FREDONIA - The New Horizons Band of Western New York is ready to begin rehearsals on Wednesday, Jan. 29. It marks the second half of the band’s 20th anniversary season. The band, under the direction of Dr. Katherine McKay, is actively seeking new members - people with a past attachment to ...
During the holidays, the Chautauqua County’s Department of Social Services received a large donation from the Hillcrest Church and Hillcrest Preschool. Donations collected by the congregation and preschool students were specifically aimed at supporting local foster families, bringing joy ...
The Winifred Crawford Dibert Boys & Girls Club of Jamestown has announced its December Youth of the Month. Youth are chosen based on attendance, participation and positive attitude. The Winifred Crawford Dibert Boys & Girls Club is a United Way partner agency. Students of the Month ...
Registration is now open for a new after-school program at Washington Middle School. A free initiative made possible through the New York 21st Century Community Learning Centers grant, the program is designed to support students academically, socially, and creatively by offering a safe, ...
When Debbie Oakes, an ENL teacher at Washington Middle School, took the reins of the school’s Garden Club a few years ago, it was more than just reviving a program — it was about planting seeds of excitement, growth, and connection in her students. “Last year was all about ...
Cubbies. Gaming chairs. High-top coffee tables. At first glance, Christina Lewis’ classroom might look more like a lounge. But this unconventional setup is all part of a modern approach to instruction. “When I started out teaching, I had this vision of an orderly, quiet classroom,” ...