Jacob Burns Film Center to Offer Free Fellowships for High School Filmmakers in Spring 2025

The Jacob Burns Film Center (JBFC) has launched oftwo intensive fellowships for high school students in 10th and 11th grades as part of its Director’s Cut High School Fellowship program. […] Read more »

Stepinac High School Announces Spring Musical: The Wiz

Archbishop Stepinac High School is proud to announce that its highly anticipated Spring Musical will be The Wiz! This modern and electrifying take on The Wonderful Wizard of Oz infuses L. Frank Baum’s […] Read more »

Briarcliff Middle School Teacher Wins Prestigious Award

Briarcliff Middle School students have historically done exceptionally well on the American Mathematics Competition 8 (AMC 8) math test. But did you ever think about the teacher who encouraged them […] Read more »

Rewriting the Code: Skills That Matter—Set Yourself Apart in Business

In an era of rapid globalization and digital transformation, the demand for skilled business professionals is higher than ever. Organizations across industries rely on business leaders, strategic thinkers, and financial […] Read more »

Westchester County Youth Bureau Attends Youth Leadership Forum

The Westchester County Youth Bureau rallied Youth Bureaus from across the County to attend the annual Youth Leadership Forum in Albany; a free interactive leadership and educational conference offered to […] Read more »

Westchester’s Top Student Scientists Feted at Regeneron Event

On February 3rd, Regeneron hosted a celebration to recognize the achievements of the 17 students selected as the Westchester 2025 Regeneron Science Talent Search Scholars. Beginning in 1942, the contest […] Read more »

Lakeland’s Giglio Games 2025 continues decades-long tradition  

The basketball tournament began in 1991 to honor Vincent and Terry Giglio, both of whom died in a 1990 car accident Read more »

How Does Student Housing Work? A Guide for First-Year Students

Key Insights: First-year students can choose between on-campus and off-campus housing based on budget, lifestyle, and convenience. On-campus housing offers community and accessibility, while off-campus housing provides more independence and […] Read more »

Putting STEM to Work: Gaining Inspiration from Scientist Belinda Tang

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 »

Briarcliff Schools Strive for Engaged Students and Citizens

Rankings of thousands of schools nationwide released by U.S. News & World Report only confirm what families in the Briarcliff Manor Union Free School District already know – students here […] Read more »