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Thumbnail for Transportation Dismissal Departure Updates | September 2025

The district will be utilizing this form so families can anticipate their child’s arrival home as we all settle into a routine for the new school year.

Thumbnail for Standard Half-Day Dismissal Schedule | 2025-2026

All students in grades Pre-K-2 and those who ride special transportation must be met by a responsible person (at least middle school or over) to be released from their school bus.

Thumbnail for Oppose Charter Schools in the Newburgh Enlarged City School District

After careful review, the District strongly opposes this proposal because of the harm it would cause to our students and schools.


Thumbnail for New annual student information update process for the 2025-2026 school year

This new procedure is designed to ensure the district’s Student Management System has the most accurate and current contact and residency information for every student.

Thumbnail for GAMS Pre-K | Parent Welcome Letter

Welcome to Pre-K at GAMS! We are so excited to begin this important journey with you and your child. I look forward to meeting you all and working together to make this a successful and joyful year of learning and growth.

Thumbnail for Congratulations to the Class of 2025 | August Edition

Our NFA Class of 2025 is complete! This week, we celebrated 90 additional graduates as they walked across Academy Field. The recognition was made special by the family, friends, teachers, support staff, and administrators who came to celebrate these


Thumbnail for NECSD Distributes 1,000 Backpacks and School Supplies!

At this successful event, in addition to the backpacks and school supplies, students could receive free haircuts, vision and dental checks, play chess and other games, have their faces painted, meet their building principals, and watch a muralist pai

Thumbnail for Balmville’s Self-Care Fair

Attendees enjoyed hands-on experiences like creating calming bottles, practicing mindfulness and yoga, and connecting with local community agencies for support and resources.

Thumbnail for School Bus Routes | Now Available (2025-2026)

Please be reminded that school bus transportation will be running off schedule in most cases for the first few weeks of school. Thank you for your patience as our students, families, school bus drivers, and school staff settle into the new routine.


Thumbnail for Goldbacks Give Back! NFA Cheer Clinic

Throughout the week, high school team members mentored dozens of young athletes, teaching them everything from cheers and jumps to basic stunts and dances.

Thumbnail for Pre-K and Kindergarten Screening

Screenings are for all new Pre-K and Kindergarten students. Students who attended Pre-K at an NECSD school should have been screened last year and do not need to be screened again.

Thumbnail for NYS Regents Exams | August 2025

All August Regents exams will be held at NFA Main Campus on Tuesday the 19th and Wednesday the 20th. Students must bring a photo ID to enter the exam.


Thumbnail for Block N Award Recognitions | 2025

The Block N award ceremony celebrates a tradition of excellence throughout NFA’s scholar-athlete program. Athletes are recognized in two specific categories, highlighting their athletic abilities and, more importantly, their character and leadership

Thumbnail for NFA Celebrates Three Scholar-Athletes to Study and Compete in College

The Newburgh Free Academy and the Newburgh Enlarged City School District proudly celebrate three high school athletes who have committed to study and complete collegiately for Division III schools.

Thumbnail for Middle School Orientation 2025 | 6th Grade Scholars

Congratulations to you and your scholar(s) for completing Elementary School! Middle School is around the corner! As a reminder, dates and times for 6th Grade Orientation for Middle School can be found below.


Thumbnail for Balmville Hosts  Just Different: First Annual Poetry Representation

The event aimed to showcase how we are more different than we are alike—behind every thought, every voice, and every style.

Thumbnail for Interview Committees | Parent/Guardian Volunteers

We believe that parent and guardian perspectives are an invaluable part of our educational community. That's why we're inviting you to participate in interview committees for various positions across our district.

Thumbnail for Have You Moved? Update Your Address!

Have you moved? Be sure to update your address as soon as possible, so your child's bus stop is accurate for the first day of school!


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