memories that have shaped who you are today.

Your resilience and adaptability in the face of unprecedented times (COVID) have been nothing short of inspiring. Each one of you has shown remarkable growth and has contributed to the vibrant tapestry of our school community.

As you prepare to embark on new adventures, whether in further education, careers, or other endeavors, remember that the skills and values you’ve developed will serve as your foundation. Embrace the opportunities that lie ahead with the same enthusiasm and perseverance that have brought you to this moment.

On behalf of HCS, we are incredibly #HoneoyePROUD of each and every one of you. May your path be filled with success, happiness, and fulfillment. May you continue to shine brightly and make a positive impact on the world!

Transition in Leadership

As many of you are already aware, I will be transitioning to the role of Superintendent at the Williamson Central School District effective July 1. While this professional opportunity is something I feel grateful for and excited about, I also feel beyond blessed to have served, learned and grown in leadership with the HCS learning community. I will forever treasure the connections and relationships with faculty, staff, students, and the HCS community that have served as the foundation for our work together during my time here. In fact, it has been your voices - both internal and external stakeholders - faculty, staff, students and community - that framed the development of four distinct priority areas and resulting action steps the last 4.5 years:

1. High levels of student performance and engagement
2. Safe and supportive learning environment
3. Community partnership and engagement
4. Fiscal stewardship

I could not feel more #HoneoyePROUD for all that we have accomplished together as a learning community.

The June 2024 District Newsletter contains a plethora of information from numerous district contributors. Please read on to learn more about and celebrate the accomplishments of students, to hear about current events and to bookmark dates of future happenings at HCS! As always, please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns about the information contained in this newsletter or otherwise.

Thank you for making Honeoye the dynamic place it is to learn, work and live. Warmest wishes for a continued path forward that is bright and spectacular!

Regards,

E. Bridget Ashton

Elizabeth Bridget Ashton
Superintendent, Honeoye Central School District
8528 Main Street

Honeoye, New York 14471

Bridget.Ashton@honeoye.org

On Twitter: @EBridgetAshton

As we wrap up the 2023-24 school year, Katelyn Reynold's term as ex officio student member on the BOE will expire. A communication was shared with all of our juniors earlier in May inviting them to consider "running as a candidate" for the ex officio student BOE seat. I am very pleased to share that we had a junior express interest in the 2024-25 Ex Officio Student BOE Member vacancy. It is my distinct pleasure to announce that Class of 2025 Junior, Isabella Nellis, will serve as our Ex Officio Student Board member for the 2024-25 school year. Congratulations, Isabella!

HCS Art Club with the guidance of Mrs. Michelle Meyer won a video contest by the Rural Schools Association of New York State. Students made a video of our Day of Caring in September 2023. The video included lots of pictures and interviews with students and the Honeoye Garden Club. The prize was a $1,000 check that will be used to fund future Days of Caring. Our next Day of Caring will be Friday September 27th.

Please check the district website for updates to the HCS calendar. Dates subject to change.

FUTURING: Secondary End of Year Events & Celebrations

• 6/17: Senior Picnic
• 6/19: Juneteenth Holiday
• 6/23: Commencement 2023 is scheduled for Friday, June 28 at 7:00PM in the HCS Auditorium.

FUTURING: ES End of Year Events & Celebrations

• June 14 - 4th Gr Erie Canal FT
• June 19 - No School - Juneteenth
• June 20 - Award Ceremony
• June 20 - Kindergarten Graduation
• June 21 - Dawg Gone Fun Day
• June 28 - Senior Graduation
• July 8-August 1 Summer Academy

• At the Secondary Level...From Mr. Nate Schneckenburger
• At the Elementary Level...From Mrs. Natalie Pfluke
• From the Desk of HCS AP, Ms. Mikey Davanzo
• In the Event of Question or Concern: Chain of Contact Document Link
• From the Desk of Tina Bush, Director of Pupil Personnel Services
• Reminders from the Health Office, Mrs. Marybeth Tonkery
• Scribbles from the School Social Worker, Ms. Molly Perrin
• Message from the HCS Wellness Coordinator, Mrs. Lorri Campbell
• HCS Prevention Educator, Ms. Nicole Drost
• News from the HCS Technology Department, Mrs. Erika Asquino
• Teaching and Learning at HCS
• Extracurriculars and Club Information
• Athletics

• Updates from Kitchen Service Manager, Ms. Amiee Levesque
• From The Desk Of . . . Mr. Michael D. Bastian, HCS Business Administrator
• Safety Information and Reminders
• ***Safe School Helpline
• ***Intersection of Code of Conduct, DASA and Title IX
• ***GoGuardian and Beacon Alerts
• Partnering with PTA
• Updates from Community Partners
• Employment Opportunities: Substitutes
• ***HCS Employment Opportunities QR Code Available
• Please Mark Your Calendars

See SMORE Link Below...

See SMORE Link Below...

Pre-register for UPK and Kintergarten

If you have a child to enroll in UPK or a new to our school Kindergarten aged child, please notify Kathy Hoertz in the elementary office to pre-register your child for the 2024-2025 school year.

*Important to note: if your child will be 4 years old on or before December 1st, 2024, he/she will be eligible for UPK. If however, they are 5 years old on or before December 1st, he/she will be eligible to enter Kindergarten (and not UPK).

Feel free to call the office anytime with questions.

What an amazing 2023-2024 school year! Before we send everyone off to enjoy a well deserved summer break, I wanted to share a few tips to help reduce the “summer slide” and to keep students actively thinking as well as retaining all of the skills and knowledge they learned from this year.

• Make time to read each day. This is an easy way to keep skills sharp for any age. This could mean visiting the library or letting them choose books they are interested in.

• Engage in educational activities. Look for educational programs, camps or workshops that align with your child’s interests.

• Incorporate learning into daily life. For example, involve your child in cooking, gardening, or budgeting to develop practical skills and reinforce academic concepts.

• Explore the outdoors, Take advantage of the summer weather by engaging in outdoor activities that promote learning. Visit science museums, go on nature walks, or have science experiments in the backyard.

• Encourage journaling or writing. Encourage your child to write in a journal or blog or create stories during the summer. This will help to maintain writing skills and allow them to express their creativity.

• Make learning fun! Incorporate games, puzzles and challenges into learning activities. This makes it enjoyable and helps your child stay engaged and motivated.

Remember, the key with all of this is to still strike a balance between learning and enjoying the summer break. By incorporating these strategies, you can help reduce the summer slide and make the most of summer vacation.

I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself to folks. My name is Kateri Warren and I will be the interim Director of Pupil Personnel Services at Honeoye while they search for a permanent candidate. My background includes 39 years in education, with the last 18 as the PPS Director at Bloomfield Central School before retiring last June. Please feel free to stop by and say hello or reach out if you have any questions regarding your students. My email is Kateri.warren@honeoye.org

Summer Health Office News

Important health forms for next school year are going home with Elementary students and for MS/HS students they are being mailed. Please read carefully and call the Health Office with any questions. You can also find these forms on the Health Office website located under the District Office tab on the Honeoye home page.

Work Permits: If your child is 14 -17 years old and needs a work permit after 6/26/24, please contact Trina Neumann in the HS Office at 229-5171 ext. 3016 or email Marybeth Tonkery at mtonkery@honeoye.org. Your child must have a current physical on file to obtain a work permit.

Health Office Summer hours: Mrs.Tonkery will be available in the office this Summer during Summer Academy, July 8th- August 1st (Mon-Thurs 8:45-12:15) and other unannounced times. Please call the office and leave a message or email at: mtonkery@honeoye.org and Mrs. Tonkery will get back to you as soon as possible.

Free Summer Physicals with the Honeoye Family Practice: If your child is in need of a physical for sports or a grade level requirement and you cannot get an appointment with your own doctor, HCS’s Medical Director, Dr. Michael Foote will be at the Health Office in the AM on July 18th and Karen Yax, FNP will be at the Health Office in the AM on July 16th. Please call or email to add your child to the list.

UPK Entry Immunization Requirements:

* Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis Vaccine (DTaP/DTP/Tdap) – 4 doses

* Polio Vaccine (IPV/OPV) – 3 doses

* Measles, Mumps and Rubella Vaccine (MMR) – 1 dose

* Hepatitis B Vaccine – 3 doses

* Varicella Vaccine (Chickenpox) – 1 dose

* Haemophilus Influenzae type b conjugate vaccine (Hib) – 1 or more doses

* Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV) – 1 or more doses

KDG Entry Immunization Requirements:

* Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis Vaccine (DTaP/DTP/Tdap) – 5 doses

* Polio Vaccine (IPV/OPV) – 4 doses

* Measles, Mumps and Rubella Vaccine (MMR) – 2 doses

* Hepatitis B Vaccine – 3 doses

* Varicella Vaccine (Chickenpox) – 2 doses

NYS Required Immunizations for Entry to 6th, 7th and 12th Grade

* 6th Grade - Tdap booster (Tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis)

* 7th Grade - Meningitis (MenACWY) dose #1

* 12th Grade - Meningitis (MenACWY) dose # 2

Health Office Phone: 585-229-5171 ext. 3013; Fax: 585-229-5160

Scribbles from the School Social Worker- Ms.Perrin

Help in a SNAP! As Summer approaches, there may be more mouths to feed or meals to serve in your home! When kids are not at school to receive breakfast and lunch, the increased grocery expenses can be challenging to manage.

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) was formally known as food stamps. SNAP can provide financial support in purchasing food for your family. Families who meet SNAP’s income requirements are eligible to receive money allocated toward purchases of household groceries. For example, a family of four can receive up to $973/month to help purchase food.

Applying for SNAP is easy and can be done online here, or in person at the Department of Social Services. If you need assistance applying for snap, Hunger SolutionsNY offers a SNAP helpline that can be reached via call or text at 844-366-3435 or email at SNAPHelp@HungerSolutionsNY.org

Beyond providing monthly benefits to purchase food, SNAP has other benefits, as well! These include free meals at school, extra benefits in the summer, and low-cost admission to area museums (like the Rochester Museum and Science Center and the Strong National Museum of Play!).

The HCS Community Resource Guide is available, and contains information about mental health, medical, food, and financial resources that are accessible to you throughout Ontario County, and beyond. Feel free to reach out with any questions, or if you would like support in connecting with area resources! Over the Summer, the Elementary, Secondary, and Counseling Offices will be open, and happy to help provide support until we welcome students back in the Fall.

Feel free to reach out to me at any time- I would love to connect with you!

Best,

Molly Perrin, LMSW

School Social Worker

Honeoye Central School District

(585) 229-5171 Ext. 2066

molly.perrin@honeoye.org

See SMORE link below.

• High school students and their parents can sign up to receive text messages from the NYS Higher Education Services Corporation to get connected to the resources they need to prepare for college and apply for financial aid.
• Text messages include key information about financial aid programs, how to apply, important deadlines, available events to assist students in completing applications, and resources to help put them on the right path toward their college careers.
• Sign-up is quick and easy at HESC Text Messaging Registration.

As we near the end of the school year, temperatures are rising and we are (hopefully) seeing more sunny days. When kids are outdoors, it's important to protect their skin from too much exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet rays. Check out this article HERE from KidsHealth to help keep them safe this summer!

The end of the school year is fast approaching! Continuing with routines is important with our students. Over the summer, please make the time to converse with your child about how important it is to make healthy decisions. Also, as a family, discuss what your child could say if they are involved in an uncomfortable situation. Peer Refusal Strategies often help in situations that are uncomfortable. If you are interested in learning more about Peer Refusal Strategies, here is the link: https://www.naturalhigh.org/refusal-strategies-that-work/.

If you have any questions or concerns over the summer, I am available via email (and do check it regularly) :nicole.drost@honeoye.org

Have a safe and relaxing summer!

Respectfully,

Nicole Drost

Honeoye Central School

Prevention Educator

585 229-5171 x 2019

nicole.drost@honeoye.org

Chromebook Summer Update

The Honeoye Central School District’s one-to-one initiative provides every district student with a Chromebook to be used as a learning tool. To encourage ongoing educational opportunities, students in grades 6-11 will keep their Chromebooks, power adaptors, and cases over the summer. Students are encouraged to use their devices to pursue academic learning, hobbies, and other passions as long as those pursuits would be appropriate on a school device. Examples include coding, audio-visual production, reading, writing, and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) activities. High school students should also consider using summer months to research colleges and apply for scholarships.

For your convenience, we are providing the following tips to ensure proper care and use of Chromebooks during the summer break:

Care:

• Keep Chromebooks away from pets and young children

• Avoid exposing Chromebooks to heat, direct sunlight, and liquids

• Do not leave Chromebooks in hot cars

• Turn on the Chromebook regularly throughout the summer to receive necessary software updates

• Do no carry Chromebooks in a bag/backpack with liquids

Monitoring Activity:

• Continue monitoring Chromebook use at home, checking the browser, and observing student activity

• Content filtering is not a substitute for adult supervision. Please supervise or limit unsupervised time

Summer Repairs/Damages:

• Do not attempt repairs yourself

• For all Chromebook repairs, please complete the Technology Help Request Form or email techhelp@honeoye.org

Battery Tips:

• Do not let the Chromebook battery fully discharge over the summer. Even when a Chromebook is off, its battery continues to slowly lose charge. If left long enough, the batteries might no longer function and can’t be recharged.

• Charge your Chromebook at least every 2 weeks

Keeping Your Chromebook Clean

• Never use any product containing any alcohol, ammonia, or other strong solvent to clean your Chromebook

• Do NOT spray or wipe your Chromebook with any Windex/household cleaner/water/or cleaning wipes

• Clean your Chromebook key and screen with a lightly moistened soft cloth

As the school year comes to a close, here are some helpful MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Supports) tips for families to support their children:

1. **Reflect on Progress**: Take time to review your child's progress over the year. Celebrate their achievements and identify areas where they might need additional support.

2. **Maintain Routines**: Keep consistent routines during the summer break. Regular schedules for sleep, meals, and study time can help maintain a sense of stability and readiness for the next school year.

3. **Engage in Learning Activities**: Encourage your child to participate in educational activities such as reading, writing, and hands-on projects. This can prevent the summer slide and keep their skills sharp.

4. **Foster Social-Emotional Growth**: Engage in activities that promote social-emotional learning, such as family discussions, cooperative games, and mindfulness practices. Building these skills is essential for overall development.

5. **Set Goals for Next Year**: Work with your child to set realistic and achievable goals for the upcoming school year. This can provide motivation and a sense of purpose.

6. **Communicate with Educators**: Keep an open line of communication with your child's teachers and support staff. Share any concerns or observations that can help them better support your child in the new school year.

7. **Encourage Independence**: Promote self-advocacy and independence by encouraging your child to take responsibility for their learning. Teach them how to ask for help and utilize available resources.

I hope you all have a safe, fun, and well rested summer .

Best,

Jamie E, Smith

MTSS Coordinator

Congratulations to our 6-12 band members and elementary color guard for 2 terrific performances on Memorial Day! They marched through 2 absolute downpours in Hemlock and Honeoye-sounding and looking great the entire time-and then had to break formation to let some emergency vehicles through during the Honeoye parade-all while keeping the drum cadence going and staying in step! What a phenomenal job representing our school and community-and a wonderful tribute to those who paid the ultimate price for our freedoms. Shout out to Honeoye Band Boosters for providing some water and snacks between parades-your support is appreciated!

5th Grade Pancake Breakfast

On Thursday, June 6, 5th grade band students and parents celebrated their accomplishments for the year with a Pancake Party!

• It is strongly recommended that all brass and woodwind players have their instruments cleaned and serviced at a local music store. Doing so will avoid costly repairs in the future. Two businesses that we use are: Mobile Music on Main Street in Canandaigua (394-0296) and Music and Arts Center in Pittsford (586-2766).

• As a musician, you are also an athlete: building strength and endurance in several muscles in your face/hands that help you play your instrument properly. Keep in shape with practice! Practicing a couple times a week will help ensure your skills do not erode over the summer. Here are some ideas on how to keep playing:

1. Play old songs in your lesson book (or old NYSSMA solos) for fun.

2. Sight read new songs in your lesson book for a challenge.

3. Invite a band friend over to play through songs together.

4. Get a “fun” music book for your instrument. There are several books out there with movie themes, TV show songs, jazz tunes, etc. You can get these at the music stores mentioned above or online at JW Pepper or Sheet Music Plus. You can also print out free sheet music online.

• When storing your instrument, keep it in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight and humidity.

Have a wonderful, safe, fun, and musical summer!

HCS French seniors had the opportunity to attend the closing ceremony for Nawari, our virtual exchange program from Senegal. Students from Senegal sang their national anthem and then HCS students sang the Star Spangled Banner. We heard traditional music played on a Senegalese instrument and we heard from an ambassador from Senegal. This year has been full of adventures and has helped us to get to know this part of the world a little better. We are very thankful for this opportunity and we are looking forward to continuing next year.

French GEM 202 Students played a fun game of Candyland while practicing vocabulary. This was a lot of fun.

More playdough fun. 7th grade students had a lot of fun making sculptures out of their vocabulary words.

See below...

Middle School Youth 2 Youth invited next year's 5th graders down to the Middle School this week for a quick tour of the building and a presentation on what to expect when they come to the Middle School next year. The 6th-grade experts were happy to share their tips on having a smooth transition next year.

HS Student Council

• Homecoming 2024 is Monday, September 23rd through Saturday, September 28th
• Homecoming Theme: Once Upon A Dream...
• Homecoming Week Activities:
• Hall decorating:
• 9th Grade- Peter Pan
• 10th Grade- Sleeping Beauty
• 11th Grade- Alice in Wonderland
• 12th Grade- Wizard of Oz
• Dress up days (UPK-12)
• Monday, 9/23
• Lost Boys Vs Pirates
• Tuesday, 9/24
  
• PJ Day
• Wednesday, 9/25
• Mad Hatter Wednesday (Wear your craziest hat or attire for a Mad Hatter Tea Party Day)
• Thursday, 9/26
• Walk down the yellow brick road (Wear your Ruby Slippers, Emerald Green with BLING, or dress as any character from the Wizard of Oz)
• Friday, 9/27- Somewhere over the Rainbow Class Color Wars
• Seniors- Black
• Juniors- Blue
• Sophomores- Green
• Freshman- Red
• 8th Grade- Yellow
• 7th Grade- Orange
• 6th Grade- Purple
• UPK-5th Grade- Grey

• Homecoming Dance (Grades 9-12) is Saturday, Sept. 28th.
• We are looking for more students in grades 9-12 to join the High School Student Council next year. The more, the merrier!
• Congratulations to our active seniors:
• Leah Green
• John Gawel
• Ava Higgins
• Rae MacDonald
• Grace Smith
• Ashley Thomas

We thank you for your commitment to the student council over the years, and we wish you all the best in your future endeavors!

Spring Sports Season- What a ride!

It was a fantastic spring season, even with all of the rain! Our athletes and teams had significant success. Teams advanced to sectional games, individual athletes headed to state qualifiers, and we had a Coach-of-the-Year award and TWO Player-of-the-Year awards! Congratulations to all our spring teams and athletes.

Important Dates- Mark your calendars now!

• Fall Sports Registration—This will open on or around July 26th. A Parent Square message will be sent closer to the registration opening.
• ALL ATHLETES 7-12 MUST have a current physical on record with the nurse PRIOR to the first day of practice. If you are unsure if your athlete has one on file with the school, please check with Mrs. Tonkery
• Honeoye Family Practice will be here on Tuesday, July 16th (Karen Yax FNP) and Thursday, July 18th (Dr. Foote) beginning at 8 am. Parents or students should call the health office to have their name placed on the list (585-229-5171 ext. 3013)

• MANDATORY Fall Parent/Guardian/Athlete/Coaches Meeting (Athletes in grades 7-12)- Monday, August 26th at 6:30 PM (Can possibly change)

• Fall Sport Start Dates
• Varsity/JV- Monday, August 26th
• Modified- Tuesday, September 3rd

SHOUT-OUTS

• Congratulations to John Gawel! John was named Class C2 Player of the Year and Finger Lakes West Player of the Year!
  
• Congratulations to Ava Higgins! Ava was named the Finger Lakes West Player of the Year!
• Congratulations to Coach Max Yale for being named Class C2 Coach of the Year and Finger Lakes West Coach of the Year!
• Congratulations to Alyssa Bailey, who qualified for the state qualifier meet for Pole Vault in Outdoor Track!

• Congratulations to our Spring Sports All-Stars
• Varsity Baseball Fingers Lakes West Honors:
• Finger Lakes West Coach of the Year- Coach Max Yale
• Finger Lakes West Player of the Year- John Gawel
• 1st Team: Sam Clack, Owen Cuba, and John Gawel
• 2nd Team: Billy Covey and Kevin Schmitt
• Honorable Mention: Christian Lead and Dylan Washburn
• Varsity Girls Outdoor Track
• 1st Team for Pole Vault: Alyssa Bailey and Zara Olsen
• 3rd Team for Pole Vault: Cora Gillette
• Varsity Lacrosse:
• 1st Team: Johnny Blair
• 2nd Team: Henry Sherman
• 3rd Team: Owen Higgins
• Varsity Softball Finger Lakes West All-Star selections:
• Finger Lakes West Player of the Year - Ava Higgins
• 1st Team: Ava Higgins and Ashley Thomas
• 2nd Team: Lindsay Higley and Natalee Parsels
• Honorable Mention: Adrianna Lyons

• Congratulations to our Spring Scholar-Athletes & Teams
  
  • What is a Scholar-Athlete?
  • An athlete with a 90.00 or above GPA is considered a Scholar-Athlete.
  • What is a Scholar-Athlete Team?
  • At the end of each sports season, the NYSPHSAA honors those teams and individuals who excel in the classroom. Those student-athletes, teams, and schools work very hard throughout the year and deserve to be recognized for their academic success.
  • To receive Scholar-Athlete team recognition with a certificate, the team’s average GPA for 75% of the roster must be greater than or equal to 90.00.
  • Teams:

  • Baseball

  • Boys Lacrosse

  • Boys Outdoor Track/Field

  • Boys Tennis

  • Girls Outdoor Track/Field
    

  • Softball
    

  • Athletes
  • Mollie Asquino
  • Sarah Baader
    
  • Alyssa Bailey
  • Johnny Blair
  • Sam Clark
  • Jesse Coon
  • Billy Covey
  • Owen Cuba
  • Madison Dates
  • Megan Dates
  • Daniel Gawel
  • Cora Gillette
  • Leah Green
  • Ava Higgins
  • Owen Higgins
  • Julia Knapp
  • Christian Lead
  • Kylie Merrick
  • Brendan Moore
  • Chelsie Odenbach
    
  • Yada Ohnon
    
  • Zara Olsen
  • Natalee Parsels
  • Reese Rogers

  • Kate Reynolds

  • Alejandra Santillana Cuevas

  • Kevin Schmitt
    

  • Kyle Schmitt

  • Braiden Schneider

  • Chris Shannon

  • Henry Sherman

  • Lily Temple

  • Cody VanDewark

  • Levi Warren

  • Megan Webster

  • Michaela Webster
    

  • Paige Zuck

THANK YOUS

Without these people, athletics at HCS would not be possible, so thank you!

• The HCS grounds crew and maintenance department
• Spring student-athletes
• Spring coaches and assistants
• Parents and guardians of our athletes
• The transportation department
• HCS teachers
• HCS Administrators and the BOE

The thank yous are endless! But, a HUGE and repeated thank you goes out to the HCS school district and community for allowing me to be the HCS athletic director this year. It has been an honor and a privilege! However, there is always room for improvement, and I look forward to those next year!

Hudl is up and running!

Hudl is a live stream technology that allows our teams and coaches to analyze each game to help them improve and allows our games to be live for viewing and recorded to watch later!

Can't make it to a game? Check it out online. Go to the Honeoye.org--->Athletics Page---> Athletics Calendar---> click on the live camera button to watch the game!

Athletic Calendar

AED LOCATIONS:

• Outside of the Nurses office.

• Outside of the High School Gymnasium/Foyer.

• Middle School/High School Art Wing/Maintenance Area.

• 1st Grade hallway, near the exit to the athletic fields.

• Marybeth Tonkery has 3 additional AED’s that can be signed out for away contests.

NYSPHSAA Spectator Expectations

• The New York State High School Athletics Association developed and will require that all school districts implement and enforce Sportsmanship Standards, effective Fall 2023.

• NYSPHSAA Expectation Statement: Officials, just like student athletes and coaches, are critical to interscholastic sports programs. Without officials, NYSPHSAA and its member schools would not be able to provide interscholastic sports in the manner that is desired and expected by student athletes, coaches, and parents. In addition to abiding by the HCS Code of Conduct, spectators are expected to “Be Loud, Be Proud, and Be Positive.” Negative comments and inappropriate behaviors by spectators are required to be addressed by all and any school supervisors and administrators, as a member of NYSPHSAA in the following non-sequential order depending on the comments or behavior:

• First warning – Directing the spectator or group of spectators to refrain from any negative comments or actions.

• Second warning – A personal discussion with the spectators or group of spectators on the above NYSPHSAA expectations and reminding the spectators or group of spectators of the next step - removal of the game or event - will be utilized if the behavior continues.

• Removal from the contest – The spectator or group of spectators will be directed to leave the facility for the remainder of the game or event.

• If spectators or group of spectators refuse to leave the game or event, play will be stopped until they vacate the premise.

• Penalty for being removed from a game or event: Any spectator removed from a game or event will have a minimum penalty of completing the NFHS Parent Credential course or a one game suspension before they are allowed to attend any interscholastic event, home or away.

• Once the course is completed the spectator will provide a certificate of completion to the athletic department office.

• Schools are required to communicate with the offending spectator on the NYSPHSAA Sportsmanship Spectator Expectations.

• Spectators may be prohibited from attending current and future interscholastic contests based on their behavior. (Oct. 2022)

• Depending on the severity of the behavior/comments or future disqualifications by the offending spectator NYSPHSAA and the Section may get directly involved in the situation. (May 2023)

HCS Sports Boosters

• Boosters would like to thank everyone who helped work and support the concession stand during the Spring Season. THANK YOU!
  
• BIG NEWS!!! Come Fall 2024- You will be able to pay with Venmo or Payal for all memberships, events, and at the concession stands!
  
• Become a member today! Click here to join!
  
• All current members will need to be renewed by Sept. 1, 2024.
  
• Stay up-to-date by checking us out and liking us on Facebook- Honeoye CSD Sports Boosters.
  
• There will be NO meeting in July. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact a board member.
  
• Our contact information can be found on the Athletics website
  
• Our next meeting is Wednesday, August 14th, at 6:30 at the Birdhouse. We look forward to seeing you there!
  
• Congratulations to the HCS Sports Boosters 4-year/3-Sport Scholarship Recipients:
  
• Billy Covey
• Leah Green
• Ava Higgins
• Lindsay Higley
• In order to receive this scholarship, student-athletes must have participated in a sport during the fall, winter, and spring seasons of all four years of High School. They had to be academically eligible and not have been expelled or quit a sport prior to any season-ending. Congratulations to each of our student-athlete recipients, who will each receive $100. HCS Sports Boosters wishes you all the best and thanks you for wearing the Bulldog uniform!

The Free & Reduced Application is on our website along with the myschoolbucks link. To access the Food Service website for the Honeoye Central School District, do as follows:

• Click District Offices,
• Click on Food Service.
• Once on the Food Service page you can find any of the following: The Free & Reduced Meal application, Access to myschoolbucks (online lunch account funds) and lastly the monthly meal options/menu.

June and July are months of transition as we close out one school (fiscal) year and begin another. In late June, the Business Office finalizes current year expenditures and payroll obligations as we prepare for the annual year-end audit in August. July 1st brings a new fiscal year and with it the ordering of instructional supplies for the 2024-2025 school year. During July, the Ontario County and New York State Offices of Real Property Tax provide information to school districts to calculate local municipal tax rates. July is also a time for reporting of prior year expenditures to NY State in a variety of formats. This information is used by NYSED to project state aid for the following year.

Our operational departments (maintenance, transportation and food service) will also experience the transition between fiscal years as they close out one year’s expenditures and begin ordering and preparing for the new school year. Our maintenance staff will be busy cleaning the entire campus from top to bottom while also engaging in small improvement projects both inside and out. Our food service and transportation departments will be engaging in year-end reporting and cleaning. Additionally, the transportation department will be prepping for summer school and extended school year bussing while also developing daily bus routes for the 2024-2025 school year. District-wide, our twelve-month support staff employees take great pride in the important work they do over the summer to prepare the school for a seamless kickoff in early September.

Wishing everyone a fantastic summer! See you back in September.

Sincerely,

Michael D. Bastian

HCS Business Administrator

Two years ago, HCS launched a new district wide platform for the HCS community to use. In 2023-24, we continue to subscribe to Safe School Helpline. The Safe School Helpline is yet another safety net and security measure designed to support the mental health needs of our students and community. Students may use the Safe School Helpline to report threats of violence, suicide and illegal activity that could harm students in our schools. It is a convenient, confidential way for anyone to report information about situations that might affect safety at our school. You can call the number any time of the day or night to report concerns about unsafe or potentially disruptive activities or situations including drug or alcohol abuse, weapons, or threats. All calls are completely confidential.

How can I report information?

Call: 1-800-4-1-VOICE ext. 359

(1-800-418-6423 ext.359)

Text: 66746, TIPS

Online at: https://www.safeschoolhelpline.com/

Please watch the below video to learn more about the Safe School Helpline:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjy3ivG2uwg

Information about Social Emotional Wellness and Mental Health Supports and Services at HCS may be found on our website.

Any incident of student misconduct may be linked to our Code of Conduct, but depending on the nature of misconduct may also intersect with DASA or the Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy. The following was shared in Spring of 2022 and again now in attempt to provide clarity for all HCS families.

HCS Code of Conduct:

• Per SED, the Board of Education of every school district within New York State is required to adopt and amend, as appropriate, a Code of Conduct for the maintenance of order on school property, including a school function, which shall govern the conduct of students, teachers and other school personnel as well as visitors and shall provide for the enforcement thereof.
• Any and all student misconduct may be investigated and enforced under the district’s Code of Conduct. Investigation and enforcement of Code of Conduct violations is the responsibility of building level administration, and may be supported by a Dean of Students and/or other support staff.
• During the Spring of 2022, the HCS administration team invested dedicated time engaging in professional learning specific to student discipline for “higher level” offenses and calibrating responses to such. The Code of Conduct articulates the range of progressive dispositions for offenses, and we are striving for consistency in its application.

Dignity for All Students Act (DASA):

• The DASA legislation is intended to provide students with a safe and supportive environment free from discrimination, intimidation, taunting, harassment, and bullying on school property, a school bus and/or at a school function. Please review the above link for more information on DASA.
• Protected classes in the DASA legislation include: race, color, weight, national origin, ethnic group, religion, religious practice, disability, sexual orientation, gender, and sex.
• Behaviors outlined in DASA are also identified as prohibited student conduct within the HCS Code of Conduct (Section VIII, E4, E5 & E7). As such, any such misconduct may be investigated and enforced under the district’s Code of Conduct.
• Please report any DASA concerns as outlined below:
  • Contact your building level administrator. Both Mrs. Pfluke and Mr. Schneckenburger welcome and encourage direct and open lines of communication with students and families.
  • Tell a trusted adult, such as any member of the mental health staff or a teacher. School personnel are required to notify an administrator in the event of such a report.
  • Complete the HCS Incident Reporting Form. Building principals actively monitor this tool for reports of peer conflict, misconduct, bullying, and/or harassment.
• District appointed DASA Coordinators conduct DASA investigations. Our HCS DASA Coordinators include the following staff members:
  • Nate Schneckenburger, Secondary Principal
  • Natalie Pfluke, Elementary Principal
• While the DASA Coordinator may conduct the investigation, our building level administrators are responsible for disposition of any "founded" DASA complaint.

TITLE IX Sexual Harassment Policy:

• Title IX is a federal law which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex and provides, “No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.” Please review the above link for more information.
• In August 2020, the U.S. Department of Education adopted new regulations to revise the definition of sexual harassment prohibited under Title IX, and also created new procedures for investigating allegations of sexual harassment covered by Title IX.
• Behaviors outlined in Title IX are also identified as prohibited student conduct within the HCS Code of Conduct (Section VIII, E6). As such, any such misconduct may be investigated and enforced under the district’s Code of Conduct.
• Please note, however, in the event of a report of sexual harassment, the family of a student victim will be contacted by a district appointed Title IX Coordinator to discuss investigation options, time parameters for a formal Title IX investigation, and other considerations (such as confidentiality) of such an investigation.
• In the event a Title IX complaint is filed, the family of the alleged offender will also be contacted by district appointed Title IX Coordinator to discuss the investigation, time parameters and other considerations.
• Our HCS Title IX Coordinators include:
  • Natalie Pfluke, Elementary Principal
  • Nathan Schneckenburger, Secondary Principal
• Questions about Title IX information may be directed to the individuals named above or to titleixcoordinator@honeoye.org.
• Title IX concerns should be reported as previously outlined above (and reinforced here):
  • Contact your building level administrator. Both Mrs. Pfluke and Mr. Schneckenburger welcome and encourage direct and open lines of communication with students and families. As Title IX Investigators, they also are “the lead” in any investigation and/or development of action steps to redress issues.
  • Tell a trusted adult, such as any member of the mental health staff or a teacher. School personnel are required to notify an administrator in the event of such a report.
  • Complete the HCS Incident Reporting Form. Building principals actively monitor this tool for reports of peer conflict, misconduct, bullying, and/or harassment.
• Building level administrators are responsible for the disposition of any "founded" Title IX complaint.

• In 2022-23, the Honeoye Central School District developed and launched a Behavior Intervention Team (BIT). Our BIT concept is modeled after the CIT (Crisis Intervention Team) approach utilized by law enforcement to best identify potentially violent individuals and to develop targeted, intensive supports.
• We are grateful that our team will consist of select representatives from various Ontario County agencies - Sheriff’s Department, OC Mental Health, FLACRA, DSS PINS Division, SPOA, and Lakeview Health
• The Honeoye BIT will act as an organized team to discuss Threat Cases (TC), where there has been a determination that there is an articulable and significant threat to the health or safety of a student or other individuals with a nexus to the school community.
• The Honeoye BIT will utilize the expertise of this team for the development of balanced intervention and case management strategies for threat cases presented to the team.
• In compliance with 34 CFR § 99.7 (a) (3) (iii) Annual Notification Requirements, this communication shall serve as notification to parents/guardians of students currently in attendance, or eligible students currently in attendance, that the district has a policy of disclosing education records under 34 CFR § 99.31(a)(1) to BIT members from outside agencies, where necessary and determined appropriate by the District.
  
• Disclosure of confidential information lawfully shared in-furtherance of the Honeoye BIT mission for purposes other than advancing school-safety or caretaking of the subject of the threat case is strictly prohibited.
  
• The BIT team shall meet on a monthly basis and be available for emergency BIT callouts.

To support student safety and encourage scholarly behaviors when using devices, the Honeoye Central School District incorporated online services provided by GoGuardian a number of years ago. It may be helpful to know that over 10,000 other schools use GoGuardian to protect 5.5 million students across the world, and the Global Educator Institute has endorsed the GoGuardian Teacher product.

How are we using GoGuardian?

• HCS has chosen GoGuardian Beacon and GoGuardian Teacher services to:

1. Help protect students against harmful and inappropriate online material
2. Help students stay “scholarly” and more focused when learning online
3. Help assess students’ progress towards class assignments

When and how does GoGuardian operate?

• GoGuardian’s web-based services operate on our school’s managed G Suite for Education Chrome accounts (i.e. when a student is logged into Chrome or a Chromebook with his/her school email address).
• GoGuardian Teacher enables teachers to use GoGuardian Teacher with students in their classes only during school hours from Monday through Friday.
• GoGuardian Beacon enables the district to monitor student usage 24/7. When Beacon detects that a student is browsing content related to Self-Harm or Suicide, a notification will be sent to users in order of the Escalation List up to five times or until an action is taken on the alert card. Disclaimer: Regardless of school monitoring specific to reference of self harm, it is simply not possible to catch all activity. Parents maintain responsibility to supervise their children’s use of devices.

What are the school’s responsibilities?

• HCS selected GoGuardian services to help our students stay safer and more scholarly online. We will work with students during class time to help teach them digital responsibility and safety. Additionally, we will train teachers about how to operate GoGuardian and about our policies and procedures to help protect student privacy.

What are my parental/guardian and child’s responsibilities?

• We ask that students uses their school-managed Google accounts and school-managed devices for educational purposes within the boundaries of the HCS Acceptable Use Policy and Agreement.
• When a student is off campus, parents are responsible for supervising internet access and usage. We encourage you to discuss rules for appropriate internet usage with your child, and to reinforce lessons of digital citizenship and safety with him or her. We also highly encourage you to report any potential cyberbullying or other sensitive issues to us.

How does GoGuardian help protect my child’s privacy?

• To help your child remain scholarly and safe online, GoGuardian collects certain personally identifiable information about your child.
• GoGuardian has consulted with privacy experts, participates in privacy organizations, is a proud signatory of the Student Privacy Pledge, and has been awarded certifications by iKeepSafe for complying with both the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act and California student privacy laws. For more detailed information about GoGuardian, you may visit GoGuardian’s website, Trust & Privacy Center, GoGuardian’s Product Privacy Policy, and the attached COPPA Notice and Disclosure Form.

DO YOU SUSPECT CHILD ABUSE OR MALTREATMENT?

HAS SOMEONE HURT YOU? REPORT IT NOW!

Report Child Abuse and Neglect by Phone 1-800-342-3720

If Deaf or Hard of Hearing Report by TDD/TTY: 1-800-638-5163

Or Video Relay System 1-800-342-3720

The New York Department of State hosts an Address Confidentiality Program (ACP) that Can Provide Peace of Mind with a Secure Address

The ACP is a FREE program that lets you shield your home address to help maintain your safety.

The ACP is available to you and your immediate family if you have experienced Domestic Violence, stalking, sexual offenses, human trafficking, and reproductive healthcare services, including patients, volunteers, providers, and their employees.

If you qualify, you’ll get a secure Albany post office box as your official mailing address.

The ACP forwards all first class and certified mail from your private PO Box to your home address. Our service is private, secure, and safe.

Apply to the ACP Program in Three Easy Steps!

1. Visit ON.NY.GOV/49yYE69 to access the ACP secure online portal.
2. Complete the ACP application and submit it electronically.
3. An ACP representative will promptly process your application and contact you with a welcome email and a new confidential address.

You Are Not Alone!

New York State offers valuable victim services and resources:

• NYS Hotline for Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence (800) 942-6906
• NYS Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence NY.GOV
• NYS Coalition Against Domestic Violence ORG (518) 482-5465
• NYS Coalition Against Sexual Assault ORG
• Human Trafficking Resource Center (888) 373-7888
• Report Human Trafficking to the New York State Attorney General

• Lots of fun and exciting things going on with PTA!
• Make sure to become a member to get our communications and volunteer! https://hcspta.memberhub.com/store?limit=21&live=true
• For Food Pantry inquiries: Please feel free to reach out with questions to hcsptapresident@gmail.com or hcsptafoodpantry@gmail.com

Thank you,

Kristin Kester

Honeoye PTA President

Join the Honeoye PTA today!

To become a member, click here:

https://hcspta.memberhub.com/store

The Honeoye Central School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is currently seeking to hire SUBSTITUTES in the following areas:

Teachers

School Nurses
Teacher Assistants
Monitors (Hall/Cafeteria/Transportation)
Bus Drivers
Cleaners
Typists
Food Service Workers

Please complete the application on the Ontario County Civil Service Employment Portal.

• Web address: https://ontario-portal.mycivilservice.com

For Questions, Contact:

• Jennifer Green Phone: (585) 229-5171, Email: jennifer.green@honeoye.org

The 2023-2024 Instructional Calendar was approved at the Board of Education meeting on 2/15/23. The calendar may be found on the HCS webpage here!

The Board of Education approved the 2024-25 Instructional Calendar during a Regular Meeting of the Board on 2/14/2024.

HCS is proud to partner with ParentSquare as a tool for consistent and ongoing communications between the district, schools, students, families, and now - the community at large.

Effective January 2024, community members may "opt in" for inclusion in the ParentSquare HCS Community Group for access to information about school elections/votes, capital improvement projects, special events, and other communications that would benefit community members outside of the district or individual schools.

The ParentSquare Community Group feature offers a self-serve sign-up. Interested community members must simply access the Community Group self-serve sign-up link and complete the registration.

Email: bridget.ashton@honeoye.org
Website: https://www.honeoye.org/
Location: 8528 Main Street, Honeoye, NY, USA
Phone: 585-229-4110
Twitter: @EBridgetAshton