New Paltz High's Garden Honored By Michelle Obama

Students take care of the garden on the school grounds.

4 Mid-Hudson Valley Districts Among 100 Best Places to Teach in New York

Four Dutchess and Orange districts are among many Hudson Valley districts ranked on this new list.

Poughkeepsie School Board Candidate's Appeal Dismissed By State

The candidate, who lost the election in May, had alleged impropriety.

Dr. Kristin Backhaus to Speak at Building Ulster County Together Breakfast

The SUNY New Paltz School Of Business Dean will speak about new programs, the university’s regional impact, and other relevant topics.

Poughkeepsie's Alternative School Needs Certificate of Occupancy, Must Be Reinspected

State education officials said its papers are for a vacant structure.

CIA Honored at Inaugural Taste Talks Food, Drink Awards

The school received the Innovation Award for "Best Academic Institution or Organization."

Mid-Hudson Valley Students Named National Merit Semifinalists

The nationwide pool of Semifinalists, including Spackenkill and Rhinebeck, represents less than 1 percent of all U.S. high school seniors.

CIA Launches Advanced Japanese Cuisine Initiative

College announces Suntory visiting professor of Japanese studies position

School's Open: Drive Carefully around the Mid-Hudson Valley

New York State Police start annual “School’s Open—Drive Carefully” campaign Sept. 6 around Poughkeepsie, Newburgh and the Mid-Hudson Valley.

Back-to-School Safety Tips for Kids and Adults in Poughkeepsie, Beacon

Walking to Red Hook Senior High, driving to Poughkeepsie High or coping with school buses — here are reminders from the Red Cross.

Study Italian Cuisines in Italy Via the Culinary Institute of America

The concentration will be centered in a 900-year-old castle in Puglia.

Back-to-School Shopping: Remember the New York Tax Breaks in the Mid-Hudson Valley

It's crunch time for that annual family ritual, and there are special deals at malls in and around Dutchess and Ulster counties.

Is Your Teen Or Tween Up To Date On The Latest Vaccines?

Students entering seventh or twelfth grade require meningitis vaccines.

CIA to Launch Italian Cuisines Concentration

Students will spend a semester at an ancient castle in Puglia.

Red Hook, Rhinebeck Highs Are High on Newsweek's 2016 List of Top High Schools in the Country

Red Hook's and Rhinebeck's high school are among the best in the nation, according to the locally controversial annual ranking.

Important Dates On The 2016-17 Ulster BOCES School Calendar

School will start soon for many. Are you ready?

Newburgh Woman is Prime Time Upper School's First Graduate

Ashley Torres was honored in a recent ceremony at the school in New City.

Vassar's Hill to Step Down Sooner Than Planned

An interim president has been selected while the college searches for a permanent replacement.

Greenwood Lake School Business Official Wins Annual Award

The district received $1,000 in Ann Lierow;s name'

Walkill District Gets Grant in NY Smart Schools Investment Program

It's part of the $2 Billion Smart Schools Bond Act to help classrooms go high-tech.

Dutchess County Regional Chamber Recognizes Scholarship Awardees

Twenty-five local students were awarded to further their education in the Hudson Valley and beyond.

State Aid for Community Schools Programs in the Mid-Hudson Valley

Kingston, Poughkeepsie, Middletown, Beacon, Ellenville and Kiryas Joel are among the districts with such programs.

Smelling Remotely: Hudson Valley Team among Winners in World's Largest K-12 Science Competition

VIDEO: Watch the Arlington High School team's video on its VISOR for the Toshiba and NSTA’s ExploraVision competition.

State Aid for Local Districts with Community Schools Programs

Poughkeepsie, Peekskill and Port Chester are getting more funding to connect with health and social services for kids and families.

Orville A. Todd and Bulkeley Ranked Among Best Middle Schools in New York

Spackenkill's and Rhinebeck's middle schools ranked among the best in NY, among 34 lower Hudson Valley middle schools on this year's list.

Spackenkill, Red Hook, Warwick Valley, Highland Falls on 2016 Best School Districts in New York List

Niche's list ranks districts based on teaching statistics and ratings from students and parents.

Area High School Students Named Second-Place Winners in ExploraVision Program

The 24th, annual Toshiba and NSTA ExploraVision program is the world's largest K-12 science competition.

Mid Hudson Valley's Vassar College Holds152nd commencement ceremony

Vassar College conferred 630 degrees in its 152nd commencement ceremony.

John Jay High Students Raise $5K for the Grace Smith House

The Grace Smith House, a domestic violence non-profit, has received a significant contribution from the John Jay HS National Honor Society.

Saru Jayaraman to Speak at Culinary Institute of America

The restaurant industry labor activist speaks Thursday, June 9.

Vassar College Groups to Host Meeting on Assisting County Refugees

The college's Refugee Solidarity initiative, as well as Vassar Temple, will host the meeting Sunday, June 5 from 2-4 p.m.

Fifteen School Districts Pass Budget But Not Highland

Highland's school budget did not pass as it required 60 percent of the vote, which it did not get.

Vassar College Awarded $50,000 Estuary Grant from New York State

The New York State DEC has awarded a $50,000 Hudson River Estuary grant to Vassar College to enhance stormwater management on campus.

Local Students Receive National Merit Scholarships

They're among 2,500 named by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation in this second round of awards. Three locals were in round one.

Poughkeepsie, Rhinebeck, Hopewell Junction Residents Named Merit Scholars

They're among 2,500 students to receive the designation by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.

Vassar College Announce Completion of Integrated Science Commons

The Integrated Science Commons is a group of four technologically advanced facilities for instruction and research.

Culinary Institute of American Holds Annual Leadership Awards

The annual event took place at the Milstein Hall of Ocean Life at the American Museum of Natural History on Thursday, April 28.

Mid-Hudson Valley High Schools Make Washington Post 'Most Challenging' List

The number of tests students took was compared to how many graduated.

Red Hook HS Educator Honored for Outstanding Leadership

Amanda Greene, assistant principal at Red Hook High School has been selected for the 2016 Outstanding Educator Award by SAANYS.

US News Ranking: Mid-Hudson Valley High Schools Ranked in Top 200 in NY

US News and World Report released its 2016 high school rankings Tuesday.