Superintendent's Messages for 2026-2027
Superintendent's Messages for 2026-2027
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Dear Parents, Guardians, and Staff,
This is one of my favorite times of the school year because we begin to see just how much progress our students are making, both inside and outside the classroom. Across our schools, students are building skills, reaching milestones and finding new ways to achieve.
Our fall athletic season is winding down, and we already have a Section III champion to celebrate! Congratulations to Mira Nadzan on capturing the Girls Tennis Singles title. On stage, the excitement is building as our first theatrical production of the year approaches. In just three weeks, the curtain will rise on our junior high musical, The Addams Family Young@Part, opening November 6th.
Our Marching Bees are also wrapping up an incredible season, with the state championship taking place at the JMA Wireless Dome on Sunday, November 1st. Meanwhile, in our classrooms, students are mastering new skills, bringing academic units to a close and completing their first major art projects of the year. It is exciting to see their growth, creativity and hard work coming to life in so many different ways.
I have a few announcements to share with you today:
Journalism Awards:
Baldwinsville student journalists from C.W. Baker High School, Durgee Junior High School and Ray Middle School earned multiple top honors at the 2026 Empire State School Press Association Conference Tuesday at Syracuse University’s Newhouse School.
From award-winning broadcasts and community features to an original podcast, students across all three schools showcased their outstanding storytelling, creativity and production skills.
Congratulations to our student journalists and the educators who support their work!
Read the full story to celebrate their award-winning work!
National Bullying Prevention Month:
October is National Bullying Prevention Month and Wednesday, October 21st is Unity Day. Unity Day is a day to come together and remind us that we all deserve to be treated with kindness, be accepted as who we are, and feel included at all times. Everyone is encouraged to wear orange to show their support for bullying prevention.
Marching Band:
Stay 'On The Brightside' and head on over to Liverpool High School this Saturday as our Marching Bees take on Cicero-North Syracuse. Baldwinsville and C-NS are the only bands competing in the National Class at Liverpool's Silks & Sounds of Autumn Home Show. Our Bees are scheduled to take the field at 7:39 p.m. and you won't want to miss it!
Athletics:
- Congratulations to Mira Nadzan for winning the Section III Girls Tennis Singles Championship!
- The Girls gymnastics sectionals are being held today at Valley Gymnastics. Go Bees!
- Today is Homecoming. The Varsity Football team will be playing Utica. Kickoff is at 6 p.m. Go Bees!
- Congratulations to our Boys Varsity Soccer team for finishing the regular season undefeated! Go Bees!
- The Elementary Cross Country Meet will be held on Tuesday (rain date is Thursday October 22nd). The boys race at 4:30 p.m. and girls race at 4:50 p.m. on the Durgee Cross Country course. Go Bees!
- On Wednesday, the SCAC boys and girls modified cross country meet will take place at Long Branch Park in Liverpool. The boys race is at 4:30 p.m. and girls race at 5 p.m. Go Bees!
- SCAC League Championships for Varsity Cheerleading will take place on Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. at Fulton High School. Go Bees!
- Registration on FamilyID for Winter I sports is currently open. Winter I modified sports are girls volleyball for 7th and 8th graders and boys basketball for 7th, 8th and 9th graders. To sign up, please go to FamilyID to make an account and register. FamilyID registration closes on Monday, October 19th and the first day is Monday, October 26th.
- Registration for JV & Varsity Winter sports on FamilyID opens this Saturday, and will close on Monday, November 9th. The first day of tryouts for JV & Varsity winter sports will be Monday, November 16th.
Community Café:
You’re invited to join us for our Community Café on Tuesday, October 20th at Durgee Junior High School in the cafeteria. The topic discussed will be Screen Time in Schools. The Community Café, which will be held from 6 to 7 p.m., is an opportunity to bring together students, staff, parents and community members to discuss important topics impacting the school district. Guests will gather in small groups as we share ideas, perspectives and light refreshments. Registration is required. We hope you can join us!
Junior Musical:
Join Wednesday, Gomez, Morticia and the rest of the delightfully spooky Addams Family as they navigate a night of secrets, surprises and unexpected romance! When Wednesday falls in love with a “normal” young man, two very different families come together for a night that turns their worlds upside down.
Baldwinsville Theater Arts Program presents The Addams Family Young@Part on Friday, November 6 and Saturday, November 7. Tickets are free and can be reserved on BTAP’s website starting on Wednesday, October 21st at 5 p.m.
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.
Go Bees!
Have a great weekend!
Sincerely,
Dr. Joseph M. DeBarbieri
Superintendent of Schools -
Dear Parents, Guardians, and Staff,
What a busy and exciting time of year it is in our Hive! With October underway, I hope your family is enjoying the beautiful fall weather and finding time to slow down and take in the season.
There is no school for students and district offices are closed on Monday, October 12, in observance of Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples’ Day. I hope the upcoming three-day weekend gives your family a chance to rest, recharge and spend some quality time together.
October is also National Principals Month, and next week we’ll be celebrating the incredible principals who lead our schools each day. We’ll be highlighting our principals on our social media pages and website, so be sure to check them out! Our principals play such an important role in making our schools welcoming, positive places for students, staff and families, and we are grateful for all they do to keep our Hive buzzing.
Enjoy the long weekend, and as always, thank you for being such an important part of our school community!
I have a few announcements to share with you today:
Junior High Area All-State Music Festival:
Five Durgee students were accepted to Junior High Area All-State, which will be held in Homer on November 6th & 7th this year. Congratulations:
Nicholas Atcheson - Violin
Calvin Fordyce - Trumpet
Brayden Gangemi - Alto Sax
Abigail Jung - Violin
Gabriel Walsh - TrumpetGo Bees!
Marching Band:
Our Marching Bees took first place last weekend and it was a huge win. Our Bees earned their highest score ever at the West Genesee show. The Bees are currently ranked #2 in the National Class standings for the NYSFBC going into this weekend. Go Bees!
The marching band departed this morning for the 2026 Bands of America Carolina Regional Championships! They take the field at 10 a.m. on Saturday and are the only band from New York state competing in the competition this weekend along with 30 other bands.
Athletics:
- We’re celebrating an incredible accomplishment by C.W. Baker High School senior Mira Nadzan! Mira has finished her varsity tennis career with an undefeated league record — from 7th grade through 12th grade, she has not lost a single league match. That means six years of varsity tennis and an entire career without a league loss. A feat like this is truly remarkable and one we don’t see often. We are so proud of you and everything you have accomplished! Postseason individual play begins Monday at Liverpool High School. Go Bees!
- Congratulations to Brayden Sheridan, Parker Allen, Owen Battaglia and Pat Schultz for their rounds of golf at Drumlin’s Country Club on Wednesday in Sectionals. Their scores were low enough to get them into the state qualifying tournament at Seven Oaks Golf Club this spring. Great work and well done. We are very proud of you all. Go Bees!
- In the Boys Golf team sectionals, the red team took 5th place and the white team took 8th place. Congratulations on a great season! Go Bees!
- Girls gymnastics sectionals are next Friday, October 16th at Valley Gymnastics.Go Bees!
School Board Recognition Week
In recognition of NYSSBA’s School Board Recognition Week, we celebrated our Board of Education at Monday’s Board meeting with two special tributes from our students. Technology students at C.W. Baker High School created handcrafted American flags for our Board members, and students from across the district shared their appreciation in a video answering the question, “Because you said yes, we can…”
Thank you to our Board of Education for your dedication to our students, staff and community. Thank you also to our talented students and Baker Technology teachers Jamie Cuyler, Mike Malecki, Morgan Coffey and Matt Hudson for helping make this recognition so meaningful.
Visit our website to watch the video!
National Bullying Prevention Month:
October is National Bullying Prevention Month and Wednesday, October 21st is Unity Day. Unity Day is a day to come together and remind us that we all deserve to be treated with kindness, be accepted as who we are, and feel included at all times. Everyone is encouraged to wear orange to show their support for bullying prevention.
Community Café:
You’re invited to join us for our Community Café on Tuesday, October 20th at Durgee Junior High School in the cafeteria. The topic discussed will be Screen Time in Schools. The Community Café, which will be held from 6 to 7 p.m., is an opportunity to bring together students, staff, parents and community members to discuss important topics impacting the school district. Guests will gather in small groups as we share ideas, perspectives and light refreshments. Registration is required. We hope you can join us!
2027-2028 Budget:
Last call for volunteers! As we develop our 2027–2028 District budget, we are looking for community members to share their input through our Budget Advisory Committees. Volunteers will review specific areas of the budget and provide feedback on potential cost savings before budget components are presented to the Board of Education. Interested in making your voice heard? Now is the time to get involved! The deadline to sign up is Thursday. All committee meetings will be held virtually via Zoom. Visit our website for committee information, meeting dates and times and details on how to volunteer.
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.
Go Bees! Have a great three-day weekend!
Sincerely,
Dr. Joseph M. DeBarbieri
Superintendent of Schools -
Dear Parents, Guardians, and Staff,
How time flies! It’s hard to believe we are already welcoming October. It feels like just yesterday we were opening the doors for the first day of school, and now we have already celebrated the announcement of the Baker’s Dozen, welcomed families to curriculum nights across our schools and our fall athletic teams and marching band are preparing for the postseason. There is certainly no shortage of excitement across our Hive!
I’d like to take this opportunity to thank the members of our Facilities team for their ongoing commitment to keeping our schools and buildings safe, clean and welcoming for our students, staff and community. Today is School Custodian Appreciation Day, making it the perfect time to recognize and thank our custodial staff for all they do each day. Your hard work, dedication and care make a difference throughout our entire Hive!
I have a few announcements to share with you today:
Baker’s Dozen:
C.W. Baker High School proudly announced the Baker’s Dozen for the Class of 2027, celebrating 13 students who have distinguished themselves through academic achievement, leadership and involvement throughout their high school careers.
Congratulations:
- Rory Heywood — Valedictorian
- Anna Kelepurovski — Salutatorian
- Keira Bennett
- Benjamin Forman
- Rylee Butler
- Mira Nadzan
- Victoria Lee
- Gavin Butler
- Liam McOmber
- Olivia Battaglia
- Levi Schanzenbach
- Julia LeMay
- Lola Capone
Go Bees!
Commended Scholars:
Congratulations to Rory Heywood, Anna Kelepurovski and Benjamin Forman, standout members of the Class of 2027, who have been named Commended Students in the prestigious National Merit Scholarship Program. This honor recognizes students who demonstrate exceptional academic promise and places all three of them among the top performers nationwide.
Marching Band:
The Marching Bees extend a huge thank you to our community for supporting the program and joining us for the Home Show last weekend! The Hive was buzzing, and thanks to our incredible community, the event was a success. The Marching Bees are back in competition this Saturday at West Genesee High School at 7:18 p.m. Go Bees!
Athletics:
- Boys Golf Sectionals will take place on Wednesday, October 7th at Drumlins Country Club.
- Our Girls Tennis team will be playing in the Section III Class A Team semifinals at home on Tuesday, October 6th at 3:30 p.m. If they win, Sectional Finals will be at home on Wednesday, October 7th at 3:30 p.m.
- Reminder: Registration on FamilyID for Winter I sports is now open. Winter I sports are girls volleyball for 7th and 8th graders and boys basketball for 7th, 8th and 9th graders. To sign up, please go to FamilyID to make an account and register. FamilyID registration for Winter I modified sports closes on Monday, October 19th and the first day is Monday, October 26th.
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.
Go Bees!
Sincerely,
Dr. Joseph M. DeBarbieri
Superintendent of Schools -
Dear Parents, Guardians, and Staff,
The Hive will be buzzing this weekend! Our main campus will welcome thousands of spectators on Saturday as we host two large community events.
The 74th Annual Baldwinsville Cross Country Invitational will take place in the morning, bringing more than 1,600 student athletes representing more than 65 teams to our campus.
Then, on Saturday evening, the Baldwinsville Marching Band Home Show will take center stage! The Marching Bees will perform alongside visiting bands for an exciting evening filled with music, school spirit and community pride. The Home Show begins at 6 p.m., and we hope to see you there cheering on the Bees!
We also have athletic contests taking place throughout the weekend. To all of our Bees competing, we wish you the very best of luck. You already make us proud! Go Bees!
I have a few announcements to share with you today:
Marching Bees:
Last weekend, the Marching Bees wowed the judges with a score of 80.7 and took home a first place finish in the National Class against some powerhouse teams at the Cicero-North Syracuse show. This week, they’ll be the hosts for our Home Show, welcoming 10 marching bands from across the region to the Hive.
The Home Show begins at 6 p.m. Saturday, September 26, and admission is free for Baldwinsville residents. Tickets will be available at the door for $12 for non-residents. Gates open at 5 p.m. Go Bees!
Winter I Modified Sports Sign Ups:
Registration for Winter I modified sports opens Saturday through FamilyID. Families can access FamilyID through the Athletics page on bville.org.
Winter I modified sports include:
- Girls Volleyball: Grades 7 and 8
- Boys Basketball: Grades 7, 8 and 9
Important Dates:
- Registration Opens: Saturday, September 26
- Registration Closes: Monday, October 19
- First Day of Practice/Tryouts: Monday, October 26
Please be sure to complete registration by the October 19 deadline.
Help Shape the 2027–2028 Budget:
We are beginning the development of the 2027–2028 District budget and are seeking community input through Budget Advisory Committees. Community volunteers will review specific areas of the budget and provide input on potential cost savings before budget components are presented to the Board of Education.
All committee meetings will be held virtually via Zoom. Visit our website for committee information, meeting dates and times and details on how to volunteer.
SockTober:
Throughout October, all of our schools will participate in SockTober, collecting new socks to donate to PEACE, Inc. in Baldwinsville. SockTober is a nationwide effort to help those in need by providing one of the most requested yet often overlooked essentials: socks!
Each school will collect new socks for men, women, children and babies. Every pair can help provide comfort, warmth and dignity to someone in our community this season.
Thank you to Van Buren teacher Emma Manning for organizing this meaningful way for our Hive to give back!
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.
Go Bees!
Sincerely,
Dr. Joseph M. DeBarbieri
Superintendent of Schools -
Dear Parents, Guardians, and Staff,
We are officially in full swing! After our first full week of school, it feels like we have all settled into the rhythm of the new school year and are already off to a wonderful start.
The beginning of a school year is always filled with excitement, new routines and plenty of moving pieces and this year is no exception. It has been wonderful to see our students back in our schools, learning, growing and getting involved in all that makes being part of our Hive so special. Thank you to our families and staff for helping make the transition back to school a successful one.
I want to remind families that there is no school for all students on Monday, September 21st for a Superintendent’s Conference Day. Enjoy the long weekend!
I have a few announcements to share with you today:
National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist:
C.W. Baker High School senior Victoria Lee has been named a National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist, recognizing her outstanding academic achievement and potential for success in rigorous college studies.
The National Merit Scholarship Program honors academically talented high school seniors from across the country. As a Semifinalist, Victoria has the opportunity to continue in the competition for approximately 6,700 National Merit Scholarships, worth about $24 million, to be awarded next spring. Victoria’s achievement reflects her hard work, dedication and commitment to academic excellence. Congratulations, Victoria.
Marching Bees:
Last weekend, our Marching Bees competed in Week One of the NYSFBC Conference at Jordan-Elbridge, finishing second in the National class with a score of 77.6! On Saturday, our Bees travel to Cicero-North Syracuse for Week Two! Go Bees! Next Saturday, September 26th, get ready for our Marching Band Home Show!
B’ville Spirit Wear Collection:
Earlier this year, we launched a community spirit wear collection to help make sure every Bee has the opportunity to show their school pride. Thanks to the generosity of our community, families can select gently used B’ville and school-specific clothing at no cost.
The program will continue throughout the school year, with clothing available upon request. Community members can also donate gently used spirit wear at collection bins located in each school. Learn more 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.
Good luck to all student-athletes with games this weekend. Have a great weekend! Go Bees!
Go Bees!
Sincerely,
Dr. Joseph M. DeBarbieri
Superintendent of Schools -
Dear Parents, Guardians, and Staff,
What a wonderful first week back in the Hive! Our buildings are once again filled with the energy of students learning, laughing, reconnecting with friends and settling into new routines. Thank you to our families and staff for helping make the start of the 2026–2027 school year such a positive one. We are excited for all that lies ahead and grateful to begin another year together as a community. Go Bees!
Today we also pause to remember September 11, 2001. This year marks the 25th anniversary of 9/11, a milestone that invites us to remember the lives lost, honor the courage and service of so many and reflect on the importance of coming together as a community. That same spirit of togetherness is at the heart of what we do each day in B’ville.
I have a few announcements to share with you today:
Curriculum Nights:
Curriculum nights at our schools will be held over the next three weeks. These evenings are a wonderful opportunity for families to meet teachers, learn more about the year ahead and better understand how they can support their children’s learning. I encourage all of our families to make every effort to attend their school’s curriculum night and connect with the educators who will be working alongside your children this year.
2026 NYSSMA All-State Performing Ensemble:
We are proud to announce that the following Baldwinsville students have been selected for the prestigious 2026 NYSSMA All-State Performing Ensemble, which will be held December 3-6, 2026 in Rochester.
- Christian Almeida - Mixed Chorus - Tenor 1
- Chace Brumbaugh - Alternate - Tuba
- Jaxon Brundin - Alternate - Snare Drum
- Jefferson Esek - Alternate - Tenor 2
- Tyler Morgan - Alternate - Cello
- Liam Pallotta - Alternate - Snare Drum
- Rowan Reinagel - Alternate - Alto 2
- Levi Williams - Alternate - Snare Drum
Transportation
Regular dismissal times for secondary students will resume Monday, September 14, 2026. Thank you for helping us make the first week of school as smooth and successful as possible.
Calendar Reminder:
There is no school for all students on Monday, September 21st for a Superintendent’s Conference Day.
Let’s Go Bees!
Our Bees are back in action. Good luck to all student-athletes with games this weekend. You can check out our athletic schedule on our website. Good luck to our Marching Bees as they prepare for the first competition of the season, which will be held on Saturday, September 12th at Jordan-Elbridge.
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.
Go Bees!
Sincerely,
Dr. Joseph M. DeBarbieri
Superintendent of Schools -
Dear Parents, Guardians, and Staff,
As we begin a new school year, I want to welcome our students back to the Hive and remind them of what makes being a Bee so special. A new school year brings new opportunities, new challenges and new goals. It is a chance for our students to learn something new, discover a new passion, build new friendships and challenge themselves to grow.
As we look ahead, I want every student to strive for excellence, but not someone else’s definition of excellence. I want them to strive for their own. Excellence does not look the same for everyone. Not every student will finish the year with a gold medal, a championship ring, a prestigious award or a standing ovation. We are not all running the same race and our goals will be different. What matters is that each student continues to move forward, improve and grow.
For one student, success may mean earning a high grade or mastering a difficult concept. For another, it may mean stepping onto a stage, making a team, creating something new or finding the courage to ask for help. Sometimes the moments that make us most proud are the ones that happen quietly, when we see a child overcome something difficult, take a chance on themselves or become more confident than they were before.
Every challenge our students face will be different, but the opportunity is the same: to learn, to improve and to rise to whatever comes their way.
Throughout this school year, I hope our students set goals that challenge them and allow us to celebrate their progress along the way. When they face a setback, I hope they use it as an opportunity to learn. When something feels difficult, I hope they keep going. And when they succeed, I hope they take a moment to recognize how far they have come.
Our goal as Bees is not simply to be the best. It is to be better than we were yesterday. It is to continue learning, growing and supporting one another along the way. Excellence comes in many forms and every step forward matters.
I am excited to see what the 2026-2027 school year holds for our students. As we look forward to the opportunities ahead, we also know that a successful school year begins with a successful start.
With that in mind, we want to share a few important reminders and updates with our families as we prepare for the first week of school.
Early Dismissal for Secondary Students
To help support a smooth and efficient student dismissal process during the first week of school, secondary students in grades 6-12 at Ray Middle School, Durgee Jr. High School, and C.W. Baker High School will be dismissed early from Tuesday, September 8 through Friday, September 11, 2026.
Dismissal times will be:
- Baker High School: 1:50 p.m.
- Durgee Jr. High School: 2:10 p.m.
- Ray Middle School: 1:50 p.m. (Parent pick-up will remain at 2:30 p.m.)
This temporary adjustment will allow our school buses additional time to return to our elementary schools so they can begin PK-5 dismissal at approximately 3:15 p.m.
We appreciate your patience and understanding during the first few days of school as our students, families, bus drivers and staff get reacquainted with routes, schedules and procedures.
Regular dismissal times for secondary students will resume Monday, September 14, 2026. Thank you for helping us make the first week of school as smooth and successful as possible.
Required Forms
Two required forms for all families are available on ParentSquare. Please review and complete the following, if you haven’t already:
Back-to-School Questions
Our Back-to-School Quick Reference Guide is available on the homepage of our website. The guide includes helpful information about required forms, school supply lists, and other back-to-school details.
If you have questions about the Quick Reference Guide, website, The Hive or the District Calendar, please contact us at support@bville.org.
As we head into Labor Day weekend, I want to take a moment to recognize the many people whose hard work helps make our schools and our community stronger. This year, that work is especially visible across our campuses as construction crews, tradespeople and project teams continue building new spaces and improving the places where our students learn, grow and thrive.
Just as our students will spend this year building their knowledge, confidence and character, these dedicated workers are helping us build the future of our schools. Their work is a reminder that meaningful progress takes time, effort and a commitment to doing things well.
On behalf of our students, families and staff, thank you to everyone who is working to build, improve and care for our Hive. We are grateful for the many hands and countless hours that help make Baldwinsville a place where our students can continue to grow and achieve.
I wish all of our families a safe and enjoyable Labor Day weekend. We look forward to welcoming our students back to the Hive on Tuesday, September 8.
Go Bees!
Sincerely,
Dr. Joseph M. DeBarbieri
Superintendent of Schools -
Dear Parents, Guardians, and Staff,
The 2026-2027 school year is almost here! We are looking forward to welcoming our students back to the Hive on Tuesday, September 8th, and kicking off another great year together.
As we prepare for the first week of school, we want to share a few important reminders and updates with our families:
Early Dismissal for Secondary Students
To help support a smooth and efficient student dismissal process during the first week of school, secondary students in grades 6-12 at Ray Middle School, Durgee Jr. High School, and C.W. Baker High School will be dismissed early from Tuesday, September 8 through Friday, September 11, 2026.
Dismissal times will be:
- Baker High School: 1:50 p.m.
- Durgee Jr. High School: 2:10 p.m.
- Ray Middle School: 1:50 p.m. (Parent pick-up will remain at 2:30 p.m.)
This temporary adjustment will allow our school buses additional time to return to our elementary schools so they can begin PK-5 dismissal at approximately 3:15 p.m.
We appreciate your patience and understanding during the first few days of school as our students, families, bus drivers and staff get reacquainted with routes, schedules and procedures.
Regular dismissal times for secondary students will resume Monday, September 14, 2026. Thank you for helping us make the first week of school as smooth and successful as possible.
Public Notices
The Back-to-School edition of The Hive was mailed to district families last week. This publication includes important forms, notices, and information for the 2026-2027 school year, so please take a few minutes to review it.
The Hive is also available on our website.
In addition, two required forms for all families were shared through ParentSquare on Wednesday. Please review and complete the following:
Parents and guardians will also find opt-out forms available through ParentSquare.
Back-to-School Questions
Our Back-to-School Quick Reference Guide is available on the homepage of our website. The guide includes helpful information about required forms, school supply lists, and other back-to-school details.
If you have questions about the Quick Reference Guide, website, The Hive or the District Calendar, please contact us at support@bville.org.
We are counting down the days until we welcome our students back to the Hive on Tuesday, September 8, 2026!
Community Café:
Please join us for our first Community Café of the 2026-2027 school year, which will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, September 1st at Durgee Junior High School in the cafeteria. Participants will learn how to get the most out of school communications. Guests will gather in small groups as we share ideas, perspectives and light refreshments. Registration is required. We hope you can join us as we explore questions that matter, build relationships and share our knowledge and ideas to help build, educate and empower our students!
Please continue to check ParentSquare and our website, www.bville.org, for updates. As always, please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have questions.
Enjoy these final days of summer and the last full week of summer break! We’ll see you back in the hive soon!
Go Bees!
Sincerely,
Dr. Joseph M. DeBarbieri
Superintendent of Schools -
Dear Parents, Guardians, and Staff,
The 2026-2027 class lists, schedules and teacher assignments for students will be available in the Parent Portal of SchoolTool on Friday, August 21.
We encourage families to log in to SchoolTool today to ensure you have the correct username and password. Please access SchoolTool using the link on the district website at www.bville.org.
If you have trouble accessing your SchoolTool account, please contact your child’s school. If you need a SchoolTool password reset, you may email support@bville.org from the email address we have on file. Please include:
- Your name
- Your student’s name
- Your phone number on file
A password reset will then be generated for you.
If you need to update your contact information or have not accessed your SchoolTool account in the past, please contact your child’s school for assistance.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to scheduled maintenance on Friday, August 21, SchoolTool will be unavailable beginning at 2 p.m. on Friday, August 21, for approximately three hours.
Bus Information
Bus information for the 2026-2027 school year will be posted in the MyRide K-12 app on Friday, August 21.
If this is your first time using the MyRide K-12 app, you will need your child’s student ID number, which can be found in your SchoolTool Parent Portal.
Instructions for setting up and using the MyRide K-12 app are available on the district website. If you have questions, please email transportation-office@bville.org.
We look forward to welcoming our students back for the 2026-2027 school year on Tuesday, September 8th!
Go Bees!
Sincerely,
Dr. Joseph M. DeBarbieri
Superintendent of Schools -
Dear Parents, Guardians, and Staff,
I hope you are all enjoying a relaxing summer. For many families, this season is an opportunity to slow down, spend time together and create lasting memories before another exciting school year begins.
Although our classrooms are quiet for the season, there is still plenty of activity happening across our district. If you've been on our main campus recently, you've likely seen the tremendous progress taking place at C.W. Baker High School, where construction continues on our new gymnasium and swimming pool. Renovation work is also moving forward at Durgee Junior High School and Ray Middle School. Be sure to visit our website and social media pages to see the latest construction updates and photos.
We remain incredibly thankful for our community's continued support as we invest in our schools. These projects will provide safer, more modern learning environments and enhanced spaces for our students, staff and community for years to come.
Today marks the final day of our Building Upon Success Summer Enrichment Camps. Over the past two weeks, students have enjoyed engaging learning experiences, created new friendships and had plenty of fun along the way. Thank you to the dedicated teachers and staff members whose hard work made this summer’s camp such a rewarding experience. Our Extended School Year and reading programs will continue for two more weeks. Students are having a wonderful summer of learning. We invite you to visit our Facebook page to see photos highlighting the excitement from our summer programs.
While students are enjoying their break, our faculty and staff are hard at work preparing for another outstanding school year. We are excited to welcome students back on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. Later in August, you will receive the district calendar and the latest edition of The Hive in the mail. Please take a few moments to review the newsletter, as it contains important information, required notices, and forms for the 2026-2027 school year.
As the first day of school approaches, please be on the lookout for important updates via ParentSquare and email from your child’s school and from me as we prepare for opening day. The 2026-2027 class lists, schedules, and teacher assignments for students will be available in the Parent Portal and bus information will be posted in the MyRide K-12 App on Friday, August 21st.
Helping every student begin the school year ready to succeed remains one of our highest priorities. Through our partnerships with community organizations, we are once again offering resources to support families as they prepare for the new school year. Information about requesting school supplies, vaccination clinics, and free back-to-school haircuts is available on our website. By working together, we can remove barriers, ease the transition back to school, and ensure every Baldwinsville student walks through our doors feeling prepared, confident and ready to learn.
I hope you enjoy the remainder of your summer and make lasting memories with family and friends. Have a wonderful August, and we look forward to seeing everyone in September.
Go Bees!
Sincerely,
Dr. Joseph M. DeBarbieri
Superintendent of Schools -
October 23, 2026
Dear Parents, Guardians, and Staff,
This week, our district proudly recognized Unity Day by wearing orange to show our commitment to kindness, acceptance and inclusion. While Unity Day is an important opportunity to highlight these values, we believe bullying prevention and unity are not just a day or a month of recognition. They are essential parts of our district culture and the way we treat one another every day.
We encourage everyone in our Hive to stand up against bullying, embrace differences and help ensure every student feels safe, valued and included. We are grateful to our families for partnering with us to reinforce these values at home.
Looking ahead, we invite families and community members to learn more at our next Community Café on Thursday, November 19, at 6 p.m. in the Durgee Junior High School cafeteria. The session will focus on understanding bullying and the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA), providing an opportunity to learn more about how we can work together to support a safe, respectful and inclusive environment for all students.
I have a few announcements to share with you today:
Junior Musical:
Tickets are now available for the Baldwinsville Theater Arts Program’s production of The Addams Family Young@Part, with performances at 7 p.m. on Friday, November 6, and 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday, November 7. This comical feast celebrates the wackiness in every family, with an original story centered on Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, who has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family. There’s just one problem: her parents have never met him! When Wednesday begs her father, Gomez, to keep her romance a secret from Morticia, Gomez faces a dilemma unlike any he has encountered before. Everything turns upside down when the Addams family hosts a dinner for Wednesday’s “normal” boyfriend and his parents, bringing two very different families together for an unforgettable evening. Tickets are free.
Join the Baldwinsville Theater Arts Program for a delightfully spooky and hilarious theatrical experience celebrating family, love and embracing what makes us unique. Go Bees!
Athletics:
- Congratulations to Miley Basilo for winning three Section III Championship titles last week at the Gymnastic Sectionals. Miley took 1st place in the all-around, bars and floor, along with 3rd place on vault and beam! Congratulations also goes to Avery Davoli who earned 2nd on beam, 4th on bars and floor and 4th in the all-around. Both Miley and Avery will compete at the State Tournament in February 2027! Go Bees!
- Congratulations to the entire gymnastics team and Coach Bono for earning a second place overall team finish! Go Bees!
- Congratulations to Mira Nadzan for winning the Section III Girls Tennis singles state qualifying tournament at Drumlins on Thursday. Mira and her sister Sonia Nadzan earned spots in the state singles competition, which begins Monday in Flushing Meadow at the USTA National Tennis Center.
- Our Field Hockey team is competing in the Sectional Class A quarterfinal game against Fayetteville-Manlius at 5 p.m. today at home. Go Bees!
- Our Boys Varsity Soccer team is competing in the Sectional Class AAA semifinal game vs. Liverpool at 5 p.m. Monday, October 26th at Fulton High School. The Bees beat Syracuse West 8-1 in the Sectional quarterfinal round on Wednesday. If they win, they will play in the Sectional Finals at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 29th at Fulton High School. Go Bees!
- Our Girls Varsity Soccer team is competing in the Sectional Class AAA semifinal game vs. Syracuse at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 28th at Fulton High School. The Bees had a Bye in the Sectional quarterfinal round. Go Bees!
- We are hosting the Boys & Girls Varsity Cross Country SCAC League Meet on the Durgee cross country course on Wednesday, October 28. Boys race at 4:30 p.m. & girls race at 5 p.m. Go Bees!
- Congratulations to the Girls Modified Swim team for finishing the season undefeated at 6–0! This group of 14 swimmers in 7th and 8th grade earned wins against Syracuse City, Jamesville-DeWitt, West Genesee, Mexico, Fayetteville-Manlius and Liverpool. Go Bees!
- Congratulations to the Boys Modified Cross Country Team for placing first in the Metro Race at the SCAC Invitational on Wednesday held at Longbranch Park. This event culminated their season which consisted of a 5-0 record in regular season meets! Go Bees!
- Registration for JV & Varsity Winter sports on FamilyID is open, and will close on Monday, November 9th. The first day of tryouts for JV & Varsity winter sports will be Monday, November 16th.
Marching Band:
Following our huge success at the Liverpool show, our Marching Bees currently rank #1 in the NYSFBC National Class standings yet again! Join us for Week 7 in Central Square where we take on 6 other National Class bands -- including #2 Liverpool and #3 West Genesee in our final show before Championships!
Last Call for Sock Donations:
There’s still time to help our Hive give back! Throughout October, our schools are collecting new socks for PEACE, Inc. in Baldwinsville. As we head into the final week of SockTober, we’re encouraging everyone to donate new socks for men, women, children and babies. Socks are one of the most requested yet often overlooked essentials, and every pair can help bring warmth, comfort and dignity to someone in our community. Thank you to Van Buren teacher Emma Manning for organizing this meaningful opportunity to make a difference. Let’s finish SockTober strong!
Upcoming Calendar Reminders:
- Daylight Savings Time Ends on Sunday, November 1st. Don’t forget to set your clocks back!
- No school for all students on Tuesday, November 3rd for a Superintendent Conference Day and Parent-Teacher Conferences.
- No school for all students and district offices are closed on Wednesday, November 11th in observance of Veterans 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