Croton-Harmon Senior Named National Merit Semifinalist

Nishant Dash, a senior at Croton-Harmon High School, has been named a Semifinalist in the 67th annual National Merit Scholarship Program.   Nationwide, the pool of Semifinalists represents less than one percent of U.S. […] Read more »

The Merits of Home Schooling

Along with 16,000 other U.S. high school students, Erik A. Brodsky of Cortlandt Manor has been named a semi-finalist in the National Merit Scholarship Competition.  What sets Erik apart from most of the other Merit-orious names on […] Read more »

Todd Elementary School Hires an In-House STEAM Teacher

Todd Elementary students are in luck. Not only does their school have its very own STEAM teacher this year, but she comes to Briarcliff Manor with background in International Baccalaureate […] Read more »

Peekskill’s Eduardo Ramirez One of Three Stepinac Students Named National Hispanic Scholars

Announcement Coincides with National Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration Three Stepinac High School students, including Eduardo Ramirez of Peekskill, have abeen recognized by the College Board as National Hispanic Scholars, joining […] Read more »

Road to College: Extra! Extra! Choose Extracurricular Activities Wisely 

Early in the new school year, it’s important students decide which extracurricular activities they would like to continue or to try. How can they continue to develop natural interests into skills? How can […] Read more »

Local Authors, Local Books: Behind the Scenes of Dog Shows with ‘Harry The Show Dog’

Longtime Briarcliff Manor resident Nanci Silverman has penned a new children’s book about her bearded collie named Harry who quickly became a champion show dog with the American Kennel Club.  What’s the Story?  At just 6 months old, Harry learned how to become […] Read more »

Briarcliff High School Recognized as National Blue-Ribbon School

Briarcliff Manor School District has many reasons to celebrate; one of which is the official announcement on Tuesday that Briarcliff High School has been recognized as a 2021 National Blue […] Read more »

Local Students Named Semifinalists in 2022 National Merit Scholarship Program

Fifteen high school seniors from Briarcliff High School, Irvington High School and Sleepy Hollow High School were named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists. One home-schooled student from Sleepy Hollow was also selected as one of […] Read more »

Briarcliff High School Announces Distinguished Alumni Award Nomination Process

A true measure of a school’s success can be found in the actions, achievements and contributions of its alumni. Briarcliff High School graduates have many outstanding accomplishments and contributions, as […] Read more »

Irvington High School Seniors Honored as Commended Students

Eight Irvington High School seniors were recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation as Commended Students in the 2022 National Merit Scholarship Program. Oscar Bowring, John Carron, Thomas Flanagan, Kira […] Read more »