The Golden Hill Elementary gym popped with color on April 25, displaying a variety of student pieces for the annual art show. Every student from pre-K to fourth grade was represented through one piece of artwork, and fifth graders had three pieces on display. “As fifth graders, students have a painting and a piece of …
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The Florida Union Free School District community is invited to attend a screening of Screenagers Under The Influence: Addressing Vaping, Drugs, and Alcohol in the Digital Age on April 30 at 6:30 p.m. in the S.S. Seward cafetorium. Parents and guardians are welcome to bring their children to the event. Screenagers Under The Influence: Addressing …
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While Golden Hill pre-K students typically view the world from about 40 inches above the ground, an elevated point of view is not the only thing they gain from field trips to Winslow Therapeutic Riding Center. The world looks more than a little different when sitting on the back of a horse for these kids. …
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Orange-Ulster BOCES will hold a session for parents called “Empowering Parents: Behavior Strategies for the Home” at Goshen High School, 222 Scotchtown Ave., Goshen, on April 18 from 6-7 p.m. Come learn about effective strategies for managing difficult behavior in the home from Lauren Maggio, an Orange-Ulster BOCES special education behaviorist and Lydia Woodard, a …
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April is the Month of the Military Child. Did you know that on average, military-connected children attend six to nine schools between grades K-12? This is one of many challenges these children face while their parents serve our country. Join us in celebrating military-connected children in our district and across the country by wearing purple …
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Eight students from the Florida Union Free School District were selected for the Orange County Music Educators’ Association (OCMEA) All-County Festival. “All-County is important because it gives advanced students an opportunity to learn more challenging material with students from other Orange County districts,” shared S.S. Seward music teacher Mark Visconti. Elementary Chorus & Band Riley …
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The high school and middle school student councils hosted a St. Patrick’s Day Rock, Paper, Scissor Tournament throughout the school day on March 15. As students entered, members of both student councils greeted them and gave them green bead necklaces. High school Student Council President Stephanie Reicherter even dressed as a leprechaun for the occasion! …
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Two Florida Union Free School District juniors were recognized at OU BOCES’ 2024 Humanities Honoree Awards, which celebrates outstanding achievements in fine arts, performing arts, and the humanities. The award breakfast was held at the Country Club at Otterkill in Campbell Hall on March 19. After hearing from guest speaker Louis Peterson, graphic designer and production …
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