The Blind Brook Superintendent says the social and emotional growth of students is critical.
Chappaqua resident Caitlin Hogan has been named a Semifinalist by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.
Congratulations to Jason L. Adler and Erik J. Brady, who have distinguished themselves as a Semifinalist in the 2013 National Merit Scholarship program.
The Blind Brook-Rye Union Free School District held a round table discussion on bullying, the Dignity for All Students Act and academic integrity.
A Trogan Football Booster Club Clothing Sale will be held Thursday and Friday.
Rye Patch talked to Rye City Superintendent Dr. Frank Alvarez about his first days in his new job.
Jeff Diamond, who runs the Freeze the Budget blog, said someone may have placed the yellow caution tape in front his driveway to warn him that his criticisms of the school district were out of line.
As school districts face continued increases in retirement, salary and health care costs, Governor Andrew Cuomo's proposed state aid cuts make budget planning even more difficult for the Rye and Blind Brook superintendents.
Jeff Diamond says school taxes have risen exponentially and the Blind Brook School District needs to find ways to provide more tax relief to residents.
The principals of the district's elementary and middle schools gave a presentation Monday on the results of this year's ELA and math test scores.
A recent report found that the Rye and Blind Brook school districts were among 139 districts around the state that asked students for information related to citizenship status. School officials say the enrollment process has been modified.
One of Rye's Teachers of the Year shares why a love of the arts has made him a better educator.
School officials in Rye and Blind Brook say that while the state's Race to the Top win is an achievement, it's unlikely that the funds and assessment stipulations will raise the bar for local students and teachers.
With increasing enrollment, the district has hired more teachers to meet demand.
Incoming 9th graders came out to enjoy some hamburgers and hot dogs at Rye High School as a meet and greet for the 2010-2011 school year.
The first day of school is a mix of emotions for kindergarteners and parents alike.
School taxes were due in Rye on Aug. 31, while the Blind Brook School District's taxes are due this month. The tax collections bring up the never-ending debate concerning just how much residents should pay for a quality education.
Jane Wermuth served for seven years as assistant principal of the high school, but said differences with the school district have forced her to move on.
Dr. Jim Rooney will officially retire in October.
The Rye City Council passed the tax levy resolution at its Wednesday meeting.
Broadway, film and television star Frances Sternhagen will read Dorothea in Lee Blessing's Eleemosynary at Rye Country Day School on August 27. The performance will raise money for the Cary Fuller Drama Fund.
New York State recently adopted the federal Common Core standards, but some local school administrators say that the new standards do little to raise the bar for students in Rye and Rye Brook.
Blind Brook held its first Board of Education meeting of the 2010-11 school year on Wednesday night.
The Class of 2010 graduates today, but two chosen student speakers, not a valedictorian, will address the graduates.
The ice hockey team's funding had been cut from the 2010-2011 school budget, but parents' fundraising efforts have saved the team.
Blind Brook High School seniors have been accepted to some of the most prestigious schools in the country.
The Rye Teachers Association and the Rye City School DIstrict reached an agreement on June 9, after years of back and forth negotiations.
The high school celebrated the Class of 2010 during an outdoor ceremony on its athletic field Saturday.
Families, friends and faculty gathered at the high school's stadium Saturday for the 79th annual graduation ceremony.
Pontes will graduate on Saturday with the rest of the Class of 2010 and head to Yale University in the fall.
The list, compiled by Newsweek magazine, was released this week.
A majority of seniors will attend some of the most competitive universities in the country.
Rye High School sophomores held the third annual Super Scooper ice cream benefit to help fight cancer.
Family and friends of the Class of 2010 all gathered at the high school's courtyard to kick off prom night.
Hundreds gathered on Birch Lane for a pre-prom event before sending Blind Brook seniors off to prom.
While many seniors are looking forward to the festive event, safety is the upmost priority.
On Monday, the Blind Brook Board of Education honored students in areas ranging from foreign language and science to math and the arts.
Silly Bandz, colorful rubber band bracelets, have become the latest craze, but several Rye elementary schools are placing limits on how many of these bands students can wear.