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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!

Calendar Reminder | September 2025
This is a friendly reminder that the district is closed on Tuesday, September 23rd and Wednesday, September 24th in observance of the religious holiday, Rosh Hashanah. The district will reopen on Thursday, September 25th.

Back to School Night | Newburgh Free Academy (all campuses)
Please be reminded that Thursday September 25, 2025 is our 2025-2026 NFA Back to School Night. Doors open at 5:00pm. We look forward to seeing you!

Back to School Night | Horizons on the Hudson
Join us to meet our school community as we celebrate a new school year!

Public Hearing | Charter School Proposal
I am affirming my strong opposition to the proposal of a charter school in our community. This is a topic on which we can all agree. You do not need to take my word for it. I invite you to listen and learn from those who spoke about this topi

Trunk or Treat - Candy Donations Needed
The NECSD District-wide Trunk or Treat will take place on October 29th from 5 to 7 p.m. at GAMS. We are asking all families that can to bring a bag of individually wrapped candy to the Open House at your child's school.

Back to School Night | South Middle School
South Middle School students and their families are invited to us for an opportunity to meet your grade level Educators & Administrators.

Safety & Evacuation Drills | 2025-2026
The safety and well-being of your child(ren) is our highest priority. We are writing this letter to inform you about safety and evacuation drills that will be conducted throughout the school year.

2025-2026 District Calendar Update
Updates to the 2025-2026 Single Page District Calendar were approved on September 3, 2025 by the Board of Education.

Transportation Dismissal Departure Updates | September 2025
The district will be utilizing this form so families can anticipate their child’s arrival home as we all settle into a routine for the new school year.

Standard Half-Day Dismissal Schedule | 2025-2026
All students in grades Pre-K-2 and those who ride special transportation must be met by a responsible person (at least middle school or over) to be released from their school bus.

Oppose Charter Schools in the Newburgh Enlarged City School District
After careful review, the District strongly opposes this proposal because of the harm it would cause to our students and schools.