LATEST NEWS
The latest news stories are displayed below, you can also visit the Full News Archives.NFA Book Club | November Selection
The NFA Book Club will be reading Dear Medusa: (A Novel in Verse) by Olivia A. Cole as their November selection. The meeting to discuss the book is scheduled for December 5th.
Financial Aid Night
Join us at NFA North to learn more about FAFSA & financial aid with Marist College on Thursday, November 21st 6:30-8:30pm All NFA students and their families are invited to attend.
Heritage Middle School Collects 1,171 Pairs of Socks for SOCKtober!
Throughout October, our school community came together to collect socks that will be donated directly to a youth shelter, a critical resource that supports many students within our district.
Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCU) Greek Life Informational Celebration
Students are welcomed to come and learn about HBCUs, the purposes and benefits of African-American Greek fraternities and sororities, to strengthen their network, and increase opportunities for college and career.
Project Energy Assembly at Vails Gate STEAM Academy
With the help of characters like Rusty Torx, Sunny Beam and the Right Brothers, Detective Wattson (and our students) learned all about energy conservation and why saving our planet is so important.
Vails Gate STEAM Academy | Trunk or Treat
Vails Gate STEAM Academy, in conjunction with their PTO, hosted our annual Trunk or Treat event here at the school. Many of our families were able to join us for a night of fun and activities.
Heritage Middle School Monster Mash Dance Welcomes 400 Students
Students danced to the sounds of the DJ and enjoyed a lot of yummy food. They had pizza, chicken fingers and mozzarella sticks from Mamma Mia Café and Pizzeria in New Windsor.
Students Bring Science to Life with Play-Doh Cell Models
As part of their study of cell structure and function, students used colorful Play-Doh to represent the various parts of a cell, such as the nucleus, mitochondria, ribosomes, and cell membrane.
Flag for Heroes: A Veterans Day Tribute at Temple Hill Academy
Each flag in the display represents a hero—whether it be a family member, friend, or community member—who has made sacrifices to protect our freedoms.
Books and Breakfast at Newburgh Free Academy! [Updated date]
Books-n-Breakfast is an educational and social event that promotes community and relationship-building between our school and our families. This event is FREE and takes place on Saturday, December 14, 2024, between 8:00 -11:30 am in our school cafete
Middle School Selection Tour for 5th Grade Families!
Middle School is right around the corner! This is a reminder that Heritage Middle School will be hosting their 6th Grade Selection Tour this Wednesday, November 13, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
Section IX Championship | Girls Varsity Volleyball
The NFA Girls Varsity Volleyball team will play Monroe Woodbury tomorrow, Saturday, November 9th at Mount Saint Mary College at 10am for the Section IX AAA Championship.
Parent Teacher Conferences | Heritage Middle School
Parent teacher conferences for Heritage Middle School are scheduled on the following dates and times: Monday, November 25, 2024 from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM and Wednesday, November 27, 2024 from 7:00 AM - 10:15 AM.
Family STEM Day | South Middle School
Join us at South Middle School for Family STEM Day. There will be a of workshops and competitive events to highlight South Middle School Science on Saturday, November 16th from 9am - 11:30am.
NECSD McKinney-Vento Liaison Speaks at Collaborative Event Fighting Food Insecurity
Mrs. Kori Rogers, NECSD McKinney-Vento Liason, had the honor of speaking at Regional Food Bank of the Hudson Valley and Garnet Health Medical Center event to share the impact of children’s food programs in the NECSD.
Temple Hill Academy Celebrates "Commanding" Second Language Achievements
Temple Hill Academy hosted an ENL (English as a New Language) Informational Breakfast for families as well as celebrate the success of students accomplishing Commanding on the NYSESLAT.
Horizons on the Hudson PTO Welcomes 300 Visitors for Trunk or Treat
More than 300 visitors participated in the Horizons on the Hudson PTO Trunk or Treat. Follow HOH PTO on Facebook!
Balvmille School Hosted Halloween Parade
Balmville School hosted a Halloween Parade celebrating the creative expression of students and teachers who participated.