SCHOOL NEWS
Class of 2023 graduates earn seal for mastering trades at BOCES
Six Port Chester High School students who dedicated parts of their academic journey to learning about the trades were recognized for that ambition as they graduated with the Class of 2023.
PCSD and teachers’ union agree on new contract
A new 4-year contract between The Port Chester School District and The Port Chester Teachers Association (PCTA) went into effect on July 1.
RSS is one project away from its permanent CO
Before a few years ago, no one thought much about the Blind Brook School District’s Certificates of Occupancy, the legal documentation verifying the school buildings are safe for entry.
Residents voice skepticism about introducing cops into P.C. Schools
Blanca Lopez approached the microphone, seizing the moment as one of the first in the Port Chester Schools community to publicly show hesitation over the district’s proposal to establish a Student Resource Officer (SRO) program across its six buildings.
PCHS students receive new skills with technology internship
Though the technology field is growing fast and becoming increasingly competitive, a cohort of Port Chester High School students are already getting a taste, or “byte,” of the career.
Afterschool will be offered at P.C. Schools, but families should expect to see a cost
In a world where the average workday extends hours past the final bell at school, to many Port Chester School District families afterschool programming is more of a necessity than a luxury.
In the aftermath of COVID-19, attendance rates dip at PCSD
No matter how many innovative initiatives, excellent teachers and enhanced technology the Port Chester School District can provide, the only way to ensure students adequately advance into adulthood is if they’re physically in the classroom.
Leadership shifts on the P.C. school board
Though there was minor contention, a new reign of leadership will be seeing the Port Chester Board of Education through the 2023-24 school year.
Mensch and Smith assume leadership of Blind Brook Board of Education
Jeffrey Mensch and Samantha Smith were unanimously elected as president and vice president, respectively, of the Blind Brook Board of Education at its July 10 meeting.
Rita Gianfrancesco says farewell to Blind Brook Mock Trial team
Rita Gianfrancesco became one of the Blind Brook High School Mock Trial team’s advisors 12 years ago, practically on a whim.
BBSD honors retirees leaving with 156 years of experience
A collective 156 years of experience is retiring from the Blind Brook School District. The departing staff were honored at the annual Celebration of Teaching recognition at the Board of Education’s meeting on Tuesday, June 13.
B.B. School District avoids austerity, passes first tax cap-exceeding budget
It took time for the news to set in—a delayed reaction stalled the sigh of relief that would eventually come as Blind Brook School District officials witnessed the results of the 2023-24 budget vote come in on Tuesday, June 20.
‘Ken Force gave me the gift of music’
Port Chesterites rally behind the high school band program in a way that could truly by defined as unique—it would be hard to find another community that, as a collective, matches the energy.
After earning historic number of nominations, BBHS Drama Club takes home 4 Metro Awards
Blind Brook High School’s spring production of “Something Rotten!” was nominated for a dozen awards and brought back four wins to be celebrated by the high school community.
