Ossining, Peekskill Schools Receive Grant for Mental Health Outreach

The Ossining School District has received a $160,000 grant from the Westchester Community Foundation for a yearlong Mental Health Outreach Project in partnership with the Peekskill School District. The funding […] Read more »

Local Vacant Spaces Full of Possibility for Teens

Amphitheaters, go-carts, putt-putt, an infinity pool, a dog park and a zero-carbon footprint skate park are just a few concepts local students envision for the vacant spaces around Sleepy Hollow. Through […] Read more »

“Ossining Basics” Are a Key to Developing Early Literacy

The “Ossining Basics” program brought together parents, young children and staff from the Ossining School District and partner groups Nov. 5 to practice the fundamentals of early literacy and becoming […] Read more »

How to Get Your Child Interested in STEM

STEM stands for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. It is a broad term that encompasses many different career paths as well as many educational opportunities. It can be daunting when […] Read more »

Ossining High School Students Find Congressman Inspiring, Relatable

U.S. Rep. Mondaire Jones addressed many issues of concern to students in a recent visit to Ossining High School, including climate change, lack of affordable housing, the student debt crisis […] Read more »

Ossining Theater Students Perform “LOVE/SICK,” an Unromantic Comedy

Ossining High School Drama mounted a production of the play “LOVE/SICK” by John Cariani in early November. “LOVE/SICK” is a collection of nine short plays that explore the joy and […] Read more »

Westchester County Office of Economic Development and Westchester Community College Announce Advanced Manufacturing Career Training Program

Program to help individuals with no prior experience build skills for an in-demand career  As part of the County’s commitment to growing the local advanced manufacturing industry and ensuring companies […] Read more »

Claremont Elementary School Ossining and Woodside Elementary School Peekskill Students Win GDC Giving Thanks Greeting Card Contest

Students’ Schools Received $5,000 Donation From GDC Ginsburg Development Companies has announced the winners of the Thanksgiving Giving Thanks Greeting Card Design Contest where elementary school students from four different […] Read more »

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 »