Yorktown Heights Residents Receive College Academic Honors

The students made the Binghamton University's Dean's list for the Fall 2012 semester.

Yorktown Students Collect Items for Troops Deployed in Afghanistan

As part of a lesson, Mildred E. Strang Middle School students got a hands-on experience of what it's like to sacrifice for those who are at war.

Lakeland Copper Beech Middle School Presents 'High School Musical'

Performances are Friday, April 5 and Saturday, April 6. Consider bringing a new or gently used book to support "Books for Africa," an organization students volunteer to sponsor.

Lakeland High School Senior Signs Letter of Intent

Meagan Hopkins will attend the University of Buffalo on a track scholarship.

Retirement Incentive Helps Lakeland Schools Close $1.46M Deficit

Superintendent of Schools Dr. George Stone as a result, there will be no program reductions, no staff layoffs and no class sizes changes.

Yorktown Schools Petition New York for Mandate Relief

More than 18 school districts in Westchester, Rockland, Putnam and Orange counties are asking parents to write State legislators and education officials asking for public education support.

Somers High School Treat Senior Citizens with Spring Show

Somers senior citizens were treated to lunch and the "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying" spring show on Sunday, March 17.

Somers High School Principal to Be Honored Tonight by Scholarship Fund

Mark Bayer, former Horace Greeley High School assistant principal, will accept the Ed Habermann Award at annual fundraiser that benefits Chappaqua students.

Yorktown High School Student Wins Grand Prize at Science/Engineering Fair

Elizabeth R. Crumley is one of three Westchester students who have won a spot at the International Sustainable World Project Olympiad

Somers High School Wins First Round of 'Most Unique Mascot' Contest

The high school has now advanced to the second round, but it still needs your help! Voting ends on March 14.

Yorktown High School Advances to Second Round of 'The Challenge'

Huskers will face off John Jay High School in the award-winning quiz show, airing on March 20.

Kennedy Catholic High School to Debut 'The Pajama Game' Musical

The 37 students in the cast and 19 crew members are involved in this weekend's spring musical production.

Athletic Clubs Volunteers, Yorktown School Officials Clash Over User Fees

The implications of charging local groups for use of school fields and buildings will be discussed March 18.

Judges Needed for Science and Engineering Fair in Westchester

The annual Westchester and Putnam Science and Engineering Fair (WESEF) will be held on March 9 in Sleepy Hollow High School.

Photos: 'Excellence' In Yorktown Community

Monica Garrigan, Jane McCarthy and Donna D’Andrea were honored at the annual fundraising event sponsored by The Foundation for Excellence in Yorktown Education.

Yorktown Fifth-Grade Students Sign Pledge Not to Use Drugs

The Benjamin Franklin Elementary School students had their DARE graduation. The program is run by Yorktown Youth Officer Richard Finn.

Somers High School in Running for 'Most Unique Mascot' in America

USA Today has a national contest to decide America's most unique mascot.

Yorktown School District Saves on Athletics Program Budget

There is a savings of 0.14 percent in the preliminary athletics budget for the upcoming school year; while there is a 1.60 percent increase in the co-curricular budget.

Sanchez Tapped as Next Ossining Superintendent

The current assistant superintendent will replace Dr. Phyllis Glassman; his position will not be filled.

Three Yorktown Women to be Honored at Annual Fundraising Event

In addition, by purchasing a raffle ticket, you get entered for a chance to be a featured as an extra in a movie to be shot in Yorktown. The drawing will be held at the fundraising event.

Crompond School Nominated for 'Green Ribbon' Program

The Yorktown school was among four schools in New York State nominated for the federal honor.

Lakeland High School Presents 'Alice in Wonderland'

The shows were originally scheduled for Feb. 8 and Feb. 9, but were rescheduled to Feb. 21, Feb. 22 and Feb. 23 because of snow.

Student Sues Yorktown's BOCES for Broken Arm

Tarrytown resident Annie Thigpen and her 12-year-old son Timothy claim that two aids had broken his arm during a disciplinary dispute at school.

Yorktown Natives Make College Dean's Lists

Local students make Dean's List at colleges for their outstanding academic achievements.

Lakeland High School Football Captain Signs Letter of Intent

Connor O'Neill, a varsity football player, signs a Letter of Intent to play football at Bryant University.

Yorktown School District Responds to Marijuana Suspension Lawsuit

A high school student and her mother had filed a lawsuit claiming the student was treated unfairly when she was suspended from school over possession of a marijuana joint.

Lakeland District Science Research Students Win Awards

Elizabeth Sillcocks, Rebecca Amorese, Mary Adeyeye and Alan Cha participated in the Westchester-Rockland Junior Science and Humanities Symposium.

Somers Native Honored for Academic Achievements at College

Amanda Heyde, a Hofstra University graduate who majored in physical education, was among a group of 28 student-athletes who had earned a 4.0 grade point average.

Lakeland High School Field Hockey Athletes Sign Letters of Intent

Gianna Bensaia, Kristen Conroy and Rebecca Bard sign National Letters of Intent.

Yorktown School District to Increase Security Measures

The district is implementing new measures to increase security throughout the schools, effective on Monday, Feb. 11.

Yorktown Team Wins Lego Robotics Tournament

Hotshot Hotwires team will now compete with the other top teams in the Hudson Valley region on Feb. 23 at Dutchess Community College in Poughkeepsie.

Lakeland Students Named 'Students of the Year'

The students are Nicole Guadagno, Mariam Elzoghby and Francesca Fava.

Yorktown Makeup Days Could Intrude on March Spring Break

If additional full days are used for inclement weather, the next days out of school will be made up in the following order: March 25, 26, 27, 28 and 29.

Yorktown Girl Sues District Officials Over Pot Suspension

The student and her mother had filed a lawsuit claiming the student was treated unfairly when she was suspended from school over possession of a marijuana cigarette.

Somers Tuskers Booster Club to Raise Money at 'Comedy Night'

The fundraising event will be held at Sinapi's Ceola Manor in Jefferson Valley on Saturday, Feb. 2.

Yorktown Students Share Love of Dance at Annual Dance Show

Performances are on Friday, Feb. 1 and Saturday, Feb. 2 at the Yorktown High School auditorium.

Yorktown, Somers Teams Win Awards at Lego Robot Competition

Industrious students from all over the county compete at FIRST Lego League competition. Somers Mindstorm Specialists move on to the Hudson Valley Championships at Dutchess Community College on Feb. 23.

Icy Forecast Leads to Early School Dismissal

The Yorktown, Lakeland and Somers schools are operating on an early dismissal schedule for Mon. Jan. 28.

Somers PTSA Seeks Donations for Scholarships

Committee members are currently seeking donations in order to make these scholarships available to five seniors in 2013.

3 Northern Westchester Students Named Intel Science Finalists

Ossining, Croton-on-Hudson and Chappaqua seniors are among 40 high school students to get this far in the prestigious Intel Science Talent Search competition.