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The 4-year-old students at Open Door Nursery School in Williamsville United Methodist Church recently completed a rainforest mural that included plants and animals. Students Vivian Wattle and Matthew Small admire the hard work put into the project. More ... Williamsville School Board asks for lower budget increase by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor Several of the Williamsville School Board members requested that the proposed budget increase be lowered to the 4.45 percent range after reviewing the preliminary 2007-08 spending plan, which carries a 4.59 percent increase. The total budget is $145.4 million, as presented by Superintendent Howard... More ... School News Kate Licata, 12, an Amherst Middle School student, won a $100 scholarship while competing in the 12-14-year-old category of the 16th annual Ruth W. Marcy Scholarship Competition in February at the Community Music School. She is a student of Shirley Chan. More ... Williamsville election packets available Two of three School Board incumbents will run by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor Williamsville School Board President Romona Popowich and Board Member Carolyn Giambra announced at the March 13 meeting that they will run for re-election in May. However, Khalid Qazi said that after 10 years on the board he has decided not to seek re-election. More ... Amherst School election information set In the Amherst Central School District, there are two seats open - David J. Dengler and Laura Meyers-Rogerson. Anyone interested in picking up a petition, call district clerk secretary to the superintendent Sharon Krol at 362-3051 or visit the district office, 55 Kings Highway, Amherst. Petitions ... More ... Sweet Home to elect three board members The terms of three current members of the Sweet Home Central Board of Education are set to expire this year. Scott Johnson, Douglas Galli and board president Michael Morrow are each up for election on May 15. Morrow has announced he will not seek re-election. but Johnson and Galli will be running... More ... School News St. Leo the Great students have been awarded the following scholarships: Michael Siegelhurst, the Pace Scholarship from Cardinal O'Hara High School; Catherine Maier, Summer Tuition Award from Sacred Heart; Megan Kelly, Academic Excellence Scholarship from Mount St. Mary's; Sarah Broxup, Holy Angel... More ... Williamsville Central School District begins energy efficiency project The New York Power Authority and the Williamsville Central School District have partnered on an $8.7 million energy efficiency project, at all 13 of the districts' educational facilities. The project, part of the Power to Schools program, is expected to save the school district $520,000 annually. More ... Jazz festival, Taste of Sweet Home set for March 29 The Music Department of the Sweet Home Central School District will be presenting its annual Jazz Festival beginning at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 29 in the high school auditorium, 1901 Sweet Home Road. More ... Chabe introduced as Amherst's new superintendent at meeting by PATRICK J. NAGY Reporter Laura K. Chabe was officially introduced as the Amherst Central School District's new superintendent at a special Board of Education meeting on March 13. Chabe, who has been Westfield Academy and Central Schools' superintendent for the past four years, will start her new position upon the retireme... More ...
Transit Middle School students (from left to right) Julia Bibko, Alyssa Cartwright, Marissa Panzarella, Paige Russell and Valentina Bibko performed a skit during Destination Imagination, a competition held March 10 at Erie Community College's South Campus. More ... East Jazz Ensemble selected as finalist for NYC competition The Williamsville East High School Jazz Ensemble is among 15 finalist bands from across the country selected to compete in the 12th annual Essentially Ellington High School Jazz Band Competition & Festival to be held at the Lincoln Center in New York City, May 4-6. More ... St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute honor roll announced St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute has named the following Amherst residents to the honor roll for the second quarter of the 2006-07 school year: First Honors Grade Nine Oliver Beardsley, Jacob Biniszkiewicz, Kevin Brick, Michael Duggan, Jr. More ... School News Elizabeth Fitch of Williamsville met with Rep. Thomas M. Reynolds, R-Amherst, in his Capitol Hill office in Washington, D.C., on March 13 through the People to People program, a student leader organization aimed at developing the leaders of tomorrow. Fitch is a student at the Nichols School. More ... Speaker addresses bullying in Amherst Central Schools by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor "Kids know each other's buttons very well," said clinical supervisor Dan Greene about bullying in today's schools. Because of this he recommends early intervention and teaching youths about respect. More ... Students learn 'the real science behind CSI' by JILL SCHMELZER Reporter The hit television drama, "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation," captured the attention of millions of Americans in 2000, leaving many to wonder how real-life investigators gather evidence and solve the mysteries associated with crime. More ... On the Campus Chris Cruz of East Amherst participated in a daylong seminar dealing with Rumford fireplace design and construction, which included lecture and hands-on laboratory experience on the School of Applied Technology campus. More ... The Women of Williamsville hosts fashion show for Gow School by JILL SCHMELZER Reporter The Women of Williamsville, which was formed by eight business professionals, decided to support The Gow School by instituting an endowment. To raise the funds, they will host "Fashion at the Glen III" from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 25 at The Glen Park Tavern, 5507 Main St., Williamsville. More ...
Jeremy and Cara Dabbeekeh dance the night way at Amherst High School's Big Band Dance and Silent Auction held at the school, located at 4301 Main St., Amherst on March 17. More ... Sweet Home's Dollars for Scholars craft fair to be held at high school The annual Sweet Home Dollars for Scholars craft fair is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 24 at the high school, 1901 Sweet Home Road, Amherst. More than 125 area crafters will be on hand at Sweet Home High School. More ... |
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