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Middle schoolers showcase Cultural Connections club in school spotlight

Williamsville Central School District Board of Education · March 25, 2026
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Summary

High/Heim Middle School staff and students presented the Cultural Connections club, a DEI-originated program that brings middle-school students into elementary classrooms for monthly read-alouds and cultural exchanges; presenters said the program is in year three of a four-year rotation.

The board heard a school spotlight on the Cultural Connections club, introduced by Dr. Balen, assistant superintendent for instruction, who named principal Adam Buffamante and advisors Stephanie Calhoun and Laura Lukasic to present.

Presenters described a two-part program: monthly homeroom…

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