November is Parent and Community Involvement Month
FAMILY DAY
You're invited to a Family and Community Engagement Day
on Thursday, November 19, 2026 from 5:00PM until 6:30PM.
This event will be hosted at Temple Hill Academy
(525 Union Ave, New Windsor, NY) but is open to all NECSD families.
Join us for an evening of connection, resources, and partnership
as we celebrate our families and community.
You can discover district and community resources and support services.
Experience at Escape Room, Workshop, and Community Based Organizations.
There will also be fun hands-on activities for the whole family.
FAMILY CALENDARS
LIST OF EVENTS
Family and Community Engagement Month (November) Outline of Activities
| Event Title | Target Date / Season | Primary Location/Audience | Key Partners & Components |
|---|---|---|---|
| District Events | |||
| Family Connect: Discover, Connect and Engage (National Parent Involvement Day) | Thursday, November 19, 2026 5:00pm-6:30pm (TBD) | Temple Hill Academy District-PK- 12 | Families will explore helpful district and community resources, participate in engaging activities, connect with Family and Community Engagement staff and local organizations to learn about programs and services available to support students and families. |
| District Pop Up Regional Food Bank | Saturday, November 21, 2026 10am-1pm distribution | NFA Main | Regional Food Bank, FACE team & McKinney Vento. |
| Parent/Caregiver Spotlight for Family Engagement Month | November 2026 | Elementary/Middle/High Schools | The District has the opportunity to highlight an elementary, middle, and high school parent who goes above and beyond in support of students and our schools for Family Engagement Month. |
| School Events | |||
| Mystery Reader Assembly | November 24, 2026 | Horizons | Caregivers will come and participate in a school-wide reading assembly where parents will come in as Mystery Readers |
| HMS Veteran’s Day Breakfast | Thursday, November 5, 2026 8:00am - 11:00am | Heritage Middle School | Military families and military community members join students for breakfast and educational activities |
| Meadow Hill Veteran’s Day Breakfast | Friday, November 6, 2026 8:30am-10:00am | Meadow Hill | Military families and military community members join students for breakfast and educational activities |
| SMS STEM Day | Saturday, November 7, 2026 9:00am-11:30am | South Middle School | Parents and Students participate in Science Experiments and learn more about the NECSD Science Curriculum |
| Super Hero Event | TBD | New Windsor | Parents and students will engage in activities that teach students what everyday Super Hero’s look like and the impact it has on families. |
| Gardenertown Veteran’s Day Event | Tuesday, November 10, 2026 | Gardnertown | |
| Vails Gate Veteran’s Day Event | Tuesday, November 10, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am | Vails Gate | Military families and military community members join students for breakfast and educational activities. |
| Balmville Veteran’s Day Breakfast | Tuesday, November 10, 2026 10:00am - 12:00 noon | Balmville | Military families and military community members join students for breakfast and educational activities. |
| Heritage Middle School Selection Tour | Thursday, November 12, 2026 5:00pm- 7:00pm | Heritage Middle School | This is a valuable opportunity for current 5th grade students and families to explore our middle schools, learn more about our programs, and start building connections in our school community. |
| Gidney Ave. Coffee and Conversation with New Administrators | Friday, November 13, 2026 8:30am- 9:30am | Gidney Avenue Memorial School | An opportunity for families to engage in conversation with the new administration on various topics. |
| Health and Wellness Fair | Friday, November 13, 2026 11:00am-1:30pm | Boys and Girls Club | Health Fair to engage parents in taking care of their health and wellness needs. |
| Ruby Bridges Walk | November 13, 2026 | Horizons | Parents and students will take a walk through history and learn the educational significance and importance of Ruby Bridges. |
| NFA Main Musical Production | Friday, November 13, 2026 7:00pm | NFA Main | Musical Production Evening Performance |
| NFA Fall Musical Production | Saturday, November 14, 2026 2:00pm 7:00pm | NFA Main | NFA Fall Musical Production |
| NFA West High School Selection Tour | Monday, November 16, 2026 6:00pm -8:00pm | NFA West | This is a valuable opportunity for current 8th grade students and families to explore our high school campuses, learn more about our programs, and start building connections in our school community. |
| NFA Main High School Selection Tour | Tuesday, November 17, 2026 6:00pm -8:00pm | NFA Main | This is a valuable opportunity for current 8th grade students and families to explore our high school campuses, learn more about our programs, and start building connections in our school community. |
| HMS Conversation with the Principal | Date: TBD 7:30am- 8:30am | An opportunity for families to engage in conversation with the Principal on various topics. | |
| SMS Conversation with the Principal | Wednesday, November 18, 2026 7:30am- 8:30am | South Middle School | An opportunity for families to engage in conversation with the Principal on various topics. |
| NFA North Highschool Selection Tour | Wednesday, November 18, 2026 6:00pm -8:00pm | NFA Main | This is a valuable opportunity for current 8th grade students and families to explore our high school campuses, learn more about our programs, and start building connections in our school community. |
| Families Connect at HMS | Friday, November 19, 2026 9:00am- 11:00am | Heritage Middle School | Families Connect at Heritage, is an engaging, interactive Restorative Practices morning designed to bridge the gap between school and home while helping your middle schooler thrive! During the session, parents and caregivers will gain eye-opening insights into adolescent brain development, learning actionable strategies like "Name It to Tame It" to soothe emotional responses during conflict and protect a crucial parent-child bond. |
| Balmville Math Night | Thursday, November 19, 2026 5:30pm- 7:30pm | Balmville Math Night | Family engagement math night techniques for school-home connection. |
| Vails Gate Fall STEAM Night | Thursday, November 19, 2026 5:30pm-6:30pm | VGS STEAM | Family engagement STEAM night for school-home connection |
| FostertownFamily Science Night | Thursday, November 19, 2026 5:30PM-7:00pm | Fostertown | Family engagement Science Night night for school-home connection |
| Interactive Story Time | Friday November 20, 2026 10:00am-11:00am | Newburgh Free Library Storytime Room | Newburgh Basics Interactive Literacy engagement that will encourage families to read together |
| NFA Main Winter Drama Performance | Friday, November 20, 2026 7:00pm | NFA Main | Winter Drama |
| HMS Turkey Trot | Saturday, November 21, 2026 8:00am- 11:00am | HMS | 5K Turkey Trot for families, staff |
| NFA Parent/Teacher Conferences | Monday, November 23, 2026 5:00pm | NFA All Campuses | Parent/Teacher Conferences |
| HMS Parent/ Teacher Conferences | Monday, November 23, 2026 5:00pm- 8:00pm | HMS | Parent/ Teacher Conferences |
| SMS Parent/ Teacher Conferences | Monday, November 23, 2026 5:30pm- 7:30pm | SMS | Parent/ Teacher Conferences |
| NFA Parent/Teacher Conferences | Wednesday, November 25, 2026 7:30am | NFA All Campuses | Parent/Teacher Conferences |
| All Schools/Teacher Conferences | Wednesday, November 25, 2026 AM Conferences | All schools | Parent/Teacher Conferences |
| Monthly Take-Home Activity/Information | November | Elementary/Middle/High Schools | Provide parents with a take-home activity calendar to engage with kids at home and on the go. |
