Peekskill's Assumption School to Close this Year

The school would have needed to raise $3 million during a three-year period in order to stay open, according to church officials.

Yorktown Schools: 'Economic Distress' Blamed for New Usage Fees

The continuingly increasing costs of electricity, heat, upkeep and the accelerated depreciation of buildings and fields make it difficult for the district to continue to shoulder the bulk of the costs alone

Crompond School Principal to Retire at End of School Year

Ken Levy has been with the Yorktown school district since 2001. His retirement is effective July 31, 2013. School officials accept three other retirements.

Sandy Reshapes Lakeland Schools Calendar

The revisions to the 2012-2013 school calendar are made in order to make up for the five days of school lost due to Hurricane Sandy.

Two Yorktown Students Semifinalists of Intel Science Talent Search

The finalists will be announced on Jan. 23 and will receive an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington, D.C.

Mamaroneck Canceled After-School Activities After Gun Incident at Hommocks

Mamaroneck and Rye Neck schools spent the afternoon on "lockout" after a man who identified himself as a security guard attempted to enter Hommocks Middle School in Larchmont.

Man Wins $25,000 Scratch-Off

His ticket was purchased at the Steinmann Deli in Yorktown.

False Rumors of a Threat to YHS Persist

Yorktown schools Superintendent Ralph Napolitano finally wrote to parents to reassure them.

After Accident, Westchester Teen Organizes Blood Drive

Kennedy Catholic HS student Anthony Torchia is giving back this week.

Lakeland Schools: 'We Consider Safety Our Highest Priority'

Psychologists, counselors and social workers at Lakeland are available to students if they need additional support.

Yorktown Students, Staff Participate in Giving, Community Service Events for Holidays

They collected hundreds of gifts, food, clothing for needy families.

Yorktown Central School District Welcomes Tenants to French Hill

Rent revenue is estimated at $320,000 and will be used for the upkeep of the building, including utilities, common charges and general maintenance.

Yorktown High School Students Tour IBM

AP Physics students saw some of the equipment that is being used in research and spoke with IBM scientists.

Yorktown School Chief Addresses Community in Wake of Newtown Shootings

Yorktown Central School District Superintendent Ralph Napolitano sends out community letter outlining how schools will help students.

Yorktown, Lakeland Schools to Revisit 'Own Health and Safety' Procedures

"This is an absolute and unspeakable tragedy," one person says of the elementary school shooting in Newtown, CT.

Yorktown Schools Worried About 'Outside of Our Control' Budget Spending

School board president Jackie Carbone: "I can’t imagine there's too much left to cut in the budget without severely affecting program at this point."

Somers' Kennedy School Retires Late Basketball Star's Jersey

Tyrell Thompson’s wife, family, former teammates filled the standing room only crowd during the ceremony in Somers.

Lakeland Teachers to Spread Holiday Cheer with Second Sandy Relief Trip

Donations are still being accepted – items needed are bottled water, juice boxes, new unwrapped toys, food, wrapping paper, tape and warm clothes.

Somers Schools Ready for Winter Orchestra, Band Concerts

Performers, family members and friends will pack the auditoriums in Somers for the upcoming winter concerts.

Kennedy to Retire Jersey of 2006 Graduate, Former Basketball Star

Tyrell Thompson, 23, was a basketball star who died tragically on Aug. 22 after collapsing during a pick-up basketball game.

Kennedy Alumna Makes Teddy Bears for Hospitalized Children

Morales, friends to build Teddy Bears for hospitalized children on Dec. 8.

Photos: Lakeland Copper Beech Middle School's 'Clue' Production

The production of "Clue" will be presented on Dec. 6 and Saturday, Dec. 8.

Somers Board of Education Seeks New Trustee

Any interested community member should send a letter of interest with a resume to District Clerk Nancy Corrado no later than Friday, Dec. 7.

Yorktown High School to Celebrate Grand Opening of Press Box, Reopening of Track

The grand opening ceremony will take place on Saturday, Dec. 1 at 8:30 a.m.

Somers High School Volunteers to Make Second Sandy Relief Trip

Students and staff will make a second relief trip to Far Rockaway on Saturday, Dec. 1. to help Hurricane Sandy victims.

Snow Causes Early School Closures

The Yorktown Central School District will be on an early dismissal schedule on Tuesday.

Five YHS Students Sign Letters of Intent to Play Lacrosse

Trevor Koelsch, Danny Manning, Nick Mariano, Jack Phelan and Brian Prestreau have signed their letters of intent.

Kennedy Catholic High School’s Entwistle, Bates Sign with DePaul, Penn State

Gaels' softball star Rachel Entwistle, 17, of Katonah, and baseball star Schuyler Bates, 17, of Ossining, will play for Division I schools.

Somers High School Students Make a Difference in Sandy-Stricken Community

The students got "knee deep in mud" to help families in Belle Harbor with recovery and cleanup efforts after Hurricane Sandy.

Five Yorktown Students Recognized for Sustainable Energy Research

Tanvi Tiwari, David (Linus) Hamann, Devon Rosh, Timothy-George Khandji, and Elizabeth Crumley, members of the YHS Science Research Program, were recognized at the United Nations.

YHS Science Research Students Win Siemens Competition National Recognition

Tanvi Tiwari was awarded the distinction of Semifinalist and David (Linus) Hamann was awarded the distinction of Regional Finalist.

Somers High School Students Collect Donations for Belle Harbor

Students and staff are eager to help victims of Hurricane Sandy. They will travel to Far Rockaway on Saturday to deliver supplies and help with recovery efforts.

Yorktown, Lakeland, Somers Schools: No After-school Events

Districts cancel activities in response to Nor'easter forecast.

Yorktown Schools to Dismiss Early on Wednesday

Wednesday's Nor’easter is expected to bring high winds, rain and snow to the region.

Photos: Sandy's Impact on Lakeland Schools

Many of the Lakeland Central School District's buildings remain without power.

Lakeland Panas Cross Country Wins County Championship

This is the first County title in the program's history.

Lakeland High School Names Class of 2013 Valedictorian, Salutatorian

Rebecca D. Amorese is the Valedictorian and Joseph Mozdzierz is the Salutatorian.

Five YHS Students Receive Awards

Five students were recognized for their science research.

Lakeland Copper Beech Middle School Collects 76 Units of Blood

The school's next blood drive is on Jan. 10, 2013.

Yorktown HS Senior to Receive Milly Kibrick Youth Service Award

Jeff Naft will receive the Westchester County Youth Board’s 2012 Milly Kibrick Youth Service Awards.