Livonia CSD

Thank you, Bulldog Families! 🎪 A huge shoutout to all the amazing families who came out to support the National Honor Society Penny Carnival this past Friday! 💙🧡 👏 And an extra round of applause to our incredible NHS members who did a fantastic job planning, creating games, running booths, and bringing the whole event to life. 🐾✨ We’re grateful for a community that shows up and students who step up.

🐾 Second Grade had a wild time at the Seneca Park Zoo! 🐾 It was a day full of learning, laughter, and amazing animal encounters! 🦁🐧🦒

Livonia Elementary is learning about SMILE-tastic teeth! ✨🦷 On Thursday, March 27, our 1st–5th grade students got a special visit from Geneseo Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry! They shared fun and helpful tips on brushing, flossing, and eating healthy for strong smiles. 😁🍎 And yes—there might be a new toothbrush in those backpacks! 🎒🪥

ThrowbackThursday – Once a Bulldog, Always a Bulldog 🐾 This week, we’re proud to spotlight Megan Hugg, Class of 2002 and current MHS Assistant Principal! 💙🧡 "The years I spent as a student here played an important role in shaping who I am as a learner, leader, and person. It's really special to be able to give back to our school community every day. Once a Bulldog, always a Bulldog!" From student to school leader, Megan’s story is a true testament to the strength and heart of the Bulldog family. 🐶🎓

MHS Spirit Week Day: Soccer Mom and BBQ Dad! 🍔⚽️ Today’s theme brought out the cross-body bags, crew socks, aprons, and lawn chairs—and we’re not sure who had more fun... the students or the staff! (Okay, let’s be honest—the staff was ALL IN and living their best BBQ Dad/Soccer Mom lives. 😎👏)

Our Aerospace Engineering students have been hard at work designing, building, and testing precision gliders in a hands-on unit that’s all about aerodynamics, iteration, and innovation. After constructing their initial models, students launch their designs and adjust each individually for yawing, rolling and pitching. Students refine their designs through weight distribution and adjustments to the horizontal and vertical stabilizers—all in pursuit of the ultimate goal: 🎯 Landing their glider on the auditorium stage. It’s no easy feat. Only one or two students each year manage to master the forces of flight well enough to stick the landing. Those who do? Their gliders earn a place of honor—suspended from the classroom ceiling as a badge of engineering excellence. 🚀🙌 This project isn't just about flight—it's about problem-solving, testing theories, and learning how real engineers think.

Big League Visitors at Livonia Elementary! 🐾⚾️ On Wednesday, March 26, our Varsity Baseball team hit a different kind of field—they spent the afternoon visiting classrooms across Livonia Elementary! Players split up into different rooms and connected with our youngest Bulldogs through stories, puzzles, and some great conversation. 🧩📚💬 Our elementary students had some awesome questions, too— ❓"How old are you?" ❓"How long have you been playing baseball?" ❓"Do you have any pets or siblings?" Safe to say our future Bulldogs were very curious and excited to meet the team! Thank you to our Varsity Baseball players for being such fantastic role models and making time to inspire our littlest learners.

🏈⚾ It's Jersey Day at the MHS! 🏀⚽ Repping their favorite teams and showing their pride loud and proud! 💪💙🧡

🦕🔍 Digging into learning! Mrs. Carman’s PreK class transformed into paleontologists yesterday! These tiny dino experts carefully excavated chocolate chips from cookies using toothpicks—just like real paleontologists working with fossils! 🪶🍪 They had to be gentle and precise, making sure not to break any “fossils” along the way. What a sweet way to learn about science, patience, and fine motor skills!

Mark Your Calendars, Bulldogs! Two Awesome Student Events Are Coming Up! 🎉 🪙🌍 Penny Carnival – Presented by National Honor Society 📅 Friday, March 28 ⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM 📍 Livonia HS & MS Gyms (Enter through the main entrance) 🎟️ $5 per student (ages 4–12) – includes 15 tokens! 🎟️ Extra tokens: $1 for 10 👶 Adults & children 3 and under: FREE Join us for an Around-the-World adventure full of games, face painting, balloon animals, fortune tellers, prizes, concessions, and more! Perfect for PreK–6th grade students! 🌎🎈 📧 Questions? Contact cgenthner@livoniacsd.org or mnormann@livoniacsd.org 🛼💙 Roller Skating Party – Class of 2027 Fundraiser 📅 Friday, April 4 ⏰ 5:30–7:30 PM 📍 Elementary Gym 🎟️ $10 per student (checks to LCSD) 👧👦 Open to Livonia students in grades K–5 🛼 Skates provided! No parents skating. ✍️ Space is limited to 150 students – sign up soon! Parents drop off and pick up. 📧 Questions? Contact rpotts@livoniacsd.org or eoconnell@livoniacsd.org Don’t miss out on a wheely good time & a world of fun! 🐾🎉

MHS Spirit Week: Student-Teacher Swap Day! 👟👔 Students came to school dressed like their favorite teachers, and our teachers showed off their best student looks — hoodies, sandals, and sweats included!

📚✨ Author Visit! ✨📚 Today, our Kindergarten through 2nd grade students had the wonderful opportunity to meet Kelly DiPucchio, the bestselling author of over 30 stories like Grace for President and Gaston! 🐶📖 Kelly shared her presentation, "How a Story is Born," and the power of kindness. 💡✍️ Thank you for helping us celebrate the magic of reading and storytelling here at Livonia!

🎓✨ Career Fair Day for Our 4th Graders! ✨🎓 What an awesome opportunity for our students to explore the world of work! This morning, our 4th grade students participated in Career Fair Day, thanks to a fantastic partnership with the Livingston County Area Chamber of Commerce. 💼🌟 Students got to pick three speakers they were most interested in and rotated through classrooms to hear about a variety of careers firsthand. What a great way to connect learning to real-world opportunities! 🔹 10 amazing community members joined us to share insights into their careers, answer questions, and inspire the next generation of professionals! 🙏 A huge THANK YOU to our guest speakers: Ken E. – Cornell Cooperative Extension Kim H. – URMC, Business Deputy Rene & Deputy Bultor – Livingston County Sheriff’s Office Jennifer O. & Donna F. – URMC Nurse Educators Mary E. – Genesee Construction Kelli C. – WCJW Radio Station Robert A. – Barilla Michelle A. – RIT School of Interactive Games and Media The students (and staff!) had an absolute blast and walked away with new ideas and big dreams. 💡🚀

March means Fun Fridays... but also More Fun Mondays at Livonia MHS! Students in grades 6–12 brought the energy today with a school-wide Rock, Paper, Scissors challenge! ✋✊✌️ Throughout the day, students faced off in friendly matches, racking up wins. Anyone with 10 or more victories earned a spot in the sudden-death round. 🥇 After an intense final showdown, the champ was... Maddox W.! Way to go! 👏

MHS Spirit Week is off to a cozy start with Pajama Day! 💙🧡

🧠 Off to States! Congratulations to all four of our hardworking Odyssey of the Mind teams for their dedication, creativity, and teamwork throughout the season—we’re proud of each and every one of you! 💙🧡 👏 A special shoutout to Mr. Lane’s 5th grade team and Mrs. Carter’s Middle School team, who are advancing to the New York State Finals! 🏆✨ Your problem-solving skills and Bulldog spirit have earned you a spot at the next level! 📅 State Finals: Saturday, April 5, 2025 📍 Location: Syracuse, NY Let’s go, Livonia—bring that Bulldog Pride to States! 🐾

On March 17, students attended the GLOW With Your Hands: Healthcare field trip at GCC, where they explored a wide range of careers in the healthcare field. 💡🏥 They experienced hands-on demonstrations from first responders and healthcare professionals, and selected two interactive workshops to dive deeper into specific fields such as: 🦷 Dentistry 🧠 Mental Health 💊 Pharmacy 🐾 Veterinary Science 💼 Healthcare Administration 🏥 Nursing, PT, OT, PA/NP, Radiology, Surgery, Holistic Medicine, Hospice Care, and more! It was a day full of learning, inspiration, and exciting pathways for our future healthcare heroes! 💙🧡

💼✨ Future Leaders in Action! On Wednesday, March 19, student leaders from grades 6-12 represented Livonia at the District 11 Leadership Conference held at FLCC. They heard from nationally known speaker Andy Thibodeau, who shared an inspiring message titled "Make Care Contagious." Our Bulldogs had the chance to connect with peers from other schools, explore leadership strategies, and bring back ideas to help make our school community even stronger! 💡🐾 👏 A special shoutout to Lily S., Matthew P., and Keira W.—members of the NYSCLSA Board—for helping organize this incredible event!

MHS March Madness Spirit Week Starts Tomorrow! 🏀🎉 Whether your bracket's already busted or you're still holding on to a Final Four dream, show up, and show out! 🏆🙌 🗓️ March Madness Spirit Week runs from March 24–28, and we’re tipping things off with a fan favorite… 👕 Monday (3/24): PJ Day! No need for a buzzer-beater — roll out of bed and head to school in your pjs! Here’s your full Spirit Week game plan: 👩‍🏫 Tuesday: Role Reversal Day – Students become teachers, teachers become students! 🏀 Wednesday: March Madness Jersey Day – Rep your ride-or-die team (even if your bracket says otherwise)! 👩‍👧 Thursday: Soccer Mom/BBQ Dad Day – Fanny packs, sun visors, grilling gear... let’s see your suburban sidelines style! 🎀 Friday: Pink Out Day – wear ALL the pink! 💖🌸 Let’s full-court press our way into an unforgettable week!

🎭🎨 Fine Arts Friday: Best of Luck to Our Odyssey of the Mind Teams! 🧠💡 This week, we’re celebrating the creative minds behind Livonia’s Odyssey of the Mind teams as they head into competition! We’re proud to have four teams representing Livonia — two from the Elementary School and two from the Middle/High School — competing in the Region 15 Odyssey of the Mind Tournament tomorrow, Saturday, March 22nd! Odyssey of the Mind is where imagination meets innovation. Students write scripts, build props, design costumes, and perform original skits — all while solving complex problems through teamwork and creativity. It’s hands-on, student-led, and totally Bulldog-brilliant! 👏 Good luck to all of our teams as they take the stage and show Region 15 what Bulldog Pride is all about! 🎭 Let the creativity flow and the ideas shine — we’re cheering you on every step of the way!