HF-FMCSD – Page 8 – The News of the Highlands

HF-FMCSD faculty earn tenure

May 27, 2020 Mary Jane Pitt

Five Highland Falls-Fort Montgomery Central School District employees were awarded tenure at the May 7 Board of Education meeting.

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HF-FMCSD met online on April 16

April 22, 2020 Mary Jane Pitt

The Board of Education started its April 16 online meeting — board members and school administrators were all connected from home via Google Hangouts — by suspending their regular board meeting rules. They were able to do so due to the New York State of Emergency.

Playgrounds closed; kids getting fed

April 1, 2020 Mary Jane Pitt

The Village Board extended its State of Emergency through April 30…

From the (online) halls of O’Neill High School

March 25, 2020 Mary Jane Pitt

As everyone knows, teachers and school administrators have joined America’s ‘work from home’ workforce in recent weeks, as schools shut down due to COVID-19 concerns.

Don’t panic. Be aware. Wash your hands.

March 11, 2020 Mary Jane Pitt

Much like everyone else, area elected officials are worried about Corona-virus (COVID-19).

HF-FMCSD educators agree with Beethoven

January 23, 2020 Mary Jane Pitt

“Music education, and education in the arts in general, is vital to the development of well rounded young men and women who learn to work independently and interdependently and collaborate for a higher purpose.”

Writing lessons for School Board

November 20, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

What was it like when you were learning to write?

Kaplan celebration planned

November 8, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

On Friday, December 20, the O’Neill High School gymnasium will be officially named the Jerry “Coach JK” Kaplan Gymnasium, in honor of the long-time basketball coach and Fort Montgomery resident.

“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.”

Highland Falls Intermediate School

‘Parent University’ is set to begin

October 10, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

The Highland Falls-Fort Montgomery Central School District is partnering with the Town of Highlands Community Coalition and the Alcohol & Drug Abuse Council of Orange County to bring a monthly educational series to parents surrounding alcohol and other drug use.