MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. (April 29, 2016) – The Mount Vernon City School District Board of Education has unanimously approved a resolution proclaiming May to be Mental Health Month in the district. Additionally, the board also designated May 1 to 7 as Emotional Wellness Week with May 6 as Mind Wellness Day within the district. “The … Continue reading “Mount Vernon City School District’s ‘Mental Health Month’ initiatives designed to increase awareness of good health and wellness”
Month: April 2016
Award winning “Consider the Conversation” film, which focuses on addressing “end of life” issues, to be shown at Glen Arden on May 16
GOSHEN, N.Y. (April 27, 2016) — The Glen Arden Continuing Care Community and Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties are partnering to present the award winning film “Consider the Conversation,” on Monday, May 16 at 6 p.m. at Glen Arden in the Rhinebeck Room. This one hour presentation is intended to help start a community … Continue reading “Award winning “Consider the Conversation” film, which focuses on addressing “end of life” issues, to be shown at Glen Arden on May 16”
Mount Vernon Students Shine at Statewide Business Skills Competition
Senior Shadae Leslie will move on to the national level after earning a nearly perfect score for public speaking. MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. (April 27, 2016) — Mount Vernon students made an impressive showing at the New York State Leadership Conference earlier this month. Their greatest achievement was by Mount Vernon High School student Shadae Leslie … Continue reading “Mount Vernon Students Shine at Statewide Business Skills Competition”
Rockland Community Foundation changes eligibility requirements allowing non-resident seventh and eighth-grade students to apply for academic scholarships to attend George F. Baker High School Tuxedo STEM Academy
TUXEDO, N.Y (April 26, 2016) — The Rockland Community Foundation has changed the eligibility requirements for the Tuxedo STEM academic scholarships it administers to now allow seventh- and eighth-grade students to apply to attend George F. Baker High School. The eligibility criteria change was approved by the foundation’s Board of Trustees on April 26. The … Continue reading “Rockland Community Foundation changes eligibility requirements allowing non-resident seventh and eighth-grade students to apply for academic scholarships to attend George F. Baker High School Tuxedo STEM Academy”
Rockland Community Foundation changes eligibility requirements allowing non-resident seventh and eighth-grade students to apply for academic scholarships to attend George F. Baker High School Tuxedo STEM Academy
TUXEDO, N.Y (April 26, 2016) — The Rockland Community Foundation has changed the eligibility requirements for the Tuxedo STEM academic scholarships it administers to now allow seventh- and eighth-grade students to apply to attend George F. Baker High School. The eligibility criteria change was approved by the foundation’s Board of Trustees on April 26. The … Continue reading “Rockland Community Foundation changes eligibility requirements allowing non-resident seventh and eighth-grade students to apply for academic scholarships to attend George F. Baker High School Tuxedo STEM Academy”
‘Walk with your Heart’ Friendship Walk to take place May 15
Proceeds to benefit the Suffern Friendship Circle, a Chabad of Suffern project, which provides services for special needs children SUFFERN, N.Y. (April 25, 2016) – The Suffern Friendship Circle, a non-profit organization providing programs and support to families of individuals with special needs, and Chabad of Suffern will host the second annual “Walk with your … Continue reading “‘Walk with your Heart’ Friendship Walk to take place May 15”
SUEZ to Celebrate 60th Anniversary of Lake DeForest
Town Supervisors Prepare for Kayak Challenge; Reservoir Open for Guided Paddling WEST NYACK, NY April 22, 2016 – The 60th anniversary celebration of Lake DeForest, the Supervisor’s Challenge and five hours of guided paddling will highlight the second annual Lake DeForest Day to be hosted by SUEZ on Sunday, May 22. More than 500 rowers, kayakers … Continue reading “SUEZ to Celebrate 60th Anniversary of Lake DeForest”
Tuxedo Board of Education adopts a $13.49 million budget
2016-2017 budget is educationally superior and fiscally responsible TUXEDO, N.Y. (April 21, 2016) —The Tuxedo Union Free School District Board of Education unanimously adopted a proposed $13,497,279 budget for the 2016-2017 school year, a $669,864 reduction, or a 4.73 percent decrease, over the previous year’s budget on Wednesday night. All programs, faculty and staff currently … Continue reading “Tuxedo Board of Education adopts a $13.49 million budget”
City School District of New Rochelle Board of Education adopts $253.7 million budget
2016-2017 proposed budget is educationally superior and fiscally responsible NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (April 20, 2016) – The City School District of New Rochelle Board of Education unanimously adopted a proposed $253,685,636 budget for the 2016-2017 school year, with a $3,564,473 increase, or 1.42 percent, over the previous year’s budget on Tuesday night. This budget proposal … Continue reading “City School District of New Rochelle Board of Education adopts $253.7 million budget”
Mount Vernon Board of Education approves proposed $238.7 million budget for the 2016-2017 school year
MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. (April 20, 2016) – The Mount Vernon City School District Board of Education last night unanimously approved a proposed $238,749,835 budget for the 2016-2017 school year, which has a zero percent increase in the tax levy. The total proposed taxes to be collected by the school district will be $134,077,473, which is … Continue reading “Mount Vernon Board of Education approves proposed $238.7 million budget for the 2016-2017 school year”