Livonia CSD

🎓💙 Class of 2025 – Senior Spotlights Day 3 🧡🎓 We’re back to celebrate four more amazing members of the Class of 2025 as they take their Next Steps beyond Livonia! 🌟 Designed by Eliza B. and featured on Instagram ➡️ @livoniaclassof2025commits 🔹 Joey 🔹 Kailyn 🔹 Aiden 🔹 Aubrie From college plans to career goals and everything in between, we’re proud of each Bulldog and the path they’re paving! 💼🎓🚀 👏 Show your support and cheer them on in the comments!

💙🧡Staff Appreciation Week Kickoff! 💙🧡 We’re starting the week with BIG Bulldog gratitude for the amazing people who make Livonia such a special place to learn and work! 🐾 🔹 Thank you to Friends of Livonia for the uplifting and creative posters decorating our doors—you set the tone with positivity! 🔸 Shoutout to the HS Student Council for rolling out the treat cart and delivering smiles and snacks all day long! 🔹 Huge thanks to the ES Student Council for sharing water, chocolate, and stickers—just the pick-me-up our staff needed! 🔸 And a sweet start for our bus drivers, maintenance crew, and district office staff who help keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes! Meanwhile, over at the Middle/High School, we’re getting comfy for Teacher Appreciation Spirit Week with PJ Day! We are so lucky to have a team that cares deeply for our students, our schools, and our community. 💙🧡

2025-2026 Budget Information As we prepare for the Budget Vote on Tuesday, May 20, we want to make sure our Bulldog community has all the information needed to make an informed decision. 🗣️ Public Budget Hearing 📅 Tuesday, May 6, 2025 🕢 7:30 PM 📍 Connell Building Conference Room 📬 Every residence in the district should be receiving a printed copy of our Budget Newsletter in the mail soon. Until then, you can view the digital version here: 🔗 https://5il.co/3f8of

🎓✨ Senior Spotlight – Day 2 ✨🎓 We're back with more of our Class of 2025 Senior Spotlights! 🔶🔷 👏 Join us in celebrating Alaina, Alex, Brooke, and Kierstin as they take their next steps toward a bright future! We are so proud of you and can’t wait to see where the journey takes you! 🌟💙🧡 📲 Designed by Eliza B. and featured on Instagram: @livoniaclassof2025commits

MHS Staff Appreciation Spirit Week is HERE! 🎉📣 Let’s show our amazing Livonia MHS staff just how much we appreciate them with a week full of fun and Bulldog spirit! 💙🧡 🗓 May 5th - 9th Here’s what we’ve got planned for each day: 🔹 Monday – PJ Day We know you’re tired... come cozy and comfy! 😴🛌 🌴 Tuesday – Hawaiian/Vacation Wear You deserve a vacation – dress like you're ready to hit the beach! 🏖🌺 🔄 Wednesday – Swap Day Students dress like teachers 👩‍🏫, teachers dress like students 🎒– let's see your best switch-up! 🎶 Thursday – Throwback Thursday Dress how you think your teachers looked back in their MHS days... big hair? Flannel? Neon? Go for it! 🕺📼 🏈 Friday – Jersey Day Wear your favorite team gear – because our staff are our biggest fans and we’re theirs! 🙌👏 Let’s make this week one to remember and show our staff some serious Bulldog Pride!

🎓✨ SENIOR SPOTLIGHTS: CLASS OF 2025 ✨🎓 🌟 Day 1 of our Senior Spotlights series is here! 🌟 We’re proud to begin celebrating the amazing next steps our seniors are taking beyond high school—from colleges and careers to military service and everything in between! 🙌 📸 This year’s spotlight graphics are being created by Eliza B. and shared on Instagram at @livoniaclassof2025commits — go follow and cheer on your classmates! ➡️ Seniors: To be featured, DM your first and last name, senior photo, college & major, sport (if applicable), or plans after high school to the @livoniaclassof2025commits account. A huge thank you to Eliza B. for taking on this meaningful and time-consuming project. Your creativity and dedication are helping make this a special celebration for every senior! 👏💐 Now Let’s celebrate the Class of 2025! 💙🧡

☀️ A Beautiful Day on Campus! 🐾 Yesterday’s sunshine brought Bulldogs of all ages outside to enjoy our new turf field! 💙🧡 From elementary students tossing footballs, to middle schoolers playing kickball in health class, to high school gym classes diving into ultimate frisbee, and even English presentations soaking up the sun—our students made the most of it! It’s great to see this space being used in so many meaningful ways by so many students.

🎨✨ Fine Arts Friday ✨🎨 We’re ending the week with a few behind-the-scenes peeks of our elementary artists hard at work — these Bulldogs are bursting with creativity! 🖍️🖼️ To see all their creativity on display, save the date for the ES Art Show on May 20th. And, let’s give a big Bulldog congratulations to our incredibly talented MHS artists who were recognized at the GVCA Scholastic Arts Show! 🧡💙 🖋️ Drawing (Hall) 🎖 Honorable Mention – Megan L. 🖨️ Printmaking (Hall) 🎖 Honorable Mention – Angelina A. 🎖 Honorable Mention – Teaghan Q. 🎨 Ceramics (Metzler) 🎖 Honorable Mention – Gabe A. 📸 Photography Film (O’Neil) 🥈 2nd Place – Ian T. 🎖 Honorable Mention – Bianca B. 🎨 Adaptive Art (Vance) 🥈 2nd Place – Tommy C. 🥉 3rd Place – Charlie B. 💻 Graphic Design (O’Neil) 🎖 Honorable Mention – Karly L.

🎓💙🧡 Decision Day 2025! 🧡💙🎓

🔶🔷 Throwback Thursday – Chris Genthner 🔷🔶 Once a Bulldog, Always a Bulldog! 🐾💙🧡 Chris Genthner, Class of 1988, continues to make a lasting impact on Livonia as a dedicated educator and leader. He currently teaches AP U.S. History, Psychology, and Human Development and serves as the 6–12 Social Sciences Department Chair. Chris has worn many hats—coaching wrestling from 1996–2000 and football from 1996–2023, and he now helps guide students as a co-advisor for the National Honor Society. Reflecting on his journey, Chris shared: “It is a blessing to have the opportunity to teach where I grew up, a place that shaped me into who I am. I work with people I attended school with, former students, and now I even teach the children of former students. That’s a blessing because, as a teacher, you plant seeds, but you don’t always get to see how things turn out! I’m just so thankful for my colleagues, the various administrators I have worked with, my students and their families, and especially my own family, who have always supported my career.” Thank you, Mr. Genthner, for your Bulldog heart and unwavering dedication to our school community! 🐾

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Hands-On Learning Spotlight!🥪✏️ Yesterday, Ms. Torrey's class practiced instructional writing skills by creating step-by-step directions on how to make peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. Students watched their writing come to life as Ms. Torrey followed their instructions exactly—making this a fun and interactive lesson in clear communication, sequencing, and detail! 🍇🥜📖 Way to go, Bulldogs! 🧡💙

🗓️ SAVE THE DATE: ES ART SHOW & BUDGET VOTE! 🗳️ 📍 When: Tuesday, May 20 | 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM 📍 Where: Connell Building Cafeteria (District Office Building) Stop by to see the incredible artwork created by our talented Livonia Elementary students 🎨✨ and cast your vote for the school budget while you're here! 🗳️ 🖼️ Featuring masterpieces like: 🐛 Eric Carle-inspired caterpillars (UPK) 🌀 Kandinsky-style abstracts (Kindergarten) 🏞️ Beautiful Hudson River School-inspired landscapes (1st Grade) 🎭 Creative masks (2nd Grade) 🎨 Picasso-inspired portraits (3rd Grade) ✨ Illuminations (4th Grade) 💡 Comics & "Useless Inventions" (5th Grade) ...and SO much more!

On Friday, we celebrated Arbor Day and Spring Colors/Hawaiian Day with bright colors, tropical vibes, and tree planting fun! 🌴🌸🌳 A huge thank you to Mr. June and Mr. Dalberth for once again donating their time, trees, and expertise to teach our ES students about planting and caring for trees. 🌱 Your support made our Arbor Day truly tree-rific! 💙🌈🌞

Character Day Fun at Livonia Elementary! ✨📚 Our Elementary Bulldogs brought their favorite stories to life yesterday for Character Day—and wow, did they shine! It was a day full of imagination and creativity, from superheroes to cartoon favorites to storybook legends.

🎨✨ Fine Arts Friday – Final Week! ✨🎨 We’re closing out our celebration of the GVCA Scholastic Arts Show with a final spotlight on the creative work of Mrs. O’Neil’s talented art students! Their vision, skill, and Bulldog spirit are proudly on display at the gallery. 💙🧡 👏 Featured Artists: Bianca B. Aurora F. Natalie G. Sara G. Rebekah H. Karly L. Nicholas M. Alex M. Jack O. Julian Q. Maeve S. Gavin S. Olivia S. Aiden S. Ian T. 🖼️ Don’t miss your last chance to view the show—it ends tomorrow! 📍 4 Murray Hill Drive, Mt. Morris, NY 📅 Closing Ceremony: Saturday, April 26 from 1–3 PM Come celebrate our amazing Bulldog artists and enjoy a gallery filled with student talent from across the region! 🎉

🔶🔷 Throwback Thursday – Anna Krebbeks 🔷🔶 Once a Bulldog, Always a Bulldog! From the halls of Livonia as a student to leading our youngest learners as a UPK teacher, Anna Krebbeks (Class of 2018) has come full circle! 🧡💙 “I feel so grateful to give back to the community that shaped me. I wouldn’t be the person I am today without the teachers and coaches that guided me through my time at Livonia. My favorite memories are from my time on the swim team and in Livonia's musicals. I feel so lucky to be a part of this wonderful community!” And check out that adorable throwback—Anna’s own PreK pic! Now she’s the one inspiring little Bulldogs every day. 🐾

Physics in the Real World! ⚙️🔍 We’re incredibly grateful to QED Technologies for hosting our College Physics students for an eye-opening tour of their facility! 💡🔧 Students had the chance to explore Magnetorheological Finishing (MRF) technology, observe predictive measurement systems, and see the precision and complexity behind optics manufacturing. QED specializes in machines that measure optics, polish them using liquid, and then re-measure and refine—a fascinating process that revealed just how much engineering goes into tools we often take for granted. Our students walked away with valuable insight into the real-world applications of physics and potential career paths in engineering and advanced manufacturing. Thank you, QED, for helping connect classroom learning to future opportunities!

Academic Challenge Bowl Update! 🧠📚 The Academic Challenge Bowl team hosted the final day of the regular season on Wednesday. First up, a 205-130 win over Wheatland-Chili. In the second match, Victor jumped out to a 50-0 lead. Calm and unflappable, the Bulldogs stormed back for a 235-135 Victor(y). 🙌 The team is now 8-0 for the season and will head to Fairport on Monday, May 12 for the playoffs! 🚌🔥 🎯 Top scorers for the day: Nolan C. – 50 points Onyx F. & Jackie S. – 35 points each Bryce W. & Finn C. – 20 points each 📊 Stats, schedules, and scores: https://www.nymasterminds.com/acb/24-25ACBR4.html Let’s go Bulldogs! 💙🧡

MasterMinds Playoff Recap 🎉🧠 The MasterMinds playoffs were held Tuesday, and the Bulldogs came ready to compete! The first match of the double-elimination tournament came down to the very last question, but McQuaid edged us out 205–180 in a nail-biter. The team bounced back with a solid 220–170 win over Medina, earning one more shot at McQuaid. Despite our efforts, McQuaid took the second matchup 245–140. It was a great season, and the best part—everyone is back next year! 💪 Just like AFC Richmond, Rocky Balboa, and this year’s Edmonton Oilers, sometimes a tough loss sets the stage for a future championship run. 🏆 👏 Top scorers for the day: Ellie D. – 130 points Ryan V. – 55 points Miranda B. – 15 points