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Michael McElduff

Orange County School To Close For Year Orange County School To Close For Year
Orange County School To Close For Year Delays from the state Department of Education have forced a Hudson Valley school district to close an elementary school for a year. The school, Fort Montgomery Elementary School, is located in Orange County. According to Superintendent of Schools Michael McElduff, the district submitted all required documentation for the extensive project review to the State Education Department.  On Thursday, May 30, the district had not heard back from the state on the proposed improvement and much-needed upgrades for the school. "The district has been proactive in communicating with SED and h…
'Very Serious Matter' Causes Closure Of School District In Orange County 'Very Serious Matter' Causes Closure Of School District In Orange County
'Very Serious Matter' Causes Closure Of School District In Orange County A Hudson Valley school district has canceled classes for the day as police investigate what officials describe as a "very serious matter." Highland Falls-Fort Montgomery Central School District Acting Superintendent Michael McElduff announced on the evening of Monday, June 6, that all schools in the district would be closed on Tuesday, June 7. McElduff said the district, located in Orange County, was made aware of a "concerning matter" at about 8:15 p.m. on Monday.  "The local police departments as well as the State Police are looking into this very serious matter," he said. "In …