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Students talk challenges with local leaders

February 12, 2020 Mary Jane Pitt

The entire student body of James I. O’Neill High School was the guest of the school’s JROTC Squadron at a Black History Month program on the morning of February 5.

A winning team

January 17, 2020 Mary Jane Pitt

Congratulations to O’Neill High School’s Kate Barnes, Adelaide Crow, Samantha Reeves, Emme Richards and Eve Oakley — On January 11, the five competed in an Academic Bowl at Fort Hamilton High School in NYC. The

Coffee, cupcakes & music

January 15, 2020 Editorial Staff

O’Neill High School’s Newspaper club, with the help of the Literary Magazine club, hosted the first JIO Coffee House on Friday, Jan. 10.

O’Neill coding class offers great opportunities

December 12, 2019 Editorial Staff

Students at O’Neill High School in the Computer Science and Coding class are experiencing some amazing opportunities this year. The class focuses on collaborating with professionals in the computer science and video game field to provide real-world collaboration, applications, and experiences.

“Diversity Committee” begins work

November 7, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

“We have long realized that the community has changed, and we recognize that there is a need for equity, opportunity and access for our children.”

Who doesn’t love a good book?

November 7, 2019 Editorial Staff

Third, fourth and fifth graders at the Highland Falls Intermediate School didn’t wear Halloween costumes to school on October 31…

327 students + three dogs

October 10, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

Third, fourth and fifth grades can be hard.

Eighth graders will develop as leaders

September 12, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

“Potential leaders.” — That’s the type of student that the Junior Leadership Orange program (JLO) looks for. This year, seven students from the Highland Falls Intermediate School and one from the Cornwall Central Middle School have been selected to participate in the program.