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Willow Ave. third graders are … heroes!

April 10, 2024 Mary Jane Pitt

“We are pleased to announce that our school raised $1000 for the April 2024 Honor Flight!”

Students prepare for science fair

January 17, 2024 Jason Kaplan

Exploding volcanoes, slimy hands, and potatoes illuminating light bulbs can only mean one thing — it’s time for the annual Elementary School Science Expo.

Kids get introduced to kindergarten

September 1, 2021 Ken Cashman

Kindergarten didn’t seem scary on Tuesday morning.

Expo offers explosions, rotting food, and fun

February 5, 2020 Jason Kaplan

Cornwall Central School District third and fourth graders had their mad scientist caps on last week for the annual elementary science expo, at the middle school.

Board toasts principal, team & school

December 19, 2019 Ken Cashman

“I still love it,” Greg Schmalz told the audience at the school board meeting. “It will be hard to step away. But I do it with a lot of great memories.”

Willow’s first & only principal retiring

November 21, 2019 Jason Kaplan

Willow Avenue Elementary School has only known one principal – Greg Schmalz. He’ll be retiring at the end of this year after a 31-year career as an educator and administrator.

Students request Lego statue on Mastodon Day

November 1, 2019 Jason Kaplan

On Oct. 25, Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus and Historian Johanna Yaun visited fourth graders at Willow Avenue Elementary School. The date marked the fifth anniversary of Mastodon Day.

Talent show reveals character trait

March 22, 2019 Ken Cashman

All alone on the stage, Leona Cushna raised the microphone to her lips and started to sing, The third-grader was one of several performers in the Willow Avenue Talent Show on March 8.

STEAM room debuts at Willow

September 14, 2018 Jason Kaplan

When Willow Avenue Elementary School opened its doors for the first day of school, it also opened the door to the first district classroom dedicated to the STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, mathematics) initiative.