Announcements for Friday, June 16, 2023
June 16, 2023
Dear Parents, Guardians and Staff:
It’s hard to believe the 2022-2023 school year is almost over. We are one week away from the official last day of school for all students. This past week has been filled with celebrations, ceremonies and special events. The fun continues next week and the school year concludes with our Class of 2023 graduation ceremony on campus next Friday night! We hope our students, families and staff are making memories that will last a lifetime!
As we look back at this school year, we are so proud of our students' growth inside and outside of the classroom. Milestones have been reached and achievements have been made academically and personally. Each student is on their own journey, and we are here to support each child together.
There is no school on Monday, June 19th in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. Regents exams will continue on Tuesday and it’s the last full day of school for pre-kindergarten to 7th grade students. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday are half days. Main campus will be shut down at 1:30 p.m. Friday, June 23rd to prepare for graduation. Campus will reopen for guests at 5 p.m.
We also wanted to take this opportunity to send a very special Happy Father’s Day to all of the fathers, grandfathers and father figures in our community. Enjoy the long weekend with your loved ones!
We have a couple announcements to share with you today:
Athletic Highlights:
Congratulations to our Class A state champion Boys Lacrosse Team! A back-to-back win is an amazing achievement!
Members of our Boys Track & Field team are also state champions! Congratulations to our 4x800 meter relay team of Logan Hayes, Jack McAllister, Jeff Ragonese and Solomon Holden-Betts. The team took first place with a time of 7:48.72 and set a new school record! Solomon Holden-Betts was also crowned the state champion in the steeplechase. He set a new school record of 9:07.53. The relay team and Solomon took first place in the state and first in Federations!
Congratulations also goes out to the following athletes:
- Our 4x400 meter relay team of Logan Hayes, Evan Smith, Kaleb Paul and Jack McAllister placed third in the State with a time of 3:22.32.
- Sydney McKenney placed 15th in the state for pole vault at 10'0".
- Noah Covert placed 8th in the state & 9th in Federations for the 3,000 meter steeplechase with a time of 10:04.04.
- Our 4x400 team of Evan Smith, Kaleb Paul, Griffin Killian and Zac Arria placed 10th for Federations with a time of 3:33.96.
We are also very proud of our Girls Lacrosse Team for representing B’ville in state competition. The team had an incredible season and we are very proud! We would also like to congratulate senior Carlie Desimone for being recognized as one of the top women’s lacrosse players from across the country. Carlie was one of 99 athletes invited to the 2024 U.S. Women’s U20 National Team tryouts. Go Carlie!
Working Papers:
Nurses will be at C.W. Baker High School until June 23rd from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. to issue working papers. Part I of the working paper form needs to be completed prior to the student coming to the building.
Starting on 6/27 the building will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the summer to issue working papers. If you have an emergency situation and cannot make it on a Tuesday or Thursday, please call 315-638-6000.
Girls State:
Four members of the C.W. Baker High School Class of 2024 will participate in the American Legion Auxiliary Empire Girls State program this summer. Margot Klein, Natalie Kelepurovski, Isabella Clark and Sofia Beck were selected as delegates and will be participating in the program, which will be held from July 2nd to the 8th at SUNY Brockport. Empire Girl State is a hands-on educational workshop that focuses on Americanism and the political process. Congratulations and have fun!
Please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have and regularly check our website for important updates. Have a nice long weekend!
Sincerely,
Dr. Kathleen M. Davis Dr. Joseph M. DeBarbieri
Acting Superintendent Deputy Superintendent
