Sheila Starkey Hahn for Fredonia School Board

05/19/2021

I am pleased to announce that I have been elected to serve a one year term on the Fredonia Central School District’s Board of Education. Congratulations to fellow members Courtney Gullo and Aaron Marshall. It was an honor to be among such excellent candidates. I promise I won’t let you down. Now, let’s get to work!

05/11/2021

Scorer’s table remembers teacher, club member Pacos
May 10, 2021
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Anthony Dolce
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Those who were able to attend Fredonia High School basketball games this year, or any event in the Fredonia High School gym, may have noticed a new scorer’s table. The table was donated by the First Ward Falcons Club, and while featuring technological upgrades, also features a special dedication in honor of Roger Pacos.

“The Falcons Club reached out to us asking if there was any big purchase we were looking for,” said Fredonia Athletic Director Greg Lauer. “We had been looking for a new table for a year or so now, and it ended up being around the time that Roger Pacos died. He was a longtime bowling coach and teacher here, and a member of the First Ward club as well, so it worked out great that they wanted to do it in memory of him, and they donated the full amount. The table is certainly an upgrade over what we were dealing with before.”

Pacos had been retired for a couple years before he died on Nov. 1 at 56 years old. The impact Pacos left on Fredonia High School and the village as a whole is definitely still felt.

“He was a great teacher, and a great friend to a lot of us here,” Lauer said. “He was very active in the community, he was involved in the fire department and the village, and coaching sports and the bowling alley. Overall he was a fantastic guy.”

He served as a village trustee until his death, and was also a bowling coach at Fredonia High School. Pacos, who graduated from Bowling Green University, also previously served as a volunteer at the Fredonia Fire Department and as president of the Fredonia Teachers’ Association.

The score table at Fredonia High School is just the latest dedication in a line of things now dedicated to Pacos. Right after Pacos died, Fredonia Mayor Doug Essek looked to name the Trustees Room in the Village Hall after Pacos. On top of that, Lauer said that Fredonia High School will have a scholarship fund named after him, and Shorewood Country Club will host the first annual Roger Pacos Memorial Scholarship Golf Tournament on June 25.

More information about the Golf Tournament can be found at the event’s page, entitled “1st Annual Roger Pacos Memorial Scholarship Golf Tournament.”

05/10/2021

Our music program is the best of the best.

05/09/2021

It's National Nurses' Week, and we can't say thank you enough to our school nurses who have stepped up in a big way this year. Please join us by sharing a thank you in the comments for Mrs. Hayes, Mrs. Hellwig, Ms. Emke, and Mrs. Kachelmeyer. 🩺

05/09/2021

Senior Banquet on May 15th!!

05/05/2021

The League of Women Voters of Chautauqua County, NY will host a Meet the Candidates Forum for the Board of Education candidates, to be held Wednesday May 12, 2021, at 7:00 PM via Zoom. This event is not live, but video of the event will be available the next day on the Fredonia Central School District website and social media pages. The event will also be shown on Public Access TV Channel 5 at a date TBD.
Individuals who would like to submit questions to the candidates should email questions to [email protected] or call District Clerk Christine Slagle at (716) 679-1581 x2701.

05/05/2021

Congratulations to Fredonia High School senior Rhayna Myers for committing to SUNY Fredonia and their Volleyball Team! Rhayna is an outside hitter who will be studying Business Administration at SUNY Fredonia. My sister-in-law and paralegal are both proud alums of SUNY Fredonia - we can’t wait to see you progress in your Volleyball career!

05/04/2021

Many student volunteers from the Fredonia Central School District came together on April 24 to clean up Point Gratiot and Wright Park! A special mention to the groups who participated:
- Fredonia High School National Honor Society
- Fredonia Middle School Service Learning Club
- Fredonia High School Interact Club
- Cub Scout Pack 267
- Boy Scout Troop 267

Thank you to everyone who volunteered and made the beaches a cleaner and safer place to visit!

Photo Credit for top photo: Patrick Stokes

05/03/2021

Our teachers are heroes. You showed up when doing so was not safe for you and your families. We will not forget your acts of courage and kindness!

This week is Teacher Appreciation Week! Teachers impact the lives of children every school year, every day, but we can't say it enough - our teachers have been rockstars this year, especially. Please take a moment to thank a teacher you know. Drop your appreciation in the comments below! 🍎

All this week, our administration is providing goodies/lunch/events for our teachers as a small gesture of thanks. We are proud and humbled by the efforts of our to do what is best for our kids!

05/02/2021

Upcoming Meetings of the Board of Education:

Tuesday, May 4, 2021: Annual District (Budget) Meeting, 6:00 PM, Regular Board Meeting 6:30 PM
Tuesday, May 18, 2021: Annual Budget Vote and Election, 2:00-9:00 PM (HS Cafeteria)
Tuesday, June 8, 2021: Regular Board Meeting, 6:00 PM
Tuesday, June 22, 2021: Regular Board Meeting, 6:00 PM

05/02/2021

Fredonia High School Class of 2021 Tentative Activity Guide