Cornwall Central School District – Page 8

Common Core transition tough but doable?

January 10, 2014 Ken Cashman

Besides being a principal, Kate Polumbo is a parent and a friend of other parents. On Jan. 6, she told the school board about an e-mail with an attachment she received from a friend in distress. “Do you know how to do this homework?” the woman pleaded.

Ambassador program changes students’ lives

November 22, 2013 Ken Cashman

Lynn Imperato is familiar with Safe School Ambassadors from her years in Washingtonville. The new high school principal believes that being part of the program is a life-changing experience.

Legion honors Boys State participants

November 22, 2013 Jason Kaplan

On Nov. 13, American Legion Post 353 honored seven boys who participated in the Boys State program over the summer.

Art on display at Stewart Airport

November 15, 2013 Jason Kaplan

For the next six months, artwork by Cornwall Central School District students will be on display inside Stewart International Airport.

Petraeus at armory dedication

November 1, 2013 Ken Cashman

Gen. David Petraeus returned to the Hudson Valley yesterday after an absence of three-and-a-half years.

District offers healthy food ahead of mandates

October 18, 2013 Jason Kaplan

Chicken, pizza, hamburgers, tacos. The school menu choices may be similar to those offered when students’ parents were in school, but meals today are healthier than they were over 15 years ago.

Coloring Contest Winners & Honorable Mentions

September 17, 2013 Editorial Staff

You’ve seen a winning entry, now check out our second winner and honorable mentions!

Summer theater not just for youth

August 30, 2013 Jason Kaplan

Cornwall’s youth aren’t the only ones taking the stage this summer. David Ransbottom, a 2011 Cornwall High School graduate, has been performing with Just off Broadway, Inc.

Farewell tour includes 4th-graders

June 28, 2013 Ken Cashman

“I wish this community continued success,” Tim Rehm said at the fourth-grade moving-up exercises. “I thank you for your support. It has been and will always be appreciated.”

Bouncing boy!

June 21, 2013 Editorial Staff

Carter Hershberger, a third grader in Kelly Hogan’s class, bounces along on the hippity hop…