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Peekskill City School District Prepares for Back-to-School
The Peekskill City School District in Peekskill, NY is welcoming students back to school next week on Tuesday, with Pre-Kindergarten and high school students having staggered entry on September 3rd and 4th. Dr. Mauricio has shared important back-to-school information in a letter which can be accessed at https://bit.ly/3Xq310G. The school administrators, teachers, and staff are eager to see the children and begin the new school year. The district extends thanks for the continued partnership and wishes all families and staff a wonderful weekend.
Welcome to the Class of 2037
CARMEL – Smiling faces, colorfully decorated rooms, polished school buses and warm greetings from teachers, administrators and staff made the initial school bus ride for scores of Putnam County five-year-olds less anxious Thursday. A few tears were shed—not by the members of the Class of 2037—but by their parents...
In Photos: Darien schools welcome back students for the new school year
DARIEN — On Wednesday, Darien students celebrated the first day back to school for the upcoming 2024-25 academic year. This school year, Darien is welcoming back 4,559 students across its schools, including 2,112 elementary students, 1,050 middle school students and. 1,397 high school students. The district is also welcoming...
Peekskill schools go green… with no tax increase
Editor’s Note: This story was reported and written by Ray DePaul, the Herald’s Newmark Journalism School intern. Funding was provided by New York Community Trust – Westchester. New classrooms. Solar panels. Greenhouse renovation. Paved parking. District-wide air conditioning. Numerous improved and more environmentally friendly facilities are planned...
New Canaan High School SLOBs Turns 20 [Q&A]
One of the most active service organizations in town, the New Canaan High School Service League of Boys, turns 20 this year. As school starts Thursday, we put some questions to its communications team, led by Sarah Wrede, to mark the milestone. Here’s our exchange. ***. New Canaanite: For...
Creating Two Schools in One Building and Adding a Phones Free Policy
Saxe Middle School is undergoing some big changes for the 2024-2025 school year, transitioning into two distinct schools within the same building: Saxe Intermediate School, which will serve students in grades 5-6, and Saxe Middle School, which will serve students in grades 7-8. This restructuring is designed to address the different developmental needs of students across these age groups by creating more focused and supportive environments.
'Super excited' Ossining HS band readying for Pearl Harbor Day parade in Hawaii
OSSINING — They didn't apply for it, but the honor came just the same. Ossining High School’s marching band will represent New York state in the Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade in Hawaii on Dec. 7, the 83rd anniversary of “the date which will live in infamy.” The honor was announced by the Pearl...
O’Hernandez and Sabric combine for 4 TDs as Lakeland football defeats Gov. Livingston
Jeremy O’Hernendez and Collin Sabric each rushed for two touchdowns for Lakeland in its 35-9 victory over Gov. Livingston in its season opener Wanaque. O’Hernandez led Lakeland rushers with 120 yards on 14 carries, while Sabric rushed for 45 yards on five carries. If you purchase a product...
Peekskill, NY offers innovative nature preschool program
The City of Peekskill, New York still has a few spots available for Mother Nature's Preschool. This program focuses on outdoor, hands-on learning, imaginative and creative learning, and connecting children with nature. The program runs from September 9, 2024, to June 2025, following the Peekskill School Calendar, Monday through Thursday from 9 am to 12 noon. It is open to children ages 2.5 to 5 who are potty trained and will be held at Depew Park Preschool near the pool.
Siobhan McCormack Joins South as Assistant Principal
On August 26, 2024, during the Board of Education meeting, Siobhan McCormack was introduced as the new Assistant Principal of South School. McCormack, who has held various educational roles in multiple school districts, was welcomed by the community and school officials. Dr. Bryan Luizzi, Superintendent of New Canaan Public Schools,...
Dr. Luizzi Updates Board of Ed. New Elementary School Security Resource Officers Join the Team
In an effort to enhance school security, the New Canaan Board of Education has implemented a comprehensive School Resource Officer (SRO) program across all public schools in the district, coupled with a series of technological and infrastructural upgrades. These initiatives, driven by the board’s commitment to student safety, mark an increase in the district’s approach to securing its educational environments.
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