Heritage Middle School Safe School Ambassadors (SSA) program donated 696 clothing items to support families across our community during month of December, with a theme of Kindness.

More than 100 families received turkeys and essential food items to ensure they are supported throughout the winter break.

The winter concert at Gidney Avenue Memorial School (GAMS) was a celebration of student creativity and talent, featuring performances by the chorus, band, and orchestra and art displays.

Our Custodial, Buildings & Grounds, and Maintenance teams continue working behind the scenes to keep our 16 schools and district buildings safe, functional, and ready for return.

Home for the holidays, NFA alumna Leah Truncale congratulated Terri’nashjae “TT” Burden, who recently became the all-time leading scorer in NFA Girls Basketball history with 1,544 career points.

All NECSD schools and district offices are closed Tuesday, December 23rd due to inclement weather. The district will remain closed for winter break and will reopen on Monday, January 5th.

This is a friendly reminder that the district is closed from Wednesday, December 24th until Friday, January 2nd for Winter Recess. All schools and district offices will reopen on Monday, January 5th, 2026.

Each year, this tradition highlights original student artwork that captures the spirit of the season while showcasing the strength of arts education across our schools.

Newburgh Free Academy students brought the timeless holiday classic A Christmas Carol to life with a captivating performance in the NFA Black Box Theater.

Congratulations to the Town of Newburgh on the recent ribbon cutting of the new Recreation Building at Chadwick Lake, a significant investment in opportunities for youth, families, and the broader community.

Timed around the winter solstice, the show highlighted classic night-sky patterns and celestial traditions, creating a meaningful connection between past and present through astronomy.

The South Middle School winter concert showcased the hard work and talent of students in chorus, band, and orchestra.

Terri’nashjae “TT” Burden has etched her name into the record books, becoming the all-time leading scorer in NFA Girls Basketball history with 1,544 career points.

Students at GAMS enjoyed a special visit from guest readers this week as scholars from Newburgh Free Academy walked from our Main and North campuses to the neighboring elementary school to share their love of reading.

New Windsor School celebrated its first-trimester Gold Card Event, recognizing students who demonstrated the school’s expectations to Be Responsible, Respectful, Ready, and Safe.

Students and teachers at Heritage Middle School collaborated to create yet another Winter Chorus Concert and Art Exhibit. Ms. Clina's students rendered holiday medlies with talent. They sounded amazing.

During the visit, the counselors spoke with students about what to expect in middle school, including academic expectations, daily schedules, extracurricular opportunities, and increased independence.

Parents and family members joined in the excitement, helping children bring their imaginative ideas to life with icing and colorful decorations.