District Initiatives Named “Promising Practices”

Two student-focused, community-based initiatives in the Elmsford Union Free School District were recognized last month as “2017 Promising Practices” by Character.org.

The district’s “Scare Away Hunger” campaign and the AHHS “Peers As Leaders” initiative were selected as “high-quality, student-focused and community-oriented programs that are replicable in districts/schools nationally.”

Superintendent Dr. Joseph Ricca said he was delighted upon receiving the news.

“Congratulations to all for your support, ideas and determination to continue to make the Elmsford UFSD a learning community truly dedicated to excellence,” he said in a letter to the community.

Character.org is an organization that advocates for integrity, honesty, respect and other core ethical values to be infused into the education system.