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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.
Meadow Hill Celebrates 100 Days of School
Meadow Hill recently celebrated a milestone event – the 100th day of school! K-2 students, teachers, and staff came together for a day filled with fun and learning, marking the first 100 days of the school year.

Meadow Hill Welcomes Guest Speaker in Celebration of Black History Month
In celebration of Black History Month, Meadow Hill recently welcomed special guest speaker Sheila Arnold, who spoke with its middle school scholars. Ms. Arnold is a master storyteller, historic character interpreter, and teaching artist.

Transition Expo | Moving Beyond High School
Planning for life after high school? We’ve got you covered! Join us for an exciting and informative Transition Expo, where students and families can explore a world of possibilities for the future.

Guardianship Information Session 2025
Are you navigating the process of guardianship for your child with a disability? Join us for an informative session to learn about the legal aspects of guardianship and how it can support your child’s future.

SECTION IX CHAMPIONS | NFA Boys Basketball
The NFA Boys Varsity Basketball team took home the Section IX Championship title over the weekend. The Goldbacks will play again on Friday, March 14th at 5pm at Monroe-Woodbury high school.

Gardnertown Leadership Academy Pre-K Scholars Learn about Dental Health
Pre-K classes at Gardnertown Leadership Academy welcomed Dr. Gina Prokosch-Cook, a local dentist and NECSD alumni who presented an amazing amount of information to help students learn about dental health.

The GEAR UP Spotlight February 2025 Edition is Now Available!
The GEAR UP Spotlight features highlights and insight on the opportunities our 9th grade scholars are fortunate to experience each month.
NFA Boys Basketball | Varsity Section Finals
The Newburgh Free Academy Boys Basketball team is headed to Section Finals. The game will take place on Saturday, March 8th at 10am at Monroe-Woodbury high school.
NECSD Scholars Share Black History Month Celebrations for Board of Education
Student representatives from across the district gathered together to deliver excerpts from their school's Black History Month celebrations for the Board of Education at a regular meeting.
NFA P-TECH Scholars Deliver Speeches about Historical Newburgh Topics; Featured in the News
The event featured between ten and thirteen short speeches about topics impacting our city's past and present, ranging from the Battle of Newburgh to gentrification and street art.