Putting STEM to Work: Gaining Inspiration from a Like-Minded Scientist 

Through the generous support of Regeneron, four times a year River Journal publishes the on-site report of a high school science student from the River Towns who is paired with a Regeneron […] Read more »

8 Best Security Measures for High Schools

School authorities have many responsibilities, including ensuring the safety of all the students entrusted to their care. They also have to protect teachers, school staff, and visitors and try to […] Read more »
Daniela Cordero and Steven Castillo Arpi have been selected as recipients of the prestigious QuestBridge National College Match scholarships.

Two Ossining High School Seniors Earn QuestBridge Scholarships

When Daniela Cordero logged into her QuestBridge application portal and saw she had been matched with the University of Pennsylvania, she was shocked. “I stared at the letter for a […] Read more »

Two Hispanic Dancers Perform Lead Roles in The Nutcracker

This year, two Latino youth dancers take the stage — and the lead roles — in Westchester Ballet Company’s holiday performance of The Nutcracker, a milestone in the company’s 75-year […] Read more »

Dome Installed at the SKAE Astronomy Center at St. Thomas Aquinas College

Excitement is building as St. Thomas Aquinas College celebrates the rapid progress of its highly anticipated “Eye to the Sky” SKAE Astronomy Center. With the dome installed last week and […] Read more »

Ossining Signs Superintendent Mary Fox-Alter to 2-year Contract

You can drop the “interim” from Mary Fox-Alter’s title with the Ossining public school district.  The district’s Board of Education announced that Fox-Alter has agreed to a contract that will […] Read more »

International Students in Tarrytown Embrace American Culture Through Football, Thanksgiving, and Giving Back

This fall, international students at EF International Language Campus in Tarrytown embraced the spirit of the season through a blend of cultural immersion and community service. While cheering on the […] Read more »

Students from 33 Area Schools Attend Annual Human Rights Institute Featuring Award Winning Actor

The Holocaust & Human Rights Education Center hosted their 9th Annual Human Rights Institute for Middle School Student Leaders on November 19th – 21st at Congregation Emanu-El of Westchester in Rye, New […] Read more »

‘Hit The Boards!’ Transforms Math Classrooms at Irvington Middle School

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 […] Read more »

How to Build Good Credit While in College

Building good credit in college sets the foundation for a brighter financial future. Good credit means better chances for loans and lower interest rates; it can even help with renting […] Read more »