Briarcliff High School’s National Honor Society Inducts 76 New Members

Briarcliff High School is one of the smallest public high schools in Westchester County, it can now boast a whopping 76 new inductees to the National Honor Society. Recently, math […] Read more »

Pocantico Students, Staff Enjoy Harvest Soup Made with Vegetables from School Garden

Although it competed for attention with the coveted egg-and-cheese sandwiches and tater tots, this year’s batch of Harvest Soup at Pocantico Hills School was a hit with many students and […] Read more »

6 Ways to Further Your Education

There are a lot of reasons to go back to school. Some people want to try something new, others want to change careers, and some just need more education for […] Read more »

Irvington High School Senior Commits to Play Soccer in College

Irvington High School senior Sara Gavagan – the girls soccer team goalie – announced her commitment to play soccer at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, during a ceremonial letter of […] Read more »

Author of Multicultural Children’s Books Visits with Pocantico Students, Families

Pocantico culminated its activities for the Global Read Aloud with three virtual visits on Nov. 10 from Duncan Tonatiuh, an award-winning Mexican-American children’s book author. During October, students read four […] Read more »

Briarcliff High School Presents Its Fall Drama: The Voice of the Prairie

Stories can have immense power over us; they can connect us to one another and they can also heal us. Briarcliff High School will present its fall drama this weekend […] Read more »

Todd Kindergartners Learn about Fire Safety

Todd Kindergartners recently had the opportunity to look at a fire truck and to learn fire safety skills at a presentation from the Briarcliff Manor Fire Department. Volunteer firefighters presented […] Read more »

Irvington’s Main Street School Fourth, Fifth Graders Connect With Author In Person

Main Street School students welcomed best-selling author Tracey Baptiste as a special guest at their school on Nov. 4. During her visit, she discussed her writing process, connected with students […] Read more »

Briarcliff Middle School Earns Apple Distinguished School Designation

Briarcliff Manor School District Superintendent Dr. James Kaishian is known for his famous mantra to the District teachers: “Play! You have permission to fail. Learn by doing,” and has thus […] Read more »

Briarcliff Third Graders Think Outside the Box in Order to Break into a Breakout Box

Breakout rooms, also known as Escape Rooms, are great fun but have you heard of Breakout Boxes? Todd Elementary STEAM teacher Amira Lahlouh recently presented students with a new STEAM-related […] Read more »