Brewster Welcomes New Assistant Superintendent For HR

"When I walk the hallways, it feels like people are genuinely happy to work in Brewster. It is what drew me," Stephen Hancock said.

Tree Falls On School Bus As Severe Weather Pummels Hudson Valley

Injuries sustained during the weather-related accident were deemed minor, and all involved declined further medical attention.

Brewster Central School District Convocation: Believe

Teachers, administrators and staff gathered in the high school auditorium Aug. 31 to kick off the school year.

Brewster: Review COVID Guidance As School Starts, NY Officials Say

COVID-19 hospitalizations in New York increased as the summer progressed. Researchers are also watching for the new variant.

U.S. News Releases 'Best High Schools': Where Does Brewster Rank?

The annual ranking released by U.S. News and World Report evaluates schools based on graduation rates, academic performance and more.

Childhood Vaccination Rates Decline In The Hudson Valley

As school is about to start, state data shows some counties are more vulnerable than others.

Brewster Back-To-School: Consumer Tips To Protect Kids, Prevent Scams

Shopping online? Signing your children up for after-school activities around Brewster? You're a target, state Consumer experts say.

Back To School: Brewster 2023-24 School Calendar

Parents in Southeast - mark the first day of school coming later this summer.

Back To School: Putnam Parents Urged To Schedule Shots, Take Survey

To understand attitudes toward childhood vaccinations and to improve rates, health officials created a short online survey for parents.

School Bus Cameras A New Option For Putnam Districts

The county signed an "enabling" contract with the same provider that is working with Dutchess and Rockland.

Brewster Schools Awarded $2.5M For NY Tech Ed Pathway Program

The 4-6 year partnership initiative combines high school, college, career training and a path to a job.

High School Biz Team Awarded $5K For 'Downstairs' Deodorant

They've already gotten orders for their product, called Sticks & Stones.

Brewster High School Celebrates Graduation

Scholarships, trophies and awards were handed out to 98 students for many accomplishments.

Brewster High School Team Makes National Finals In Biz Pitch Contest

A new business class at BHS called INCubatoredu Entrepreneurship offers students a chance to create and develop a product or service.

Brewster Student Awarded 2023 National Merit Scholarship

In all, 10 students from the Hudson Valley were in the third round of announcements for 2023, receiving college-sponsored awards.

Brewster To Offer Pre-K For The First Time

Many families in the school district have expressed interest, officials said.

Carmel Student Named BOCES Student of Distinction

Called an outstanding, mature, independent student, he was cited also for "immense growth" over the past two years.

Introducing 'The Wolf-Pac': Mahopac Students Choose A New Mascot

Pending final approval by the board of ed, the school will retire the "Indians" moniker in favor of the new symbol of school pride.

Voter Turnout Higher For Brewster School Board Election, Budget Vote

District residents went to the polls Tuesday for the second time this year.

2023 School Voters Guide: Brewster

Voters in the Brewster school district will be going to the polls Tuesday. Here's what you need to know.

Brewster’s Waxing Crescent Student Candle Business Opens

Longview School students start a business as part of their studies.

Brewster School Superintendent Announces Retirement

Her decision, after almost four years heading the district, was unexpected.

Proposed $115.7M Brewster School Budget On The Ballot May 16

Also on the ballot are four people vying for two seats on the Board of Education.

NY Education Department: Position 'Clear' On Native American Mascots

New York education officials told Newsday their position is "clear" on Native American mascots, teams and names in schools: change them.

NY Board Of Regents To Take Up Indigenous Mascot Issue Tuesday

Two Hudson Valley school districts are poised for change.

Increased Police Presence In 2 Putnam School Districts Friday

There were threats for which arrests were made in the Brewster and Carmel districts.

Arrest Made In Threat That Delayed The Middle School Opening In Carmel

Extra Putnam County Sheriff's Deputies will be deployed at the George Fischer Middle School.

Brewster District Voters Approve School Improvement Projects

Proposition 2 passed by just 82 votes.

BHS Students To Moderate panel For Women’s History Month

Brewster High School is partnering with the Putnam County Historian’s office.

Brewster Board Of Education OKs Special Tax Exemptions

They are for seniors, veterans, and volunteer firefighters and ambulance corps members.

Putnam County Celebrates Black History Month, BHS Senior's Research

Her posters will now be part of the Historian’s Collection at the Putnam County Archives.

Archdiocese Eliminating Grades 6-8 At School In Carmel

St. James the Apostle School in Carmel is one of three schools in the Hudson Valley affected by the elimination of grade levels.

Brewster School Board Seeks OK For $83 Million Improvement Plan

Two proposals for infrastructure repairs and educational enhancements have been designed to maximize state aid. They go to voters March 21

Mahopac Forms Committee To Discuss Changing Indian Mascot

The NY State Education Department gave the last public school holdouts till June 30 to drop Native American symbols as mascots and logos.

Brewster Celebrates Time-Honored 'Pass in Review' Ceremony

Brewster native Capt. James Prouty was the special guest as the BHS Naval Junior ROTC closed its annual inspection with a drill and parade.

Brewster High School Student Wins Full-Ride 4-Year College Scholarship

She'll be heading to one of the top-ranked liberal arts colleges in the country.

Brewster Considering Schools Improvement Project

Topping the list are a security vestibule, new track and field at BHS; and work required by New York State.

Brewster Student Finds, Corrects Error About Black Civil War Soldier

Last fall, a Brewster student was researching a project and found that a black military hero didn't come from where it was long thought.

Brewster School District To Consider Capital Project

The Board of Education will hear proposals at its next meeting.

Brewster Library To Host Back-to-School Kickoff Parties

Registration is open for two events: one for kids in pre-kindergarten through grade 5 and one for the older set.