Western New York Maritime Charter School

Middle School- 10/24 5-7 pm @ 102 Buffum St. Buffalo NY 14210 High School- 10/24 5-7 pm @ 2219 South Park Ave. Buffalo NY, 14220

This afternoon, cadets went for a ride on the Seneca Chief boat from Tonawanda to Amherst. We spent two hours on the replica of the first boat to cruise the canal almost 200 years ago. Today, we had assistance from the tug Churchill for propulsion. In 1825, the boat was pulled by mules along a towpath. It was a little cold, but the Sun kept everyone warm! A special thanks to MSG Jaskowiak and Mr. LiPuma for shuttling us back and forth on the bus.

Martine High School Cadets and Staff contributed today, partnering with ConnectLife.org to give blood and support the local community.

Get ready to embark on an exciting canoe-building journey! Join us as we share photos and updates throughout the school year while our Cadets construct canoes! WNY Maritime Charter students are gaining invaluable hands-on experience in a STEM class at the Buffalo Maritime Center. With the support of dedicated volunteer mentors, they are involved in various activities, including paddle shaping and canoe construction. Through this program, students will: - Discover real-world applications of STEM and design principles - Improve their communication skills, self-confidence, engagement, and teamwork - Demonstrate safety awareness and craftsmanship - Cultivate critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities - Experience the pride that comes from creating something with their own hands The Hand-to-Hand Program at the Buffalo Maritime Center offers both a credited class and an afterschool option. This spring, WNY Maritime Charter students will proudly launch their canoes at Hoyt Lake during the Annual Student Boat Launch! Stay tuned for updates!

Congratulations Class of 2024

Date: Sunday, June 30th, 2024 Time: 1-3 pm Location: 2219 South Park Ave. Buffalo NY 14220 Details: Join us for light refreshments, enter for a chance to win prizes, purchase 50/50 raffle tickets, submit an entry for our first-ever time capsule on location, and more! We hope you will be here to reconnect with former classmates, staff, and community members and reminisce on your favorite Maritime memories!

Maritime High School's Advanced Art Class and Yearbook Staff embarked on an exciting trip to Delaware Park for some plein air painting. Their adventure continued with an enriching tour of the Burchfield Penney Art Center. Afterward, they strolled down Elmwood Avenue, exploring local artisan shops such as Thin Ice, Lumpy Buttons, and Shop Craft, which featured the works of local artists. A great time was had by all.

WNY Maritime Charter students gained hands-on experience building canoes in a STEM class at the Buffalo Maritime Center. With the assistance of volunteer mentors, they engaged in activities such as paddle shaping and canoe construction. Through this program, students: - Learned real-life applications of STEM and design principles - Enhanced their communication skills, self-confidence, engagement, and teamwork - Demonstrated safety awareness and craftsmanship - Developed critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills - Took pride in creating something with their own hands - Participated in on-the-water programming and gained knowledge about the Lake Erie Watershed The Hand-to-Hand Program at the Buffalo Maritime Center’s shop is available as a credited class or an afterschool program. Today, marking the completion of their program, WNY Maritime Charter students proudly launched their canoes in Hoyt Lake during the Annual Student Boat Launch.

But WAIT... There's more... Maritime cadets participated in a Memorial Day Parade in the City of Lockport. A group effort between community groups including the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), the Navy-Marine Club, The American Legion and the Elks Club. There hasn’t been a Memorial Day Parade in Lockport since 2019, prior to the onset of the Covid pandemic.

Five Cadets from WNY Maritime got up early on a Sunday morning of Memorial Day weekend and performed in the City of Lackawanna Memorial Day Ceremony.   The event is sponsored by the local Marine Corps League, three American Legion Posts, and a local VFW Post.  We had to show the USMC flag in honor of our hosts.  The Cadets did an amazing job.

Tonight we honored Maritime's Top 3 academic leaders at the 44th Annual SARD dinner joined by the other top 245 scholars in WNY. Congratulations to our cadets! We are so very proud of you!!

Eight Cadets from WNY Maritime Charter School helped out with a flag folding ceremony at Hospice Buffalo this morning. Every Thursday before Memorial Day and Veterans Day, Cadets from WNY Maritime assist in recognition ceremonies for Hospice Buffalo. They honor the Veterans currently in hospice care and the help make sure the staff at Hospice Buffalo understand the valuable service Veterans have done for our country. The Cadets did an amazing job this morning as per usual.

In a dominating game of complementary football, the Lady Seahawks posted a shutout game scoring 26-0 against Lewiston-Porter High School. #GoSeahawks

This is a great opportunity for the male cadets that want to enhance their leadership skills. There is NO COST to participate Don't delay, RSVP soon.

Yesterday, Cadets from WNY Maritime led the Lackawanna St Patrick’s Day Parade after a ceremony in the Our Lady of Victory Basilica. It is jokingly named the “World’s Shortest St Patrick’s Day Parade” with about 100 steps west on Ridge Road from in front of the Basilica to the front of the Lackawanna City Hall. The Lackawanna Mayor and members of the City Council were present and also a representative from the County Executive Office was there. The Cadets did an amazing job!

Friday afternoon, cadets in the Maritime Careers class had the opportunity to tour the Longshed at Canalside and check the progress of the 73' Packet Boat being built. They also got to help build it by cleaning and scraping hull after the sealant dried.

Friday, our Air Rifle Team traveled to Cicero NY for New York State American Legion Championship. The team shoot well and had a great time in and around the competition.

No school again tomorrow, Friday January 19th, due to snow levels and additional forecasted snow.. Next week is Regents/Midterm week at the high school. Cadets should check their email or Google Classroom for the exam schedule. Also, there will be no Saturday School or Detention this weekend either. Stay warm and safe GO BILLS!!!

No school tomorrow, Thursday January 18th, due to snow levels and additional forecasted snow. Stay warm and safe. If you're bored, you should find Groundhog Day and watch it. It is rather applicable.

No school tomorrow (Wednesday, January 17th) due to snow and the forecasted 2nd storm. Stay safe and warm! Dr. A.