Friday, July 31, 2026
Cattaraugus & Allegany County, New York
Portville/Schools
Portville Central School held its commencement ceremony on a Friday evening in late June 2026, formally graduating its Class of 2026. Valedictorian Aidan DeFazio urged classmates to embrace uncomfortable, growth-oriented moments rather than settle into complacency as they move on from high school. Graduates received diplomas and scholarship awards during the ceremony, which capped a year of academic and extracurricular achievement for the district's seniors. The event drew families and community members to celebrate the milestone alongside district staff.