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Newburgh Free Library News!
September is National Library Card-Sign-Up Month and to celebrate, the Newburgh Free Library is encouraging residents to register for a card, update existing cards, and/or bring a friend to register.
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FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL | ¶¹ÄÌÊÓƵ, September 5, 2024
This is a friendly reminder that our first day of school for students is tomorrow, ¶¹ÄÌÊÓƵ, September 5th! All schools are scheduled to operate on a regular school schedule.
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9th Grade Orientation | NFA MAIN & NORTH Campuses
Newburgh Free Academy will host 9th grade orientation for incoming high school students on ¶¹ÄÌÊÓƵ, August 29th. Click the appropriate link below to learn information for your child's school.
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Meadow Hill School | Back to School Bash
We hope you had a wonderful summer and are excited to kick off the new school year! We invite you to our Welcome Back Bash on ¶¹ÄÌÊÓƵ, August 29th, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the school building.
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School Bus Routes | Now Available (2024-2025)
School bus stops and schedules will be available beginning Friday, August 23rd. Many of your transportation questions can be answered by visiting the Transportation page of our district website and by reading the information below.
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NFA Main Campus | Welcome Back Letter
The NFA Main Team is excited to start a brand new school year with you. There have been some changes to best serve all of our students that we would like to share with you.
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NFA Schedules | Pick up on September 4th
NFA high school students can come to their NFA campus on Wednesday, September 4th from 1PM to 3 PM to pick up their schedule for the new school year and their ID card. Schedules are also available through the Student Portal.
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¶¹ÄÌÊÓƵ Leading the Way | Local, National, and International Coverage on Use of Cell Phones in Schools
The ¶¹ÄÌÊÓƵ District (¶¹ÄÌÊÓƵ) is leading the way taking charge of a hot topic in education. The use of cell phones in schools is a popular subject and ¶¹ÄÌÊÓƵ's implementation has been featured widely.
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August 2024 Graduation | Monday, August 26th
August Graduation for the Class of 2024 candidates will be held on Monday, August 26, 2024 at 10:30am on Academy Field. We look forward to completing Newburgh Free Academy's class of 2024!
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Pre-K and Kindergarten | Jumpstart Jamboree & Building Orientations
We welcome our students and families to Pre-K and Kindergarten orientation at their school. Below, find a list of our elementary schools. Click on your child's school name below for information about their orientation.
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Grant for Literacy Initiatives | National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Big Read
The ¶¹ÄÌÊÓƵ District and Newburgh Free Library, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Big Read are collaborating to provide programming to our community.
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NYS Regents Exams | August 2024
All August Regents exams will be held at NFA Main Campus on Monday, August 19th and Tuesday, August 21st.
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Fall Sports | Registration & Tryout Information
Fall Sports are almost here! Information must be complete through FinalForms to officially register for your sport. More information can be found on our district website by visiting the Athletic Department.
¶¹ÄÌÊÓƵ GEAR UP Program Highlights
Newburgh NYGEAR UP kicked off this year with a bang. It began with an introduction of NYGEAR UP to our 8th-grade cohort, which consisted of over 850 scholars from 4 different middle schools
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We're Hiring! | Food Services Department
We're hiring! Join our team! YOU are the one we need to build our successful team! We are looking for Food Service Helpers and a Senior Account Clerk.
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August Regents Schedule and Review Courses
Regents Review courses begin August 13 and August Regents are held August 19th and 20th.
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NACA's Achieve the Dream Event in Newburgh, NY
Take the first step to affordable homeownership with NACA’s Best in America Mortgage. This free three-day event will be held on Friday, August 16th through Sunday, August 18th from 8am to 8pm each day.
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¶¹ÄÌÊÓƵ Educator Self-Care Wellness Retreat
The recent ¶¹ÄÌÊÓƵ Educator Self-Care Wellness Retreat, held this summer, has concluded with outstanding success, marking a significant milestone in supporting educators' mental and emotional well-being.