Flower City School No. 54

Flower City School 54 is a vibrant PreK–6 community school where students learn, grow, and shine together. Our claim to fame is the joyful, tight-knit culture we’ve built, rooted in strong relationships, visible student voice, and a schoolwide commitment to helping every Firefly glow. Working with our parents as partners, we strive to instill the value of education in all our children.

Flower City School is your school, and we want every family to feel welcome, valued, and truly integral to our learning team. Together, we celebrate our successes, treat one another with dignity and respect, and model the kind of community we want our students to carry into the world.

We are proud of our diverse student body, technology-rich classrooms, and engaging learning spaces. We are proud to be making real, measurable strides including stronger engagement, increased participation, and steady academic growth for students who receive consistent support. Families will see a school determined to keep improving, one where children are deeply known, cared for, and encouraged to explore their talents each day.

• At Flower City School 54, we strive to provide you with outstanding teachers, and a caring and supportive staff.  We are determined to facilitate a safe learning environment with curricular programs that promote student-centered learning activities that are data-driven.
• Restorative Practice principles are utilized among staff and students.
• A safe and nurturing environment that provides the foundation for successful learning environments with all classrooms starting each day with classroom morning meetings.
• Monthly School-Wide Morning Meetings
• As a school-wide instructional priority, all students in grades K-2 engage in ongoing literacy development beyond the Readers and Writers Workshops, through the use of a Walk to Intervention model of instructional support.
• Student leadership opportunities are available through the Student Council and Safety Patrol. In addition, our students are not only offered a band and chorus, but there are instrumental music lessons including hand bells, recorders and mallets and through Music and Movement classes. 
• Our partnership with the Center for Youth expands and enriches our students’ opportunities to engage in restorative practices, while also developing self-regulation and coping skills, leadership skills and life skills.
• A fully remodeled school building with state-of-the-art furniture and technology. All students have access to Chromebook carts for 1:1 blended learning opportunities.
• Active partnership with Cameron Communities where students have the opportunity to attend after-school programming daily. 
• Blossoming partnerships with: HippoCampo Books, Excellus, International We Love You Foundation, Lyell-Otis Public Library, Health Plex, and more!
• Scholars have the opportunity to participate in a variety of ensembles that include- photography, social media club, arts integration, Stage Crew, and percussion.
• OHANA Parent Group: A dedicated family engagement group that builds strong school-community partnerships and fosters a supportive environment for students and families.
• New STEAM Room: A creative, hands-on space for students to explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math, promoting innovative and critical thinking skills.
• Daily Teacher Feedback: Teachers receive consistent, constructive feedback daily, supporting their professional growth and enhancing instructional quality.
• School Basketball and Cheer Teams: Opportunities for students to participate in athletics, fostering teamwork, school spirit, and healthy competition.
• Monthly parent workshops to maintain the strength of the home-school connection.
• Dedicated Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Team, committed to supporting the whole child. This team collaborates with teachers and families to strengthen students’ emotional well-being, build community, and embed SEL practices throughout the school day.
• Monthly School-Wide Meetings
• Student leadership opportunities are available through the Student Council, Safety Patrol, and Glow Guides.
• Students are offered a wide-variety of music performance opportunities through electives like music & movement, chorus, ukulele ensemble, band, group keyboard & guitar classes, and modern band.