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2020 STEAM Expedition Essay Writing Contest Postponed
March 16, 2020 Dear Parents: Due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 virus (coronavirus), we are closely monitoring the guidance from federal, state, and local officials to make an informed decision concerning our trips. For best safety practices we will follow the no travel ban that’s been recommended by the Board of Education. Therefore, …
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The 5th Annual WHJSEP Science Fair
[Show slideshow] Event Summary On Saturday, March 7th, the WHJESP held its 5th Annual Science Fair at the Burchfield Penney Art Center. With a theme of “Lift Off in 2020” saluting space science, some of the area’s best and brightest middle and high school students presented their research projects to a panel of judges. As ...
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BLUE FUND AWARDS $2.5 MILLION TO 12 WNY ORGANIZATIONS
Buffalo, NY —BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York has awarded $2.5 million in grants to 12 major health-based projects across Western New York that will have a positive impact on behavioral health, cardiovascular health, diabetes, health-care workforce development, healthy children, and the opioid epidemic. These grants follow a $2.7 million investment from the …
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Walmart Rise Program
The Willie Hutch Jones Educational & Sports Program “Gear Up A Child Program” recently received a $5,000 dollar grant from the Walmart Rise Program, which was used to promote a back to school drive. After meeting with store #2586 managers Ms. Mornalisa Ferrette and Mr. Chris Knowlin over 200 book bags with school supplies were …
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Black Achiever’s Award Recipient
Lisa Napier A native Buffalonian, Lisa Napier loves her community and has worked selflessly in the nonprofit sector to help provide resources for underserved populations. Lisa has served these targeted groups in various capacities for over 25 years including community engagement, outreach, and volunteer management. In addition to her role as Public Relations and Marketing …
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Our Middle School Rochester Institute of Technology Science Trip
During Spring break the high school winners of the WHJESP Science Fair and STEAM Essay Contest officially accepted their prize by heading to NYC for the WHJESP STEAM Expedition 2019. The group of ten began their excursion with a walking tour of the city where they saw iconic and familiar sites like Rockefeller Plaza, NBC …
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