At the end of the tournament, a lively rally was held where the teachers were revealed and the book “battles” were re-enacted. During the final showdown, the winning book was announced.

This year’s Meadow Hill yearbook is currently on sale online. Online purchasing will be open until May 1, 2026.

Students practiced math and problem-solving skills while playing this strategic game, learning how to plan ahead and make thoughtful moves to checkmate the king.

The District Calendar for the 2026-2027 school year was approved by the Board of Education meeting held on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, and is now available.

The district has received media requests for comment regarding a recent lawsuit. In anticipation of future inquiries and questions from our community, please find a quote from the district below.

Fun for all ages--we hope to see our families join as a community for literacy-inspired activities, community resources, and the shared love of learning through reading!

We love seeing our students collaborate across different creative programs to build something magical for our school community. Be sure to catch their luminous ocean scape in action during the show!

Open to all NFA students and their families. Over 60+ college admissions representatives will be present. Wednesday, April 22, 2026 College Fair 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM in the NFA North Campus - Gym

The air-conditioning units work, however, they have not been turned on for the season. The district will not turn on the cooling units until the threat of freezing temperatures has passed.

Newburgh Free Academy NFA North Campus will dismiss at 12:00pm today, April 16, 2026, due to unseasonably warm temperatures in the building. This early dismissal is for NFA North Campus ONLY.

Newburgh Free Academy Main Campus will dismiss at 10:15am today, April 16, 2026, due to unseasonably warm temperatures in the building. This early dismissal is for NFA Main Campus ONLY.

Often, speculation on social media or in neighborhood conversations, like a game of telephone, can cloud the reality of the work being done in our school buildings. You don’t have time for confusion, and you deserve the facts.

We’re excited to let you know that on Saturday, May 2nd, from 8 to 11 AM, we’ll be hosting our annual Books and Breakfast event right here at school! There will be food, books, and special guests joining us — all to support literacy and community con

In a powerful display of community-wide literacy, every student, faculty member, and staff member paused their day to dedicate 15 minutes to the simple, transformative act of reading.

This is a friendly reminder that Tuesday, April 14th is now a full day of school for all scholars and Wednesday, April 15th is now a 1/2 day of school for all scholars.

State Route 52 at Interstate 84 will be closed to all traffic beginning Tuesday, April 14, at 7:00 a.m. through Wednesday, April 15, at 7:00 p.m. to facilitate essential construction work.

The NFAM Music Department recently performed in Albany in celebration for Music in Our Schools Month. This trip has been a yearly tradition for the NFA Main Music Department and the students and teachers look forward to it every year.

The NECSD Empire Drumline performed for the Hudson Valley Renegades, season opening baseball game. The NECSD Empire Drumline will be there again on Saturday, April 25 to celebrate Newburgh Gorhams night.