Peekskill High School Senior Dies In Drowning

Liony Polonia Santos, 17, died while swimming in the Delaware River in Sullivan County.

Peekskill-Cortlandt Area Completion Rates For College Aid Applications

Nationally, applications for financial aid are down this year.

Masks Off Outside Now OK For NY Schools: Cuomo

The CDC said it felt more comfortable upholding the mask mandate indoors until the end of the school year in two weeks, the governor said.

Peekskill's 2021-22 School Budget Approved

The unofficial vote tally was 275 for and 77 against.

Hendrick Hudson Voters Approve 2021-22 Budget

There were five candidates for two board positions.

Lakeland District Holds College Signing Ceremonies

The district celebrated students at Lakeland and Walter Panas high schools continuing their athletic careers at the college level.

2021-22 School Budget Voters Guide: Peekskill, Hendrick Hudson

Voters in the Lakeland, Peekskill and Hendrick Hudson school districts will be going to the polls Tuesday. Here's what you need to know.

Celebrate Your 2021 Graduate On Peekskill-Cortlandt Patch

Students have overcome many obstacles the past year. Celebrate your graduate on Peekskill-Cortlandt Patch.

Hendrick Hudson Holds Budget Hearing Wednesday

The public is being asked to approve a $84 million spending package for 2021-22.

Peekskill Schools To Hold Budget Hearing Tuesday

Voters will be going to the polls May 18 to approve a $101,368,973 spending package for 2021-22.

Hendrick Hudson Among Top: US News 2021 High School Rankings

U.S. News and World Report ranks Hendrick Hudson High School based on factors such as graduation rates and academics.

Peekskill-Cortlandt Area Completion Rates For College Aid Applications

FAFSA completions are down nationally. Here is how Peekskill-Cortlandt area high schools have done so far.

Peekskill CSD Cheers NYS' Historic Investment in Education

Peekskill CSD hosted NYS elected officials for a press conference. Representatives from the Ossining school district also joined the event.

HV Gateway Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Deadline Approaching

Chamber Foundation Scholarships Available to Croton, Hen Hudson, Lakeland, Peekskill, Putnam Valley & Panas High School Seniors

Peekskill Schools Remind Families Of Travel Requirements

Staff and students must still complete the daily health screener.

HOPE for Youth Scholarship Deadline for Lakeland/Walter Panas HS

Application Deadline for Three Scholarships Set for March 26, 2021

In Peekskill-Cortlandt Area, Share Of College Grads Increasing

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

Peekskill Schools To Receive Aid Under Coronavirus Relief Plan

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

Peekskill Schools Schedule Parent Information Session

The discussion topic will be increasing in-person class time for the remainder of the school year.

Hendrick Hudson’s 1st Graders Become Word Detectives

Students at Frank G. Lindsey Elementary School learned that there are words hiding in other words in order to help them with reading.

Panas High School Student Is A National Merit Scholar Finalist

Class valedictorian Vaishali Miriyagalla has been named a finalist in the National Merit Scholarship Program.

Lakeland Westchester Classic Debate Tournament Hits New Heights

More than 1,000 high school students logged on from home this weekend to debate the issues of the day.

Lakeland Sets Date For Return To In-Classroom Instruction

First, the district has to reconfigure classrooms and install barriers and air purifiers, and the community must hit two metrics.

WPHS Student Wins Second At Regional Research Competition

Science research student Amal Shibu was honored in the medicine and health category of the Westchester-Rockland Junior Science Symposium.

Peekskill Schools Returning To Virtual Learning In December

The district said students will continue to learn virtually until Jan. 4 at the earliest.

Peekskill Coronavirus Micro-Cluster: Schools Work On Next Steps

Students are all working remotely Friday as officials work on logistics to deal with the new yellow zone designation.

Peekskill CSD Receives Over $500K from NYS Integration Grant

The funds are intended to create school communities where all students have access to an equitable and high-quality education.

Peekskill CSD Receives $500K From NYS Integration Grant

The funds are intended to "create school communities where all students have access to an equitable and high-quality education."

School-Age Person Has Tested Positive For COVID-19: Officials

School officials confirmed the person has not been in any school district buildings, so all buildings will remain open.

Lakeland Starts Hybrid Instruction Thursday

The district opened with fully remote instruction as staff and families adjusted to school with pandemic protocols.

Peekskill Schools Superintendent Honored As Communication Leader

Dr. David Mauricio​ is one of 25 countrywide named a named a 2020 Superintendent to Watch.

Panas High School Senior Is Merit Semifinalist

The newest round of semifinalists for the scholarship were announced on Wednesday.

Peekskill Schools Open With 'Can Do' Attitude

The staff's hard work was evident as students logged into virtual classrooms and were engaged in instruction, the superintendent said.

Hen Hud, Entergy Reach New PILOT Agreement

The agreement for payment in lieu of taxes would also bind Holtec if its purchase of Indian Point for decommissioning goes through.

Hudson Valley Schools Not Ready To Reopen: Teachers Union Heads

It's clear they don't think their schools are ready to open safely. In a news briefing Monday, Cuomo seemed to side with the teachers.

Reopening Schools: Cleanliness, Consistency Ranked High In Survey

Almost 14,000 people voiced their priorities in an online forum conducted by 14 school districts.

Reopening NY Schools Amid Pandemic: Requirements, Flexibility

State education officials issued guidance Monday. Districts and schools are required to create and submit reopening plans by July 31.

Have Your Say On Lakeland School Reopening Issues

Use this online tool to offer ideas and concerns and rate ideas from others.

Results In For Hendrick Hudson School District Vote

This year, residents voted by absentee ballot due to the new coronavirus pandemic.

Results In For Peekskill School District Vote

This year, residents voted by absentee ballot due to the new coronavirus pandemic.