Announcements for Thursday, March 19, 2026
Dear Parents, Guardians, and Staff,
There is no school for all students tomorrow, Friday, March 20th, due to a Superintendent's Conference Day. I hope everyone enjoys the three-day weekend.
If you're looking for something exciting to do, there are still tickets available for the Baldwinsville Theater Arts Program’s production of *Radium Girls* by D.W. Gregory. Performances will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Based on the powerful true story of the dial painters who made labor history, *Radium Girls* brings to life the courage, resilience and fight for justice that changed workplace safety standards forever.
This production is the result of months of dedication from our talented students and staff. The cast has spent countless hours rehearsing to bring depth and authenticity to their roles, while our crew has worked tirelessly behind the scenes on set design, lighting, sound and costumes to create a powerful and entertaining experience. We are incredibly proud of the hard work and talent they bring to the stage and behind the scenes.
Tickets are available now on the BTAP website, and no online fees are assessed for free tickets. We hope to see many of you there supporting our students. Go Bees!
I have a few announcements to share with you today:
Regional Spelling Bee
Good luck to our champion spellers who will compete in the final oral round of the Syracuse.com | Post-Standard Spelling Bee this Saturday at the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University. The winner of this regional competition will go on to represent Central New York at the Scripps National Spelling Bee.
We are incredibly proud of the dedication, perseverance and academic excellence these students have demonstrated. Best of luck! The Hive is cheering you on!
Hudson Dicob, Palmer Elementary School (Grade 5)
Nora Goss, Ray Middle School (Grade 6)
Kiarash Hosseini, Ray Middle School (Grade 7)
Samuel Meriwether, Durgee Junior High School (Grade 8)
Athletic Updates:
Congratulations to Boys Bowler Zenon Gasiorowski and Girls Bowler Samantha Hass for representing Baldwinsville in the NYSPHSAA individual bowling championships last weekend. Zenon finished in 23rd place in the state and 5th in Section 3. Samantha finished in 22nd place in the state and in 3rd place for Section 3. Go Bees!
Congratulations to our Girls Basketball team on an incredible season and their regional appearance.
Registration for all modified spring sports is open on Family ID. The deadline to register is Monday, April 6, 2026. Spring Modified Sports begin on Monday, April 13, 2026.
Visual & Performing Arts
Indoor Drumline is performing at Victor High School on Saturday. Go Bees!
Varsity Winterguard is traveling to Bethlehem, PA this weekend for the Mid-Atlantic Power Regionals. Go Bees!
Mark your calendars for the Winter Program Championship Preview show. The show starts at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 27th at Durgee Junior High School and will feature all three Winterguard groups, Indoor Drumline and the Pep Band.
Healthy Smiles:
The Healthy Smiles Dental Clinic visited our elementary schools last week and a total of 216 registered students received in-school dental exams, cleanings, oral hygiene education and preventative treatments, which are all designed to support their long-term oral health and overall well-being. All services were provided at no out-of-pocket cost to families, regardless of insurance. Programs like Healthy Smiles help ensure that every student has access to high-quality dental care, reinforcing our commitment to equity and wellness. A special thank you goes to School Nurse Supervisor Katie Cazzolli for organizing this incredible program and bringing it to our schools. Her dedication made it possible for so many students to benefit from this amazing initiative.
March Calendar Reminders:
Trimester (Grades PK-5) Report Cards will be available in the Parent Portal (ParentSquare and SchoolTool) on Friday, March 20th.
There is no school for students on Friday, March 20th for Superintendent’s Conference Day.
Spring Break will be held from Monday, March 30th to Friday, April 3rd.
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.
Enjoy the 3-day weekend! Go Bees!
Sincerely,
Dr. Joseph M. DeBarbieri
Superintendent of Schools
