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Anonymous Alerts app helps Webutuck students report bullying

WEBUTUCK — As part of its ongoing mission to ensure student safety through all the changes and challenges to come, the Webutuck Central School District has launched a new communications tool, Anonymous Alerts, which will provide students an outlet to anonymously report their concerns.

The idea of introducing the app into the district started when Matthew Pascale, the assistant principal at Eugene Brooks Intermediate School and Webutuck High School, learned about Anonymous Alerts through a school safety brochure that he receives each month. After conducting research and...

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Students value art and literacy through Wassaic Project grant

Wed, 01/24/2018 - 10:16am
By
Kaitlin Lyle
kaitlinl@millertonnews.com

WEBUTUCK — Students at Webutuck Elementary School (WES) gained a greater appreciation for arts and literacy last year, thanks to a collaboration between the school district and The Wassaic Project.
The collaboration first started about nine years ago when The Wassaic Project reached out to Webutuck art teacher Samuel Fitzgerald to make a connection between the two groups. Along with promoting Wassaic Project activities at the school, the collaborative project provided an opportunity for students to tie in literacy with art.

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Webutuck students weigh in on gender neutral graduation robes

Wed, 01/24/2018 - 10:08am
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Kaitlin Lyle
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WEBUTUCK— In keeping with the North East (Webutuck) Central School District’s tradition of gender-specific green and white graduation robes, members of the Webutuck High School (WHS) Class of 2018 petitioned last month to revert to the time-honored colors after graduates, both boys and girls, wore only green last year. 

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Webutuck Board of Ed: One-bell discussion moves forward

Thu, 01/18/2018 - 11:04am
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Kaitlin Lyle
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WEBUTUCK — The subject of initiating a one-bell system at Webutuck Central School District was raised again at the Board of Education’s (BOE) first meeting of 2018 on Monday, Jan. 8. All BOE members were in attendance.
Under the meeting’s presentation section, Superintendent Ray Castellani gave an update on where the proposed one-bell system stood in terms of its adoption at Webutuck.
“I don’t think we’re ready for the decision right now,” Castellani said.

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$10K raised for Webutuck music department expansion

Thu, 01/18/2018 - 11:04am
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Kaitlin Lyle
kaitlinl@millertonnews.com

WEBUTUCK — As a result of fundraising efforts, the North East (Webutuck) Central School District’s Music Department is now able to offer more opportunities to its students.
Run by Webutuck teachers Jay Bradley and Eric Wiener, the department currently offers a performing ensemble program for students in grades four through 12, including band and chorus at the elementary, middle  and high schools. 
Currently, all students from kindergarten to sixth grade participate in a general music class once per six-day cycle. 

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Extended Stop Arm proposed as bus safety solution

Wed, 01/10/2018 - 12:56pm
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Kaitlin Lyle
kaitlinl@millertonnews.com

WEBUTUCK — As part of its campaign to keep students safe from motorists illegally passing stopped school buses, the North East (Webutuck) Central School District Board of Education (BOE) is considering the advantages of installing Extended Stop Arms as a solution.
The subject was broached at a board meeting on Monday, Dec. 11.
“About two months ago, the board asked me to look into parents’ concerns about the buses,” Superintendent Ray Castellani said.

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Webutuck students benefit from reliable Wi-Fi access

Wed, 01/03/2018 - 11:26am
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Kaitlin Lyle
kaitlinl@millertonnews.com

WEBUTUCK— The North East (Webutuck) Central School District found a way to build a bridge over the digital divide this past fall by putting 10 accessible mobile Wi-Fi units into practice for students’ academic advantage.

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One-bell system raises interest and concerns at Webutuck

Wed, 01/03/2018 - 11:14am
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Kaitlin Lyle
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WEBUTUCK — With 2018 just beginning, the North East (Webutuck) Central School District Board of Education (BOE) recently discussed the advantages of initiating a one-bell system. Based on findings conducted by the Student Day Committee, a mix of school board members, parents, teachers and Transportation Department members and administrators, a report was presented at the BOE meeting on Monday, Dec. 11.

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A party in pajamas

Wed, 01/03/2018 - 11:13am

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Rolling with it …

Wed, 12/06/2017 - 10:43am

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BOE focuses on student well-being

Wed, 11/29/2017 - 10:43am
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Kaitlin Lyle
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WEBUTUCK — On top of encouraging ongoing feedback from students, the Webutuck Board of Education (BOE) considered measures it could implement to offer students the best educational experience possible.
At the start of the meeting on Monday, Nov. 6, student representative Thomas Stefanopoulos mentioned that the athletic banners in the school gymnasium need updating to display the district’s recent accomplishments.

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