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

The halls of Round Hill Elementary School were lined with students holding hand-made signs with words of encouragement to support their classmates who competed in the Odyssey of the Mind State Finals. The two teams, led by Teaching Assistant Maritza Cesani and Teacher Kimberly Acevedo, had a great finish to their season, with Ms. Cesani’s team placing third out of 17 teams.

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.

There are so many examples of individual teachers, aides, drivers, safety, and other District staff that are making a difference in the lives of our children throughout our buildings. It is time to recognize these special individuals. Nominations are open April 1st and will close April 15th. To nominate an individual for the Board of Education Making a Difference Recognition: Click Here

Max Mobray is an all-star on and off the field; a hard working student who will be attending Harvard in the fall and a dynamic defender for the Washingtonville Varsity Soccer team. Max has an impressive talent that has led him to earn a spot on Bermuda’s national soccer team. Here, Max will play in the preliminary games to qualify for the Gold Cup, and potentially the World Cup.