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Government

It was all good ’til baseball came up! 

September 28, 2022 Mary Jane Pitt

Senator James Skoufis makes it a point to visit area high schools to talk with students about the state government.

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James I. O'Neill High School

There’s now a very special seat at the Waldo Wood Field

September 27, 2022 Mary Jane Pitt

On National POW-MIA Day, Friday, Sept. 16, about 100 people gathered alongside the Waldo Wood Field at O’Neill High School to participate in a dedication ceremony for an Eagle Scout project.

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Board of Education

As school starts, BOE busy

September 7, 2022 Mary Jane Pitt

The Board of Education dealt with quite a few personnel matters at two recent meetings.

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James I. O'Neill High School

JIO’s Powerlifting Club is going places!

August 31, 2022 Mary Jane Pitt

A couple of weeks ago, the Highland Falls-Fort Montgomery Central School District posted a shout out to a handful of O’Neill High School students who had just been named as state and national champions in  powerlifting.

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Government

Fort teen heads to college with unusual resume

August 10, 2022 Mary Jane Pitt

Grace Suchanyc worked in Schmitt’s Assembly office in Washingtonville until about February of this year…

Board of Education

Oh no… summer vacation is half-way over?

August 3, 2022 Mary Jane Pitt

This week, local educators helped The News compile something of a ‘to-do’ list at this point of the summer.

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Highland Falls Intermediate School

CONNECT program gears up for fall 

July 6, 2022 Editorial Staff

Highland Falls students are connecting fun and hands-on learning thanks to CONNECT — a partnership between the Highland Falls Intermediate School and the West Point Association of Graduates.

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Highland Falls Intermediate School

HFIS graduates 52 eighth graders

June 29, 2022 Mary Jane Pitt

“You have been a gift to us, and have held to the highest standard our Highland Falls Intermediate School values of respect, inclusivity and safety.”

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Board of Education

Personnel matters handled by BOE

June 8, 2022 Mary Jane Pitt

The Board of Education tended to several personnel matters at its meeting on June 1. 

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Arts & Entertainment

Outstanding performances in the Arts

May 18, 2022 Editorial Staff

Seventeen students were honored at a special meeting of the Board of Education on May 10.

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  • photographers
    Beautiful photos on display at the library
    July 17, 2024
  • artists
    HF-FMCSD art/music students honored
    June 12, 2024
  • students
    Students work together to author book
    May 29, 2024
  • drama
    JIO Drama Club presents ‘The Drowsy Chaperone’
    February 8, 2023
  • haa
    What is the Highlands Arts Alliance?
    January 4, 2023
  • drama
    O’Neill High School’s fall play is Dec. 2-4
    November 22, 2022
  • yonskies
    Couple happy singing their hearts out!
    August 24, 2022
  • gergly
    Highland Falls’ Gergely illustrates children’s book
    June 1, 2022
  • artwork
    Finding yourself with the winter blues?
    February 2, 2022
  • Bailey
    Recognition for Mrs. Bailey
    January 12, 2022
Schools
  • lecture
    Fourth graders learned about WWII
    July 2, 2024
  • artists
    HF-FMCSD art/music students honored
    June 12, 2024
  • JROTC
    O’Neill’s JROTC celebrates end of year
    June 5, 2024
Arts & Entertainment
  • photographers
    Beautiful photos on display at the library
    July 17, 2024
  • artists
    HF-FMCSD art/music students honored
    June 12, 2024
  • students
    Students work together to author book
    May 29, 2024
Sports
  • basketball
    March Mania tourney was a success!
    March 20, 2024
  • mahan
    Pat Mahan: Back to the track he goes
    March 13, 2024
  • football
    Falk grateful for the help of many community partners
    March 1, 2023

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