What's Cooking, And Who's Cooking, At Todd Elementary School

The real daily specials in Todd’s K-2 and 3-5 cafeterias aren’t just the items on the menu. They’re the people who cook, serve and greet.

Briarcliff Manor Middle School Medical Detectives Put Science To The Test

What happens to your heart rate when you run, jump rope, or sit quietly and journal? 7th graders put these questions to the test.

Todd Elementary Students 'Paws' And Think About The Power Of Their Choices

The elementary students are learning that making a good choice can sometimes begin with something very simple.

Briarcliff Manor Students Experience The Power Of Primary Sources On 25th Anniversary Of September 11

“Sometimes it passes over my head,” one student said of the creative lesson plan. “But after today, it feels more real.”

Student Voices Take A Seat At The School Board Table In Briarcliff

The high school students hold their positions on the Board because of their current roles as student government co-presidents.

Briarcliff Manor Kindergarteners Take Flight On A Pigeon Hunt

Did you hear there was a pigeon on the loose at Todd Elementary School last week? The kindergarteners were on the case!

Senior Portrait Day Marks The First Of The Lasts For Briarcliff's Class Of 2027

Seniors returned to Briarcliff HS, some with friends and others with parents, and made their way to the CLIFF for senior picture day.

Step Right Up For Math: 6th Graders Create Carnival Of Numbers And Fun

The end of June is a time to review skills learned throughout the year. At Todd Elementary, there was a special, fun twist.

Todd Elementary School Celebrates The 2026 Moving Up Ceremony

The moment Todd School's 5th graders have been anticipating has arrived: they have officially moved up to Briarcliff Middle School.

Briarcliff School District Shines A Light On New Parking Area Solar Panels

After nearly 90 percent of voters approved of an energy performance contract, the district embarked on a unique energy-savings project.

USA! USA! USA! Briarcliff Manor 4th Graders Hold A Flag Day Parade In Honor Of The 50 States

On Flag Day, the entire 4th grade at Todd Elementary School came together to hold a school-wide parade to commemorate the Stars and Stripes.

Retiring Kindergarten Teacher Jeanne Dal Piaz Reflects On A 3-Decade-Long Career

The Todd Elementary School teacher is retiring this summer after guiding generations of young students at a key milestone in their lives.

Briarcliff High School Honors The Class Of 2026 With Relocated Commencement Ceremony

The Briarcliff High School Class of 2026 proved one again that they are resilient, adaptable to change and poised.

Briarcliff High School Students Hit The Brand New Disc Golf Course

The high school now has 9 baskets around campus from the tennis courts to the lower grass fields, and around the perimeter of the stadium

Briarcliff Manor Second Graders Hold A Car Race With A Very Special Guest

As part of their math unit on measuring, studeny participated in a car race challenge called “Build, Race, Measure.”

Best-Selling Author Fiona Davis 'Makes History' At Briarcliff High School

“I like doing all of the research myself because I like to find things that make the hair on the back of my neck stand up,” the author said.

Broadway Star And Proud Briarcliff High Alum Visits Workshop For Theatre Students

Tony Award winner Ali Stroker, and acting coach David Perlow made cameo appearances at the couple's alma mater.

Briarcliff Manor Kindergartners Explore Recycling And Reusing

Todd Kindergartners recently learned how to sort objects and decide if they can be recycled or reused, or if they belong in the trash.

Briarcliff 6th Graders Hold Shark Tank-Style Presentations

Briarcliff Middle School sixth graders are not afraid of sharks. At least not the students with an entrepreneurial streak.

Meet The Briarcliff Class of 2026 Valedictorian And Salutatorians

It is that time of year when we shine a light on the students who will represent the Class of 2026 as Valedictorian and Salutatorians.

6th Graders Mark Halfway Day With A Special Celebration At Briarcliff Middle School

Persistence, teamwork, active listening and positivity are skills that are worth their weight in gold in today's rapidly changing world.

Coming Home To Teach: Briarcliff Alumni Serving The School District

For some Briarcliff High School graduates, the connection to their alma mater runs deep. Proud to wear the school's blue and orange.

Briarcliff Manor School District Leads New York State In Math Achievement

The district has been recognized as a statewide leader in student achievement, earning top rankings on the most recent assessments.

Briarcliff Teachers Balance Learning, Collaboration And Wellness In Superintendent Conference Day

Professional Development at the Briarcliff Manor School District is something teachers look forward to each year.

Senior Citizens Share A Wealth Of Experience In Visit To Briarcliff Middle School

A penpal project saw students connect with these special neighbors to explore the power of relationships, reading “One for the Murphys."

Special Briarcliff High School Book Club Visit New York Public Library Makes For A Red Letter Day

The club got a close look at some of the incredible artifacts that are part of the “Library Treasures”collection.

Distinguished Alumna Returns To Briarcliff High School Offers Life Lessons With A Unique Perspective

Elizabeth Rodgers, recently visited the school to unveil her plaque at the Hall of Distinguished Alumni and to speak with students.

Todd Elementary Kindergartners Hone Fine Motor Skills In Skill Builders Studio

Fifth graders are invited to be helpers during the on hands-on activities that help build the budding skills of their younger classmates.

Briarcliff High School Photography Students Create A 'Haunted Darkroom'

A sensory experience, started things off; grapes were “eyeballs,” spaghetti was “intestines” and Jello was a “stomach.”

Briarcliff 8th Graders' Skills Reveal The Rainbow In A Colorful Science Class

Precision is the name of the game when it comes to conducting science labs in general, and in Jodi Shearer's science class in particular.

Briarcliff Names Its Teacher Of The Year

The Teacher of the Year award-winner was announced at Superintendent Conference Day. "I was surprised and incredibly honored," she said.

Briarcliff School District Teachers Making The Most Out Of Summer Break

Summertime is when teachers at Briarcliff School District can relax and unwind. Many use this opportunity to pick up new skills.

Students Get A Taste Of Driving Under The Influence And Distracted Driving

Briarcliff Manor students learned in a unique way that decisions teen drivers make can have a lifelong impact on themselves and others.

BMUFSD: Second Graders Learn How To Take Care Of Books

How many of us are guilty of reading a book while eating, accidentally spilling coffee on it, or dog-earing a page ...

BMUFSD: Modified Sports Begin At Briarcliff

Middle School is a time for learning new skills.

BMUFSD: Middle School Students Practice Making Positive Affirmations

Briarcliff Middle School is all about having a growth mindset.

BMUFSD: Todd's Nicole Hesari Wins Briarcliff's Teacher Of The Year Award

Nicole Hesari, a third-grade teacher at Todd Elementary, has a small statue on her classroom bookshelf.

BMUFSD: Briarcliff High School Holds A Club Fair

One of the best parts about high school is participating in after-school clubs.

BMUFSD: Fall Sports Begin At Briarcliff School District

A new school year is just around the corner, with new teachers and new coaches, but one thing has stayed the same ...

BMUFSD: Briarcliff Middle School Custodian Turns Trash Into Treasure

For 27 years, Namphong Nguyen, the Briarcliff Middle School custodian, has been passing by the art room, admiring students' works.