‘Too stressful’: why some students are saying no thanks to standardized tests As students across the tristate region sharpened pencils - or, increasingly, fired up computers - in preparation for multiple... Local News 02 May 2024 | 11:23
High schools in Middletown and Newburgh, N.Y., purchased Yondr pouches for all students in attempt to curb the negative effects of cell phone use in school. Photo: Yondr. As screen time soars, high schools turn to Yondr bags and phone cubbies Should schools ban cell phone use among students? In a survey completed by more than 600 local readers, 73% said yes. But... Local News 12 Jan 2024 | 06:04
Patricia A. Klahn Patricia A. Klahn of Warwick (and formerly of the Monroe area) passed away unexpectedly at home on Aug. 21, 2023. She was... Obituaries 26 Aug 2023 | 03:17
Alberta Kellum Alberta Kellum of Nanuet (formerly of Middletown) passed away on Aug.21, 2023, at Northern Manor Nursing Home. She was 95... Obituaries 22 Aug 2023 | 03:40
To understand why women have been under-represented in science and engineering, experts looked to math proficiency among female students. Thirty years ago, there were 13 boys for every girl who scored above 700 on the SAT math exam at age 13. As of 2010, that ratio had shrunk to about 3 to 1. The increase in the number of girls identified as “mathematically gifted” stemmed largely from educators making a point of bringing the mathematics conversation to girls. Photo by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay. Girls and science: A rising tide In the ever-changing world of education, school districts are increasing science education in the early grades to create... Back to School 12 Aug 2023 | 07:34
Peter John von Uchtrup Peter John von Uchtrup of Sugar Loaf passed away suddenly on June 16, 2023. He was 56. He was born on Feb. 2, 1967, in Queens,... Obituaries 26 Jun 2023 | 01:06
Chris Inglese GoFundMe launched to help Monroe-Woodbury grad Chris Inglese fight cancer The family of Monroe-Woodbury graduate Chris Inglese launched a GoFundMe page this week to help cover growing medical bills... Local News 23 Jan 2023 | 03:52
Pictured left to right: QB Joey Krasniewicz, Kicker Drew Borner, D Line Aaron Greaves, Coach Sirico, Offensive tackles David “DJ” Madura and Christian Felix. The National Team (Warwick) defeated the American Team 20 - 8 in the showcase event. Section IX Exceptional Senior Game wraps up 2022 season Warwick had five players accept the nomination to play in the 2022 Exceptional Senior Football Game held at Middletown... Sports 04 Dec 2022 | 05:14
Warwick Valley Board of Education pointed out problems with the BOCES capital project referendum. ( Photo by Abby Wolf) WV board talks curriculum, school safety, driver shortage Capital projects and security measures as well as curriculum were discussed by Warwick Valley Central Schools Superintendent... Home 15 Nov 2022 | 09:39
The ins and outs of school meals In order to accommodate families during the pandemic, the US Department of Agriculture created school meal waivers to ensure... Back to School 28 Jul 2022 | 10:55
Memorial for Stanley Curtis, longtime community musical presence A Memorial Celebration honoring the life of the late Stanley Curtis (6/19/33 - 4/20/20) will be held on June 12 at 1:00... Local News 01 Jun 2022 | 12:35
The Warwick Valley High School Odyssey of the Mind team performing at state finals. Photo provided. Warwick Odyssey of the Mind teams slated for World Finals in Iowa Five local Odyssey of the Mind teams from Goshen, Monroe and Warwick earned top scores at the March 26 state finals, where... Home 19 Apr 2022 | 12:34
Left to right: Sean Fallon,(Minisink); Jamie Curtis, (Warwick); Swathi Sathiyamoorthy, (Monroe-Woodbury); Kahlan Fallon, (Minisink); Aiden Woods, Captain (Warwick); Ashok Sathiyamoorthy, FTC Dean’s List Finalist (Monroe-Woodbury); Zach Polski, (Warwick); absent: Ronan Patel, FTC Dean’s List Semi-Finalist (Monroe-Woodbury) Local robotics team will send Monroe-Woodbury member to world championship A local robotics team, modestly calling themselves Total and Complete Amateurs (TACA), has distinguished themselves regionally... Local News 05 Apr 2022 | 07:36
At Joe Melillo’s Eagle Scout ceremony: (left to right) Senator James Skoufis, Joe Melillo, Tim Murphy, Ed Long Joe Melillo soars to rank of Eagle Scout Developing leadership and sensitivity to others’ needs were among the gains Joe Melillo attributed to his efforts on the... Local News 04 Apr 2022 | 03:59
On Smith Clove bus #602, driver Susan Amanatides says, ”They listen to my rules. They get on the bus, buckle their belts, and wait for me to cross them. They are so well behaved and treat one another with respect.” Star school buses at Monroe-Woodbury Each month, the Monroe-Woodbury Central School District recognizes school buses where students demonstrate characteristics... 21 Mar 2022 | 05:43
