Best Buddies is a nonprofit nationwide organization opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, and leadership development, and is inclusive for students with disabilities. Best Buddies formed in 1989.

SHS has its own Best Buddies club, and the advisers are Ms. Heather Nowosad and Ms. Sherri Mclntyre.

The club’s purpose is to encourage the inclusion of everyone with all abilities and build respect and support for people with disabilities. 

“Best Buddies fosters friendships between people with all abilities that last a lifetime,” said Nowosad.

Students come together to engage in activities such as arts & crafts, games, team building, and more. 

Best Buddies also organizes many fundraisers and events.  One popular event was “Smooch a Pooch” which has been a big success.

Every year, members of Best Buddies compete in the Special Olympics.

” Special Olympics is our biggest event that we attend every year,” said Nowosad.

The club meets on Mondays from 2:30 p.m. to 4: 00 p.m. in the SHS cafeteria.

Below is the meeting schedule for the 2022-2023 school year:

• October 3, 2022
• October 17, 2022
• November 7, 2022
• December 5, 2022
• December 5, 2022
• December 19, 2022
• February 6, 2023
• March 6, 2023
• April 3, 2023
• April 17, 2023
• May 1, 2023
• May 15, 2023

For more information, contact the advisers:

Ms. McIntyre

570-421-1991 ext. 47105

[email protected]

Ms. Nowosad

570-421-1991 ext. 43103

[email protected]