June 26, 2022
Beginning with a procession onto Hillis Field comprising district administration, Board of Education members, dozens of members of the Class of 2022 and some of their educators, the 138th commencement of Gowanda High School got underway Friday (June 24, 2022) … Continued
June 21, 2022
Dear Gowanda Families and Community Members, I cannot thank everyone enough for the support of our work throughout the past school year. As the school year began, we were excited to launch our “Blueprint for Success.” This strategic plan focused … Continued
June 6, 2022
Local families with children entering Kindergarten through sixth grade can register now for Camp Invention at Gowanda Middle School from Monday to Friday August 15-19, 2022, from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. daily. Cost is $245 before discount. Register & … Continued
June 1, 2022
Gowanda Central School District is partnering with Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES, the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation, numerous regional organizations, and our area school districts to collect as many thoughts, opinions, and solutions as possible to ensure we’re meeting the needs … Continued
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Our Mission is to engage students in learning through the development and use of communication, collaboration, creativity and critical thinking.
Our Vision is to create a student centered, collaborative environment that prepares all students for the 21st century through an engaging and goal oriented learning environment.
Student life at Gowanda centers around Panther pride. Our boys and girls sports teams draw crowds of students and community members alike.
Technology is a tool that Gowanda uses to enhance our students’ educational experiences. It aides in personalizing our students’ learning and instruction while providing efficient feedback to students and teachers to increase understanding. Students experience greater independence by having access to content from anywhere to uncover knowledge, but they also gain interdependence by developing understandings through shared activities and collaborative tasks.
The Gowanda Music program offers band and chorus starting at the elementary level. Our students participate in All-state and All-county programs and in musicals, plays, and concerts.
Gowanda's comprehensive K-12 Visual Arts program helps prepare our students to navigate through and create in an increasingly visual society. Students develop creative problem solving skills in collaborative studio environments. Student artwork and design is featured throughout our facilities and the community.
The District is organized along a PK-12 plan with approximately 1100 students distributed equally in our PK-4 Elementary School, 5-8 Middle School and 9-12 High School. We maintain two educational campuses and one athletic facility. Our campuses are situated in the Town of Perrysburg and the Village of Gowanda. The District spans portions of the Townships of Collins, North Collins, Hanover, Persia, Perrysburg and Dayton and the Cattaraugus Territory.
Our educational program is comprehensive and includes the core curriculum, performing arts, technology, home & careers, interscholastic athletics, student clubs and extra-curricular activities. Teachers, staff and students utilize up-to-date learning and office technology. Distance learning opportunities are also available to our students via live video broadcasting. The District also operates a public television station that broadcasts public hearings, Board of Education meetings and athletic events.
Vocational and special education services are provided in part by the Erie II-Chautauqua- Cattaraugus Board of Cooperative Educational Services. The District also offers a full-range of special education programs for special needs students in all three buildings.
Baseball
Basketball - Boys
Basketball - Girls
Bowling
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Football
Lacrosse - Boys
Lacrosse - Girls
Softball
Swimming - Boys
Swimming - Girls
Trap
Volleyball
Wrestling