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
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 sophomore Olivia Oyola poses for a portrait on April 18. She is the Superintendent’s Artist of the Week. Photo by Tom Bushey/WVSD. Preparing herself for her future Warwick Valley High School sophomore Olivia Oyola says she has enjoyed creating art for just about her whole life, both at... Local News 24 Apr 2023 | 02:51
Warwick quarterback Joey Krasniewicz was named NYSHSFCA Class A Scholar-Athlete of the Year. ( Photo by Tom Bushey) Krasniewicz named Scholar-Athlete of the Year Warwick Valley senior quarterback William “Joey” Krasniewicz was recently honored as the New York State Football Coaches... Sports 13 Feb 2023 | 10:56
Warwick Valley High School senior Joey Rodrigues on Jan. 6, 2023. He is the Superintendent's Artist of the Week. Photo by Tom Bushey/WVSD. ( Photo by Tom Bushey/WVSD) ‘Working together to make awesome music is an amazing feeling’ You might have seen Warwick Valley High School senior Joey Rodrigues performing on stage with the Wind Ensemble or rowing... Local News 13 Jan 2023 | 02:51
Sweethearts & Heroes’ Pat Fish leads Circle session ( Photo credit: Sweethearts & Heroes) Motivational group Sweethearts & Heroes Returns to WVCSD Sweethearts & Heroes, describing themselves as a student empowerment and empathy activation team, will make a return visit... Home 03 Jan 2023 | 04:41
