Arcadia High Principal's Newsletter

Want to stay in the loop with what’s happening at Greece Arcadia High School? Tune in to Titan TV, our official student-run morning show broadcast directly on the ARHS Livestream YouTube Channel!

Every school day from 7:20 AM to 7:35 AM, student broadcasters deliver live morning announcements, daily schedules, upcoming event details, athletic scores, and student-produced features. It is the quickest way to see what your student is experiencing each morning and ensure your family never misses an important school update.

How to Watch:

• Save and bookmark our channel: youtube.com/@arhslivestream

• Set a quick reminder on your phone to check in live from 7:20 – 7:35 AM every morning!

As we look ahead to the future of our schools, district leaders are engaging in important conversations around long-term strategic planning, district optimization, and budget planning. I encourage you to read the first issue of Looking FORWARD—a new monthly update from Superintendent Smalline. This issue highlights how Greece Central is evaluating our facilities, expanding opportunities for students, and keeping our community informed every step of the way. Click the link above or the button below to explore what’s ahead and learn about upcoming opportunities for parent input!

As many of our Arcadia families know, our school helped pilot the Absence Request tool last year—and we’re excited to share that this convenient feature is officially rolling out district-wide starting October 1!

Since Arcadia parents already have experience with the process, you can continue submitting upcoming absences (doctor appointments, sick days, family events) directly through your Infinite Campus Parent Portal with just a few clicks—no phone call needed.

Quick Reminders:

• Need a Refresher? Watch this quick Greece Absent Request Video Tutorial to see how it works.

• Portal Access: Primary guardians who still need to set up their portal account should check their inbox for an account creation email sent on September 17 (don't forget to check your spam folder!).

• Your Choice: While online reporting saves time, you are always still welcome to call or email our attendance office whenever you prefer.

Thank you for helping us pioneer this tool last year! If you have any questions or need help logging into your account, please contact our main office.

Do you know an Arcadia student or staff member who goes above and beyond to make our school an amazing place? We want to hear about them! Help us highlight the incredible dedication, hard work, and school spirit happening every day across our district.

Take a moment to give a shout-out by completing our quick recognition forms:

• Student Titan Pride
• Staff Titan Pride

Your kind words mean the world to our school community—thank you for helping us celebrate our Titans!

On September 17, our school community recognizes the signing of the U.S. Constitution in 1787 and celebrates what it means to be an active, engaged citizen. To spark a conversation at home about our shared rights and responsibilities, we encourage you to watch this engaging short video from PBS NewsHour Classroom with your student. For deeper exploration, families can also check out the nonpartisan resources on the official National Constitution Center YouTube Channel below.

Dear Arcadia Families,

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our campus-wide Open House! Having approximately 1,000 students, parents, and community members fill our 6–12 campus brought an incredible energy to our halls.

It was wonderful seeing our families connecting with teachers, exploring classrooms, and stepping into the new school year together. Moments like these remind us how lucky we are to have such a dedicated, supportive community behind our school. We are deeply grateful for your continued partnership and so excited for an amazing year ahead!

Make sure to watch our recap video all the way to the end to catch all the best highlights and see the amazing things Arcadia has to offer our students.

Special Note for 9th Grade Families: Keep an eye out for details coming soon regarding our Quarter one 9th Grade Family Night—we look forward to seeing you there!

Thank you again for making our Open House such a memorable success.

Warmly,

Principal Wawrzyniak

Hello Families, Staff, & Students!

2026-2027 School Year is just beginning! The Greece Arcadia PTSA would love to have you as part of thier team! Please consider joining the PTSA by making a $7.00 donation for membership!

Why membership matters?

1. Stronger advocacy at the local, state, and national level

2. More funding opportunities + program support

3. Builds a connected, engaged school community

4. Creates future leaders (today's members = tomorrow's board!)

Joining doesn't mean you have to volunteer at every event or attend every meeting. It means you're supporting the work we do for our students and school community. However, if you want to be more involved, we would love that!! We are Stronger Together! We all have something to bring to the table, whether is your voice, your skills, your talents or simply your smile!

Here is the link! https://arms.givebacks.com/store

Greece Arcadia PTSA

President Melodie Soto

m.soto2012@yahoo.com

Approximately the first week of every month a new link will be created. All previous months will be accessible at the bottom of the current month's newsletter for reference.

https://infinitecampus.greece.k12.ny.us/campus/portal/greece.jsp

Parent Portal

Greece Central schools use Infinite Campus to manage student records and share information with parents and guardians. All parents are encouraged to sign up for an Infinite Campus Parent Portal account, which enables you to see student schedules, grades, attendance records and report cards. You will also be able to update your contact information and receive important messages from your child’s school. If you do not already have an account, sign up

• Download, Print, Complete, & Bring Completed form to Arcadia High School.
• You should have recieved a copy in the Summer Mailing (see below)
• More Questions? Contact Ms. Yandow: Dawn Yandow at Dawn.Yandow@greececsd.org

Student Portal

IC Passwords:

Infinite Campus passwords will not be reset this year. If a student cannot remember their password follow the instructions below:

Forgot your Infinite Campus password????

1. Go on the Internet (not on the IC app)

2. Go to greececsd.org

• If on a computer – scroll down the page to the Infinite Campus link
• If on their phone – click on menu, popular links, Infinite Campus

SUPPLIES:

Arcadia High students will need the following items to start the school year.

(Teachers may request other specific items as the year progresses)

• Fully charged Chromebook
• YONDR Pouch
• Notebooks & folders for each course
• Writing utensils: pens, pencils, highlighters
• Agendas will be available by request

Welcome back! We're so excited for the new school year and want to make sure you're in the loop on everything happening at AHS. We know teenagers aren't always the best at sharing what's going on at school, so we've got you covered! 😉

Here's how you can stay connected and up-to-date:

• Our School Website: Our website is your main source for info! Find it by going to www.greececsd.org, hover over "Schools & Programs", then "Secondary Schools" then hover over Arcadia High. 💻

• TITAN TV: Our amazing students create a daily morning show called TITAN TV. This year, we'll email you a link to the show every morning so you can watch and see what's new! 📺

• Newsletters: Expect a newsletter from me every Sunday or Monday to kick off the week! 📅 Starting in September, you'll also get a special monthly newsletter in a newspaper format. We will be using the SMORE platform to share photos and cool links. 📸

• Infinite Campus: This is a must-have! Download the Infinite Campus Parent Portal app on your phone from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store

• Through the app, you can:
• Recognize Titans & Staff: Nominate a student or staff member for their awesome accomplishments! 👏
• Report Absences: Quickly submit absence notes or early release requests for your student. 📝 IC parent app attendance video tutorial

We believe that staying connected makes a huge difference, and we're here to make it easy for you. Let's make this a great year together!

❗!❕!❗Go Titans ❗!❕!❗

Safety Mandates

NYS law mandates that public and private schools (K-12) conduct a total of 12 emergency drills each school year. These drills must be split into:

• Evacuation drills: At least eight evacuation drills are required each school year, with at least two additional drills during summer school.
• Lockdown drills: At least four lockdown drills are required each school year.
• Bus evacuation drills: Three times a year, students practice safely exiting the bus in an emergency.

UPCOMING DRILLS

(pending good weather*)

• The first week of school (9/8 -9/11), we have 1 evacuation drill planned
• The second week of school (9/14 -9/18), we have 2 evacuation drills planned
• The third week of school (9/21 -9/25), we have 2 evacuation drills planned
• The fourth week of school (9/28 -10/2), we have 1 evacuation drill planned

*In the event of rain or extreme weather we have makeup dates scheduled

• Free or reduced meals
• Discounted internet services
• Waived college application fees
• Reduced/waived AP, SAT & ACT exam fees
• Crucial state & federal funding for ALL Titans

Families who complete the form will be entered into a drawing for a $50 Chick-fil-A gift card!

HOW TO PURCHASE SCHOOL LUNCHES:

• Paying for Snacks or Daily Double: Students may pay cash or check when they are in the cafeteria. Checks should be made payable to GCSD Food Service and please include the student’s full name and room # when sending in a payment

• Paying Online: Visit www.myschoolbucks.com to make payments, set up low balance alert emails, and track transactions safely and securely anytime. A convenience fee may apply. You will have the opportunity to review any fees and cancel if you choose before you are charged. TO LOGIN TO AN EXISTING ACCOUNT, click here. QUESTIONS? Contact MySchoolBucks directly by calling 1-855-832-5226. You can also click here for answers to frequently asked questions about MySchoolBucks.

PLEASE STILL COMPLETE FREE/REDUCED LUNCH APPLICATION IF YOU QUALIFY!!

• CLICK HERE: Income Data Collection Form

• Depending on your income and family size, your family may qualify for a variety of benefits:
• Fee waivers: including Advanced Placement tests, SAT exams, college admissions, college coursework, instrument rental, internet services, and reduced Amazon Prime membership.
• It can also be used to qualify for state and federal programs such as P-EBT Food Benefits.

- IF THE APPLICATION ISN'T COMPLETED YOUR STUDENT WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ACCESS - THESE AMAZING OPPORUNITIES!!

Only ONE application needs to be completed for each household. Please review the information before applying to ensure all required areas have been completed.

Ways to return an application:

Mail: GCSD, Food Services Department, PO Box 300, N. Greece, NY 14515

Attn: Christine Viegas (F&R Meals Coordinator)

Fax: (585)581-8225

Email: freereducedapplication@greececsd.org (must have an original signature)

Drop off: Come in person to drop off the application at Odyssey Academy, 750 Maiden Lane, Rochester, NY 14615. Go through door#15 (back of the building) and give the application to the security desk.

If you have any questions, contact the Food Service Department at (585)966-2467.

OR

Need help completing the form or have questions feel free to reach out to Arcadia's Parent Advocate Mrs. Seals (contact information is below)

All 12th graders are required to have a minimum of 1 Meningitis vaccine on or after the age of 16 years. It's best to check with your doctor to see whether or not your child needs the vaccine. Please reference the following link for all immunization requirements: NYS Immunization Requirements for Entrance/Attendance

All immunizations must be up to date within 14 days of starting school. Students who are not up to date after 14 days of starting school will not be allowed to attend school until they are vaccinated.

If you still have questions please email our school nurse: Stephanie.Geary@greececsd.org

Attendance Office: 966-3182 or 966-3193

• Students now can be marked absent, early dismissal, or late arrival in the parent portal!

• Students should be called in or electronically communicated through the portal for absences or early dismissal as soon as possible.

• Students who are absent will be considered as having chronic absenteeism, missing 10% or more of school. This can have a drastic impact on your student’s education.

• Research shows that school attendance can predict graduation even better than test scores.

Health Office: Mrs. Stephanie Geary, School Nurse: 585-966-3005

Counseling Office: Ms. Dawn Yandow, Counseling Office Secretary: 585-966-3128

Cafeteria Office: Mr. Joseph Rath, Cafeteria Manager: 585-966-3033