POSTED: Wed., June 5, 2013
SMS PERFORMING ARTS STUDENTS VISIT NYC FOR PETER AND THE STARCATCHER
On May 1st, the 8th grade SMS Performing Arts team travelled to NYC to see the off Broadway spectacular, Peter and the Starcatcher. Click on the title for more information and photo gallery.
POSTED: Wed., June 5, 2013
VAILS GATE STUDENTS VISIT MOHONK PRESERVE IN NEW PALTZ, NY
The Third grade classes from Vails Gate School went to Mohonk Preserve in New Paltz, NY thanks to a combination of grants offered to them. Mrs. DeStefano wrote and was awarded a $700 Target Educational Grant.
POSTED: Wed., June 5, 2013
DOUBLES TENNIS TEAM WINS FIRST SECTION 9 TITLE SINCE 2006
On Tuesday May 21st , the NFA Doubles Tennis Team (Senior - Jacques L. and Sophomore - Danny P.) upset the number one seed and defending champs, Cornwall, to win the school's first Section 9 title since 2006.
POSTED: Fri., May 31, 2013
STUDENTS RAP TO TEACH ABOUT HURRICANES - HURRICANE SEASON BEGINS JUNE 1ST
Some students at Vails Gate Elementary have been studying hurricanes since November. Their curriculum has culminated in a Hurricane Rap in order to inform the public of the importance of knowing about hurricanes. Click on the title to view video.
POSTED: Thurs., May 30, 2013
HERITAGE STUDENTS CELEBRATE LAW AND FORENSICS WEEK
Students from Heritage Middle School Law and Forensics House celebrated Law and Forensics Week from May 13 until May 17, 2013, as part of their ongoing study of the principles of forensics and law. Students worked on fingerprinting, handwriting analysis, hair analysis, and forensic investigative fundamentals.
POSTED: Fri., May 24, 2013
NFA PARTNERS WITH WEST POINT FOR FIRST HIGH SCHOOL NETWORK SCIENCE WORKSHOP
Recently, Newburgh Free Academy partnered with West Point for the innovative High School Network Science Workshop, held May 1, 2013, at Newburgh Free Academy. Prior to this event, the IEEE Taskforce on Network Science held its 2013 2nd International Workshop on Network Science at West Point.
POSTED: Fri., May 24, 2013
MEADOW HILL BILINGUAL CLASSES CELEBRATE CINCO DE MAYO
On Friday, May 3, 2013, six Meadow Hill Global Explorations bilingual classes in kindergarten through fifth grade celebrated Cinco de Mayo. The special program is the largest bilingual event at Meadow Hill and includes student performances that include songs, reading country facts, jokes, a play, and a surprise dance.
POSTED: Fri., May 24, 2013
NFA STUDENT ORGANIZES SODA CAN TAB DRIVE TO BENEFIT CHILDREN IN NEED
NFA sophomore Kyle H., is making the lives of hospitalized children and their families better one soda can tab at a time. Kyle H., along with the help of his teacher, initiated a soda can tab drive at the high school to help support Shriners Hospitals for Children.
POSTED: Fri., May 24, 2013
TEMPLE HILL ACADEMY STUDENTS SHINE DURING CLOSING OLYMPIC CEREMONY
Students at Temple Hill Academy in New Windsor finished their school Olympics in style on Friday, May 3, 2013. Classes exited the building one by one proudly waving flags representing various countries.
POSTED: Fri., May 24, 2013
BALMVILLE'S BARNES AND NOBLE BOOKFAIR - JUNE 7TH
Balmville School will be holding a bookfair at the Barnes and Noble bookstore in Newburgh on June 7th from 5:30PM until 9:00PM. Come out and support Balmville School.
POSTED: Tues., May 21, 2013
NECSD BUDGET VOTE/ELECTION - POLLS OPEN NOON - 9PM
Today, May 21st, is the District's Budget Vote/Election. Polls will be open from 12PM (Noon) until 9PM. Polling information can be found on the Voter Information Sheet, click on the title of this post to download.
POSTED: Fri., May 17, 2013
2013-2014 BUDGET NEWSLETTER
The 2013-2014 Budget Newsletter was delivered to the local post offices earlier this week and many of the District's community members should have already received their newsletter. For those who haven't, it is available now here. Also available in
Spanish
POSTED: Thurs., May 16, 2013
NECSD SCHOOLS CELEBRATE THE WEEK OF THE YOUNG CHILD
District Pre-K students and teachers recently joined with schools across the country and celebrated The Week of the Young Child from April 14 until April 20. The event is nationally sponsored by the National Association for the Education of Young Children to highlight young children and the educators that make a difference in their lives.
