Use the link below to signup for the fun now!
Team Signup- available in the live feed and the email.
Some people didn't receive the August Newsletter yesterday. Some of you may be receiving this for a second time.
Dear Families,
I hope you are enjoying a wonderful summer and finding time to relax, recharge, and make memories with family and friends. As we prepare for the upcoming school year, we are excited to share some important updates and information.
Staff Changes
We are thrilled for these additions to our school community:
Joe Allison – Assistant Principal
Tasha Chandler – Student Assistant Advisor
Robin Blauvelt – 5th Grade Teacher
Melissa Chrystie – 5th Grade Teacher
Audrey Hatch – 7th Grade ELA Teacher
Kara McQuaid – 8th Grade Science Teacher
Sarah Schadt – 7/8 Special Education
Kim Swartz- 7/8 Reading
Please join us in welcoming these outstanding educators and staff members to our school family!
Class Assignments and Schedules
Grades 5 & 6
Class assignments and school supply lists for students in 5th and 6th grades will be mailed home on August 17.
Grades 7 & 8
Students in 7th and 8th grades will receive their schedules during their grade-level orientation/open house events.
Orientation and Open House Events
We encourage all students and families to attend these important events to meet teachers, become familiar with the building, and prepare for a successful school year.
Grade 5 Orientation
📅 September 2
🕔 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Grade 6 Open House
📅 September 8
🕐 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Grade 7 Orientation
📅 September 3
🕔 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Grade 8 Open House
📅 September 8
🕑 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Dental Van Services
The Dental Van will be available at our school from September 11 through October 18. Additional information regarding registration and services will be shared with families as the date approaches. We will have papers to sign up at orientation and open house. These can be returned to Denise Cron, the school nurse.
Looking Ahead
We are excited to begin a new school year filled with opportunities for learning, growth, and success. Our staff is working hard to prepare welcoming classrooms and engaging educational experiences for all students.
Thank you for your continued partnership and support. We look forward to seeing everyone soon and making the 2026–2027 school year a great one!
Warm regards,
Tom Walsh and Joe Allison
WARP Registration Now Open!
Registration for the 2026-2027 WARP program is now open and will remain open through August 28, 2026. Registration is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Families can register here:
https://students.arbitersports.com/waverly-csd-and-recreation-and-summer-programs/warp-2026-2027-grades-3-6
Program Sessions:
Session 1: October 5 - December 11
Session 2: January 11 - March 26
Session 3: March 29 - June 11
We encourage families to register early, as space is limited.
Now that graduation has passed and things are beginning to settle down, I wanted to share an opportunity with any of our recent graduates who are planning to enter the workforce.
Next week, I will be taking interested graduates to a hiring event at the CVS Distribution Center in Chemung. If you're exploring full-time employment, this is a great chance to learn more about the company, ask questions, and connect directly with hiring representatives.
Taking the next step after high school can feel overwhelming—it's a big world out there! If CVS is an organization you'd like to learn more about, I'd love to help make the process a little less intimidating. They currently have a variety of full-time openings on both first and second shift across multiple positions.
If you're interested in attending, please reply to this email. We will coordinate transportation, and I'm happy to answer any questions you may have.
I hope everyone is enjoying the start of summer. Stay cool this week—it's going to be a hot one!
Best,
Cate Pichany
Director of Secondary Learning & Work-Based Learning
June is upon us, and it's going to be a BUSY month! The attached calendar captures everything we have scheduled between now and the last day of school.
As a reminder, participation in end-of-year events is contingent upon following school rules and maintaining high expectations. Remember: be where you are supposed to be, doing what you are supposed to be doing, when you are supposed to be doing it!
Last but not least, please continue sending your child to school each day. Every day matters, and we are working hard to have all Wolverines finish the year with an attendance rate of 90% or better.
Let's finish the year strong and have some FUN!
Regards,
C. Pichany
Link to register: https://nysrcasd.org/events/1592/registrations/new
What: Understanding and Supporting the Mental Health of Autistic Youth Webinar
When: Thursday, April 16, 2026, at 6:00pm
Where: Virtual
Why: This webinar will provide information on recognizing and identifying mental health conditions (ex. anxiety, depression, OCD) that commonly occur among autistic youth. This training will also discuss evidence-based intervention for supporting mental health as well as neurodiversity-affirming strategies, resources, and supports.
Following this presentation participants will be able to:
1) Learn about mental health concerns including anxiety, depression, and OCD and how these conditions present in autism
2) Understand evidence-based approaches to treating mental health conditions
3) Be able to implement practical strategies and/or have knowledge to access resources to support mental health
Presenter Bio: Emma Wilkinson, Ph.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist at MindWell Psychology, LLP. She completed her graduate training at the University at Albany where she worked at the Center for Autism and Related Disabilities. Dr. Wilkinson completed her clinical internship at JFK Partners at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, where she was also a LEND (Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities) fellow. Dr. Wilkinson provides evidence-based therapy and assessment for children, teens, and young adults, with a focus on neurodivergent populations. She has expertise in supporting youth and families around anxiety disorders, depression and mood disorders, OCD, emotion regulation, executive functioning, and behavior difficulties.
What: Agency 101
When: April 21, 2026
Time: 12 PM or 6 PM
Where: Virtual
Why: This workshop provides an overview of the various adult service agencies available in New York State (NYS) and the different types of services they provide. Agencies such as ACCES-VR, OPWDD, OMH and more will be discussed.
To register:
12 PM https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/4x7uht2
6 PM https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/nbz9qpf
To learn more contact: (607)724-2111 or https://www.stic-cil.org/face
Good morning! Our most recent newsletter is attached through the following link- LOTS of great things happening in our school to share. Enjoy reading and have a great weekend! Best of luck to our 5th and 6th graders competing in Tioga County Mathalon as well!
https://www.canva.com/design/DAHDeubBEyo/Ao7wcle2l2AsrAmz2A97qA/view?utm_content=DAHDeubBEyo&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=he29cfa3e31
Where: Virtual (Zoom)
When: Tuesday March 24 at 12-1:30pm OR 6-7:30pm
Links to register:
12-1:30pm: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/6a5vude
6-7:30pm: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/7ja2r7y
For more information, email swface@stic-cil.org or jbriggs@gstboces.org. Or call (607)724-2111
Help us celebrate National FFA Week by participating in our 1st Annual FFA Spirit Week. This event is open to ALL students.
Monday (Feb 23) – Hunting Day
Wear blaze orange or camo and show off your best outdoor look.
Prizes will be awarded each day for best dressed, so be sure to participate and start the week strong.
We can’t wait to see everyone showing their spirit!
Everyone is invited to join in the fun! 🎉
Celebrate National FFA Week by participating in our Spirit Week, open to ALL students, not just FFA members!
📅 February 23–27
(the week we return from Mid-Winter Break)
Dress up, show your school spirit, and help us celebrate agriculture, leadership, and community all week long 🌾✨
If you live in NY or PA, it's important to develop hobbies and skills tied to winter activities. Subsequently, 7th Grade is going to Greek Peak on February 12th to take a ski lesson! Flyer with details attached. Please ensure you register your student using the link. Thank you!
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
4:30pm-5:45pm
Structuring for Success: Using Pictures and Words to Promote Engagement
Presenter: Christine Murray, MS, CCC-SLP
This livestream webinar will provide an overview of picture- and word-based strategies to support autistic children. Emphasis will be on use of meaningful structure to promote understanding and engagement across a variety of contexts. Strengths commonly associated with autism will also be discussed. Please note: Strategies included in this webinar are meant for children with current understanding of pictures and/or written words; please see Using Objects to Build Understanding of this series for object-based alternatives.
Objectives:
1. Participants will be able to describe strengths commonly associated with autism
2. Participants will be able to explain the benefits of using visual structure to support autistic learners
3. Participants will be able to connect picture- and word-based strategies to their underlying purposes
Link to Register: https://nysrcasd.org/events/1598/registrations/new
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
4:30pm-5:45pm
Structuring for Success: Using Objects to Build Understanding
Presenter: Christine Murray, MS, CCC-SLP
This livestream webinar will provide an overview of object-based strategies to support autistic children. Emphasis will be on use of meaningful structure to promote understanding and engagement across a variety of contexts. Strengths commonly associated with autism will also be discussed. Please note: Strategies included in this webinar are meant to be accessible to all, including very young children and older children with co-occurring intellectual disability.
Objectives:
1. Participants will be able to describe strengths commonly associated with autism
2. Participants will be able to explain the benefits of using visual structure to support autistic learners
3. Participants will be able connect object-based strategies to their underlying purposes
Link to Register: https://nysrcasd.org/events/1597/registrations/new
