David Baldwin will teach the class “Calligraphy – the Art of Lettering,” starting Nov. 13. ( Photo provided) Learn the art of calligraphy Calligraphy is the art of lettering. Throughout history, calligraphy has been part of formal documentation such as scripture,... News 05 Nov 2024 | 08:10
MWCSD Superintendent Dr. Tracy Norman with Christopher Hunter. ( Photo courtesy MWCSD) Christopher Hunter wins first ‘Crusader Cause for Applause’ award The Monroe-Woodbury Central School District recently honored Christopher Hunter with its inaugural “Crusader Cause for Applause”... Local News 01 Nov 2024 | 11:44
Liz Barbulean with her NYSEC award. ( Photo courtesy MWCSD) MWHS teacher recognized as Educator of Excellence MWHS teacher Liz Barbulean was recently recognized as an Educator of Excellence for Secondary by the NYS English Council.... Local News 30 Oct 2024 | 10:00
The Monroe-Woodbury Education Center. ( Image by Google Maps) School board questions equity of BOCES lottery system The Monroe-Woodbury Central School District Board of Education reviewed the Orange-Ulster BOCES “Continuing Education” opportunities... Local News 16 Oct 2024 | 08:20
Monroe-Woodbury High School. ( Image by Google Maps) MW CTE offerings to expand, pending approval The Monroe-Woodbury Central School District hopes to expand its Career and Technical Education offerings with new courses... Local News 30 Sep 2024 | 11:52
Students created pinwheels to represent their messages of peace for the world. ( Photos provided) George Grant Mason Elementary celebrates International Peace Day On September 25, students, staff, and administration from George Grant Mason Elementary gathered on the lawn of George F.... Local News 28 Sep 2024 | 08:27
Around the World kick-off event. ( Photo provided) Library’s six-month Around the World series ends with a party Monroe Free Library’s (MFL) six-month series exploring each of the continents through programming, reading collections, as... Local News 27 Aug 2024 | 02:50
Identifying reading challenges in children Reading is often considered the single most important skill for acquiring knowledge and developing critical thinking abilities.... Letters to the Editor 19 Aug 2024 | 12:44
Monroe-Woodbury High School. ( Image by Google Maps) Jason McElroy named MWHS interim principal During the August 14 Monroe-Woodbury Central School District Board of Education meeting, the district announced that Jason... Local News 19 Aug 2024 | 12:03
Monroe-Woodbury High School. MWHS principal to leave for new opportunity Monroe-Woodbury school Superintendent Elsie Rodriguez announced this week that high school Principal Dr. Elisa Soto will... Local News 06 Aug 2024 | 10:34
North Main fourth graders Reagan Fumagalli, Eden Ilori, Eva Francis, and Violet Korba present “The Extravagant Hotel.” ( Photos by Bryan Fumagalli) Monroe-Woodbury’s best and brightest on display at EXPAND Night Hard work, creative thinking and critical problem-solving skills were on display during last week’s Monroe-Woodbury EXPAND... Local News 18 Jun 2024 | 03:53
SUNY Orange. SUNY Orange receives $1.21M SUNY DSP grant SUNY Orange has received a nearly $1.21 million grant from the State University of New York (SUNY), in partnership with the... News 02 Apr 2024 | 04:54
The Monroe-Woodbury Education Center. ( Image by Google Maps) School district proposes funding increases for security, maintenance, transportation The Monroe-Woodbury Board of Education is looking ahead to the 2024 to 2025 academic year as it begins its budget process... Local News 04 Mar 2024 | 10:30
OUBOCES student Lea Quinn (Monroe-Woodbury) heads to the stage to receive her first-place medal in Esthetics. ( Photo by Tom Bushey) BOCES CTE students win big at Region IV SkillsUSA competition Nineteen Orange-Ulster BOCES Career and Technical Education (CTE) students earned medals at the Area IV SkillsUSA Regional... Local News 19 Feb 2024 | 11:30
Orange-Ulster BOCES offers a variety of education-related programs for high-schoolers. ( Photo by John Benson) BOCES board hears emotional pleas to keep preschool program alive On February 8, a large crowd gathered for the Orange-Ulster BOCES Cooperative Board’s regular business meeting, held in in... Local News 12 Feb 2024 | 02:39