Kingston school board comes out in favor of diversity, inclusiveness
Trustees felt compelled to make the statement in the wake of a spate of violence as white nationalists clashed with anti-fascist protestors in a southern college town.
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KHS girls swim-dive team beats Roosevelt
After dropping three straight meets, the Tigers ousted visiting Orange County Interscholastic Athletic Association foe F.D. Roosevelt 99-79 in the pool at Kate Walton Field House.
Saugerties school officials say they’ll revisit bus stop parents say is dangerous
A special meeting by the Saugerties school board this week mulled the safety of a bus stop on Route 9W in West Camp. The matter is still unresolved.
Kingston High’s “phase one” has its ribbon cut
After years of renovation and construction, months of anticipation, and weeks of students getting acclimated to their new digs, the Kingston City School District held an official unveiling ceremony at Kingston High School last week, showing the public for the first time how much has changed.
Kingston loses a good one with passing of MAC Fitness’ Lyle Schuler
The Kingston business and fitness communities were saddened this week by the death of MAC Fitness owner and founder Lyle Schuler.
New coach, same excellence so far for KHS field hockey
The Kingston High School varsity field hockey team has a new coach for the first time in nearly two decades, but they’ve started the season pretty much how they always do — outscoring their opponents over four games by a combined score of 26-1.
Saugerties schools sponsor online safety presentation
A community presentation on internet awareness is Ensuring Youth Safety in Cyberspace. scheduled to take place in the Saugerties High School auditorium next Monday, September 25 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Entitled Ensuring Youth Safety in Cyberspace, the program is free to parents, guardians and the public.
Saugerties seeks grant for full-day pre-K
The Saugerties school system is hoping to begin a full-day pre-kindergarten pilot program in January for nearly 50 kids.
Kingston schools’ free lunch for all plan paying off
‘I’ve got 22 years of experience [in education] that tells me, hungry kids in the classroom are not learning.’
Three lauded for role in averting jump from Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge
“A hundred people drove past and, to tell you the truth, a good 75 to 80 percent of them just had their phones up taking video.”