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Bronxville High School

Scarsdale, NY

Schools

Scarsdale HiS Ranks High In Brand-New Rankings New York is well-represented in brand-new rankings of the best high schools in New York. The first four in Niche's 2025 selections are all from New York City: Stuyvesant in Manhattan, the Bronx High School of Science, Staten Island Technical High School, and Townsend Harris High School in Queens. Checking in at No. 5 and the first Westchester County selection is Scarsdale High School. The first Long Island school picked is No. 7 Half Hollow Hills West in Dix Hills. Long Island schools also make up spots 10 through 13: They are Jericho, Syosset, and Great Neck South high schools. Four mor…

by Joe Lombardi

10/03/2024

Lewisboro, NY

Obituaries

Successful Executive, Educator From South Salem Dies Suddenly At 61

Successful Executive, Educator From South Salem Dies Suddenly At 61

Successful Executive, Educator From South Salem Dies Suddenly At 61 A beloved former media executive from Northern Westchester who cofounded an educational consultant company is being remembered for his deep desire to help others. South Salem and Brooklyn resident Frank Joseph Hardart III died suddenly on Monday, Jan. 8 at the age of 61 following a brief illness, according to his obituary. Born in New York City in 1962, Hardart graduated from Bronxville High School and went on to earn degrees at the University of Notre Dame and Northwestern’s Kellogg Graduate School of Management. After his schooling, he went on to enjoy a …

01/12/2024

Mahopac, NY

Schools

Best High Schools: NY Well-Represented In Brand-New U.S. News Rankings Led by a strong showing downstate, New York is well-represented on U.S. News & World Report's brand-new rankings of the nation's best high schools. The rankings were released on Tuesday, Aug. 29. Top-ranked in the Empire State is the High School Math Science and Engineering at CCNY, with a 100-percent graduation rate and college readiness rating of 98.9, placing it at the No. 22 spot nationally. The top five-ranked Long Island high schools are: Jericho High School (13th in NY, 104th nationally) Garden City High School (21st in the state, 199th nationally) Great Neck South H…

by Joe Lombardi

08/29/2023

Bronxville, NY

Schools

9 Bronxville High School Students To Compete As Division I Athletes

9 Bronxville High School Students To Compete As Division I Athletes

9 Bronxville High School Students To Compete As Division I Athletes Nine hard-working standout athletes from a Westchester County high school are moving on to play on Division I teams for numerous colleges. The athletes all currently attend Bronxville High School as seniors, and will all move on to different colleges and universities to play for a variety of Division I teams, the Bronxville Union Free School District announced. The nine students are: Catherine Berkery, who will join the University of Pennsylvania's lacrosse team; Olivia Shinshato, who will join Georgetown University's women's lacrosse team; Timothy Lockwood, who wi…

12/26/2022

White Plains, NY

Schools

Students At Westchester HS Capture Image Of Red Fox Sighting

Students At Westchester HS Capture Image Of Red Fox Sighting

Students At Westchester HS Capture Image Of Red Fox Sighting Students at a Westchester high school captured an unexpected visitor on camera making the rounds on campus in the middle of the night As part of an ongoing wildlife research project, Bronxville High School students who set up motion-activated cameras at Scout Field captured a red fox that was taking a stroll around the field. Under the guidance of Bronx River Research teacher Stephen Kovari, the students set up the camera traps onto trees away from trails and in the immediate vicinity of the baseball field to gather data and study the activity patterns of different species. Their most rece…

01/19/2022

Kingston, NY

Sports

Distance Runner From Hudson Valley Files $20M Lawsuit Against Nike, Former Coach

Distance Runner From Hudson Valley Files $20M Lawsuit Against Nike, Former Coach

Distance Runner From Hudson Valley Files $20M Lawsuit Against Nike, Former Coach A former high school track and field standout from the Hudson Valley is suing Nike and her former coach for $20 million for alleged physical and emotional abuse. Mary Cain, a distance runner who cut her teeth while running for Bronxville High School in Westchester for a decade and starring on multiple national teams, is suing Nike and her former coach Alberto Salazar for $20 million, according to multiple new reports. Cain was a standout amateur athlete, competing in multiple national and international events before her career fizzled during four years at the Nike Oregon Project, where she …

10/13/2021

Bronxville, NY

Schools

Around Westchester Schools: Can Your Kids Make Mousse? Apple Picks Winner, College Top Grads

Around Westchester Schools: Can Your Kids Make Mousse? Apple Picks Winner, College Top Grads

Around Westchester Schools: Can Your Kids Make Mousse? Apple Picks Winner, College Top Grads Have you and your children cooked your way through the quarantine? If your kids picked up some cooking chops in their distance learning, here's a chance to help them learn a French favorite. Mettez la main à la pâte ("Get Your Hands Dirty") for children is a virtual class being offered now to teach kids how to make French mousse au Chocolat. The virtual instruction is offered by AFW Westchester, the New York chapter of the Alliance Française, and open to children from beginners to any level French speakers. It's free though a $5 donation to the nonprofit AFW is suggested. Here's more about …

by Donna Christopher

06/29/2020

Mount Pleasant, NY

Schools

Around Westchester Schools: Best HS In History, Andy Pallotta Again President Of Teachers Union

Around Westchester Schools: Best HS In History, Andy Pallotta Again President Of Teachers Union

Around Westchester Schools: Best HS In History, Andy Pallotta Again President Of Teachers Union Andy Pallotta, a former Valhalla resident who taught in New York City elementary schools, was elected to a second three-year term as president of the New York State United Teachers (NYSUT) union. His re-election was part of the Representative Assembly meeting — the first-ever virtual meeting in the union's history. Executive Vice President Jolene DiBrango, a former Pittsford middle school teacher and New York State Teachers’ Retirement System Board member, was also re-elected. The election came as educators continue to be challenged since schools closed mid-March due to the novel cornaviru…

by Donna Christopher

05/26/2020

Mahopac, NY

Schools

Hudson Valley High Schools Among Best In NY, Nation In U.S. News Rankings

Hudson Valley High Schools Among Best In NY, Nation In U.S. News Rankings

Hudson Valley High Schools Among Best In NY, Nation In U.S. News Rankings The Hudson Valley is well-represented in a brand-new U.S. News & World Report Best High Schools National Rankings. The following high schools, most from Westchester County, made the Top 100 in New York State: Rye High School is ranked 12th within New York and 125th in the nation. Edgemont Junior-Senior High School is ranked 14th in New York and 138th nationally. Bronxville High School is ranked 17th in New York, 170th nationally. Horace Greeley High School in Chappaqua is ranked 18th within New York and 176th nationally. Byram Hills High School is ranked 22nd in New York and 184th in t…

by Joe Lombardi

04/23/2020

Mount Pleasant, NY

Schools

Westchester High Schools Among Best In NY, Nation In U.S. News Rankings

Westchester High Schools Among Best In NY, Nation In U.S. News Rankings

Westchester High Schools Among Best In NY, Nation In U.S. News Rankings Westchester County is well-represented in a brand-new U.S. News & World Report Best High Schools National Rankings. The following high schools in the county made the Top 50 in New York State: Rye High School is ranked 12th within New York and 125th in the nation. Edgemont Junior-Senior High School is ranked 14th in New York and 138th nationally. Bronxville High School is ranked 17th in New York, 170th nationally. Horace Greeley High School in Chappaqua is ranked 18th within New York and 176th nationally. Byram Hills High School is ranked 22nd in New York and 184th in the nation. Blind …

by Joe Lombardi

04/22/2020

DV Plus - Westchester, NY

Schools

Around Westchester Schools: Outstanding 20 Compete In Science, Art Draws Prestigious Attention

Around Westchester Schools: Outstanding 20 Compete In Science, Art Draws Prestigious Attention

Around Westchester Schools: Outstanding 20 Compete In Science, Art Draws Prestigious Attention Einstein gets credit for saying "Imagination will take you everywhere," but the phrase is perhaps best espoused by a pair of Bronxville High School art students, whose works drew prestigious favor recently. The seniors, Ruby Howell and Victoria Vigorito, won multiple awards at the regional Scholastic Art & Writing awards competition. Ruby won eight for her drawings and paintings, and Victoria, one a piece for her pen drawing and an animation. Their commitment is significant, according to art teacher Courtney Alan. "Their artwork stood out among thousands of submissions," she…

by Donna Christopher

02/20/2020

DV Plus - Westchester, NY

Schools

Around Westchester Schools: Free Coding, NASA Planet Discovery, Art Trio On Exhibit

Around Westchester Schools: Free Coding, NASA Planet Discovery, Art Trio On Exhibit

Around Westchester Schools: Free Coding, NASA Planet Discovery, Art Trio On Exhibit Whether your child grows up to be the next Bill Gates he/she should learn coding. The job skillset is in high demand. Coding also helps boost the learning of problem-solving, creativity and communication. And did you know it also helps kids learn cyber safe strategies? AT&T and The Digital Arts Experience have partnered with the Westchester Library System to bring a first-of-its-kind of free computer coding educational program called AT&T’s Code Heroes, to all 38 Westchester County libraries. This unique program will reach more than 400 students between with a focus on engagin…

by Donna Christopher

01/23/2020

DV Plus - Westchester, NY

Schools

Around Westchester Schools: Teacher Hits High, Caped Heroes, Math Whiz Talent Shines

Around Westchester Schools: Teacher Hits High, Caped Heroes, Math Whiz Talent Shines

Around Westchester Schools: Teacher Hits High, Caped Heroes, Math Whiz Talent Shines A Westchester teacher has earned the country's highest certification and she's done it in record time. Bronxville High School teacher Beth Agarabi spent 160 hours over a year and received a National Board Certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. While most teachers who pursue the certification are allowed three years to complete the required coursework, Agarabi earned the certification in just one year. Entirely voluntary, this advanced teaching credential was designed to develop, retain and recognize accomplished teachers. Available in K-12 education,…

by Donna Christopher

01/09/2020

DV Plus - Westchester, NY

Schools

Bronxville Senior's Winning Poem Remembers Grandfather, 'Lost' Language

Bronxville Senior's Winning Poem Remembers Grandfather, 'Lost' Language

Bronxville Senior's Winning Poem Remembers Grandfather, 'Lost' Language "As my grandfather passed on his language to lifeless air as I fell asleep in front of him How would I have known that out of all the phrases, his real name, it is reduced to almost nothing Only the numbers remain Eyns Tsvey Dray Fir Finif Zeks Zibn Akht Nayn Tsen How could I have known that The decade I didn’t speak cost me a tongue." These are the words of a winning poet, 16-year-old Jean Klurfeld, a senior at Bronxville High School. Her poem, "Zeyde," won an international award. It was inspired by a lesson on immigration, language and poetry and how first-second- and third-generation…

by Donna Christopher

10/25/2019

Monroe, NY

Police & Fire

Police Ask For Driver Of Commercial Vehicle, Motorists To Assist In I-84 Fatal Shooting Probe

Police Ask For Driver Of Commercial Vehicle, Motorists To Assist In I-84 Fatal Shooting Probe

Police Ask For Driver Of Commercial Vehicle, Motorists To Assist In I-84 Fatal Shooting Probe New York State Police are asking the public and the driver of a commercial vehicle for help with information regarding an officer-involved shooting that left one man dead. Luke H. Patterson, 41, of Tannersville, was shot and killed by a state trooper after being stopped walking along I-84 around 12:55 a.m., Thursday, May 23, in the town of Montgomery. The shooting took place when Patterson, a Bronxville High School graduate who recently owned two restaurants in California before moving back to the area, allegedly made a move to get inside of the trooper's vehicle, after being uncooperative …

by Kathy Reakes

05/29/2019

Mahopac, NY

Schools

These Area High Schools Among Nation's Best In New U.S. News & World Report Rankings

These Area High Schools Among Nation's Best In New U.S. News & World Report Rankings

These Area High Schools Among Nation's Best In New U.S. News & World Report Rankings Where does your high school rank nationally? Now, you can find out. More than 17,000 schools nationwide are numerically ranked, up from last year's 2,700 schools in this year's U.S. News & World Report rankings of the best high schools in the nation. The six factors weighed in the rankings were graduation rates, number of AP courses offered, college readiness, reading and math proficiency, reading and math performance, and underserved student performance. "Our mission with the Best High Schools rankings has always been to educate families about the schools in their district," sai…

by Joe Lombardi

04/30/2019

White Plains, NY

Schools

These Westchester Students Named National Merit Semifinalists

These Westchester Students Named National Merit Semifinalists

These Westchester Students Named National Merit Semifinalists Some of Westchester County’s best and brightest students were among those chosen as semifinalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program, which celebrates academic achievement in high school students. On Wednesday, 16,000 high school seniors were chosen from around the country. Those 16,000 will soon be pared to 7,500 finalists, who will be picked to receive upwards of $31 million in scholarships, which will be announced next spring as they prepare to continue their educations in college. Semifinalists from Westchester County are: Ardsley High School Maxwell T. Greenspoon; Melody S. …

09/16/2018

White Plains, NY

Schools

New Rankings: These Westchester High Schools Among Best In State

New Rankings: These Westchester High Schools Among Best In State

New Rankings: These Westchester High Schools Among Best In State Related story: These Hudson Valley School Districts Among Best In State It’s no secret that the Hudson Valley is home to some of the nation’s finest schools But which high schools in New York are at the top the list? On Wednesday, Niche released its 2019 rankings, which are “based on rigorous analysis of key statistics and millions of reviews from students and parents using data from the U.S. Department of Education.” Using a weighted scale that includes academic grades (60 percent), teacher’s grades (10 percent), culture and diversity (10 percent), parent-student surveys (10 percent) and…

08/01/2018

Bronxville, NY

Schools

Bronxville High School Celebrates Class Of 2018

Bronxville High School Celebrates Class Of 2018

Bronxville High School Celebrates Class Of 2018 A lifetime of hard work and dedication to their studies led to a happy day for students and educators in Bronxville, who celebrated the high school’s 96th commencement ceremony in front of a proud crowd of parents and well-wishers on the school’s front lawn. “The Class of 2018 has contributed so much to the school during your time here,” Bronxville High School Principal Ann Meyer said during the ceremony on June 16. “You have been an extraordinary class. For all of your amazing accomplishments, academically and athletically, I think it is the caring and giving spirit of this class that has s…

06/23/2018

Bronxville, NY

Schools

National Attention: Bronxville HS Sophomores Win Finals Of 2018 History Day

National Attention: Bronxville HS Sophomores Win Finals Of 2018 History Day

National Attention: Bronxville HS Sophomores Win Finals Of 2018 History Day Hard work paid off for a group of Bronxville High School students who brought history to the present, earning top honors at a national historical competition against some of the top teenage minds in the country. Bronxville High School sophomores Charlotte Dotson, Sabrina Mellinghoff, Emily Perry, Sofia Riccarini and Grace Sperber won the gold medal in the group exhibit at the national finals of the 2018 National History Day Contest, which was held on June 10 through June 14 at the University of Maryland, where they competed against winners from all 50 states and United States territories. T…

06/21/2018

Mount Pleasant, NY

Sports

Rower From Westchester Gets National Attention

Rower From Westchester Gets National Attention

Rower From Westchester Gets National Attention Robby Schetlick, a senior at Bronxville High School, received a silver medal on Sunday, June 10 as part of a four-man crew team at the U.S. Rowing Youth National Championships. Schetlick, who competed in the A finals of the Men's Varsity Quad (4x) with the GMS Rowing Center of New Milford, CT, plans to row at the University of Virginia in the fall. Last weekend's competition was at Lake Natoma, Calif. More details about the national championships can be found by clicking here.

06/13/2018

Armonk, NY

Schools

Pay It Forward: Westchester Students Raise Thousands For African Children

Pay It Forward: Westchester Students Raise Thousands For African Children

Pay It Forward: Westchester Students Raise Thousands For African Children A group of Bronxville High School students are paying it forward after spending two weeks in Tanzania, Africa last summer. Last summer, seniors Mimi Buendia, Nan Carpenter, Mac Crawford and Nicholas O’Brien spent weeks at the MainSprings children’s orphanage - once known as the Janada L. Batchelor Foundation for Children (JBFC) - and since returning home, decided to keep helping the children in Africa. Over the past few weeks, the students raised more than $10,000 for the organization, and have also started a GoFundMe page that has already garnered more than $1,000 for the children. “Makin…

05/20/2018

Bronxville, NY

Lifestyle

Bronxville Chess Team Takes Second In National Championship

Bronxville Chess Team Takes Second In National Championship

Bronxville Chess Team Takes Second In National Championship Checkmate, almost. Members of the Bronxville School chess team took home the silver medal at the Under-1900 division of this year's National High School Chess Championships, which were recently held in Columbus, Ohio, marking the team’s best finish in a national event. School officials said that the students “demonstrated outstanding mental endurance and strategic planning over the course of the competition,” as they competed against 1,500 of the nation’s top players from 42 states. Members of the Under-1900 team include Bronxville High School junior Jack Kochansky, sophomore Conner Stoltz…

05/13/2018

Bronxville, NY

Schools

Bronxville High School Students Celebrated For Efforts On Gun Safety

Bronxville High School Students Celebrated For Efforts On Gun Safety

Bronxville High School Students Celebrated For Efforts On Gun Safety A group of high school students have been recognized for their local efforts to improve gun safety. Students from the Bronxville High School were among those celebrated for taking a stand in the debate on gun violence at the New Yorkers Against Gun Violence Westchester Regional benefit, which was held in Eastchester on April 26. Seniors Viena Pentikainen and Kiki Shinsato, sophomore Esther Devitt and freshman Michael Randall were invited to attend by Scarsdale Assemblywoman Amy Paulin, who was one of the honorees at the event. Throughout the evening, the students heard from Paulin who spoke…

05/10/2018

White Plains, NY

Schools

These Westchester High Schools Rank High In U.S. News List

These Westchester High Schools Rank High In U.S. News List

These Westchester High Schools Rank High In U.S. News List More than two dozen high schools in Westchester County earned top rankings as "best high schools" in New York state and nationwide in this latest comparison by U.S. News & World Report. U.S. News & World Report's rankings emphasize student outcomes, using information on graduation rates and state assessments for more than 20,500 schools nationally. Here is the list of local top schools in the order of their rankings: Edgemont Junior-Senior High School ranked 14th in New York state and 87th nationwide. Bronxville High School ranked 15th statewide and 90th nationwide. Rye…

05/09/2018

Bronxville, NY

Schools

Bronxville Board Of Ed Proposes $25M Bond To 'Provide Expanded Opportunity'

Bronxville Board Of Ed Proposes $25M Bond To 'Provide Expanded Opportunity'

Bronxville Board Of Ed Proposes $25M Bond To 'Provide Expanded Opportunity' BRONXVILLE, N.Y. - With the Bronxville High School nearing its 100th anniversary, the district’s Board of Education has set a date for village residents to vote on a near $25 million dollar bond proposal that will “set up the building for the next 100 years.” The Board unanimously adopted a resolution at Thursday night’s meeting to present a $24.8 bond proposal that will be put to a public vote on March 13. The project would address site improvements, repairs, infrastructure improvements and program-related enhancements. According to the district, the proposed bond project is tax-neutral, s…

01/20/2018

Yonkers, NY

Sports

These Westchester High Schools Among Best For Athletes In NY

These Westchester High Schools Among Best For Athletes In NY

These Westchester High Schools Among Best For Athletes In NY There is no shortage of Hudson Valley high schools that are among the best for athletes in New York, according to a new list released by Niche.com. The website analyzes data sets and reviews to produce rankings, report cards and profiles for schools, colleges and places to live. The 2018 rankings are “based on student and parent reviews of athletics, student participation in athletics, and the number of sports offered at the school,” the website says. Here are the Hudson Valley schools that were ranked highest, with links to each school's profile: North Rockland Monroe-Woodbury Arlington …

by Daily Voice

01/19/2018