Introduction to Running

Running is a natural form of movement that involves nearly the entire body. This includes the arms, upper spine, lower spine, pelvis, lower legs, ankles, feet and even the toes. […] Read more »

Todd Fourth Graders Attend a Very Special Magic Show

Chemistry can be magical, according to Briarcliff High School teacher Shaniece Mosley. To prove it, she organized a magic show presented to Todd fourth graders by her AP chemistry students […] Read more »

Wellness Day Provides a Plethora of Wellness-Related Activities at Briarcliff Middle School

On a recent Friday, bizarre things were happening at Briarcliff Middle School: science teacher Julie Gallagher joined principal Susan Howard to teach baking, Spanish teacher Johanna Foster taught dancing, and […] Read more »

Todd Fourth Graders Take a Trip Back in Time

Daily life during Colonial times was filled with tedious chores. Todd Fourth-graders recently got a close-up look at what it took to live and work on a farm in the […] Read more »

Todd Librarian is Selected for the 2024 Caldecott Committee

Years ago, when Todd Elementary’s librarian Tara Phethean was working as an assistant to legendary children’s book publisher and editor Dick Jackson, she would often mail copies of picture books […] Read more »

Students Learn the Ins and Outs of a TV News Report Straight from the Source

In 1997 BBC video journalist James Cooke was asked to move from London to New York for six months to help in the network’s Manhattan branch At the time, he […] Read more »

Todd Fifth Graders Shine in their First In-Person Concert

It was a combination of hard work, dedicated teachers and a sprinkle of beginner’s luck, which led to Todd Elementary’s fifth graders pulling off a fantastic in-person spring concert that […] Read more »

Todd’s First Graduating Class Takes a Walk Down Memory Lane

When was the last time you set foot in your elementary school? For most of us, it was probably on the last day of school, prior to moving on to […] Read more »

Briarcliff High School’s Artists Showcase their Work

The undeniable talent of Briarcliff High School’s art students will be on full display this week and members of the community are invited to view it in-person. The Department of […] Read more »

Ninth Graders Practice Mindfulness in Biology Class

There has been a national surge in school-based mindfulness training, driven by research supporting its multiple benefits for students. Those benefits are why Briarcliff High School Social Worker Tim Pellegrin […] Read more »