In light of the CDC's recommendation that children in the 12-15 age range can now be vaccinated for Covid-19, we have had quite a few calls asking if we would be holding a clinic here at the school as we did for the 16+ groups. At this point, there is no plan for the school to hold such a clinic for the 12-15 year-olds. However, if the Cattaraugus County Health Department asks us to partner with them again in offering the vaccine, we will consider it at that time. Thank you for your interest!
THERE'S STILL TIME TO SIGN UP!
PFIZER VACCINE CLINIC COMING TO PORTVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL - MAY 12, 2021
Portville Central School is partnering with Cattaraugus County to offer the Pfizer Vaccine here at the school on May 12, 2021, from 12:30-2:10 and 2:50-5:00 p.m. in the North Gym. This vaccination is for students ages 16 and up (with consent.) If your child has been quarantined in the past 10 days due to exposure, they can still get vaccinated. Just hit NO when you get to that question on the registration form and continue on.
The forms and registration documents can be found on our website, using the link below.
https://www.portvillecsd.org/browse/209107
One Book One Community: Life is tough but so are you!
Enjoy our next read aloud, " The Story of Ruby Bridges."
Now she is one resilient character! Click the link to listen.
https://5il.co/scjl
Portville Central School is no longer providing COVID-19 testing. If you are interested in getting a COVID-19 test, please contact either the County Health Department or your physician.
The only exception: the school will be doing our own testing as is required for end of the year activities (prom, graduation etc.).
Updated Link to PORTVILLE VS SALAMANCA PLAYOFF FOOTBALL GAME:
https://wnyathletics.com/boys-high-school-football-portville-vs-salamanca-click-here-to-watch
Tune in Sunday, May 9th, at 6:00 p.m.! Let's Go Panthers!
PFIZER VACCINE CLINIC COMING TO PORTVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL - MAY 12, 2021
Portville Central School is partnering with Cattaraugus County to offer the Pfizer Vaccine here at the school on May 12, 2021, from 12:30-2:00 and 2:50-5:00 p.m. in the North Gym.
Families of students ages 16-17 will be receiving two (2) mailings in the next day or so with a letter and the consent form in one and the "Steps to Register and Receive Covid-19 Vaccine."
The forms and documents can also be found on our website, using the link below.
https://www.portvillecsd.org/browse/209107
THIS CLINIC IS ALSO OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
REMOTE INSTRUCTION: Due to the positive cases within the school, all students in grades 7-12 will go to remote instruction for the remainder of the week. Remote instruction will take place from Tuesday, May 4th through Friday, May 7th. BOCES students may attend BOCES. BOCES students that need a ride to and from BOCES may contact the PCS Transportation Department at 933-6709. After school activities may continue, as long as, the student/athlete is not being quarantined. Students that would like a lunch during remote instruction may pick one up at the cafeteria dock between 11:00 and 12:30.
Seniors- Seniors that have not received notification that they are to quarantine, will return to in person instruction on Monday, May 3rd.
Seniors - Remote Instruction: On April 28th several members of our senior class tested positive for Covid-19. Until, the Cattaraugus County Health Department has completed all contact tracing, the Senior Class will go to remote instruction. The remote instruction will take place Thursday, April 29th and Friday, April 30th. Seniors enrolled in BOCES will not attend BOCES on Thursday or Friday. They will attend these classes remotely. As long as, students are not known direct contacts to a positive case and do not have any Covid-19 symptoms, they may attend afterschool activities/practices.
WANTED: More Volunteers!!
As we continue to perform random covid testing on our students here at Portville Elementary, we are looking to increase our list. If you are wanting your child to be a part of the random covid testing and have not had a chance to sign them up, please call the Elementary office at: 716-933-6045.
The Portville Central School District
Budget Vote
will be Tuesday May 18, 2021
1:00 PM to 8:00 PM
in the High School Cafeteria
The Portville Central School District
Budget Hearing
will be held Tuesday May 4, 2021 @ 7:30
in the High School Cafeteria
Reminder: This Saturday, May 1, the Portville baseball team will be conducting their annual can drive. Members of the team will be coming through the town and village collecting any redeemable cans you would like to donate to our team from 9 am to 1 pm. Donations may be left outside of your home. Thank you for your support!
One Book One Community: “Life is tough but so are you: Panther Strong”
Our One Book read aloud for the next two weeks is “The Old Woman Who Named Things,” written by Cynthia Rylant. I am including below a new Facebook link for our updated One Book One Community project. This Facebook page will allow us to post the stories and essential questions to discuss at home concerning the book and the pandemic in discussing our resiliency. Questions to discuss after reading our next story:
1. What does it mean to be resilient?
2. How does the main character of this story show resilience?
3. How has the Covid Pandemic affected your life (at home and here at school)?
a. What are some good or positive things that you have learned or you have experienced from this time?
b. What has been hard or challenging about the pandemic?
Facebook Link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/123092161637932
Read Aloud Link: https://5il.co/rwzi
Salamanca vs. Portville Football will be live streamed at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVp0cYhcA3n7bgJmtdiQqlg The game starts at 7:00 PM. We will be honoring our senior athletes starting at 6:00 PM. You must have a ticket from one of the players to be in attendance.
Congratulations to senior Kaleb Shaw, who will be representing Portville Central School in the 2021 All-Eastern Mixed Chorus tomorrow night!
There were over 1,150 All-State applicants from 11 northeastern states and Kaleb is the only student musician from Cattaraugus County who was selected!
The 2021 All-Eastern Honors Ensemble Concert will premiere tomorrow night, Friday April 23, 2021 @ 8:45 PM
At this link: https://event.webinarjam.com/go/live/397/zylqwfmyh7s1sv
The concert order will be: Orchestra, Treble Choir, Concert Band, Mixed Chorus (Kaleb), Jazz Band
Please click here to view the 2021 All-Eastern Program: https://www.flipsnack.com/connselmer/2021-bocj-program/full-view.html
This event is free and the links may be shared with family and friends.
Congratulations to Kaleb on this extraordinary musical accomplishment!
Congratulations to Jackie Daley! Her artwork was chosen as the winner for the State of New York. Leonard Bus put the competition on. Jackie won a $1000 scholarship!
Prom Update for Juniors and Seniors: https://5il.co/rre0
Tonight's football game against Silver Creek at 7:00 PM can be livestreamed at: https://ensemble.e2ccb.org/hapi/v1/contents/permalinks/Ee74AyFg/view
Bucket Fillers for the week of April 12th!
