Little Britain Elementary fifth grade teacher Christine Nimmo is teaming up with former student Stephanie Hince on a cross-cultural learning initiative known as The Panama Project.

Now serving in the Peace Corps, Ms. Hince is teaching environmental conservation at Escuela La Colorada de Los Santos in Panama. She recently reached out to Ms. Nimmo to launch a series of video calls between their classes. 

The Washingtonville Central School District is pleased to announce the call for nominations for the annual Board of Education Awards for Accomplishment.

Students at Little Britain Elementary are proving that STEM learning can be both playful and impactful. Through the Project Lead The Way (PLTW) initiative, students of all ages are gaining advanced technology skills while strengthening their creative and critical thinking abilities.

Operation Safe Stop is aimed at educating the motoring public that passing a stopped school bus is dangerous and illegal. It is a combined effort of law enforcement agencies, school personnel, school bus contractors, traffic safety organizations, including local traffic safety boards, and the media to drive home this message. Click here for more information. 

The Washingtonville Central School District is excited to announce that our Director of Health, Physical Education and Athletics, Suzanne Lendzian, has received the Section IX Athletic Director of the Year Award! This prodigious award recognizes outstanding athletic directors in Orange and Ulster County.

Community members gathered at Washingtonville High School on Saturday morning to participate in the 30th Annual Scholarship Run. This community fundraising event provides seniors with the opportunity to earn scholarships to support their post-graduation goals. Click here to view photos from the day! 

The Making a Difference Award recognizes the many examples of individual teachers, aides, drivers, safety, and other District staff who are making a difference in the lives of our children throughout our buildings. This week, Superintendent Dr. Larry Washington, along with Board of Education President Sharon Williams and Vice President Robin White, delivered the Making a Difference Award to each March recipient. 

Fifth grade students at Taft Elementary got their blood pumping Monday morning while participating in a special heart health study led by Washingtonville High School junior Sophia Zupancic. As a member of the Syracuse University Project Advance (SUPA) program, Sophia is conducting research aimed at improving heart screening processes for young athletes.

Third grade students in Kara Haney’s class at Little Britain Elementary School set out on a scientific adventure last week, exploring the natural world just outside their classroom.