The Spelling Bee is underway! Schools are hosting individual spelling contests. Top placers from those school competition will advance to the Districtwide Spelling Bee that will be held later this year.

This is an opportunity to share your ideas, ask questions, and hear directly about the goals and initiatives shaping our schools. We value your perspective and hope to see you there.

This newsletter will serve as a high-level overview, with links to allow our community to dive deeper into topics that are most important to them.

We strive to increase the awareness and importance of literacy in school and at home. An array of books of many genres will be available for students of all ages.

The Newburgh Enlarged City School District will open on a TWO-HOUR (2) DELAY schedule on Wednesday, March 4th, 2026. School buses should arrive for pick up two (2) hours later than they normally would. Dismissal times will remain the same.

Although accumulation is not expected to be significant, the forecast predicting a combination of snow, sleet, and freezing rain throughout the morning travel times and standard half-day dismissal times.

Students conducted in-depth research on influential activists, synthesizing their findings into digital presentations. To bring their research to life, several scholars donned attire representing their chosen historical figures.

Our NFA P-TECH scholars closed out Black History Month by celebrating Black brilliance in STEM. As we honored the 100th anniversary of Black History Month, we celebrated a century of legacy, leadership, and excellence.

South Middle School (SMS) hosted a vibrant Black History Celebration, bringing together scholars, families, and community members for an evening of food, fellowship, and powerful performances.