PETA Teacher Of The Year Runner-Up Is From Lincoln High School

A Hudson Valley history teacher is honored by the animal welfare organization for efforts to highlight animals’ experiences in her class.

Mount Vernon Area Completion Rates For College Aid Applications

Nationally, applications for financial aid are down this year.

Denzel Washington Lauds The First Graduates Of Namesake School

In addition to congratulating seniors, Denzel Washington & Phylicia Rashad both have their names on school buildings/facilities.

School Security Guard Honored As 'Hero' For Saving Family

Yonkers school safety officer Jeffrey Anderson came to the aid of a mother and daughter when they were stranded on the highway.

Principal Ordered Underling To Take, Save Explicit Pics: Lawsuit

A former Yonkers school administrator is at the center of a federal lawsuit alleging sexual harassment, intimidation and infidelity.

83 Year-Old Student Earns His Diploma From SUNY Empire

A Yonkers man is celebrating "the culmination of a lifelong pursuit,” earning the bachelor's degree he first started as a teenager.

Westchester Community College Student Named Jack Kent Cooke Scholar Celebrating 75 Years Of Excellence!

This scholarship provides selected students with up to $40,000 a year to complete their bachelor’s degrees.

Graduation 2021: Surprise Your Graduate By Sharing A Photo On Patch

Tell us why your grad is special and send a message of congratulations on Mount Vernon Patch.

Mount Vernon School District Public Budget Hearing Tuesday

Voters will have their say on the district's planned $259,601,834 spending package for 2021-22 May 18, when the budget is on the ballot.

FAFSA Completions Down In NY: How Mount Vernon Area Schools Compare

See how college aid applications changed for Mount Vernon area high schools.

Westchester Community College Kicks Off 75th Anniversary Celebrations Building Minds. Building Futures.

Westchester Community College, which was founded in the aftermath of a crisis of historic proportions.

Mt. Vernon: Ten Thousandth Vaccine Administered At WCC Building Minds. Building Futures.

Westchester County residents, including WCC students and employees, should call the State COVID-19 Vaccination Hotline.

Mount Vernon Area Increases Share Of College Grads

The share of U.S. residents holding four-year or higher degrees has been increasing. Here's how it’s changed in Westchester County.

WCC Professional Development Center Offering Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification Program Building Minds. Building Futures.

The Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification is a combination of two popular Process Improvement methods.

Mount Vernon Schools To Receive Aid Under Coronavirus Relief Plan

There's $624 million coming to the Hudson Valley in education aid under the American Rescue Plan. Here's how it's been distributed.

Mount Vernon Schools See Impressive Rise In Student Test Scores

Mount Vernon City School District reports a double-digit rise in student scores in a key proficiency test.

Westchester Community College Recognized As LGBTQIA+-Friendly Institution Building Minds. Building Futures.

WCC scored a perfect five stars for LGBTQIA+ Campus Safety and 4.5 stars for LGBTQIA+ Student Life.

Never Too Many Chefs In This Kitchen: New Culinary Lab Sizzles

Mount Vernon HS students treated VIPs to a first look at their new state of the art culinary lab while showing off a few kitchen skills.

City School District Hosts Virtual Parent Involvement Day

The virtual National African American Parent Involvement Day was held Feb. 8.

Westchester Community College Converts Physical Education Building To Temporary Vaccination Facility

To see if you are eligible for a vaccine appointment through New York State please use these resources.

WCC Cybersecurity Program Receives National Designation

WCC is one of only nine community colleges nationwide to be named a Center for Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education.

Westchester Community College Commencement Ceremony To Be Held Virtually

The event will take place this evening via Zoom, honoring all graduates dating back to summer 2019.

New Dual Admissions Program Between Mercy College And WCC Expands College Pathways In Westchester County

WCC and Mercy College share a commitment to the affordability of higher education.

Montfort Academy Named Most Diverse Private School In Westchester

The Montfort Academy has been named the most diverse private school in Westchester County.

Westchester Community College Delivers Over 250 Thanksgiving Dinners

This was the 8th year of the Turkey Giveaway.

Mount Vernon City School District Announces New Director

Dr. Jeanette Baubles was named Director of Education (K-12).

Westchester Community College Welcomes First Cohort Of SUNY Pathways Scholars About Westchester Community College

Westchester Community College (WCC) welcomed 105 students into its first cohort of SUNY Pathways Scholars.

STEM Research Academy Students Awarded At MACUB Conference For Their Native Garden Research

At the MACUB conference, Marisa Rodriquez (WCC) and Bianca Jimenez (Mercy College) were awarded a prize.

Mount Vernon City School District Shares PPE Readiness Plan

The first phase of reopening is Nov. 16.

Westchester Community College's GROW Your Business Conference To Be Held Virtually With Keynote By Jason Feifer Of Entrepreneur Magazine

The GROW Conference empowers small business owners throughout Westchester County and will feature a variety of workshops.

Mount Vernon City School District Hosts Parent Learning Modules

The virtual series is designed to provide families with the tools and resources to help support their children’s education.

Westchester Community College Announces 2020 Cohort Of Honors College Students

Westchester Community College welcomed a new cohort of 18 students into its Honors College for the fall 2020 semester.

Mount Vernon Schools Change Plans, Remain Remote

Superintendent Kenneth Hamilton​ said in-class learning for students who opted in will begin after the first marking period.

Mount Vernon Staffer Tests Positive The Day Before School Opens

The school district's headquarters is closed but school still starts remotely on Thursday.

Mount Vernon Schools Start Cost-Cutting While Planning To Reopen

City schools are facing a "health, educational and fiscal crisis," the Board of Education pointed out.

Thornton High School Valedictorian Never Missed A Day Of School

Ashanti Palmer received a full-ride scholarship to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

Mount Vernon Students Celebrate Graduations Virtually, At School

They combined video and drive-by ceremonies for the Class of 2020.

Mount Vernon Plans School Budget With No Tax Levy Increase

The annual budget vote is by absentee ballot only because of the new coronavirus pandemic.

Mount Vernon School Officials To Freeze Salaries: Report

The economic implications of the new coronavirus pandemic include less money for education.

Celebrating MV Seniors: Saleh Going For BA, Accelerated MA

Abdulla Saleh was nominated for Patch's "Celebrate Your Senior" series, highlighting the accomplishments of local high school seniors.