New Rochelle High School sophomores participating in the school’s prestigious Science Research Program won 12 awards at the recent Somers Science Fair. The Somers Science Fair gives first-year science research students an opportunity to share their proposed research projects. This year, there were 526 projects from 35 schools, evaluated by more than 370 judges. Congratulations to … Continue reading “Science Research Stars Shine Again: Sophomores Earn Prestige, Winning 12 Awards”
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Marine Biology Lessons and a Boat Ride for Albert Leonard Students
For Robert Ettlinger’s eighth-grade biology students at Albert Leonard Middle School, a boat ride down the Norwalk River and a visit to the Maritime Aquarium provided hands-on exploration and lessons. While on the boat, students took samples from the river and examined them under a microscope – seeing, up close, plankton and infant barnacles. Students … Continue reading “Marine Biology Lessons and a Boat Ride for Albert Leonard Students”
Voters Approve $298.8 Million Budget and Hurricane Ida Repairs Bond Issue, and Elect Cooper and Peters to the Board of Education
NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (May 18, 2022) – Voters Tuesday approved the City School District of New Rochelle’s $298.8 million budget for 2022-2023. The budget, with a focus on unfinished learning and wellness, supports our students’ academic, social, and emotional learning needs while balancing fiscal responsibility for our community. The vote was 2,448 to 900, according … Continue reading “Voters Approve $298.8 Million Budget and Hurricane Ida Repairs Bond Issue, and Elect Cooper and Peters to the Board of Education”
Hundreds of good jobs, says consultant Josh Sommers
Consultant Josh Sommers, speaking at the Ulster County Regional Chamber of Commerce business breakfast meeting at Diamond Mills for the three developers of the Winston Farm, predicted the development would create hundreds of good new jobs, much-needed housing and entertainment centers. Sommers emphasized that the community would have opportunities to influence the development and create a development … Continue reading “Hundreds of good jobs, says consultant Josh Sommers”
Visionaries at Trinity Make Fashion Splash – with Trash!
Plastic pollution? Trash? At Trinity Elementary School, those global problems are an opportunity for fourth-graders to come up with creative solutions. One of them? The recent Third Annual Trashion Fashion Challenge, in which wearable fashion creations were engineered and showcased as a learning opportunity. Through videos, articles, and discussion, the fourth-graders have been studying plastic … Continue reading “Visionaries at Trinity Make Fashion Splash – with Trash!”
Christina Hughes Earns Full College Scholarship
New Rochelle High School senior Christina Hughes has been awarded a full-ride scholarship to the college of her choice – based on a “strong caddie record, excellent academics and outstanding character.” Hughes, who caddied for four years at Quaker Ridge Golf Club, was chosen to receive the prestigious Westchester Evans Scholarship, valued at an estimated … Continue reading “Christina Hughes Earns Full College Scholarship”
New Rochelle High School Science Research Students Scoop Up 24 Awards In Elite Competition
NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (April 12, 2022) – Twenty young scientists in the New Rochelle High School Science Research Program have taken home 24 awards – including two grand prizes – and more than $3,300 in cash and prizes at the prestigious Westchester Science and Engineering Fair. They were celebrated by the New Rochelle Board of … Continue reading “New Rochelle High School Science Research Students Scoop Up 24 Awards In Elite Competition”
Cruz Joins “One Big Family” at Columbus Elementary
Francis Cruz was attracted to the role of interim assistant principal at Columbus Elementary School because of its reputation as a community school. “There’s something very charming and beautiful about standing on the sidewalk in the front of the school building and greeting all the parents walking their kids to school and dropping them off, … Continue reading “Cruz Joins “One Big Family” at Columbus Elementary”
Senior Studies Pandemic Effects On The Mental Health Of Pediatric Cancer Patients And Parents
We’ve all heard about the physical effects of COVID-19, which can include loss of smell and taste, trouble breathing, coughing and fever. But what about the mental effects? For her study, New Rochelle High School senior Jessica Shapiro considered how the COVID-19 pandemic affected the mental health of pediatric cancer patients and their parents. Shapiro’s … Continue reading “Senior Studies Pandemic Effects On The Mental Health Of Pediatric Cancer Patients And Parents”
Enjoy Spring in Orange County, N.Y. in All its Splendor
ORANGE COUNTY, N.Y. (March 24, 2022) – Spring’s arrival is an opportunity to revel in the seasonal experiences available in Orange County, N.Y. Marvel at the greening of the hills, the mild breezes and spring flowers from horseback or bicycle or on foot. Paddle the Hudson River or soar above the landscape in a hot-air balloon … Continue reading “Enjoy Spring in Orange County, N.Y. in All its Splendor”