Springville-Griffith Institute Central School District

Located 35 minutes south of Buffalo, the district consists of the communities of Collins, Colden, Glenwood, East Concord, and Springville.

Springville's school honors the name of Archibald Griffith who raised a seminary from a position of uncertainty to one of prominence.

The Board holds meetings at least monthly on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at the high school at 290 North Buffalo Street unless otherwise announced.

Springville-Griffith Institute CSD Timeline 1830 - Academic School building built 1849 - First person to graduate 1867 - Name change from Academy to Griffith Institute - Addition to building, making three stories and bell tower - North and south district united 1885 - Building was enlarged to twice its size 1889 - Gaylord and Ultrich property purchased with a hotel on property.

The 1st, 2nd and 3rd grade was moved there and the public library- called G-I Annex 1909 - New school was opened at a cost of $75,000; Bell was rung for the last time 1918 - First orchestra 1920 - Parents’ night started - (PTA) 1930 - Centennial celebration- old academy bell was brought out for celebration 1933 - Organized football squad 1941 - Central School added to name.