As eighth-graders approach the end of their years at Pocantico Hills School, administrators, teachers and families are finding ways to celebrate the major milestone. The school has been working on what format their […] Read more »
This summer is going to be different for everyone, especially for young people who will be missing out on summer camp. What better time than now for kids to explore […] Read more »
Irvington Middle School eighth grader Katherine Fisher has been selected as a finalist in The New York Times’ 7th annual Editorial Contest for middle and high schoolers. In her short, […] Read more »
Like many teachers reaching out to students during the pandemic, Kaycee Von Essen sees great lessons in small actions. The reading teacher at Washington Irving started an internal mail system called “Wee Deliver” before the COVID-19 […] Read more »
Chinchillas can jump 6 feet high, kangaroos sleep 18 hours a day, and for the best sound, guitarists should place their fingers behind guitar frets – not on them. Those are some […] Read more »
Pocantico Hills School students lost their chance to perform on stage in front of hundreds of people this spring, but vocal/music teacher Sheila DePaola gave them virtual opportunities in the form of Zoom concerts, or “Zoomcerts,” as she calls them. “I […] Read more »
“Sharks live in the ocean. They do not have claws. They have sharp teeth; they do not live on Mars.” This poem, written by a second grade student at W.L. […] Read more »
Irvington High School senior Adriana Palmieri is among an elite group of students nationwide to receive a scholarship in this year’s 2020 National Merit Scholarship Program competition. “We are incredibly proud of Adriana,” […] Read more »
Dear Editor, This past week registered voters should have received ballots in the mail for the Tarrytown Union Free School District (TUFSD) school budget and board elections. During these unprecedented […] Read more »
Just a few months ago, One Day University was filling auditoriums around the country with people who love to learn. When the pandemic caused a shut down of all large […] Read more »
