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Grades 3 and 4 Science Expo

January 25, 2018 Ken Cashman

Third and fourth-graders from Cornwall-on-Hudson, Lee Road and Willow Avenue participated in a Science Expo at the middle school on Jan. 23. It was an evening event, with parents helping the kids set up their exhibits — which had been ready since before Jan. 4 when the original expo was snowed out.

Orange County helping victims of hurricanes

October 6, 2017 Editorial Staff

Both Hurricanes Harvey and Maria packed quite a punch this summer, leaving devastation in Texas and Puerto Rico.

Hello middle school!

June 29, 2017 Ken Cashman

Cornwall’s three elementary schools said “good bye” to fourth-graders last week and wished them luck at the middle school.

Students uncover artifacts during dig

November 25, 2016 Jason Kaplan

Earlier this month, students from all three fourth grade classes, at Willow Avenue Elementary School, put shovels to the earth in the hope of uncovering an artifact from the American Revolution.

Willow kids use Black Rock Forest as a classroom

November 4, 2016 Ken Cashman

Friday’s lesson was popular with teachers and students. The teachers liked it because it combined history, science and mathematics. The kids liked it because they were in the woods.

County Executive tells kids he won’t be president

October 28, 2016 Ken Cashman

It was a return visit. Mr. Neuhaus had come to Willow a year ago after getting letters from Debbie Gilson’s fourth-graders. The kids had asked him to proclaim a Mastodon Day, since so many remains had been found in Orange County.

Kids learn the Hudson River can change quickly

October 28, 2016 Jason Kaplan

Each year, students gather up and down the Hudson River for a Day in the Life of the Hudson River, which was started by the Hudson River Estuary Program.

Lee Road gets sun shelter

August 3, 2016 Ken Cashman

Last fall the Melissa Bambino Melanoma Foundation gave the school district $30,000 for sun shelters at the three elementary schools.

Students raise funds for Ryan’s Well

June 24, 2016 Jason Kaplan

For the second year in a row, third grade students at Willow Avenue Elementary School sold homemade goods at their marketplace to raise money for Ryan’s Well Foundation.