Announcements for Friday, June 5, 2026

Dear Parents, Guardians, and Staff,

Happy first Friday of June!

As we begin to wind down another school year, it is hard to believe that graduation is only two weeks away. This time of year always seems to arrive quickly and with it comes an opportunity to reflect on the accomplishments, growth and resilience of our students and staff.

Before highlighting some of the celebrations taking place across our district, I would like to address the secure lockouts that occurred at two of our elementary schools this week. First and foremost, I want to thank our families for their patience and understanding during these situations. When an incident occurs, our goal is to communicate as quickly and accurately as possible while ensuring that we are sharing verified information. We understand that these situations can be concerning, and we appreciate the trust you place in us to care for your children each day.

I would also like to thank our school staff, district administrators and our local law enforcement for their swift response and support. In both incidents, arrests were made, and at no time was the safety of our students or staff compromised. Please know that the safety and well-being of our school community remains our highest priority. We will continue to do everything in our power to maintain safe and secure learning environments for all.

June is one of the busiest and most exciting months of the school year. As we close out the academic year, we have the privilege of celebrating the many achievements of our students. From academic honors and athletic accomplishments to artistic performances and graduation milestones, this is a season filled with pride and recognition. Several of those celebrations took place this week, and you can read more about them below.

Thank you for your continued support of our students, staff and schools. I look forward to celebrating the many successes that are still to come in the days ahead

I have a few announcements to share with you today: 

Pep Band: 

The Bees Pep Band returns to the Main Stage at the Taste of Syracuse from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday! If you can’t catch them this weekend, you can catch them next Friday, June 12th at Papermill Island at 6:30 p.m. as part of Seneca River Days! Go Bees! 

Athletics: 

Good luck to two of our Bees who are headed to the state championships!

Girls Golfer Peyton Kowalski will compete in the NYSPHSAA State Golf Tournament on Sunday and Monday at Wild Wood Country Club. Best of luck, Peyton!

Girls Outdoor Track & Field athlete Kamryn Barton has qualified for the NYSPHSAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships in two events. Kamryn won the 800-meter run with a time of 2:17.91 and the 2,000-meter steeplechase with a time of 7:13.73 at the state qualifier. She will compete June 13th and 14th at Webster Schroeder High School.

Congratulations on this outstanding achievement, Peyton and Kamryn, and best of luck at states! Go Bees!

SkillsUSA National Signing Day:

Seven of our students signed letters of intent with their future employers on Thursday during SkillsUSA National Signing Day. These students are launching rewarding career paths and helping meet critical workforce needs in our community. Their hard work, training and dedication will strengthen local businesses, support our regional economy and make a lasting impact for years to come. We are incredibly proud of our Bees and grateful to our business partners for investing in their futures. Go Bees! 

Congratulations: 

Andrew Rice, Welding Technology – Feldmeier Equipment

Cameron DeTota, Welding Technology – Feldmeier Equipment

Dominic Haynes, Welding Technology – Feldmeier Equipment

Gary Bullis, Automotive Technology – Davidson Ford of Clay

Jayla Hubbard, Cosmetology – Salon Surreal

Nina Pullano, Early Childhood – Childtime Learning Centers

Zachary Arnold, Welding Technology – Village of Baldwinsville

Film Awards:

Congratulations to our talented C.W. Baker High School film students who were recognized at this year’s CNY High School Film Festival. Baker students took home seven awards including the festival’s top award from American High. The American High Award was presented to the Baker News team for its edition of Stranger Things. Congratulations to Quinn Rost, Nadya Jamison, Emma Miller, Elizabeth Perez-Marino, Marissa Mock, Alexis Quimby, Noah Woodruff, Leif Donaghey, Jade Badolato, Hadyn Fulkerson, Everett Addario, Colin Campbell, Isla Hudson, Carmen Barbato and Ada Downey on this outstanding achievement.

To view a complete list of Baker award winners and watch the winning entries, visit our website.

Athletic Awards: 

Our annual Athletic Awards Ceremony was held Thursday evening, celebrating the outstanding achievements of our student-athletes. Congratulations to all of this year's award winners! 

Visit our Facebook page to see a complete list of award recipients and photos from the event.

The evening also included the induction of the newest members of the Athletic Hall of Fame. We extend our congratulations and gratitude to these exceptional former Bees, whose accomplishments, leadership and dedication have made a lasting impact on our athletic program and continue to inspire future generations of student-athletes.

Congratulations to Joseph Zoccolillo, a member of the graduating Class of 2026, who has been invited to represent Team USA at the World Kickboxing Championships in Madrid, Spain, this November. This remarkable achievement reflects Joseph’s dedication, perseverance and excellence in his sport. We are proud of his accomplishment and wish him continued success as he competes on the international stage. 

Sign Schedule

Beginning on Monday, June 15th, the names and post-graduation plans of the Class of 2026 will run on our electronic sign. Names will run in alphabetical order, about 15 names a day, from 6/15/26 to 7/12/26, and then the names will run again, from 7/13/26 to 8/9/26. Names will run on the sign each day from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. See schedule and more information on our website. 

Calendar Reminders:

• Scholarship Awards Night will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 10th at C.W. Baker High School. Watch the livestream.

• There is no school for all students and district offices are closed on Friday, June 19th in observance of Juneteenth.

• Class of 2026 Graduation will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 20th at the NYS Fairgrounds Expo Center.

• The end of the year schedule is posted on our website. 

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