Saugerties expands Pre-K program
Wednesday, January 23 marked the first day of school for 26 students in the newly expanded Saugerties Central School District Pre-Kindergarten (Pre-K) program.
Education
What happens during a school lockdown drill?
Lockdown drills have become as commonplace in 21st century schools as air-raid drills were half a century ago, but what happens during one?
Kingston school district promises better communication in wake of BB gun incident
In the wake of a recent incident with a BB gun at M. Clifford Miller Middle School, the Kingston City School District last week announced steps to not only improve security on campus, but to also ensure the lines of communication between school officials and the public are open.
Scholarships available for Mountain Laurel Waldorf School
Two full scholarships are being offered for Mountain Laurel Waldorf School in New Paltz. The scholarships are available for students entering seventh grade in the 2019-20 school year, and will last through eighth grade.
Onteora lock-down protocols are questioned by students, board of education
The newly implemented security measures at Onteora High School have produced some strong feedback.
Search for new Saugerties superintendent is on schedule
The search for a superintendent for the Saugerties schools is in its interview phase this week. As of press time, it was unclear how many candidates would participate.
Saugerties photography students benefit from Jimmy Fallon grant
Thanks to a generous grant from Jimmy Fallon – Saugerties High School graduate and current host of NBC’s The Tonight
Juuls in school? Not cool
Presentation at Saugerties High aims to educate about vaping and teens.
New Paltz school superintendents discuss state of their districts, priorities for 2019
Maria Rice and Thomas M. Bongiovi talk about several topics, including teacher achievement, student mental health, the elementary school reading program, and keeping the lines of communication open.
Local businesses and high schoolers strut their stuff
Technology students at Saugerties High School last month were given an opportunity to meet with local manufacturing executives. Both sides hope will the encounter will prove fruitful for both sides in years to come.