54 seniors were recognized to have achieved the honor of reaching Summa Cum Laude!! Over the course of their 1st 7 semesters, students had to achieve at least an average of 95.0 and a minimum of 3 AP courses to have qualified. Well done to each recipient!

Last Saturday, Juniors boogied the night away at the Memorial Art Gallery. They celebrated the night with their classmates in style! Click on picture below to see more!

Congratulations to our Warrior recipients of the New York State Seal of Civic Readiness and the New York State Seal of Biliteracy!

This week Juniors and Seniors watched and participated in a Mock DWI Crash. During this busy time of the year we like to remind everyone the dangers of impaired driving, not wearing seatbelts, and other high-risk driving behaviors. Thank you to West Webster Fire Department, Webster Police Department, and WHEN!

Mrs. Metz-miller's AP Physics kids made cardboard boats. They competed with them yesterday in the aquatic center. The fastest time down the width of the pool was the winner

Last year and this year SHS/GOAL PTSA has partnered with GOAL, Library Club & Green Club students in creating our beautiful faux plant wall on the west side of the school.

This Spring students in Mrs.O'Hara's class painted a botanical plant mural next to the faux plant wall and we love how it looks!

Thank you to Class of 2028 students Annalles, Bianca, Evie, Karissa and Noa for this wonderful addition for all to enjoy!

While we may primarily think of seniors, students as young as 16 can pre-register to vote. Once they turn 18, they will automatically be added to the voter rolls. Presumably, there will also be students in our 10th and 11th grade classes who could pre-register.

Monroe County Voter Registration Link

NYS Online Voter Registration Link

Be sure to remind seniors heading off to college that once they are registered, they can request an absentee ballot to ensure their voices are still heard from home.

Monroe County Absentee Ballot Request Form

Lastly, I have included a list of dates related to absentee ballots and general voting, as well as the NYS Political Calendar from the NYS Board of Elections.

ABSENTEE/EARLY VOTING BY MAIL FOR GENERAL

Oct 25 Last day for board of elections to RECEIVE application or letter of application by mail or online portal for General Election ballot

Nov 3 Last day to apply in person for General Election ballot

Nov 4 Last day to postmark General Election ballot. Must be received by the county board no later than Nov 12th

Nov 4 Last day to deliver General Election ballot in person to your county board or poll site in your county, by close of polls on election day

Here are some upcoming dates -

PRIMARY ELECTION DATES

June 14- 22 - Days of Early Voting for the Primary Election.

June 24 - - Primary Election

GENERAL ELECTION DATES

Oct 25 - Nov 2 Days of Early Voting for the General Election

Nov 4 - General Election

NYS Political Calendar

Check out our Athletics newsletter below!

A recent Pew Research Center survey, conducted in the fall of 2024, sheds light on the complex relationship between teenagers and social media. The findings, highlighted in a recent CNN article, reveal that nearly half of US teens aged 13 to 17 perceive social media as having a negative impact on the mental well-being of their peers. This important data underscores the critical need for educators to understand these perceptions as we continue to support the social and emotional health of our students in an increasingly digital world.

Got Dreams (flyer attached):

• May 7, 2025: Please share as appropriate!
• Come & join us for this year’s annual Got Dreams Celebration, a community event that recognizes youth with emotional or behavioral health challenges who are working to fulfill their dreams along with those who support them ~family, peers, caregivers & local organizations.

SEL Resource (document attached):

• Printable resource to use with students (or yourself!) to help climb out of the "meh" feeling

CAMP Heartstrings (flyer attached):

• Camp Heartstrings / Camp Dreams is a three day summer camp for children (entering grades 2 - 11 in September 2025) who are adjusting to the death of a loved one.

Tween Anxiety Education Program in Brighton using "Guts" book (flyer attached):

• From Brighton practitioner Tracy Nemecek, MA, LMHC
• For students in grades 4-6: Join us as we discuss the graphic novel and dive into the topics of worry and anxiety. Inspired by the story and the artwork, we’ll practice relaxation strategies and create expressive arts projects to support self-expression and self-regulation.

PASS (flyers attached):

• PASS is a mentoring program for Monroe County adolescents ages 13 to 17 that teaches life skills such as anger management, self-esteem building, job interviewing, decision making, goal setting, social skills, and self-motivation. The program provides an environment for youth to practice what they learn and use the new skills in creating a path towards lifelong goals.
• Link to Program https://www.ccsi.org/Programs/PASS/ Program Description, Video testimonies, pictures, application, and more.
• Graduate youth serve as peer advocates, assisting State, County, and local Programs.
• Transportation, meals, materials, social events, lodging, and accommodations covered.

McKinney Vento Webinars (links included):

• Meeting the Needs of Students with Disabilities Living in Temporary Housing
• Thursday, May 8, 2025; 9:30 am -11:00 am; Register here
• Planning your LEA Education for Homeless Children and Youth (EHCY) Program
• Thursday, May 15, 2025; 9:30am – 11:00 am Register here
• Supporting Young Children Experiencing Homelessness
• Thursday, May 29, 2025; 9:30am – 11:00 am; Register here

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month (links included)!

• The April 2025 theme for Child Abuse Prevention Month is “Powered By Hope, Strengthened by Prevention.”
• The New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) has several initiatives schools leverage to promote child and family well-being.
• HEARS Family Line (888-554-3277) assists families by providing community resources and referrals to many services including food, clothing, housing, medical and behavioral health care, parenting education, and child care.
• Family Opportunity Centers & Family Resource Centers provide families with access to the programs and resources they need to build protective factors and help their children grow into healthy and productive members of their communities.
• Healthy Families New York is a voluntary home visiting model aimed at offering support to families starting from prenatal stages or at birth and continuing through to the age of five.
• OCFS also provides free 24/7 online Mandated Reporter Training in Child Abuse and Neglect/Maltreatment Identification that has been updated to include implicit bias training and content on the impact of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) on children and families.

Registration for Driver Education will be opening 6/4/2025. The driving portion of the program will be taking place at Thomas due to Schroeder construction but is open to students at both schools. Please see flyer below for more details.

Hello Parents/Guardians,

At different points in our lives we all need a little help. Through confidential consultation, we can provide guidance and access to valuable resources in our school and community which might include support for school supplies, fee waivers (ie. SAT/ACT, AP exams, dual credit courses), holiday meals, and basic needs. While we can not guarantee help in all of these areas, we are here to partner directly with you to support you and your family. We know your child's well-being and learning in school is intertwined with their experiences at home so please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions. Thank you for allowing us to help.

Please complete this this form and we will be in touch.

A recent Pew Research Center survey, conducted in the fall of 2024, sheds light on the complex relationship between teenagers and social media. The findings, highlighted in a recent CNN article, reveal that nearly half of US teens aged 13 to 17 perceive social media as having a negative impact on the mental well-being of their peers. This important data underscores the critical need for educators to understand these perceptions as we continue to support the social and emotional health of our students in an increasingly digital world.