Announcements for Friday, November 13, 2026
Dear Parents, Guardians, and Staff,
Parts of Central NY saw the first snow of the season this morning, so I want to take this opportunity to share some helpful reminders for parents and guardians as winter weather approaches.
During inclement weather, many factors can affect our buses, and it is not uncommon for them to run a few minutes late. Parents can keep track of their child's school bus through the My Ride K-12 app, which provides secure access to bus stop locations, routes, and pick-up times. Each Baldwinsville bus is equipped with Taylor Drive GPS, and My Ride K-12 uses this geolocation data to let users know when to expect their bus each day. It also provides the district with real-time information that enhances the safety and security of all students during transport.
If schools are delayed or closed, that information will be announced through ParentSquare voice and text messages. We will also share updates on our website and social media. It is important that your contact information is up to date with your child’s school so that you receive notifications from ParentSquare in the event that school is closed, delayed or dismissed early. Please contact your school building if your contact information has changed.
No matter what the weather brings, thank you for helping keep our students safe.
I have a few additional announcements to share with you:
Athletics:
Congratulations to our Boys Varsity Cross Country team for winning the Section III Class A Championship! It’s been 48 years since the team has brought home the championship. The team won in Class A and also took first in the merged results (all class races combined.) The Bees left this morning to compete in the NYSPHSAA Cross Country Championships on Saturday at Queensbury High School. Get Tickets. The race is scheduled to begin at 10:30 a.m. Go Bees!
Congratulations to Girls Varsity Cross Country runner Emmy Buchanan for coming in 5th at Sectionals last Saturday and earning a spot in the State Meet! Congratulations to the Girls Cross Country team for placing second at Sectionals! Emmy, a junior, will run in the NYSPHSAA Cross Country Championships on Saturday at Queensbury High School. Get Tickets. Emmy's race is scheduled for 1 p.m. Go Bees!
Congratulations to our Boys Varsity Soccer team for defeating Elmira 4-0 to win the 2026 Class AAA New York State Regional Championship last Saturday. The team left this morning for the NYSPHSAA Boys Soccer Championships at Middletown High School. The Bees play in the Class AAA Semifinals at 5:30 p.m. vs. Mamaroneck from Section I. Watch Liverstream. Get Tickets. If the Bees come away with a win (and we hope they do), they'll advance to the Class AAA Final at 5:30 p.m. Saturday. Get Tickets. Go Bees!
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Congratulations to the Girls Varsity Swim team for winning the Falwell Cup Championship last Friday for the first time in district history. Here are some incredible highlights from the state qualifying meet:
The 200 medley relay team of Ella Mekker, Brianna Cooper, Olivia McManus, and Ryleigh Parfitt broke another school record and achieved a state qualifying time!
Brianna Cooper won the 200 IM and punched her individual ticket to states!
Olivia McManus won the 100 butterfly with another state qualifying time!
The 200 freestyle relay team of Ella Mekker, Brianna Cooper, Ryleigh Parfitt, and Olivia McManus broke their own school record that they set at Sectionals!
2026 NYSPHSAA Girls Swimming and Diving Championships will be held November 20th and 21st at the Webster High School Aquatic Center in Webster. Go Bees!
Marching Bees:
This Sunday, November 15, our Baldwinsville Marching Bees will take the field at MetLife Stadium to perform during halftime of the Buffalo Bills vs. New York Jets game! What an incredible opportunity for our talented students and everyone who makes this program possible. To our Marching Bees, we wish you the very best as you take this exciting journey. Enjoy every minute, have fun, soak it all in and make memories that will last a lifetime. You have worked hard for this moment, and we couldn't be prouder to see you represent Baldwinsville on such a big stage! Go Bees! Make some noise and make some memories!
Community Café:
The next Community Café of the 2026-27 school year will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, November 19th. Participants will learn about the topic "Understanding Bullying and the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA)." 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!
Digital Resources Survey:
The New York State Education Department is asking parents to complete a Digital Resources Survey (for each student in the family) in grades pre-kindergarten through 12. This survey will provide information on student access to devices and internet access in their places of residence. Visit ParentSquare for more information.
Your Voice Matters:
Our district is participating in the AASA National Research Initiative, a nationwide study benchmarking public confidence in K-12 education. We want to hear from parents, guardians, and community members like you. The survey takes about 5 to 8 minutes, is completely anonymous, and helps us understand what's working, what our community values most and what our students most need us to equip them with for the future. Join the conversation using this link. Participation closes at midnight tonight. Thank you for being part of this important conversation – the more voices we hear from, the stronger we can make public education across our nation.
Calendar Reminder:
Today is the end of the first marking period (Grades 6-12)
Report Cards will be in the Parent Portal for the first marking period (Grades 6-12) on Friday, November 20th.
There’s a half day for students in Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade on Tuesday, November 24th.
There is no school for all students on Wednesday, November 25th to Friday, November 27th. District offices will be closed on Thursday, November 26th and Friday, November 27th for the Thanksgiving holiday.
The first trimester (Grade PK-5) ends on Friday, December 4th.
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
[Friday, Nov 13 at 2:52 PM]
One More Exciting Event to Celebrate!
We realized we left out one very important event in our message to families, and we certainly don't want this incredible accomplishment to go unrecognized!
This Sunday, November 15, our Baldwinsville Marching Bees will take the field at MetLife Stadium to perform during halftime of the Buffalo Bills vs. New York Jets game! What an incredible opportunity for our talented students and everyone who makes this program possible.
To our Marching Bees, we wish you the very best as you take this exciting journey. Enjoy every minute, have fun, soak it all in and make memories that will last a lifetime. You have worked hard for this moment, and we couldn't be prouder to see you represent Baldwinsville on such a big stage!
Go Bees! Make some noise and make some memories!