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Student Passing | Support and Resources
It is with profound sadness that I share the heartbreaking news that one of our students was found fatally shot this morning inside of a residence. Our hearts are heavy, and our entire school community is grieving this tragic loss.

Upcoming College Fair at NFA Main Campus - Over 75 Colleges!
We are excited to invite you to a college fair at Newburgh Free Academy Main Campus on October 28, from 6:30-8 p.m. located in the Boys Gym.

NFA P-TECH Students Honor Heritage with Vibrant Hispanic Heritage Month Potluck Celebration
NFA P-TECH students celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month with a lively, community-focused potluck celebration last Friday, bringing together students, staff, and local leaders for an afternoon of food, music, and cultural exchange.

Charter School Application Withdrawn | Thank you!
We believe that the strong and unified opposition voiced by our community played a critical role in this outcome. Your collective efforts through remarks, letters, and advocacy made a meaningful difference.

College Financial Aid and FAFSA Night with Mount St. Mary College
Join us to learn more about FAFSA & financial aid with Mount St. Mary College. All NFA students and families are welcome to attend! Thursday, November 6th 6:00–8:00pm at NFA North Campus.

Fire Prevention Week Celebration at Balmville School!
Balmville Elementary School is proud to celebrate Fire Prevention Week, welcoming our local MiddleHope firefighters, who spent time with our students sharing important lessons about fire safety and prevention.

REMINDER! Early Dismissal Drill | 15 Minutes Early
This is a friendly reminder the the NECSD will be participating in a county-wide early dismissal drill this week. All schools will dismiss 15 minutes early on Friday, October 10th.

NFA Book Club | October Selection
The NFA Book Club will be reading Under the Same Stars by Libba Bray as their October selection. The meeting to discuss the book is scheduled for October 30th.
Tooting our own horn for the Transportation Department!
Every day, there are 210 school buses on the road, from 5 different bus companies to 14 school district buildings, with additional buses heading to 95 out-of-district buildings.
Students Learn Vital Life Skills During Fire Prevention Week
Schools throughout the district will be visited by Fire Departments to provide vital, age-appropriate fire safety education to students. These interactive sessions aim to teach children not to fear firefighters but to view them as community helpers,

NFA "Agents of Change" attended Young Women's Leadership Summit
The workshop was established to carry on Ethel Kennedy’s legacy of human rights and civic service. It is project based workshop in which our students meet throughout the course of the year drafting and creating an action plan on an issue in their com

Hispanic Heritage Night | South Middle School
Join us in honoring Hispanic heritage. There will be Food, Music, Activities and More!

Elementary and Middle School Afterschool Programs
The Newburgh Enlarged City School District After-School & Saturdays Program offers enrichment and academic opportunities for middle and high school scholars in an Extended Day setting. After school programs offer scholars the opportunity to work with

Take Advantage of FREE School Meals for all Students! (October Menus)
Our dedicated School Meals Heroes work hard every day to prepare nutritious, well-balanced meals that give students the fuel they need to focus, learn, and grow.

Monthly Newsletters
Each school will be producing a monthly newsletter and posting it here on the district website. They will be listed here and on your school's webpage as they are added. All newsletters should be posted within the first week of the month.

NECSD Recruitment and Job Fair - October 1, 2025
Employment applications will be available to be completed at the fair! Please feel free to bring a copy of your resume with you!

Calendar Reminder | October 2025
This is a friendly reminder that the district is closed on Thursday, October 2nd in observance of the religious holiday, Yom Kippur. The district will reopen on Friday, October 3rd.

Yearbook Order Form | Newburgh Free Academy
NFA Yearbooks are now on sale! Don’t forget to order yours!