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The latest news stories are displayed below, you can also visit the Full News Archives.NFA West Campus Hosts Annual Poetry Slam
NFA West Campus hosted their annual Poetry Slam celebrating 18 student poets and highlighting student artwork. Students were selected by their peers after sharing their poems in their English classes.

Attention NFA Seniors: Scholarship Opportunities Open Now
The NFA Scholarship Program is open and applications are being accepted. Over 40 scholarships are available and the dead is Mid-April. Apply Now

Books and Breakfast | South Middle School
This free event will be held on Saturday, May 17th from 8am - 11am at South Middle School. There will be books, breakfast, resources, interactive stations, fun for all ages, and more!

FINAL FOUR | NFA Boys Varsity Basketball
Our NFA Goldbacks now move on to the State Championship Final Four and will play next on Thursday, March 20th at 6:00pm in Binghamton at Visions Veterans Arena, facing Shaker Senior High School.

NFA US History Students Explore Historical NYC Landmarks on Annual Hamilton Trip
NFA US History students spent the morning learning about the history and architecture of St. Patrick’s Cathedral. In the afternoon, students were able to experience the excitement of the Broadway Show, Hamilton.

NFA Softball and Baseball Field Update
The contractor has told the Athletic Director that they plan on coming next week (the week of March 24th) to begin the work, weather permitting.

2025 Children’s Immunization Clinic Schedule - Orange County Department of Health
Clinic is for uninsured/underinsured children between the ages of 2-months and 18-years of age.

Vails Gate STEAM Academy Invites Special Readers for Read Across America Day
Vails Gate STEAM Academy hosted Read Across America Day and we were delighted to have these guest readers - Parent, Sonie Williams, and BOE members John Doerre and Victoria Bousche.

REGIONAL CHAMPIONS | Boys Varsity Basketball
Our NFA Goldbacks now move on to the State Championship Final Four and will play next on Thursday, March 20th at 6:00pm in Binghamton at Visions Veterans Arena.

Girls Youth Basketball Clinic | NFA Varsity Girls Basketball Team
The Newburgh Free Academy Girls Varsity Basketball team is hosting a Basketball Clinic for Beginners to Elite Players. The clinic will be held on Saturdays for 3rd and 4th grade girls.

Friday Night Lights Begins Tomorrow!
Students will have an opportunity to engage in: Art, Music, LEGOS, Sports, Restorative Circles, Academic Support, Games, Various workshops & Activities. AND! Workshops for parents and caregivers.

Temple Hill Academy Represents One of Their Own!
March is Traumatic Brain Injury month. Faculty and Staff at Temple Hill Academy are raising awareness by wearing shirts every Thursday in March. The green ribbon is used to signify support for TBI patients.

The Right To Read | Free Film Screening & Panel Discussion
Join Us Thursday April 10th at 6:00PM for a free movie screening. Followed by a panel discussion.
School Meals Heroes celebrated National School Breakfast Week
Our School Meals Heroes are some of the first people to arrive at our schools each day and often interact with every Goldback, every single day!

GEAR UP After School Academy: CANCELED for Thursday, March 13th
The GEAR UP After School Academy will be canceled for Thursday, March 13th at both NFA Main and NFA North and will resume Tuesday, March 18th on both campuses.
South Middle School Welcomed Hundreds for Annual Black History Month Celebration
The event included student performances, speeches, dances, artwork, songs, and food, as students, families, faculty, and staff joined together to celebrate.

HEADING TO STATES | NFA Boys Bowling
Andre Alexander and Gage Szymanowicz will bowl in the New York State Bowling Championships competition this weekend being held in Syracuse.

Importance of New York State Assessments in ELA, Math, and Science
As we approach the upcoming New York State Assessments in English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, and Science, we want to take a moment to highlight the significance of these assessments and provide essential information.