By Rick Pezzullo— Ardsley High School celebrated the grand opening of its newly renovated Wellness Center Friday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The event, attended by Superintendent Dr. Matthew Block and Assistant Principal Brendan Granstrand, featured remark... More »
Dows Lane Elementary School second graders brought their study of animal species, habitats and survival strategies to life through an engaging and collaborative lesson in Ronni Alpert’s class. Working in dynamic partnerships, the students eagerly explored Nati... More »
Irvington Middle School sixth through eighth grade students engaged in a fun competition that tested their physical and mental strength during their school’s second annual IMS Bulldog Challenge on Dec. 6. In a friendly competition, the students competed agains... More »
By Rick Pezzullo— When students at Irvington Middle School hear the phrase “hit the boards,” they enthusiastically dive into the day’s thinking task. The catchy phrase, popularized by teacher Gregg Pernick and co-teacher Marina Zanki, is embraced by teachers a... More »
By Rick Pezzullo— Some rare showers last week couldn’t dampen the spirits of students at Dows Lane Elementary School in Irvington as they celebrated the unveiling of two new playgrounds. The Nov. 21 ribbon cutting ceremony was led by Superintendent of Schools ... More »
By Rick Pezzullo— Megan Hanson was appointed as assistant principal at Dows Lane Elementary School during a special Irvington Board of Education meeting this week. Hanson, who holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from Wake Forest University, a Master of Prof... More »
By Rick Pezzullo— The Ardsley School District has announced Marianna Dougherty as its new Director of Special Education. Dougherty joins Ardsley from the Clarkstown Central School District, where she served as Supervisor of Special Education since 2018. Prior ... More »
By Rick Pezzullo— Racist text messages sent nationwide to Black and brown individuals, including students, from unknown sources after Election Day were addressed locally. Irvington Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mara Ratesic stated in a letter to the community ... More »
In a lesson about democracy, kindergarten through third grade students at Dows Lane Elementary School took part in a mock election on Nov. 4. The young voters faced a decision about whether their school should host a food or clothing drive. The activity was de... More »
Dows Lane Elementary School kindergartners from Kim Damin’s class and third graders from Michele Barnattan’s class created colorful, hand-painted pumpkins this week. The fall craft activity was designed to foster friendships and cultivate a sense of community ... More »
By Rick Pezzullo— Five local school districts all earned high marks in a recent national ranking that reviewed districts in New York State. The rankings were done by Niche.com, formerly known as College Prowler. The company, headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsy... More »
By Rick Pezzullo— Tarrytown School District Superintendent Dr. Raymond Sanchez has been selected as Superintendent of the Year for 2025 by the New York State Council of School Superintendents (The Council/NYSCOSS). Sanchez, serving his second school year in Ta... More »
By Rick Pezzullo— State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins secured a $50,000 state grant to provide the Shames Jewish Community Center (JCC) on the Hudson with a new bus for their “Almost Home” after school program. The new vehicle has been in use s... More »
Two Irvington High School seniors have been honored for their exceptional musical talents. Gabriella Brenner has been selected to perform as an alto vocalist with the prestigious New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) All-State Treble Chorus, while S... More »
Ardsley (Ardsley High School): Leo Blank; Aarjav Brahmbhatt; Anhad Kataria. Dobbs Ferry (The Masters School): Lucas Camacho; Max Lovitt; Sien Wang. Hastings-on-Hudson (Hastings High School): Frieda Belasco; Charlotte Cho; Benjamin Emtage; Natalie Garson; Jasp... More »
By Rick Pezzullo— A weeklong fundraiser has been launched to help a third-grade student in the Tarrytown School District recently diagnosed with a rare condition that has currently left her paralyzed in a children’s hospital. Teachers have teamed up with the n... More »
By Rick Pezzullo— The Greenburgh Central School District and RWE, a leading renewable energy company, held a groundbreaking ceremony Tuesday at Woodlands High School in Hartsdale to mark the start of construction of clean energy solutions that will result in e... More »
By Rick Pezzullo— State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins presented a $350,000 check to the Public Schools of the Tarrytowns Monday to support capital improvements to outdoor classrooms at Sleepy Hollow Middle and High School at the Second Annual B... More »
Following an extensive search process, the Irvington Schools and Irvington Board of Education are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Jerrod Blair as the director of technology and innovation, starting Sept. 6. “Dr. Blair is an experienced, authentic an... More »
By Jeff Wilson– New Beginnings Nursery School (NBNS), a faith-based school long affiliated with the Reformed Church of the Tarrytowns, closed its doors in early August after serving the community for 28 years. That announcement came in an emotional po... More »
