🎉 Exceptional Achievements in the National Latin Exam!
Salvete, Blue Devils! We have some incredible news to share from our high school world languages department. Our students absolutely shone on this year's National Latin Exam, demonstrating immense dedication to academic excellence.
A special shout-out goes to 9th grader Kelsey Trzeciak, who earned a perfect score on this year's exam!
Please join us in celebrating Kelsey and all of our remarkable high school award winners listed below:
📜 9th Grade: Intermediate Latin Exam
Summa Cum Laude & Gold Medal: Kelsey Trzeciak, Cameron Gregoire
Maxima Cum Laude & Silver Medal: Felicity Everhart, Natalia Kalinski, Emma Spielman
Magna Cum Laude: Owen Walker
Cum Laude: Olivia Maher, Clare McCarville, Samuel D'Attilio, Samuel Gullo
📜 10th Grade: Intermediate Reading Comprehension Exam
Maxima Cum Laude & Silver Medal: Nathan Kubiak, Audrey Holtz, Mary Matott
Magna Cum Laude: Olivia Flynn
Cum Laude: Cora Flesher
📜 11th Grade: Advanced Poetry Exam
Maxima Cum Laude & Silver Medal: Michael Gullo
Magna Cum Laude: Jonas Trzeciak
Cum Laude: Kamryn Stiles
📜 12th Grade: Advanced Reading Comprehension Exam
Cum Laude: Mila Tunkey, Marissa Valvo, Seamus Cassidy
#EastAuroraNY #EAPride #NationalLatinExam #LatinScholars #PerfectScore #HighSchoolAcademic #Excellence #oneEA
Proposition 1: 2026-27 Budget
Yes: 584
No: 462
Proposition 2: Technology Reserve
Yes: 734
No: 299
Board of Election Candidates:
Joanne Ryan-466
Dan Brunson-368
Paul Blowers-363
Write Ins- 45
On Friday, May 15th, the Parkdale Spirit Club led the 2nd Annual Parkdale Faculty Amazing Race! Students designed clues that led teachers throughout the school looking for correct responses. They also led detours including puzzles and stacking challenges along the way.
And the winners are... Congratulations!!!!!
First Place tie (photo): Mrs. Davis, Mrs. Bell, Ms. Bauer, Mrs. Wolford
Second Place (photo): Mr. Balnave, Mrs. Welsby
And, in a turn of events, final checks later in the day of all answers brought Mrs. Hayes and Ms. Roberts into a tie for second Place!
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These students were rocking their Sabres gear for the big game! 💛💙 We are still Sabres fans through and through!
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Don't Forget to Vote!
Annual School Budget Vote & Board Election
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
7:00am - 9:00pm
East Aurora Middle School Cafeteria
430 Main St.. East Aurora, NY 14052
Directions to Polling Site:
Enter the Middle School through the North Grove or Fillmore Entrances. Attendants will direct you to the appropriate cafeteria entrance.
Voter Eligibility:
- at least 18 years of age;
- a United States citizen;
- a resident of the District for at least 30 days immediately prior to the vote.
Voter Verification System:
Voting inspectors will confirm a voter’s eligibility by checking Erie County voter registration records. If you are eligible to vote in a school election but are not a registered voter, you may sign an affidavit attesting to your eligibility to vote.
The Spring 2026 edition of The Challenger is here! 🗞️
This issue celebrates the vibrant spirit of our students, including:
🌊 Parkdale’s "Ocean of Learning" author visit.
🎼 World Premieres: EAMS bands performing original works by Brian Balmages.
🏆 Athletic Excellence: Celebrating our State and Section champions.
🎨 Superintendent’s Art Collection: Meet the 2026 inductees.
You’ll also find vital information regarding the May 19th Budget Vote and Board Election.
🗳️ 🔗 Read the full issue here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_tUCccePPA22FKAmvjZCyqtS26MyCezA/view
Our East Aurora High School PTO is shaking things up for this year’s Post Prom party on Friday, May 15th! Students will be traveling to three different EA locations for a night filled with Trivia, Tournaments, and a full Carnival—complete with aerialists and an obstacle course!
To make this a night our students will never forget, THEY NEED YOUR HELP! 🤝
We are looking for:
🔹 Volunteers: To help man the snack station (11 PM – 2 AM).
🔹 Gift Cards: For student prizes.
🔹 Donations: To help cover the costs of this safe, high-energy event.
Let’s come together as a community to celebrate our Blue Devils!
📧 Email: EAHS PTO at eahspto@gmail.com to volunteer.
📸 Scan the QR code in the attached image to donate via Venmo!
#oneEA #GoBlueDevils
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Quick recap from Wednesday's BOE meeting! 📝 From exciting new grant-funded tech for our students to critical updates on the May 19 Budget Vote, stay informed on everything happening in EA. See the full slide deck attached!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IrnBh0Jjtj7Vel7fMyYpV3GUeRBcNoIT/view?usp=sharing
🔵🟡 #oneEA
In our latest EA Blue Devil Podcast, we’re diving into the community ecosystem of East Aurora. Join our Website & Social Media Manager, Roxanne Perry, as she talks with local real estate professional Erica Giallella about how school reputation, neighborhood walkability, and civic pride all intersect to support stable home equity—even for residents without children in our schools.
Education and community strength go hand in hand! Tune in for an informative look at the numbers and trends shaping our beautiful town.
🎧 Watch or listen here: https://youtu.be/BKhYf0KBUuw
This #TeacherAppreciationWeek, we are reflecting deeply on our "Why." Why do our educators show up every single day with relentless dedication, energy, and care? It’s for the spark of discovery in a student's eyes, the breakthroughs, the community we build together, and the Excellence & Achievement that defines our Blue Devils.
Our teachers are the heart of everything we do. We asked them to share what drives their passion, and their answers remind us why we are so incredibly proud to be #oneEA.
Take a moment to watch our "Why" video, catch a glimpse of the magic happening in our classrooms, and help us say a massive THANK YOU to our incredible faculty! 🎬👇
🎥 Watch here: https://youtu.be/FtkTSHqA36o
#TeacherAppreciationWeek #oneEA #BlueDevils #OurWhy #ExcellenceAndAchievement #ThankATeacher
At the High school level, our Student Leader program trains you to be a role model and community builder. You'll get monthly training on communication, active listening, and leading circles. You'll support your peers, help freshmen, and build connections across the grades, making everyone feel seen and heard!
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Happy National Principals Day! Today we are honoring our Principals and Vice Principals at each building:
High School: Mr. Roberts and Mrs. Skalski
Middle School: Mr. Brown and Mr. Librock
Parkdale: Ms. Pantoja and Mrs. Koch
Thank you all for keeping things running smoothly and making everyday a great learning experience!📚❤
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Our student-athletes hit the road to the Ken-Ton YMCA for the first annual NYSO Basketball Showcase at the middle school level!
It was a day filled with growth and collaboration as our students worked alongside peers from other districts. A highlight of the trip was the professional instruction from the Cavs Academy (the Cleveland Cavaliers youth program), who led our students through elite basketball skill sessions. We are so proud of how our Blue Devils represented East Aurora through their teamwork and dedication!
#oneEA#EastAurora #EAPride #NYSOBasketball #CavsAcademy #StudentAthletes #KenTonYMCA
Meet this very talented ceramics student, Logan Noel! This quarter he is currently working on a Beetlejuice-inspired sculpture, focusing on the details of mouths, eyes, and teeth being his specialty. This is just one of his many phenomenal pieces this year! #oneEA
Advisory in action! Our freshmen are circled up, diving into stress management strategies. This setup encourages connection and focus, helping them to navigate high school with confidence. This is what restorative practice looks like at East Aurora High School!
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These Global Leadership Academy students are exploring the history of early China this week! 🇨🇳 📚They are navigating the changes in philosophy, religion and governmental power in China, while also completing info-graphics to understand this complex history.
As well, a history class that is usually taught by Mr. Schranz has welcomed a new student teacher, Ms. McAtee!
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🔵⚪🟡Our Board of Education meeting on April 21st was a powerful reminder of what makes East Aurora special.
It wasn't just about numbers and votes; it was about the passion and dedication shown by every person in the room.
Our Community & Staff: We heard heartfelt advocacy from groups like the EAFA, PTO, and SEPTSA regarding class sizes, special education, and the Family Support Center. Their voices are the heartbeat of our district.
Our Administration: Mr. Russ and Ms. George provided the transparent data and operational updates needed to guide our vision.
Our Board: By facilitating open dialogue and listening intently to community feedback, the Board moved us forward by adopting the $48,768,722 General Fund Budget.
When we work together, our students win. Thank you to everyone who stepped up to the mic and sat at the table! Find meeting highlights here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fRYUd7XiiNjwQGNoW-rVPAEdl5mxN5pZ/view?usp=sharing
We are bursting with pride to announce that two of our very own have been selected for the Buffalo Bills Public Art Program at the new Highmark Stadium! 🛡️✨
Congratulations to Thomas Kegler, our internationally recognized art educator and realist painter, and Carl Cordes, a talented former student, for being chosen among 45 artists to have their work permanently displayed in the new venue.
This program received over 400 applications, and seeing our "East Aurora Excellence" represented in this historic cultural investment is a true honor. We can’t wait to see your work under the stadium lights! 💙💛
Read more about the program here: https://www.buffalobills.com/news/buffalo-bills-unveil-selected-artists-at-highmark-stadium
#EAStrong #southtownscarl #oneEA #highmarkstadium
