New Grady student leaders sworn in with special ceremony

New members of the Alice E. Grady Elementary School Leadership Council were sworn into their roles in a special ceremony at Village Hall earlier this spring.

Presiding over the proceedings was Village Justice the Honorable Jay S. Bielat, who swore in each student while their council advisors, school principal and families looked on. Click HERE to read more.

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Planning ahead, guidance counselors reassure parents of incoming freshmen

It is always a good time to start planning ahead. That is exactly what Alexander Hamilton High School guidance counselors Monica Ahern and Stephanie Luccioni-Burns informed parents of incoming freshman.

In their “Road to Success” presentation, the two outlined for parents what courses, and when, their child should take as they make their way through high school. Click HERE to read more!

Muffins for Mom!

"Thanks Mom!"

And thank you to all the Moms, Grandmothers and special friends who visited Dixson for the "Muffins for Moms" event! The annual breakfast gathering recognizes all these amazing caregivers as they were wished a "Happy Mother's Day!"

Grady leaders inducted in to National Elementary Honor Society

The Alice E. Grady Elementary School has a new group of fifth and sixth grade leaders who are ready to serve following their induction into the National Elementary Honor Society. 

“My heart is full, I know that I have taught all these amazing students,” NEHS advisor Christine Budzynski said during the ceremony held on April 17. “This is just the beginning of so many achievements you have ahead of you.” Click HERE to read more.

Let's Go Raiders!

There was a lot of school spirit going on at the AHHS Pep Rally held this spring! Students engaged in some silly and fun activities while being cheered on by their classmates!

So many possibilities!

Dixson students learn about different careers

Children are often asked “what do you want to be when you grow up?”

During Career Day at the Carl L. Dixson Primary School, students learned

the possibilities are endless! Click HERE to read more.

Grady Sharing Day demonstrates student pride in their work

Students writing and research skills were all on display during the annual Grady Sharing Day.

Each class had an opportunity to bring their special projects to the cafeteria where parents, caregivers and friends visited to see first-hand the work the students have been doing. Click HERE to read more.

Dixson Wonder Walk

Although the annual Dixson Wonder Walk was held indoors this year due to the weather, everyone made the most of the situation by singing songs, learning about kindness and taking a walk throughout the school, rather than outside as has been done in years past. They celebrated too by wearing purple, waving purple flags, wearing purple sunglasses and scarves!

A special thanks to Music teacher Chris Funke and Reading teacher Craig Carpanzano who helped organize the event! And thanks also to students from AHHS who were on hand to assist.



Earlier, students created handmade cards that were shared with new moms at the White Plains Hospital as a special way to make the world a better place.

Sixth graders dig into garden history lesson

It was a beautiful spring day outside, cool temperatures with a bright, warm sun. The perfect day to spend time in the garden.

That is exactly what sixth graders did at Alice E. Grady Elementary School. Gathering in the school courtyard, parent volunteer Adrian Rogers introduced students to a brief history lesson before they dug in the dirt and planted a special group of seeds. Click HERE to read more.

20 Years of Fitness Friday Fun!

Part competition, part dance party and ALL fun, the Friday Fitness event held at the Alice E. Grady Elementary School on Friday, May 10 was one for the record books! This year the event celebrated its 20th anniversary and we offer our special thanks to event founders DJ Jeff Hopper, who has been spinning the tunes all these years, and PE Teacher Drew Watson for facilitating the activities for the past two decades! Parents, friends and students all had a blast!!!

We hope to see you there!

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