Western New York Maritime Charter School

Yesterday, 11 cadets traveled to the North Atlantic States Council of Carpenter's Training Center in Rochester for an open house for those high school students interested in a career in the trades. They learned about welding and experienced some hands on work with medal studs used in commercial construction and concrete molds used in the foundations of large construction projects.

A MESSAGE FROM THE COMMANDANT TO CADETS at the High school... Based on the leadership of some of your fellow cadets and today's overall good behavior I have authorized a dress UP for the holiday for tomorrow. With that being said, remember that this is a privilege and if you do not follow the dress code (listed below) you will lose this privilege for future dress-downs. Police yourself and help others to act right so we can enjoy more days like this! Below you can see our dress down rules. In addition to this please do not wear any masks, no violent or distracting props, no revealing costumes, no offensive costumes, no hats or anything that blocks student's views. You will be sent home to change and be given discipline. DO NOT RISK IT. Good rule of thumb if you have to ask if it’s ok or appropriate for school the answer is likely no it is not. Pick something else for school. ● No caps or hats are to be worn in school (except on authorized “spirit days”). ● No wave caps or scarves. ● No sunglasses or novelty glasses are to be worn in school. ● No chains, no studded belts. Necklaces may be considered chains based on the size of the links. Characterization of whether a necklace is a chain will be made by Maritime Staff. ● No clothing or jewelry connected to gangs. ● No fraternity/sorority beads, jewelry, or other associated paraphernalia. ● No winter jackets may be worn in school. Hoodies and “light” jackets are authorized. ● No pajamas (except on authorized “spirit days”). ● No shorts (unless authorized by Commandant). ● No yoga pants, or leggings unless worn under a dress, skirt or pants. ● No clothing with references to illegal drugs or inappropriate messages which are contrary to our Honor Code (i.e. “No Snitching”). ● No clothing revealing breast cleavage or bare midriffs; males must wear trousers at their natural waist, no butt cleavage or underwear exposure (absolutely NO “sagging” will be tolerated. ● Clothing must be appropriately sized; not excessively tight to reveal body parts, nor excessively loose, allowing clothing to fall off the body. ● Skirts must reach the ends of the fingertips with arms extended at sides. ● No sandals, slides, open-toed shoes, or shoes with excessive high heels (this poses a safety issue and all Cadets must be able to walk normally). Crocs are authorized. ● Clothing may have rips, tears, holes, frayed edges as long as no skin or undergarments are showing

The Orienteering team had practice at Chestnut Ridge Saturday. Eight Cadets participated and a veteran that graduated last year met us at the park to assist. Thank you for your support Jacob Morgan! Our goal was to find three points but the team was quick so we traveled on to find the fourth! Confidence and knowledge within the team is growing and it surely showed! We ended practice with lunch at Mongolian! 

Students from the advanced art class participated in the Buffalo AKG Art Alive Celebration event this afternoon. They created a tableaux of Edward Ruscha's 1963 "Electric". The kids had a great time being photographed and complimented by visitors on their piece and were even told they were the happiest group seen that day!

Come on out to the final Seahawks Football Game of the season tomorrow, Saturday October 28th, as your Maritime-Tapestry Seahawks take on the Cheektowaga Warriors! Kickoff is at 12pm at Cheektowaga Central High School! Come cheer on your seniors, Ray Embler, Johnny Williams, Jazair McGee-Beavers, Mikhari Mims, Jason Span, Anthony Martin, Mekhi Hawkins, and James Martin, as they lead the Seahawks to victory!

Yesterday, cadets from Maritime competed in US CyberPatriot Round I.   CyberPatriot is a national youth cyber education program created the Air and Space Forces Association to inspire students toward careers in cybersecurity or other STEM programs.   The Cadets are competing against over 5,000 other teams throughout the world including 336 Navy JROTC Units.   There is another round next month and then State Finals in December

Attention parents of Senior Cadets! SUNY will be offering free SUNY application weeks from October 16 – October 29. Students can apply to up to 5 SUNY schools with no application fee Apply to a SUNY institution today!

Cadet LT L. Eberhardt enlisted in the US Navy today. CDR Deaville, our SNSI, administered the Oath of Enlistment on the Maritime stage.

Spirit week for the High School starts tomorrow. Spirit week the MIDDLE SCHOOL is in two weeks (Oct 30 -Nov 3), here's the calendar for the dressdown.

10 Cadets traveled to the Erie County Forestry Saturday for an Orienteering competition. The team was split into two teams, Maritime Team B beat Maritime Team A. Both teams learned a lot this competition and continue to develop their Orienteering skills! Thank you to Buffalo Orienteering for hosting these competitions!

Happy Birthday to the US Navy. Not looking too bad for 248 years old. We won't mention that time you were disbanded making the Coast Guard the oldest continuous sea-going service.

Spirit Week for the High School is next week. Here is the calendar for your dress-down planning. Spirit Week for the Middle School will be the week of Halloween (10/30 thru 11/3); details will be share when they are finalized.

Make up Monday is a great opportunity is at our high school for all cadets to take advantage of! if you need to make up missed with due to absence or whatever reason, please reach out to Mrs. Wheelock.

The Orienteering team went to Pitsford NY for a competition over rhe weekend. We had many new team mates and they found 4 out of 12 points. Not too shabby for all these teammates with only 1 practice under their belts! Congrats team! We are proud of you!

The Maritime Activities Committee pushed into lunch periods today with freezie pops and fun at both our Middle School and High School to celebrate completing the first month of school! We hope our cadets/candidates and their families enjoy the long holiday weekend! #BackToSchoolIsCOOL!

Cadets & Candidates, please feel free to check out the menu page that will have our lunch menu for the month. You will have the menu at your fingertips (especially if you have our app) https://www.wnymcs.com/dining?filter=40698

Congratulations to the 26 Cadets who received The End of Year NJROTC Awards, for their leadership, academic excellence and character!It was an Honor to also receive a plaque from the Purple Heart Association that signifies their relationship with our school and over 3 million service members who have received the Purple Heart Award. Thank you so much!

Ms. Hudson and her Advanced Art Students on a field trip to Delaware Park for Pleinair painting, then to a guided tour at the Burchfield Penney Art Center. They explored local artist shops on Elmwood and ended the day with ice cream. It was a great day to enjoy life, art and silly moments in between!

Honor and Merit Roll Cadets were enjoy a fun afternoon bowling

NOTICE: May's Board of Trustees' meeting has been moved to May 25th. Public Hearing to be Held regarding WNY Maritime's Safety Plan for 2023 -24 School Year.  Please contact Will Vasquez, w_vasquez@wnymcs.com , if you are interested in attending via Zoom/ in person.