U.S. News Ranks Somers High School as One of the Best in New York

More than 400 New York high schools were recently ranked.

U.S. News Ranks Yorktown High School as One of the Best in New York

More than 400 New York high schools were recently ranked.

Cardinal Dolan Celebrates 8th Grade Graduation Mass for Yorktown Schools, Others

It's a regional event bringing 12 school communities together.

Art at the Mall to Feature Lakeland School District Student Artists

The annual Lakeland Week of the Arts at the Jefferson Valley Mall will be held May 11-17, 2015 featuring students art work.

Lakeland Education Foundation Awards Education Grants

The LEF has now awarded more than $750,000 in grants to help enhance the educational experience of students in the district.

Lakeland Education Foundation Keeping Fit 5K Run/Walk

More than 300 runners and walkers of all ages joined in the 3rd annual Lakeland Education Foundation 5k Run/Walk this past Sunday

Unique Fundraising Campaign from St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School

It's simple—donate by trying local businesses.

Yorktown Resident Honored at Rochester Institute of Technology

Sylvie Alusitz was named an Outstanding Undergraduate Scholar.

Somers Students to Study Robot Surgical System

They'll visit Putnam Hospital Center Thursday.

Glorious Food, Film, Chefs at Movie/Tasting Event April 21

It's the 6th annual screening/tasting event co-hosted by the Yorktown SEPTA and district Wellness program.

Siblings Win Grand Prize in Westchester Smart Mobile App Development Bowl

The final presentations at Pace University were Friday.

Somers Education Foundation to Honor Former Leader at Annual Gala

Meet Steve Rolando, one of four honorees at the SEF's Casino Night April 26.

Somers Education Foundation to Honor Teacher at Annual Gala

Meet Rob Heller, one of four honorees at the SEF's Casino Night April 26.

Standardized Testing Opt-Out Movement Grows Amid More Education Reform in Albany

A plan to study how to alleviate test anxiety among parents and students misses vital issues, local educators and advocates say.

Somers Education Foundation to Honor 4 at Casino Night

Meet James Chisholm, one of four honorees at the SEF gala April 26.

Website Ranks Top Public High Schools in the Lower Hudson Valley

Of the top 100 schools in New York, 26 are in Putnam, Rockland and Westchester counties, according to Niche.com.

Lakeland Copper Beech Sixth Graders Celebrate Science

Celebrating science was the theme at the Third Annual Sixth Grade Student Science Showcase held at Lakeland Copper Beech Middle School.

Lakeland Copper Beech MS Students at NW/Putnam STEMFest

More than 400 people turned out in March for the first STEMFest (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math)

Yorktown Students Win Award for Science Projects

Catherine Chung invented a solar-powered still that purifies water and Bridgette Nikisher worked on a new way to diagnose kidney disease.

Awards, Achievements, Activities: Education News of the Week

Plus post your own school news on Yorktown-Somers Patch.

Lakeland, Somers, Yorktown Schools Announce Friday Storm Schedule

closing early

Lakeland Education Foundation Raises $50,000 To Support Student Programs

Lakeland Education Foundation (LEF) supporters turned out to help raise nearly $50,000 to support student education programs

Lakeland Central School District qualified four teams for the New York State Destination Imagination Tournament

Lakeland Central School District is sending four teams to the New York State Destination Imagination Tournament

Judith Johnson To Represent Putnam, Rockland, Westchester on State Board of Regents

The former Peekskill schools superintendent, a New Hempstead resident, replaces Harry Phillips on New York's education oversight board.

Yorktown Schools Have Used All 5 Allotted Snow Days for 2014-15

Now it's time to keep fingers crossed.

Lakeland, Somers, Yorktown Schools Update Announcements

Once again, inclement weather hits the region overnight.

Lakeland Schools Close

Ice is the problem

School Districts Change Wednesday Storm Schedule

School districts are closing OR announcing longer delays.

Lakeland, Somers, Yorktown Schools on Storm Schedule

as is BOCES.

RESCHEDULED Preparing Your Child for College [Grades 9 and 10] at the Somers Library

This Program is for Parents, but students are welcome!

BOCES Announces Storm Changes

CORRECTION

Save the Date: Lakeland Education Foundation's Annual Gala is March 7

Since 1994, the LEF has awarded more than $550,000 in grants to enhance instruction and learning in the district.

High School Students Sought for United Way's "Voices for 2-1-1" Public Service Announcement Contest

Winning messages to be broadcast on 100.7 WHUD, cash prizes to be awarded

Lakeland, Somers, Yorktown Schools Delay Start

also Putnam-Northern Westchester BOCES

Lakeland, Somers, Yorktown Schools Announce Storm Schedules

also Putnam-Northern Westchester and Southern Westchester BOCES

WEATHER ALERT: Lakeland, Somers, Yorktown Among School Districts Who've Decided Tonight about Tomorrow

Snow is expected to start in earnest around midnight.

Yorktown Dance Company Wows with Student-Choreographed Dances

The performances were Jan. 23 and 25.

Lakeland, Somers, Yorktown Schools Delay Start

So has Putnam-Northern Westchester BOCES.

Yorktown Catholic Schools Move 'Touring Tuesday' to Feb. 3

The archdiocese-wide open house event was rescheduled due to the snowstorm.

State Allows Schools to Postpone Regents Exams Due to Blizzard

All January 2015 exams must be completed by the end of the day Friday, officials said.