PAK fifth-grade students are heading to middle school

We are celebrating our Pakanasink Elementary School fifth-grade students who are now on to middle school! These students have accomplished so much academically and socially, and have honed their skills in music, band, and athletics. All while getting through a pandemic!

A row of fifth-grade students sit listening to a speaker. The girl on the end has long brown hair and is smiling.

Interim Superintendent of Schools Donna Geidel reminded the students of how much they have grown and matured since entering PAK. She encouraged them to join clubs and take part in activities when they get to Circleville Middle School. And she reinforced a message they’ve heard throughout their time here at PAK – be kind to each other!

Two fifth-grade girls, both with long dark hair, stand at their seats in an auditorium.

Students received many awards at the ceremony including for academics, art, music and band, chorus, library and physical education.

A line of students stand with their hands over their hearts.

Three PAK students – Miabella Altomare, Paige Brudniak and Ali Khan – received the Triple C Award, recognizing the courage, character, and commitment of New York State’s outstanding students.

A fifth grade boy with short dark hair is wearing a red and white polo shirt and holds a blue cupcake. He is standing in front of a woman with long dark hair and a man wearing a white shirt and baseball cap. All are smiling.

Christian Donatien, Caitlin Weir and Mariam Hassan received the New York State Comptroller’s award, which is awarded to students who have shown academic excellence and the potential for leadership through involvement in activities that improve their school and/or their community.

Two fifth-grade boys talk to each other. They are both holding blue plates that contain a cupcake - one blue and one yellow. The boy facing the camera is smiling.

Zecharia Huber, Gia Patino, Nathan Palaszynski and Leisa Jean-Baptiste each received the Principal’s Award for supreme effort.

Two fifth-grade students - a boy wearing a blue long-sleeved shirt and blue tie, and a girl with long dark hair wearing a black and white checked dress - smile. Each is holding a cupcake.

Now it’s on to Circleville Middle School for most of these former elementary school students. Do your best! You’ve got this!

Three fifth-grade girls smile, with their arms around each other. The girl on the left has dark hair and is wearing a royal blue shirt. She is holding a cupcake. The girl in the middle has long dark hair and is wearing a blue an dwhite polka dot dress and dark sweater. The girl on the right has long blonde hair and is wearing a white shirt. They are all smiling.

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