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Announcements for Friday, October 31, 2025

Posted Date: 10/31/25 (2:06 PM)
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Dear Parents, Guardians, and Staff,

As we close out the month of October, I want to take a moment to thank you for your continued support and partnership during the first two months of the 2025–2026 school year. It’s hard to believe that the first marking period (Grades 6-12) ends next Friday. 

For those celebrating Halloween this evening, I encourage everyone to use extra care as rain is expected in the forecast. Please remember to wear bright or reflective clothing and watch for wet leaves or slippery sidewalks.

Whether your plans include trick-or-treating, attending community events, or enjoying a cozy evening indoors, I hope your evening is filled with fun, laughter and special memories.

I have a few announcements to share with you today: 


Art Show:


The artwork of our talented staff members and retirees will be displayed in November at the Baldwinsville Public Library. The opening reception will be held from 4 to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, November 5th.


Marching Band: 


Congratulations to our Marching Bees on a wonderful season. The band placed sixth in their highly competitive division at the 2025 New York State Field Band Conference Championships last weekend at the JMA Wireless Dome. The Bees gave it their all and represented our community with pride and passion. A heartfelt thank you to our seniors for your leadership, dedication and spirit. You’ve left a lasting mark on the Marching Bees family!


Go Bees! Athletics:


  • Congratulations to our 2025 Class AAA Section 3 Boys Soccer Champions! Go Bees!

  • At the New York State Girls Tennis Championships, Mira Nadzan and Sonia Nadzan placed 4th in doubles. This is the first time in Baldwinsville school district history that we had a team make the state semifinals in Girls Tennis. Congratulations!

  • Our Bees had a great time at the Empire State Games for the Physically Challenged on Tuesday! 

  • The Varsity Cheerleaders compete in Sectionals on Saturday in Sandy Creek.

  • Varsity Field Hockey plays Rome Free Academy in the Section Finals at 12 p.m. on Sunday at Camden High School.

  • Girls Varsity Volleyball competes in the Sectional Semifinals at 5 p.m. on Monday at West Genesee. 

  • The Girls Swim Sectionals will be held on Wednesday at the Nottingham High School pool. Racing starts at 9:30 a.m. 

  • Please join us on Thursday, November 6th to celebrate our New Gymnasium Opening Event at Durgee Junior High School. Opening Ceremony/Ribbon-Cutting will be held at 4:45 p.m. before the Modified 7 / 8 Boys Basketball contests, which will be held at 5 p.m., 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. 

  • FamilyID is currently open for Varsity and JV and winter sports registrations. If you are interested in playing a winter sport, now is the time to sign up! The deadline is November 10th! 


Wizard of Oz:


A third performance of Wizard of Oz Youth Edition has been added. Tickets are now available to the show at 1 p.m. on Saturday, November 8th! Get tickets. Seats are fully reserved at this time for the 7 p.m. shows on Friday, November 7th and Saturday, November 8th, but cancellations often allow us to seat more patrons on a first come first serve basis. Please consider joining our standby list and we will provide you with seats as soon as they become available. If you find yourself unable to use seats, please email us at bvilletheater@gmail.com with the date and seat numbers you wish to return so we can release them back to the public. Thank you!


Digital Resources Survey:


The New York State Education Department is asking parents to complete a Digital Resources Survey (for each student in the family) in grades pre-kindergarten through 12. This survey will provide information on student access to devices and internet access in their places of residence. Visit ParentSquare for more information.


Marc Mero:


The District continues to stress that safety and mental wellness are a priority for our students and community. The Mental Wellness Committee has arranged for Champion of Choices speaker Marc Mero to visit Ray Middle School and Durgee Junior High School.


Marc Mero is a family and youth advocate whose mission is to empower youth to make positive choices. He uses his own personal experiences and story to inspire students by integrating themes of the prevention of bullying, substance use, and suicide prevention, with a focus on goal setting and the value of relationships. 


Presentations are scheduled for Ray Middle School (7th grade only) and Durgee Junior High School students on Wednesday, November 5, 2025.  A family/community presentation will be held that same evening at 6:00 p.m. at  Durgee. We invite all Baldwinsville families to hear this presentation in our efforts to partner with you to best support all students. 


Calendar Reminders:


  • Daylight Savings Time Ends on Sunday, November 2nd. Don’t forget to set your clocks back!

  • There is no school for all students on Tuesday, November 4th for Superintendent’s Conference Day. Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held for elementary students.

  • The end of the first marking period (Grades 6-12) is Friday, November 7th.

  • There is no school for all students and district offices are closed on Tuesday, November 11th in observance of Veteran’s Day.


Please continue to check ParentSquare, your email and our website at www.bville.org, for important updates. As always, please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have. 


Have a great weekend. Go Bees!

Sincerely,


Dr. Joseph M. DeBarbieri

Superintendent of Schools