Lima Primary School

Congratulations to Virginia Steed on being a recipient of the BOE's Cougar Pride Award! Steed was nominated by student Griffin B. who noted the following, "I am nominating Ms. Ginny for the cougar pride award because, she has made the bus a safe, fun, and welcoming place to be, she lightens everyone's day, and makes waking up at the crack of dawn worth it. I am in seventh grade currently, but I still remember my first day of middle school. like many of my peers I was anxious, curious, and excited. But when those bus doors opened and Ms. Ginny greeted me with her kind gentle smile and told me, "Welcome Griffin, I'm your bus driver Ms. Ginny, and I'll be driving you to and from school." though those words are standard, it was the way she made the first thing you see on the first day of middle school warm, welcoming, and joyful. and that is what she does for all of her riders. If it wasn't for her kindness and her gentle soul I would not be able to say that the bus is just a vehicle, Because it is not just a vehicle it is a place where you are welcomed, and you have a feeling everything is going to be okay. And me and my other peers owe it all to Ms. Ginny. But it also is not just the atmosphere she creates, it is the conversations you can have with her, and also the laughs you can share. And I feel proud that I can say I couldn't ask for a better bus driver." #WeAreHFL

What a fantastic Read Across America week! Our students had so much fun celebrating the power of reading through themed days, special activities, and lots of great books! #WEareHFL

Congratulations to Tammy Pulver and Karen Queeno on being recipients of the BOE's Cougar Pride Award! Pulver and Queeno were nominated by Meghan McQuillan who noted the following, Read Across America Week at Lima Primary is like stepping into another world. Tammy Pulver and Karen Queeno spend an endless amount of time turning Lima Primary into the most magical place. They prepare, create, and build scenery and props to turn our hallways into pirate ships, the Wild West, Super Hero cities, Fairy Tale kingdoms…it looks like someone waved a magic wand and poof you are dropped into an alternate universe. They have gone above and beyond for years and years. The most powerful testament to this magic is the look of amazement on the students faces when they walk into the building on Monday morning. They left a regular looking school on Friday afternoon and returned on Monday morning to a jaw dropping, truly magical place. Thank you, Mrs. Pulver and Mrs. Queeno for fostering a love of reading and making us all feel like we are trapped inside the pages of a book that we never want to leave. Creating wonderment and awe is your Superpower! #WeAreHFL

Congratulations to Bob Jennejohn on being a recipient of the BOE's Cougar Pride Award! Jennejohn was nominated by the HF-L Nordic Team for consistently going above and beyond his duties, providing much more than just transportation. The team noted that, "every day when we enter his bus, we are greeted with a smile and willing assistance in helping us board our equipment. It takes a skilled and dedicated driver to navigate the treacherous climb to the summit of Bristol Mountain time and time again, yet Driver Bob does so with such joy and ease. His support for our team is unsurpassed. Regardless of the conditions, he is there for every race - standing in the frigid air to cheer on our team from the sidelines no matter what and cheering on all of us. Perhaps most touchingly, he took the time to write personalized, handwritten notes to each of our seniors for their final race. Driver Bob is a vital member of the HF-L community who makes our Nordic program truly special. We are incredibly grateful for the time, energy, and heart he shares with us. We would not be who we are without you! #WeAreHFL

Reminder: 📌 District Health & Safety Committee Meeting
🗓 March 3, 2026 | ⏰ 3:45 PM
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✨ A magical afternoon together. Our senior community members are invited to enjoy lunch and a live performance of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella at a special Senior Matinee on March 18. RSVP by March 11, 2026 to Dana Boldt. #WeAreHFL

Congratulations to Sebastian K. on being a recipient of the BOE's Cougar Pride Award! Sebastian was nominated by Erinn Camp and Freight Train Leaders who noted that Sebastian not only is an example of Cougar Pride, but he documents it as well! Sebastian is the student found at many of our Cougar sporting events with the camera around his neck. Students LOVE seeing him at games, the fans often pose for him while at the game. And he captures action shots of the players. If you haven't had a chance to see his work, you need to check it out! HF-L is lucky to have him document these events and hopefully for the next four years! #WeAreHFL

🎵 HF-L Music Booster Club Meeting
🗓️ Wednesday, Feb. 25 | 6:00 p.m.
📍 High School Music Room
Come support our musicians and join the fun! 💛🖤 #WeAreHFL

We are 100 days smarter, kinder, and full of joy at Lima Primary! We had so much fun celebrating all the growth and great learning that's happened so far! #WEareHFL

📌 Tonight!
HF-L Board of Education Meeting
🗓️ Feb. 24 | 6:00 p.m.
📍 High School Cafeteria
💛🖤 #WeAreHFL

💛 Cougar Pride in Action! 💛
We couldn’t be more proud of Samuel, whose Eagle Scout service project gives back directly to our student-athletes with a new sports rebound wall at HF-L.
Read more from 13WHAM:
👉 https://13wham.com/news/local/bright-spot-scouts-sports-eagle-scout-honeoye-falls-lima-central-school-district-sports-rebounder #WeAreHFL

❄️ Winter break is here! Time to rest, recharge, and make some cozy memories. Whether you’re sledding, reading, traveling, or just enjoying slow mornings, we hope our HF-L families have a safe and happy break.

There will be no school February 16–20, 2026. We’ll see everyone back refreshed and ready to learn! 💛🖤
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Not exactly hot off the press—more like cold to the touch after winter deliveries—but the Inside HF-L Winter 2026 newsletter has arrived and will be landing in mailboxes across the district in the coming days. This issue highlights HF-L’s continued focus on wellness, student engagement, strong financial stewardship, and meaningful community involvement, along with stories that celebrate creativity, achievement, and progress across our schools. Can’t wait for it to arrive? Take a look at the digital edition here. https://aptg.co/Q9QcZG #WeAreHFL

🎨✨ Art Booster Club Meeting ✨🎨

📅 Wed, Feb. 11, 2026
⏰ 6:30 p.m.
📍 Manor School

Come support the arts & celebrate our HF-L students’ creativity! 🖌️💛🖤 #WeAreHFL

📌 Tonight!
HF-L Board of Education Meeting
🗓️ Feb. 10 | 6:00 p.m.
📍 High School Cafeteria
💛🖤 #WeAreHFL

Congratulations to Jakob Bartalo on being a recipient of the BOE's Cougar Pride Award! Bartalo was nominated by parent, Heather Abraham, who noted the following, Mr. Bartalo has been an amazing asset to Adrien’s education the last two years. He is fun and plans things the kids really enjoy. It is obvious that he truly enjoys working with the kids and is a wonderful support person. #WeAreHFL

Ordering pizza for the Super Bowl? The Varsity Baseball team has partnered with Salvatore’s in Honeoye Falls for a fundraiser for the month of February. Make sure you mention “HFL Baseball” when you pick up your pizza! #WeAreHFL

🏀📣 Tonight!
The HF-L Sports Booster Club meets Feb. 2 at 6:30 p.m.
📍 High School Lobby Conference Room
Join us to support our student-athletes! 💛🖤 #WeAreHFL

📅 Save the Date! Rochester Teacher Recruitment Day
🗓 March 20, 2026 | ⏰ 9:00–3:30
📍 Gates Chili CSD – Gates Chili Field House

Connect with school districts across the Greater Rochester area and explore careers in education. Scan the QR code to learn more! #WeAreHFL