Classes Canceled After Phone Threat Targets High School

"Out of an abundance of caution, Carmel High School administration has closed the school today," the Putnam County Sheriff's Office said.

Meet 'Darth Blader': Contest Lets Schoolchildren Name DPW Snow Plows, Just In Time For Winter Weather

Other winning entries, voted on by Putnam County schoolkids, include, "Mr. 67," "Frosty," and "White Tiger."

Brewster Students To Appear On Good Morning America Thursday Morning

The GMA segment featuring local students celebrating "International Dot Day" will be aired between 8:30 a.m. and 9 a.m.

First of Its Kind 'Sensory Bus' Unveiled By Brewster School District

The bus is a retired school bus that has been transformed into a specially curated, sensory-cozy environment.

School Delays, Closures On This Icy Hudson Valley Thursday Morning

See the latest updates on which schools have closed or delayed classes after an overnight winter storm passed through the region.

5 From Brewster HS Earn Top Marks At Air Rifle Championships

The members of the school's Navy Junior Reserves Officer Training Corps excelled at the recent Area 1 Championship in Coventry, RI.

Police Launch Investigation After Image Of Student With Gun Surfaces

The picture appeared to show a student carrying a gun on campus, according to the Putnam County Sheriff's Office.

Brewster High Students Recognized By College Board National Program

15 elite Brewster scholars met or exceeded a strict academic criteria to be named among the top scholars in the country.

Bravo! Brewster Students Recognized For Excellence In Italian

They were recognized at an Italian Heritage Month Proclamation Ceremony by the Westchester Coalition of Italian American Organizations.

Brewster High School Student Earned Desk At American Legion Boys State

The program is among the most respected and selective educational programs of government instruction for U.S. high school students.

Brewster Students Help Navigate A Unique 'Fall Path Through History'

The tribute to the American Barn Quilt, the history of which dates back more than 300 years, is bringing Hudson Valley heritage to life.

False Alarm From Nearby Drill Leads To Lockdowns At Mahopac Schools

An electronic notification related to a lockdown drill in progress at Austin Road School was erroneously broadcast to Mahopac High School.

At Free Shopping Event, Brewster Schools Help Define Community

Students and staff spent the past four months getting ready for the event, which had more than 150 registered customers, plus walk-ins.

Brewster Schools Assistant Superintendent Honored By Peers

Stephen Hancock, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, was named the Raymond R. Delaney Memorial Scholarship winner.

BHS Musicians Join Northern Westchester Honors Youth Wind Ensemble

This is a historic year for Brewster High School as nine students are the most ever selected to be a part of this ensemble.

New Brewster Superintendent Welcomes Staff At 50-Yard Line

The new turf field is a tangible representation of the belief we have in our students’ potential and our teachers, Dr. Gosh.

Brewster Schools Improve Security With $100K State Grant

The re-keying of the high school allows for crucial time-saving measures in emergency situations, officials said.

C.V. Starr Named 'Distinguished School' By Project Lead The Way

The honor is given to a select number of elementary schools nationwide for providing access to transformative STEM learning experiences.

Brewster Picks School Trustees In Close Race: Election 2024

Here are school budget and board vote results.

Contested School Board Election, Budget Vote Coming Up In Brewster

Four people are running for three seats on the Board of Education.

State Grant Helps Green Chimneys Make Safety Upgrades

Improvements are being made to both of the therapeutic school's Putnam County campuses.

Warning Period for School Bus Passing Violations Ending In Brewster

Carmel and Mahopac also are in the video program to catch and ticket drivers who pass a school bus with stop sign out and lights flashing.

Kids Heart Challenge at JFK Elementary: Pie in the Face

They raised $12,378 this year.

2 BHS Juniors Picked For Hispanic Youth Leadership Program

At a recent weekend in Albany they learned the art of democratic governance and got a peek into college life.

Brewster Schools: BHS Teacher Wins Award At Regional Competition

The 2024 Hudson Valley Regional FIRST Robotics Competition was last weekend, district officials said.

Curious BHS Student Digs Into Origin Of Lake Tonetta's Name

He wanted to know more about the black Revolutionary War veteran named Tone.

Putnam Valley Cheerleading Champs Celebrated In Albany

The cheerleading team won its first-ever state championship on Nov. 5 in Binghamton.

After-School Activities Canceled As Powerful Storm Moves Into Region

School districts are taking action as high winds and potentially treacherous roads are in the forecast starting this afternoon.

Brewster To Continue Pre-K; Funding Level Uncertain

District officials plan to build on the success of the program's first year.

Brewster Announces New Superintendent Choice

Her roots in the district go back to teaching social studies.

Brewster High School Students Sang With All State Choirs

All-State bands, chorus, orchestra and jazz ensembles are honors groups of top students from school music departments across New York.

Brewster NJROTC Wins 1st Place At Annual Drill Meet

The cadets beat a ROTC program that has won for the past 16 years.

Brewster Schools: Amelia's Door Is Always Open!

Meet the new Director of Pupil Services.

Brewster High-Schooler Named Student of Distinction

The carpentry student was recognized during the Brewster Central School District Board of Education meeting on Tuesday.

Brewster High School NJROTC Passes Annual Inspection

The Brewster program is special —​ it is only one of 583 in the country.

Brewster To Offer Free Breakfast, Lunch To All Students

The program went into effect Wednesday.

Carmel High Schooler Faces Felony Charge Over Graffiti

Antisemitic graffiti was discovered in September scratched into the tennis courts.

Brewster NJROTC Cited As Distinguished Unit By U.S. Navy

The designation is awarded to schools in the top 30 percent.

Brewster Welcomes New Assistant Superintendent For HR

"When I walk the hallways, it feels like people are genuinely happy to work in Brewster. It is what drew me," Stephen Hancock said.

Tree Falls On School Bus As Severe Weather Pummels Hudson Valley

Injuries sustained during the weather-related accident were deemed minor, and all involved declined further medical attention.