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GAMS Art Department Presents | Once Upon a Time at GAMS
Join us for a fairytale-themed art show from May 19 - 23th from 9am - 2pm in Gidney Avenue Memorial School (GAMS) Active Learning space.

Blood Drive | Temple Hill Academy
The Temple Hill Academy Chapter of National Junior Honor Society will be hosting a blood drive with the New York Blood Center on Thursday, May 1st from 3:30 pm to 7:15 pm at our school.

NFA P-TECH Works with DEC for Hands-On Study of Eels
Science teacher Joyce D’Imperio’s students from Newburgh Free Academy P-TECH have been actively engaged in vital community service over the past two weeks, volunteering their time to count migrating eels in Quassaick Creek.

Meadow Hill Travels the Globe with Its 8th Annual Culture Fair
Meadow Hill School has hosted a Culture Night every April for the past eight (8) years to cast a spotlight on the richness of their wonderfully diverse community. Every year, they try to add a new element as their school and the event evolves.

Two New Windsor School Scholars Receive Honorable Mention in County-Wide Poster Contest
New Windsor School (NWS) is excited to share that two outstanding scholars have received honorable mentions for their impressive artistic designs in the "37th Annual Countywide Substance Use Prevention Poster and the 7th Annual Essay Contest."
The Right to Read Film and Panel Discussion | RECORDINGS
The ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ District, in collaboration with the NAACP Newburgh Highland Falls, hosted a free film viewing of The Right to Read, followed by a panel discussion. The ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ District, in collaboration with t

Horizons on the Hudson Celebrates the Week of the Young Child
Horizons on the Hudson Pre-K/ K students had the joy of celebrating the Week of the Young Child, an annual event dedicated to our youngest scholars. Each day was filled with exciting and engaging activities that brought smiles to everyone’s faces!
Meadow Hill School | First Grade Publishing Party!
In a remarkable intersection of creativity, learning, and writing, first grade students at Meadow Hill School are taking their education to the next level by publishing their very own books about wild animals.

UPDATE | NYS ELA Testing Postponed one day
All NYS ELA Assessments scheduled to take place in the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ District will be postponed by one day. This schedule change is due to unanticipated intermittent connectivity issues experienced in our district.
New Windsor School | School Bus Safety Poster Contest Winner!
Jake Mata won the School Bus Safety Poster Contest, placing #1 in our local NYAPT chapter contest! Congratulations to our very own!
New Windsor School | Gold Card Activity
New Windsor School had its second trimester Gold Card Event to celebrate all the students who followed the New Windsor School Expectations: Be Responsible, Respectful, Ready, and Safe.

Heritage Middle School Artists Create Kaleidoscope Designs
Students in Ms. McCarthy's class at Heritage Middle School created kaleidoscope designs with symbols that represent their interests and goals. These radial designs were rendered in marker and colored pencil.

The GEAR UP Spotlight March 2025 Edition is Now Available!
The GEAR UP Spotlight features highlights and insight on the opportunities our 9th grade scholars are fortunate to experience each month.

UPDATE | NYS ELA Testing Resumes After Spring Recess
To ensure that all students have a smooth and equitable testing experience, we have made the decision to reschedule our assessments to after Spring Recess.

Books and Breakfast at South Middle School | May 17th
Registration is now open for South Middle School's annual Books and Breakfast event. This free event will be held on Saturday, May 17th from 8am - 11am at South Middle School.

CALENDAR REMINDER & UPDATE | APRIL & MAY 2025
This is a friendly reminder that the District will be closed from Monday, April 14th - Friday, April 18th for Spring Recess. All schools and building offices will reopen on Monday, April 21st.

Music in Our Schools Month Field Trip
Eighty seven music students from the NFA Main Orchestra, Chamber Strings, Robert D. Williams Tenor Bass Chorus, Wind Ensemble, Cécile Chaminade Treble Chorus and Madrigal Singers visited the Empire State Plaza in Albany, NY to perform.

Unlimited Horizons | Application Now Open
The application for our Unlimited Horizon's Program is now open. Scholars in grades PreK-4 can express their interest for the 2025-2026 school year by filling out the Unlimited Horizons Interest Form.