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Be Nice. Be Safe. Work Hard.
Hello Merton Williams Families!
Thank you for keeping consistent with our communication expectations. Students are encouraged to have direct, in-person conversations with their teachers as a first step if a question arises.
Please take a look at the video and important information below.
Be Nice. Be Safe. Work Hard.
~Dr. D'Amico: Principal
~Mr. Sorensen: 8th Grade AP
~Mrs. Wallace: 7th Grade AP
As Always
As Always
MW Info
Please take a look at this video to help you out: Navigating the MW Family Post
Sent via IC Messaenger every other week (typically on Fridays)
Occasionally there will be an additional message sprinkled in
Links to all posts are on the MW Family Post HOMEPAGE
As always, check out the MW Student Info Site--this is constantly being updated
Code of Conduct
As we approach the new school year, please review the HCSD CODE OF CONDUCT
Nominate MW Staff
Chromebook Repairs
If a Student Chromebook is damaged, a repair ticket must be filed via Incident IQ. Upon receipt, a district technician will evaluate and assess the Chromebook
Based on the type of damage the Chromebook has sustained, a deductible fee of $50 may be required per repair ticket submitted
More information on the process can be found on the 1:1Student Technology Page
If you submit a ticket through Incident IQ, check your SPAM folder in the event an update message get filtered
If We Ever Have a Snow Day
During a normally scheduled five-day week, when the closing of school falls on an A – H day, the I/J schedule is eliminated and we proceed with the schedule as planned for the next week. If the closing falls on the I/J day, that day is eliminated and we proceed with the schedule as planned for the next week.
New Information
New Information
Quarter 3 5-Week ends Today
Grades viewable in IC by 3:00 on 3.6
Marking Period ends 4.10
Spring Service Learning: Personal Items Drive March 2-13
In the fall, we collected and donated over 400 food items to the food shelf. We hope to exceed 500 items this drive.
The food shelf helps support over 200 families within the school district
Spring Sports around The Corner
Registration and Start Date Information can be found on the HCSD Athletics Homepage
DC Updates
If you have any questions, please see Mr. Monfiletto or Mrs. Maloney
Roomate forms were due 2.13. Students may submit their roommate forms in groups of two or four ONLY. Groups of two will be paired with another group of two. Submissions with any other group size will not be accepted and students will be asked to resubmit. While we understand that coordinating groups can be challenging, this policy is firm and does not allow for exceptions.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation which helps ensure that all students are fairly accommodated within the constraints of our trip and travel partners.
Parents, please fill out the following link which contains a medical form and emergency contact information for your child to attend the Washington Trip if you have not already done so
2026 Washington Medical/Emergency Contact Forms – Fill out form
For information regarding the DC Trip, please refer to DC Trip Updates
NYS Testing Update
This year's NYS assessments in ELA and Math (grades 3-8) as well as Science (grades 5 & 8 only) will be administered as computer-based assessments. We held a computer-based testing simulation on the morning of February 6th. This short simulation was for practice purposes and does not count as an assessment or grade for students.
NYS ELA Exams will be April 9-10
NYS Math Exams will be April 23-24
NYS Science 8 Exam is May 1st
Please email opt out letters to mkeller@hilton.k12.ny.us
March Conferences
Parent Teacher Conferences for the middle school are on Tuesday, 3.10 from 4:00-6:45 PM. Team leaders will reach out to families with whom they would like to schedule a conference. Seventh grade conferences are by appointment only. Eighth grade teams holding drop-ins will communicate that information through Team Leaders. Feel free to reach out to your child's team leader or counselor if you have questions and/or would like to schedule a conference.
Long Range Planning Meeting
On 2.3 I attended the first meeting of the Long Range Planning Committee. The purpose of this group is to make a prioritized list of items for consideration during the next capital project. Construction for the next capital project will begin in so from now through July each sub-committee (one for each of the five schools plus athletics, transportation, technology, and food service) meet to make a proposal for consideration. If you are interested in serving as a member of the Merton Williams sub-committee, please let me know.
Important Dates
3.10- Family Conferences
3.11- Half Day for students
3.27- No School for Students
3.30-4.3- Spring Break
THERE ARE NO LATE BUSSES: March 11, May 21
Distraction Free Learning
Distraction Free Learning
Distraction Free Learning
Helpful Resources for Making the Transition at Home
Not New, but Very Relevant Information
Not New, but Very Relevant Information
FBI: Your Device, Your Safety, Your Future
On January 30th, a Community Outreach Specialist from the FBI visited to present Your Device, Your Safety, Your Future
Your Device, Your Safety, Your Future is an online safety presentation provided by the Buffalo Division of the FBI. It is designed to teach middle school students, in an age appropriate and interactive way, on who an online predator is, what an online predator wants (to include the definition of sextortion and online enticement), and how to be empowered to protect themselves and make good digital choices. All this information is presented in a way to educate, inform, and empower, not frighten. The presentation also touches on their online character, cyberbullying, cyberstalking, hoax threats, doxing, and simply “Thinking Before You Post”. Students are also provided resources on what to do and who to go to if they find themselves a victim of these types of crimes. This presentation has been given all over Western New York to over 10,000 students in the past several years. School districts in the Niagara County region who have benefited from this presentation include RoyHart, LewPort, Lockport, and Niagara Falls.
I encourage you to ask your kids what they learned at the presentation to open the door for further discussions around online safety.
Please see the Parent Resources page for tools on how to work with your kids on being safe and smart online
Survivors April 28th
For the 3rd year in a row, we are proud to offer an in-district field trip to the HS Auditorium for 8th graders
They will see a performance of Survivors from JCC Centerstage
The Date is April 28th; 8th grade students will be out of classes from approximately 9:00 to 11:45
Chromebook Repairs
If a Student Chromebook is damaged, a repair ticket must be filed via Incident IQ. Upon receipt, a district technician will evaluate and assess the Chromebook
Based on the type of damage the Chromebook has sustained, a deductible fee of $50 may be required per repair ticket submitted
More information on the process can be found on the 1:1Student Technology Page
If you submit a ticket through Incident IQ, check your SPAM folder in the event an update message get filtered
Erin’s Law
Each year, our Health teachers conduct lessons in accordance with Erin’s Law and in partnership with The Child Advocacy Center of Greater Rochester, formerly Bivona
HCSD and The Child Advocacy Center of Greater Rochester held a parent forum several years go. Recording Below:
Teen Safety Matters Parent Forum: Passcode: X$A94@uk
Safety Matters Lessons will begin for 7th graders in March in the Health/Health Science Classes
Lessons for 7th grade are conducted by Health/Health Sciences Teachers
Safety Matters Lessons will be shared with 8th graders in December during their CTE classes
Lessons for 8th grade are conducted by a Community Educator from The Child Advocacy Center of Greater Rochester
Thank you to our Health Teachers and The Child Advocacy Center of Greater Rochester for taking the time to prepare and deliver these important lessons
More Information can be found here: SEL/Erin's Law Page, https://www.cacgroc.org/ , HCSD Child
Safety and Security Update
Safety and security is a priority.
At this point in the school year, we:
Completed Multiple Evacuation Drills
Completed one Loackdown drill
Reviewed our Full Evacuation & Reunification process at our 9.23 staff meeting.
Completed our Full Evacuation & Reunification drill with buses on 9.24.
Trained all staff in use of the Tap App, which enables all staff to initiate a lockdown as well as functions as a tool to utilize for communication in an emergency response.
In the future we will:
Review Dignity for All Students Act (DASA), including identifying, supporting, communicating, and documenting DASA related incidents with all staff
Particpate in our annual Suicide Prevention Training as a staff
Test our automatic door closures, PA system, and Tap App functionality
Conduct additional lockdown drills.
Conduct Hold in Place Drills; first one of the year was held on November 5th
Conduct evacuation drills in the spring.
Important Parent/Guardian Drop-Off & Pick-Up Reminders
Please use Collamer to avoid Village Traffic
Do not drop off prior to 7:10 AM (students not admitted until 7:10)
**Student AM drop-off is in the front loop at the Main Entrance
**Student PM pick-up is near the pool in the back of the building
Drive Safely and watch for pedestrians
Please do not drive through or between any traffic cones
Student drop off and pick up during the school day is in the front loop at the Main Entrance
Relevant Information
Relevant Information
Parents as Partners Webinar Series
Throughout the 2025-2026 school year, the District will be offering access to a webinar series developed for parents/caregivers to provide information and strategies to support you as you raise children/teens. These one-hour webinars cover a wide range of topics and will each include a presentation by an expert followed by time for questions. Those interested in participating can register by accessing links for each session on the website below. Each webinar has its own registration link so you can sign up for individual sessions and do not have commit to the entire series. If you are interested in a topic but cannot attend the live webinar, recordings of each session will be available after it occurs and can be accessed at any time through the end of this school year.
Please contact Liz Thornton, Director of Student Services at ethornton@hilton.k12.ny.us for access to any of the recorded sessions.
Yearbook Info
If You Are Picking Up Your Child Early
Please email the Attendance Office as early as possible. Info can be found on the MW Attendance Page
This helps us issue passes and record attendance in a timely fashion
It is appreciated
Acknowledgement Forms
Hard copies of pages 9-10 of the 2025-2026 MW School Wide Info & Expectations document were handed out 9.12
Signed Forms due 9.26
Students who need to turn in their forms to counseling should do so ASAP
Curriculum
The Hilton Central School District curriculum documents are now available on the Office of Instruction website. You can access these documents by going to the Hilton Central School District webpage. In the drop-down under departments, click Office of Instruction and then click Curriculum title on the left-hand side of the page.
School Supplies
For the 2025-2026 school year the district budgeted for and is providing the necessary school supplies for students so there is no list to share with students and families.
If students elect to bring a backpack, that is something that they will be responsible to get/have.
Students should come to school each day with their charged chromebook as well as writing utensils. Some classes have students utilize their chromebooks to watch videos with sound so students can bring their own headphones or earbuds.
We will also provide all students with 1 pair of WIRED headphones for instructional use at the discretion of teachers
Chromebook Reminders
Please have your child charge the Chromebook leading up to the first day.
Prior to the first day, please turn on the Chromebook and log in to make sure it is working correctly, is updated, and fully charged.
Need a charger? Replacements are available for $20
District-issued Chromebooks use lithium-ion batteries, which can occasionally fail. To prevent potential issues, follow these guidelines:
Charge with Supervision: Only charge the device when someone is present.
Limited Charging Time: Charge the Chromebook for a few hours; the red light next to the charger port will turn green when fully charged. Avoid overnight charging.
Hard Surface: Always charge the device on a hard surface. Avoid fabric surfaces like chairs, couch cushions, blankets, pillows, or beds.
Monitor Heat: If the Chromebook becomes hot while charging, unplug it and report the issue to the school.
Remember, adhering to these best practices can help prevent battery failure and potential damage.
Student Agendas
Generic Student Agendas are available for purchase in the Main Office at the start of the school year
Students Agendas are $5. **Please see your AP if you need financial assistance
Student Agendas are meant to help keep students organized and it also contains hall passes
Food Service Information
We are thrilled to announce that, during the 2025-2026 school year, Hilton Central School District will offer free meals (both breakfast and lunch) to all students through the federal Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) program.
To ensure the continued success of this program for our entire District, it is very important that families who meet the income eligibility guidelines complete the Household Income Eligibility Form through Campus Parent. Don't have a Campus Parent account? Click Here to learn more. Directions to assist in the completion of the form can be found here.
In addition to free meal programs, completing the Household Income Eligibility Form may also qualify you for discounts on Internet services, Amazon Prime, State and federal programs such as P-EBT or Summer P-EBT, Advanced Placement Exams, International Baccalaureate exams, SAT and ACT exams, college admissions, college coursework (reduced or free college tuition through Hilton CSD (dual credit courses), instrument rental outside of the district
Completing the Household Income Eligibility Form provides increased funding to the district to help support programs such as Girls on the Run, Robotics, computers and technology, and equipment grants to improve meal quality.
Your completed application will be sent to: Hilton Central School District, 400 East Ave, Hilton NY 14468
We look forward to providing free breakfast and lunch for all students. There will continue to be snacks and a la carte items available to purchase for a fee. Please contact Scott Ziobrowski, Director of Food Services, at (585) 392-1000 x2152 with any questions.
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