Sweet Home Source Magazine
Sweet Home Source Current Edition
(Capital Project 2025 Special Edition)
Message from Dr. Michael V. Ginestre, Superintendent of Schools:
Dear Sweet Home Community,
“Ready for the Future” is not just a motto at Sweet Home…it is our mission. We take that mission seriously and with a high level of determination and pride. On December 16, 2025, we are asking our great community to vote on what promises to be a transformational Capital Improvement Project. These much needed improvements will provide additional classrooms at the elementary level, renovate elementary learning spaces, provide needed maintenance and security upgrades at each building in the District, and enhance our athletic facilities at the High School and elementary levels. This project was built by our community, and it is for our community. It provides $90.5 million in improvements across all of our campuses so we can prepare our students and help reach our mission of “Ready for the Future.”
This plan reflects years of thoughtful planning and collaboration among families, staff, students, and residents. From the initial ThoughtExchange survey in 2023 to this fall’s PTA/O/SA and community forums, we are listening carefully to what matters most to you - safe, welcoming, and future-ready learning spaces for all students.
Just as importantly, the Board of Education and District remain committed to presenting a plan that is fiscally responsible to our voters. By strategically aligning this project with expiring debt, available state aid, and existing capital reserve funds, we are able to bring forward meaningful improvements to our schools while carefully managing the financial impact on our community.
We believe this project represents an investment not only in our buildings, but in the very heart of Sweet Home’s mission: Every Student, One Community, Ready for the Future.
On Tuesday, December 16, 2025 our community will have the opportunity to vote on this important initiative. Voting will take place from 7 AM to 9 PM in the Norman C. Vergils Community Center of Sweet Home High School, 1901 Sweet Home Road in Amherst. Your participation ensures that every voice is heard as we plan for the future of our facilities.
Thank you for your trust, your feedback, and your continued support of Sweet Home Schools. Together, we’re building more than facilities - we’re building a legacy of pride and opportunity for every student who walks through our doors.
Sincerely,
Dr. Michael V. Ginestre
Superintendent of Schools
