POSTED: Wed., February 22, 2012

BUDGET WORKSHOP SCHEDULED FOR FEBRUARY 29, 2012 AT 7PM
A Budget Workshop Meeting of the Board of Education has been scheduled for Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at 7:00pm in the South Cafeteria of the Newburgh Free Academy Main Campus, 201 Fullerton Avenue, Newburgh, NY.
POSTED: Wed., February 22, 2012

NFA’S ASTRONOMY CLUB PRESENTS “FOLLOW THE DRINKING GOURD”
“Follow the Drinking Gourd” will take place on Fri., Feb. 24, 2012 at 7PM in the NFA Main Campus Planetarium. The historical story explains how fleeing pre-Civil War slaves used the coded instructions in the American folksong, “Follow the Drinking Gourd”. Tickets are $7/adults and $5/students & seniors. For tickets please call 563-5436.
POSTED: Wed., February 22, 2012

DISTRICT PARTNERS WITH NO NAME-CALLING WEEK
The District recently partnered with No Name-Calling Week, a national movement designed to promote anti-bullying, diversity and tolerance for all. No Name-Calling Week was held in the Hudson Valley from Mon., January 30 until Fri., February 3, 2012.
POSTED: Wed., February 22, 2012

SMS STUDENT PLACES IN DIVISION’S TOP TEN FOR NATIONAL HISTORY BEE
South Middle School honor students, as well as selected students in the sixth, seventh, and eighth grades, recently participated in the upstate New York division of the History Channel’s National History Bee.

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POSTED: Wed., February 15, 2012

BALMVILLE STUDENTS TRAVEL THE GLOBE DURING FAMOUS LANDMARKS LESSON
Second grade students in Kristina Collier’s class at the Balmville Communications and Media Center recently completed a social studies lesson focusing on the history of famous landmarks. During the lesson, students expressed an immense interest in learning more about the attractions...


POSTED: Wed., February 15, 2012

2012-2013 BUDGET INFORMATION
The 2012-2013 Budget Information page has been created. At the present time you can find information on the special registration day, the public hearing on the budget, absentee ballot information, polling places information and more.


POSTED: Wed., February 15, 2012

ONCE ON THIS ISLAND JR. - HERITAGE MIDDLE SCHOOL - FEB. 17 & 18
Heritage Middle School presents Once on This Island Jr. The Production will take place on Feb. 17th & 18th at 7:30PM in the HMS Cafetorium. Tickets are $5 for students/seniors & $10 for adults. Once On This Island Jr. is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International.


POSTED: Fri., February 10, 2012

IMPORTANT NOTICES FROM HEALTH SERVICES DEPARTMENT
The Health Services Department has released two documents. The first is Tips from the Health Department and includes information on when to keep your child home from school. The second is Norovirus Information (en espanol), a stomach bug, that has been making its way around the area.


POSTED: Tues., February 21, 2012

BOE WORKSHOP AGENDA & AGENDA ITEMS ATTACHMENT POSTED
The Agenda for the BOE Workshop Meeting schedule for tonight has been posted along with the Agenda Items attachement. Visit the BOE Agendas & Minutes page to download both files.


POSTED: Wed., February 8, 2012

NFA “TEENS AND TOTS” TEACHES STUDENTS CHILD DEVELOPMENT & CARE SKILLS
In the doorway of classroom situated on the NFA North Campus, the sound of little voices can be heard laughing and playing as tots eagerly await the arrival of high school students in Rosella Calauti’s Teens and Tots classroom.


POSTED: Wed., February 8, 2012

STUDENTS AT HMS COMPLETE WATER STUDY ANALYSIS
Recently, eighty-two students from the Law and Forensics House at Heritage Middle School completed a water study analysis, led by Conservation Education Coordinator Ed Helbig, as part of the Orange County Water Authority’s Groundwater Education Through Water Evaluation and Testing (GET WET!) Program.


POSTED: Tues., February 7, 2012

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES POSTED
The NFA Guidance Department has posted numerous local scholarship opportunities on their website. You can download the applications directly. Click on the title of this post to be taken to the scholarship page.


POSTED: Tues., January 31, 2012

NFA ATHLETIC TEAMS RECOGNIZED FOR ACADEMIC AND ATHLETIC EXCELLENCE
The District is proud to announce that six NFA athletic teams have been recognized for achieving academic excellence while participating in varsity level interscholastic athletics during the fall 2011 season.


POSTED: Wed., February 8, 2012

JANUARY COMPACT MEETING MINUTES
The January Compact Meeting minutes are now available. You can view them on the Compact webpage or by clicking on the title of this post.


POSTED: Thurs., February 2, 2012

LIBRARY DEPARTMENT WEBPAGE UPDATED
The Library Department webpage has been updated with a new section on the important benefits of Libraries and Librarians.


POSTED: Tues., January 31, 2012

NYSSBA’S DAVID ALLAN LITTLE TO VISIT NECSD CANCELLED
David Allan Little, NYSSBA Director of Government Relations, will not be speaking at the 1/31/2012 Board of Education Meeting due to a family emergency. The speaking engagement will be rescheduled at a future date to be determined.


POSTED: Mon., January 30, 2012

AGENDA FOR 1/31/2012 BOE REGULAR MEETING POSTED
The agenda for Tuesday's BOE Meeting has been posted. You can download it by clicking on the title.


POSTED: Tues., January 24, 2012

TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT WEBPAGE UPDATED WITH NEW FAQ
The Frequently Asked Questions section of the Transportation Department webpage has been updated with even more information for parents, students, staff and community members.


POSTED: Fri., January 20, 2012

NFA STUDENTS & PARENTS: MERCY COLLEGE SPRING SEMESTER COURSE REGISTRATION
Mercy College registration for the spring semester is now underway. Students enrolled in an AP course this spring are encouraged to sign up for this unique opportunity to earn college credit. More information, including course list, can be found by clicking on the title.


POSTED: Fri., January 20, 2012

AGENDA FOR 1/24/2012 BOE WORKSHOP POSTED
The agenda for Tuesday's BOE Workshop has been posted. You can download it by clicking on the title.


POSTED: Fri., January 13, 2012

TEMPLE HILL SCHOOL RECEIVES DONATION OF MUSIC EQUIPMENT
Temple Hill Academy’s Music department was the recipient of a generous donation from Mr. Robert 'Nub' Collard of Nub Grafix. Mr. Collard donated several instruments and amplifiers, which will enhance the Temple Hill department greatly.


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