Storm King School – The Cornwall Local

Lamb to end SKS career, just as intended

December 13, 2023 Jason Kaplan

When Jonathan Lamb took over as headmaster at Storm King School in 2015, he declared he’d eventually retire from the position which he held for nine years. He recently announced the 2023-24 school year will be his last and will step down on June 30.

Coming to America with a prayer and a backpack

April 27, 2022 Ken Cashman

To leave a combat zone, you can’t call a moving van.

SKS fashion show is out of this world

January 26, 2022 Jason Kaplan

If the United Federation of Planets actually existed, perhaps it would reach out to Megan Liggett’s fashion design class for uniforms. Her Storm King School students recently participated in a fashion show, creating complete outfits under the theme of outer space.

The Pandemic versus the Performing Arts

March 24, 2021 Editorial Staff

This is part one of a planned two-part series about COVID-19’s effects on the performing arts in our area. In this feature, we’re taking a look at how local schools and student arts programs have responded to the challenges presented by the virus.

A virtual graduation for Storm King School

June 17, 2020 Jason Kaplan

It was a bright and sunny day on the campus of Storm King School the morning of June 13. The temperature hovered comfortably at about 63 degrees. Insects buzzed through the air and birds chirped from somewhere in the distance.

SKS presents ‘Diary of Anne Frank’

November 7, 2019 Jason Kaplan

On Nov. 15 through 17, students at Storm King School will present “The Diary of Anne Frank.”

Town restoring Civil War cemetery

May 10, 2019 Ken Cashman

The Town is restoring one of its oldest cemeteries — a burial place that not many residents have seen.

Summer groups stage holiday shows

December 18, 2015 Ken Cashman

The warm weather that surprised Cornwall and the rest of the Hudson Valley last weekend wasn’t the only remnant of a different season. Two summer theater groups are back in action.

Unity Center introduces unusual dues

September 25, 2015 Ken Cashman

Cars were parked bumper to bumper on South William Street in Newburgh on Saturday morning, as the Unity Center began a new semester.

Police cracking down on riverfront parking

April 24, 2015 Jason Kaplan

Trustee David Carnright brought to the board’s attention a way in which residents are avoiding paying for a riverfront parking pass.