News & Newsletters

The Importance of
School Attendance:
Every Day Counts when
Building a Legend
At Letchworth CSD, we care deeply about
the success and well-being of every student.
One important factor that plays a major role
in a child’s academic achievement — and even
their sense of belonging at school — is consistent attendance.
What Is Chronic Absenteeism?
Chronic absenteeism means missing 10% or more of school
days in a year — that’s about 18 days or just two days per
month. These absences, whether excused or unexcused, add up
quickly and can make it diffi cult for students to keep up with lessons,
build strong study habits, and stay connected to their school
community.
Why Attendance Matters
Regular attendance helps students:
• Keep up with academic expectations and classroom learning
• Develop social skills and positive relationships
• Build habits of responsibility and perseverance that last into
adulthood.
Even a few absences can impact a child’s progress. Research consistently
shows that students who attend school regularly are more
likely to succeed — academically, socially, and emotionally.
When Absences Are Necessary
We understand that there will be times when a student needs
to miss school due to illness or family emergencies. Your child’s
health always comes fi rst. If your student is sick, please keep them
home and communicate with the school about the reason for the
absence. Our goal is not to punish absences, but to partner with
families to ensure every child has the best opportunity to learn
and thrive.
Our Support and Next Steps
To support our students, we are closely monitoring attendance
patterns. If we notice that absences are becoming frequent or approaching
the threshold for chronic absenteeism, we will reach
out — by letter or phone — to work together on a plan to help
your child get back on track. This may include connecting with
resources, discussing challenges, or finding ways to support consistent
attendance.

LETCHWORTH ‘S
LITTLEST LEARNERS
enjoyed an afternoon of fun at Woodstream Campgrounds
earlier this month. Owners, Sylvain and Linda Scalabrini
welcomed us with smiles as we enjoyed a picnic lunch, playtime
on their new play castle, and a relaxing wagon ride around the
campground. To top it off, each student enjoyed an ice cream
with sprinkles before heading back to school. We looked for
signs of Fall and enjoyed the beautiful afternoon in nature. We
all had such a a great time and can’t thank them enough for
welcoming us and spending some time entertaining us.

2025 AGRICULTURAL
INTERNSHIP SUMMARY
This summer, CCE Wyoming County successfully launched its pilot
Agricultural Intern Program, welcoming two outstanding high
school students—Sage Schroeder and Addison Ferron—as our inaugural
interns.

LETCHWORTH FFA HOSTS
ANNUAL HAYRIDE EVENT
The Letchworth FFA Chapter recently hosted its annual fall hayride,
and it couldn’t have been held on a more beautiful weekend!
The crisp autumn air and stunning countryside views set the perfect
backdrop for an evening of fun, friendship, and FFA spirit.

WELCOME TO OUR NEW LCS STAFF

DANIELA ANTOLOS,
PSYCH INTERN
We’re pleased to welcome Ms. Antolos
to our district as a School Psychologist Intern
for the 2025–2026 school year!
Ms. Antolos grew up in Warsaw,

ALEXANDREA STEFFENILLA,
ELEMENTARY COUNSELOR
Please welcome Mrs. Steffenilla to our
elementary school! A LeRoy

SARAH BULL,
MIDDLE SCHOOL COUNSELOR
Meet our new Middle School Counselor,
Mrs. Bull. She is a lifelong Wyoming
County resident, she grew up in Warsaw
and now lives in Perry with her husband and three children.

JENNA BRACE,
KINDERGARTEN TEACHER
We are excited to welcome Ms. Brace
as our new Kindergarten Teacher! A
resident of Bliss, NY, Ms. Brace brings
a strong background in early childhood
education and a passion for working with
young learners.

TRICIA HALLMAN,
KINDERGARTEN TEACHER
We are excited to welcome Mrs. Hallman
to our Kindergarten team!
Originally from Carlisle,

AUTUMN MILHOLLEN,
GRADE 2 TEACHER
Welcome Miss Milhollen to our district
as our new 2nd grade teacher!

SPENCER EFING,
GRADE 4 SPECIAL EDUCATION
TEACHER
We’re excited to welcome Mx. Efi ng to
the Letchworth team as our new 4th grade
special education teacher!

EMILY OVERACKER,
GRADE 5/6 SPECIAL
EDUCATION TEACHER

IAN MISTRETTA,
GRADE 6
LONG TERM SUBSTITUTE

HEATHER OWENS, ENGLISH 7
TEACHER

JUSTINE KUROWSKI,
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

SABRINA KEIPER,
GRADE 7 MATH TEACHER

KRISTY VANVALKENBURG -
ASSISTANT TRANSPORTATION
COORDINATOR/BUS
DISPATCHER PERRY SITE

ZACHARY JACOBY
2025 Graduate
Zachary Jacoby, a recent graduate of
LCS, was honored at a recent Board
of Education meeting where he was
proudly presented with his diploma.
During the celebration, several speakers
highlighted Zach’s many accomplishments
and the positive attitude that
has defined his time with us.

LETCHWORH CENTRAL
SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION

We take a moment to celebrate the dedicated members of our Letchworth Central School District Board of Education a group of individuals who give countless hours of their time to ensure that our students, staff, and community continue to thrive.

The Varsity Cheerleaders are in their third year of “Game Day” Cheer. This style of
cheerleading is all about school spirit and crowd involvement.

WE’RE HIRING
SCHOOL BUS
DRIVERS & SUBS!
Have you ever considered driving a
school bus?