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Ellicott Elementary recently hosted a STEAM Night, bringing together students, families, and community partners for an evening of hands-on learning and creativity. With more than 50 students showcasing their STEAM projects, ranging from science-inspired artwork to technology-driven designs, the event highlighted our young learners' incredible talent and innovation.

More than 20 local organizations joined the effort, sharing knowledge and interactive experiences with attendees. A special thank you to MOOG, whose generous sponsorship helped make the night possible. The Orchard Park Volunteer Fire Department provided an exciting hands-on demonstration, setting up a full fire truck to show how engines pump water.

Families enjoyed a variety of engaging activities, including building birdhouses with help from high school students, flying drones with the OP Fire and EMA teams, planting vegetable plants to take home thanks to donated supplies from LOWES, exploring the stars indoors with Mrs. Vivian in the Star Lab, and experiencing dozens of student-led exhibits showcasing science, technology, engineering, art, and math.

The evening was a true community collaboration, fostering excitement for STEAM learning in a fun and interactive way. Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make this event an inspiring success!

On October 8, Ellicott Elementary School in Orchard Park, N.Y. welcomed a very special guest – Buffalo Bills wide receiver Mack Hollins and representatives from Crayola – to celebrate creativity and its importance in students’ lives. The event was part of Crayola’s Campaign for Creativity, which focuses on inspiring children to express themselves through art. Hollins, known for his passion for creativity, encouraged students to embrace drawing and dancing as fun ways to show their individuality. One of the highlights of the celebration was the return of a special piece of artwork created by Kailey Artiles, a former Ellicott Elementary student. Her artwork, made over 25 years ago in 1997, had been safely kept at Crayola’s headquarters in Pennsylvania. Now, it was coming home, showing students the lasting impact creativity can have on their lives. This was part of a larger Crayola program that began in 1984, where children’s artwork from across the country was showcased in museums and galleries. In addition to inspiring the students with stories of creativity, Crayola made a generous donation of more than $1500 worth of art supplies to Ellicott Elementary School and The Teacher’s Desk, a local nonprofit. These supplies will help students continue to explore their creative sides, ensuring that their artistic journeys are just beginning. The day was filled with excitement, art, and the reminder that creativity plays a key role in helping students reach their full potential.

Liz Love, STEM teacher at Ellicott Elementary, has been awarded a NYSCATE grant for her project, Reimagine Play: Board Game Design with Glowforge. Click here to learn more.

Parents and guardians are able to submit attendance notes and pick up information online, i.e. excuses for absences.  Log in to the Parent Portal, click Forms, and complete and submit the General Attendance Form.  Click here for more information.