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budget.jpgDistrict Residents Approve 2013-14 Budget

Residents of the Sweet Home Central School District approved the 2013-2014 district budget, Tuesday, May 21, by a vote of 591 “yes” to 260 “no”. Of the 851 voters, 69% voted to pass the budget.

Voters also approved Proposition No. 1 to spend $442,000 to purchase four (4) buses by a vote of 546 “yes” to 297 “no”.

The $68,166,393 budget represents an increase of 1.24% over the previous year.

Under this scenario, the average tax bill for an Amherst home assessed at $120,000 with STAR exemption would increase approximately $46 from the current year. The increase would translate to a total annual tax bill of approximately $1,349. A similar home in the Town of Tonawanda with the new town Equalization Rate of 47% would see a tax bill increase of approximately $46. The increase would translate to a total annual tax bill of $1,350.

In the school board election, Scott M. Johnson ran unopposed and received 695 votes. Mr. Johnson is elected to a five-year term that will expire on June 30, 2018.

Sweet Home residents have not defeated a budget since 1977, and before that since 1964.




Find Sweet Home on Facebook!
52311_83759_0.pngSweet Home Central School District is now on Facebook!! You can find our page by searching Sweet Home Schools on Facebook.com or by clicking here or on the Facebook link to the right.






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Sweet Home Middle School is Going Bald for Bucks -- May 23, 2013
The Sweet Home Middle School Student Council, with the help of the school's PTSA, is sponsoring a Bald for Bucks event on Thursday, May 23rd at 7pm at the school. 26 students and staff will be shaving their heads in support of cancer research and Roswell Park Cancer Institute. To date , the students have raised over $11,000.

There will also be a basket raffle, bake sale, popcorn and pizza sales throughout the evening to aid in the cause. Please click here to view the informational flyer.

To make a donation to Sweet Home Middle School's Bald for Bucks event, please click the link below.  
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2013-14 District Calendar Approved
At the April 16th meeting, the Sweet Home Board of Education voted to approve the 2013-14 school calendar.

Please click the link below to download the calendar in Adobe pdf format.
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Donations Needed for Post-Prom Party
This year the Senior Class of 2013 is attempting to have a post prom party after our senior prom on Thursday, June 6th 2013 from 11:00- 2:00am.  This event, which will be free for all prom attendees has the support of students, parents, staff, and administration.  It will be an event of fun-filled activities and socializing that will promote a safe, drug & alcohol free option for students after the prom.  

We are in need of donations!!  Our goal is to have enough prizes so that every senior in attendance can leave with a prize!!  On behalf of the Senior Class of 2013, please click the link below to download a donation letter if you or someone you know would be willing to donate ot this worthwhile cause.
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High School Inducts 56 into National Honor Society
Sweet Home Senior High School is pleased to announce that fifty-six juniors and seniors have been inducted to the National Honor Society.  Inductions took place Wednesday, January 16 in the high school auditorium. In order to be inducted to the National Honor Society, students must maintain an average of 90 percent and demonstrate qualities in scholarship, service, leadership and character.
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Elementary Family Literacy Night - VIDEO PRESENTATION NOW AVAILABLE!
Ginny Lockwood, Educational Consultant, presented Reading that Matters: What Teachers and Parents Can Do Together to Energize All Readers to all elementary level parents on Monday, January 7th.

Please click the link below to watch the video from the evening's presentation as well as to dowload it in Adobe PDF format.
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2013-14 High School Course Planning Guide is Now Available!!
The 2013-14 High School Course Planning Guide is now available. Please click the link to download this valuable resource in Adobe PDF format.
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High School Inducts 116 into Foreign Language Honor Societies
Sweet Home High School is pleased to announce that 116 juniors have been inducted into the school’s foreign language honor society. In order to be inducted, students must successfully complete first and second levels of the language which they are studying and maintain an average of 90% or higher in each level.
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Amherst Named One of the 100 Best Communities for Young People
Amherst today was named one of America’s Promise Alliance’s 100 Best Communities for Young People presented by ING.
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Free & Reduced Meal Application
Just a reminder: households can apply for meal benefits at anytime throughout the school year. If you have had a change of income or if your household size has changed, please feel free to contact the School Lunch office at (716)250-1446 or click the link below to visit our Food Services webpage.
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Healthy Changes in the School Cafeterias!
This fall, Sweet Home school cafeterias are meeting tough new federal nutrition standards for school meals, ensuring that meals are healthy and well-balanced and provide students all the nutrition they need at school.
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Board of Education Voting Meetings on Time Warner Cable 22
Sweet Home Board of Education voting meetings currently air on Time Warner Public Access channel 22. For more information on dates and times, click the link below.
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BOE Meetings Now Available on your Home Computer

Sweet Home Central School District is pleased to provide yet another way to allow our community to find out what is happening in our schools by bringing the monthly Board of Education voting meetings to your home computer...

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Willow Ridge Grade 5 Visit to Middle School
Wednesday, May 22, 9am

Universal Pre-K Registrations
Wednesday, May 22 & Thursday, May 23 @ Central Registration

Willow Ridge Kindergarten & Grade 1 Chorus Program
Wednesday, May 22, 7pm

Glendale Grade 5 Visit to Middle School
Thursday, May 23, 9am

High School Symphonic Band & Wind Ensemble Concert
Thursday, May 23, 7:30pm

MEMORIAL DAY / NO SCHOOL K-12
Monday, May 27

Grade 6 Awards & Academic All-Star Social
Tuesday, May 28

Grade 6 Chorus, Grade 6 Band & Grade 6 Orchestra Concert
Wednesday, May 29, 7pm @ MS

Universal Pre-K Registrations
Wednesday, May 29 & Thursday, May 30 @ Central Registration

High School Foreign Language Awards
Wednesday, May 29, 2:30pm @ HS Library

High School Mixed Chorus, Concert Chorale & Chamber Orchestra Concert
Thursday, May 30, 7:30pm @ HS Aud

Grade 7 Awards & Academic All-Star Social
Thursday, May 30

Sports Physicals, Girls 5:30pm/Boys 6pm
Thursday, May 30 @ HS

3rd Grade Recruitment Concert
Friday, May 31, 9:30am @ MS









Last Modified: May 22, 2013