New AHHS Assistant Principal feels right at home

From the time she was a child Arissa Vargas knew she wanted to be a teacher. Today, Ms. Vargas continues her administrative dream as the new assistant principal at Alexander Hamilton High School. Click HERE to read more.

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Senior Yuriy Kryvoruchko accepted to all military academies

After being accepted to all the military academies, Alexander Hamilton High School senior Yuriy Kryvoruchko has a decision to make: What military service academy does he want to attend? (He has made his decision, click on the link to find out what it is!) Click HERE to read more.

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Jim Frees rolls up his sleeves as the new Director of Facilities

Jim Frees began his new role in the Elmsford Union Free School District on Feb. 12 and is ready to get to work. His focus, at the moment, is to “address any concerns that are a safety issue and look to employ some best practices.”

Mr. Frees spent the last 18 years in different school districts, most recently in the Goshen Central School District in Orange County. He has another 14 years of engineering, property condition consulting experience and commercial property management experience. Click HERE to read more.

Author shares her creativity with creative group of students

On Friday, Feb. 16, Andrea Coke visited the Alice E. Grady Elementary School to share her stories and help students develop a joy of reading. She also had some good news to share: a new book (untitled at the moment) in her Molly Morningstar series will be out soon! Click HERE to read more.

Dixson students celebrate Black History Month with song and dance

Music teacher Christopher Funke organized a celebration for Black History Month for the district’s youngest students that incorporated songs and dance. Click HERE to read more.

Grady students celebrate Black History month with music, poetry and more

After spending the day engaged in several activities related to Black History Month, the entire student body and staff of the Alice E. Grady Elementary School gathered in the gym for one enormous celebration of pride and culture. There was music, there was poetry, there was dancing and there was a whole lot of fun! Click HERE to read more.

AHHS students celebrate Black History Month with original show

Students and staff were literally singing along and dancing in their seats at the Alexander Hamilton High School Black History Month assembly.

In what has become an annual tradition, students propose ideas of things they would like to share, resulting in an exciting celebration of culture and art. Click HERE to read more.

District contemplates hiring School Resource Officers

During the Feb. 15 Board of Education meeting, which just happened to be National School Resource Officer Day, public safety was in the spotlight as representatives from area law enforcement organizations discussed best practices for keeping students and staff safe as the Board considers hiring two School Resource Officers. Click HERE to read more.

Winter blooms at Grady

Looking out the window of the sixth-grade wing at the Alice E. Grady Elementary School all there was to see was gray skies and a white covering on the ground. No doubt about it. It was winter.

Not to worry, the Junior Gardening Club, consisting of sixth graders, were ready to put their green thumbs to the test and tried some winter gardening. Click HERE to read more.

AHHS’ Melissa Williams recognized with “Hero in Education” Award

During a recent Board of Education meeting, Melissa Williams, who works at the school as a Campus Monitor, was presented with the Hero in Education Award by Senator Shelley B. Mayer and the Westchester-East Putnam PTA. Click HERE to read more.

Dixson students celebrate 100 Days of School!

Students at Dixson had a blast as they celebrated their 100th day of school. They engaged in different exercises until they reached 100, they played detective trying to guess what the mystery object was and they engaged in a building activity using 100 objects!

Congratulations to the Grady members of the National Elementary Honor Society!

Students were recognized for their leadership as part of the “Elmsford Salutes,” at the Feb. 15. Board of Education meeting.

“It’s an opportunity for students to show their leadership skills,” Principal Andrea Hamilton said.

Advisor Christine Budzynski said the National Elementary Honor Society helps students develop skills related to “scholarship, responsibility, service and leadership.”

The students exemplify these qualities in abundance, Ms. Budzynski said, noting how they regularly meet each morning in her classroom to plan activities. This year they distributed food at Thanksgiving, hosted a food drive, collected soup for a local food bank, and held a Valentine’s Candy Gram fundraiser.

“I am so proud of them for the enthusiasm they bring,” Ms. Budzynski said.

AHHS Pep Rally brought the school spirit!

EUFSD students helped celebrate Wreaths Across America visit to the Village

It was a special day for the Village of Elmsford and for students in the Elmsford Union Free School District on Tuesday, Dec. 12 when Wreaths Across America made its only stop in the state. Students across the district lined the streets to cheer and several had an opportunity to participate in a special ceremony commemorating the organizations visit. Click HERE to read more. 

Alumni share insight into the world of college

During the annual Alumni Panel Day, AHHS alums return to their alma mater and discuss their experiences as a college student. Topics covered range from selecting a major to time management to being away from home to making friends. They also answered questions asked by the seniors. Click HERE to read more.

Junior Ashley Robinson Leads the Way with AHHS Holiday Food Drive

Despite a busy schedule, Ashley Robinson led the efforts to organize a food drive at Alexander Hamilton High School, collecting items for the holiday season to be donated to Feeding Westchester. Click HERE to read more.

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