Ninth-grader Madison Tyzbir is this week’s WVSD Superintendent’s Spotlight student. Provided photo. ‘She gives nothing less than 200 percent to everything she does’ Warwick Valley High School freshman Madison Tyzbir has always been into art. This year, Madison enrolled in art teacher... Local News 26 Mar 2025 | 11:36
Earth Day events April 22 marks the 54th anniversary of the very first Earth Day. What follows is a list of programs and activities that carry... Evergreen 15 Apr 2024 | 05:39
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
Danielle Prestia excels at art, writing, and set design. ( Photo courtesy the Warwick Central School District) WVCSD Artist of the Week: Danielle Prestia Lately, Warwick Valley High School senior Danielle Prestia has been busy in the high school Set Design class taught by Rocco... Home 08 Dec 2023 | 04:13
The Butterfly Garden in Pine Island Park won the first-place award from the Federated Garden Clubs of New York State Inc. for Native Plant and Wildflowers. Photo illustration by Agung Bagus Maradi via pexels. Warwick Valley Gardeners’ Butterfly Garden wins NYS Garden Club Award The Butterfly Garden in Pine Island Park won the first-place award from the Federated Garden Clubs of New York State Inc.... Local News 18 Sep 2023 | 01:49
Alumni from the Warwick Valley High School Class of 1960 are pictured at their 60th reunion. The event was held at the Landmark Inn in Warwick on Saturday, Sept. 9. Photos by Aja Brandt. Warwick. Once a Wildcat, always a Wildcat Warwick Valley High School alumni from the classes of 1960 and 1961 met at the Landmark Inn in Warwick on Saturday, Sept.... Local News 12 Sep 2023 | 03:17
High School Principal: ‘Change, though sometimes daunting, can also lead to something truly beautiful’ Dear Warwick Valley High School families, As we eagerly approach the start of the 2023-2024 school year, I would like to extend... Letters to the Editor 06 Sep 2023 | 11:39
Ashlee Camasaca was selected out of 500 competitors for the 12-person futsal team to compete in Brazil, representing the United States. Photo provided. Warwick’s Ashlee Camasaca competes on US Youth Futsal International Team in Brazil Eleven-year-old Ashlee Camasaca of Warwick competed on the US Youth Futsal International Team in Brazil from Aug 6-13. Ashlee... Local News 25 Aug 2023 | 02:56
Uncle Shoehorn, the nine-piece Hudson Valley band known for producing “Funky Dance Parties,” and bringing crowds to their feet to dance to classic R&B, horn-drenched New Orleans Funk and classic rock, will hold its fourth annual Funky Corn Festival on Saturday, Sept. 2, at the Wright Family Farm in Warwick. Provided photos. Uncle Shoehorn hosts annual Funky Corn Festival at Wright Family Farm The Wright Family Farm at 329 Kings Highway in Warwick is the location for Uncle Shoehorn’s fourth annual Funky Corn Festival... Entertainment 24 Aug 2023 | 01:55
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
Beginning in the first row, pictured from left to right are: June Wetherelle-Toro and Wesley Lewkiewicz; and in the back row are: Ann Lewkiewicz, Cole Aronov, Lionel Wolfe (Warwick Valley High School senior), Grace Stough, Gwen Redman, Owen Durgin and Nathan Durgin (Warwick Valley High School senior). Provided photo. Warwick. Eight young pianists perform in recital at the Steinway Piano Gallery in Paramus Warwick piano teacher and registered Steinway teacher Ann Lewkiewicz held a piano recital for her students at Steinway Piano... Local News 17 Jul 2023 | 07:10
Aidan McAllister Finn of Warwick recently graduated from the United States Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree and a commission in the U. S. armed forces. Finn will fulfill his commitment serving on his unlimited Third Assistant Engineer’s License in the U.S. Merchant Marine and as a U.S. Navy Strategic Sealift Officer. Provided photo. Warwick. Aidan Finn graduates U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Aidan McAllister Finn, son of Brendan and Megan Finn of Warwick recently graduated from the United States Merchant Marine... Local News 17 Jul 2023 | 06:54
WVSD hires independent consultants to examine Battery Energy Storage System failures The Warwick Valley School District’s Board of Education, administration and engineer discussed the Battery Energy Storage... Local News 09 Jul 2023 | 02:21
Incumbents win, budget passes in Warwick school votes The three incumbents seeking re-election on the Warwick Valley school board prevailed over three challengers in Tuesday’s... Local News 16 May 2023 | 10:31
Warwick Valley High School senior Taylor Lipnicky with the guitar she created for the Virtual Chair Auction, starts on May 12. Photos by Tom Bushey/WVSD. Bringing rock and roll to the district art show Warwick Valley High School senior Taylor Lipnicky has wanted to create something for the Chair Auction for a long time. She... Local News 02 May 2023 | 12:14
