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Introducing...Our New Panther!
Introducing...Our New Panther!
INTRODUCING…our new Sweet Home Panther! Our voters have spoken, and we are proud to announce the new official Panther logo!
Congratulations to fourth grade Maplemere student Raifah Rana for her winning design! 
 
We could not be more proud of all the students who participated in this contest. Thank you to our amazing art teachers for guiding over 300 students to submit artwork and vote on their favorites, and to every student, parent, staff member, and community member who came out to vote yesterday. For our nine second place finishers, their designs will live on by being displayed in Vergils. They will serve as a permanent reminder of the great work of our students.
 
Raifah will receive a $500 scholarship when she graduates, courtesy of Dollars for Scholars, and of course…the best bragging rights around! Special thanks to 26 Shirts for their work to bring our students’ designs to life. We can’t wait to use our new Panther everywhere! #WeAreSweetHome
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Logo Finalists Tour 26 Shirts
Logo Finalists Tour 26 Shirts
Our student Panther Logo finalists had the awesome opportunity to visit our partners at 26 Shirts yesterday to get a behind-the-scenes look at how their artwork came to life as a logo!
 
The group, including art teachers Ryan McCaffrey and Dominique Mediak-Pirigyi, were able to tour the studio and warehouse with founder Del Reid. Then, Creative Director Josh talked about each students' artwork and how it inspired him to create the final version. Students talked about their process and the entire group discussed creative work as a career path. Thank you so much for your hospitality and for providing this unforgettable experience for our student artists! #WeAreSweetHome
 
Come vote for your favorite Panther May 20 from 7AM-9PM at Sweet Home High School! Any student, staff, or community member can vote!
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Dauria Honored as MS Principal of the Year!
Dauria Honored as MS Principal of the Year!

Congratulations to our own Marissa Dauria who was honored last evening as the Middle School Principal of the year by the School Administrators Association of New York State (SAANYS)! We are so incredibly proud! #WeAreSweetHome

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Congratulations to Sweet Home's Top 10 Seniors
Congratulations to Sweet Home's Top 10 Seniors

We are exceedingly proud of this year's top 10 seniors of the Class of 2025. Congratulations!

Valedictorian Matthew Spence
Salutatorian Joy Bado
Eleanor Sauter
Camryn Smith
Jacob Brand
Alex Schiefer
Francis Bellanti
Maya Atallah
Margaret Paluch
Gracie Fuqua

#WeAreSweetHome

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Regional Challenge 2 Change Event Brings Districts Together
Regional Challenge 2 Change Event Brings Districts Together
Sweet Home has hosted a Challenge 2 Change event for the past few years. In addition to our own, this year a new tradition began: a Regional Challenge 2 Change summit which brought together Sweet Home, Williamsville, Amherst, and Cleveland Hill high schools. Young leaders from each school came together at SUNY Erie and participated in rotating workshops meant to foster collaboration, understanding, and to celebrate diversity of all kinds.
 
The keynote speaker Hy-Deia Elwadi, Founder & CEO of Powerhaus PR, spoke to guests about the idea of “writing your own story” and embracing one’s own unique qualities and talents. She also led interactive workshops focusing on personal branding.
 
Sweet Home looks forward to hosting our own Challenge 2 Change event coming up in May. These experiences continue to empower our students to lead with empathy, embrace their individuality, and build stronger, more inclusive communities. We’re proud to be part of this growing movement and look forward to seeing how these young changemakers will shape the future. #WeAreSweetHome #SPGoal1 #SPGoal3 #SPGoal3
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Willow Ridge Hosts Science Night & Book Fair
Willow Ridge Hosts Science Night & Book Fair
Willow Ridge Elementary recently hosted a Science Night & Scholastic Book Fair. It was an exciting night of experiments, creating, learning, and finding some new reads! Our amazing PTO organized the evening with many local agency volunteers who welcomed students and their families to learn about things like space, climate change, rocks, local animal life, and much more. There was even a planetarium to explore! 💫
Thank you also to our many high school student volunteers and of course, our Willow Ridge PTO for their creativity and organization bringing this event to life! #WeAreSweetHome
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8th Grade Students Clean Up for Earth Day
8th Grade Students Clean Up for Earth Day
🌎🌿 What better way to celebrate Earth Day than with a little community service? 🌿🌎
 
Our 8th Grade Student Council took the initiative to organize a community cleanup at Ellicott Creek Park today, showing that you're never too young to make a big difference. Armed with gloves, garbage bags, and a lot of heart, they worked hard to keep our local park clean and beautiful for everyone to enjoy.
 
We love this leadership in action. Thank you to advisors Jeremy Traverse and Neil McLoughlin for your work with this awesome group! #WeAreSweetHome #SPGoal1 #SPGoal2
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Community Coversations with Dr. Ginestre
Community Coversations with Dr. Ginestre
Wednesday evening, the Amherst Community Diversity Commission hosted a panel with local leadership, including our Superintendent Dr. Michael Ginestre and Dr. Marie Balen, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum at Williamsville Central School. 
 
The event, called “Community Conversations”, was moderated by the League of Women Voters of Buffalo/Niagara, Inc. and posed timely questions about our local school communities and the direction of education. Audience members submitted many thoughtful questions around topics such as DEI, social-emotional curriculum, the student experience, and ways in which we can partner with our community to enrich student learning.
 
We would also like to thank the BECPL Audubon Branch of the Amherst Public Library for allowing us to use their space for a night of great conversation. #WeAreSweetHome
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HS Students Experience Mobile Museums of Tolerance
HS Students Experience Mobile Museums of Tolerance
This week, Sweet Home High School students had the incredible opportunity to experience the Mobile Museums of Tolerance right here on campus. Students engaged with powerful exhibits focused on the Holocaust, deepening their understanding of its history and the importance of standing up against hate.
 
The MMOT aims to inspire people of all ages and backgrounds to promote human dignity by empowering them to raise their voices to combat antisemitism, bullying, racism, hate, and intolerance. Since 2021, over 40k people have experienced these impactful exhibits in an accessible way. Learn more about their mission on their website: https://mmot.com/ The Mobile Museum will visit our Middle School soon as well. We thank our friends at the Buffalo Jewish Federation for facilitating this opportunity. #WeAreSweetHome
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HS Students Recognized for Leader in Me
HS Students Recognized for Leader in Me

Congratulations to this group of High School student leaders who were recently recognized for demonstrating Leader in Me Habit 3: "Putting First Things First." These students are committed to prioritizing what matters most and staying focused on their goals. Thanks for Mrs. Bruce and Mrs. Utzig for recognizing these students! #WeAreSweetHome

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Coach Monaco Chats Flag on One Bills Live
Coach Monaco Chats Flag on One Bills Live

Listen to our own Coach Monaco on One Bills Live talk about the rise of flag football and our partnership with the Buffalo Bills: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4X9M-iR-uWM
 

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Two SH Seniors Win Gold at Skills USA Competition
Two SH Seniors Win Gold at Skills USA Competition
Two Sweet Home Seniors attending Erie 1 BOCES recently received 1st place medals during the Skills USA Regional Competition at Alfred University! Zehra Muhsini and Shu Yao Yang, both in in the Health & Careers program, participated in the 34th annual competition that hosts over 900 high school students and their advisors.
 
Zehra said, "After we were announced as the winners, a team of Juniors from another school came up to us to tell us how great we did. That felt so good to have another team notice how well we did."
 
Shu Yao said, "We are good friends and we always have so much fun when we are together."
 
Congratulations to these outstanding Seniors and their advisors on all their hard work! #SPGoal1 #SPGoal2 #wearesweethome
 
Click to learn more about the Skills USA Competition.
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