Ardsley High School Seniors Submit to the 2026 Regeneron Science Talent Search

Ardsley School District

U.S. News Names Mercy University Among The Best Schools For Social Mobility In 2025 Rankings

The Dobbs Ferry school has been recognized as a top performer in each of the past five years in the publication's Best Colleges report.

Celebrating Hastings Class of 2025 Valedictorian and Salutatorian

Hastings High School

School Delays, Closings In The Hudson Valley For An Icy Friday Morning

As temperatures drop in the region overnight, the threat of icy, treacherous roads already has schools delaying the morning bell.

Student With Knife Triggered Lockdown At Gorton High School

A student brought a knife to school, and a dispute left one injured. The student responsible is in custody, according to Yonkers police.

Report Of Person Carrying An Axe Leads To School Lockdown

Hastings police didn't find anyone carrying an axe and declared the area safe, but stepped up school patrols for the rest of the day.

Dobbs Ferry Teacher's 20 Years Of Experience Makes All The Difference

There is a reason that her first graders love their teacher. She takes her job seriously and is very involved in her students' lives.

Ardsley Teacher's Creativity Prepares Kids For A Lifetime Of Success

This educator, who comes from a family of teachers, earned her place in the spotlight both through dedication and natural gifts.

Bronxville Assistant Superintendent Departs To Helm Irvington Schools

She leaves her position as Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction in Bronxville schools to take the top job in Irvington.

Rivertowns High Schools Rank Among Top, Per U.S. News

Rankings were based on college readiness and curriculum breadth, state assessments, underserved student performance, and graduation rates.

Biden's Irvington Visit Causing Some Early School Dismissals

Westchester County and local police said to expect road closures, difficult travel and possible gridlock before, during and after the visit.

Irvington District Earns Best Community For Music Education Award

The district is one of 975 school districts across the nation to be recognized for its outstanding commitment to music education.

Ardsley School District Appoints New Superintendent

Dr. Matthew J. Block will be the next superintendent, effective July 1, succeeding Dr. Ryan Schoenfeld, who is retiring.

Irvington Senior Named National Merit Scholarship Finalist​

The student entered the academic competition as a junior by taking the 2022 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test.

Irvington Music Honor Society Performs For Community Seniors

Residents of the Atria Woodlands in Ardsley were the lucky recipients of the Irvington musicians’ talents.

Irvington Students Celebrate World Read Aloud Day

Broadcast journalist and TV personality Meredith Viera was one of the guest readers on World Read Aloud Day.

Main Street School Principal To Receive Honoree Award

Main Street School Principal Joyce Chapnick has been principal at the school since 2014

Irvington Middle School Literary Magazine Earns Recognition

The students were recognized for their outstanding work in producing the 2022-23 student literary magazine.

Irvington Students Earn Awards At Junior Science Symposium

Eight students were recognized for their research and earned awards in several categories.

Mercy University Receives Grant To Help Eliminate Racism In Nursing

Mercy was one of 10 winning proposals to receive part of the $200,000 in funding from the American Nurses Association.

Irvington MS Spanish Club Engages Students With Scrabble Challenge

The students collaborated in groups to create a variety of words on their game boards.

​Dows Lane 1st Graders Show Art, Essays

In class, the students delved into the life and teachings of Dr. King, commemorating his birthday.

4 Rivertowns Students Named Regeneron Scholars

The award-winning projects in the prestigious competition cover topics in the sciences, engineering, social sciences and mathematics.

New Assistant Principal Chosen For Ardsley School

The appointment was made after a rigorous selection process led by an interview committee.

Irvington Middle School Ignites Strength In Bulldog Fitness Challenge

The students competed against their peers during their lunch periods, putting their endurance to the test with a wall-sit challenge.

Dows Lane 2nd Graders Spread Warmth With Project Linus Donation

Project Linus provides handmade blankets to children facing challenging circumstances.

Dows Lane Elementary Students Show Support For Veterans

The day after Halloween the students displayed generosity by bringing in their extra candy.

Main Street Students Explore ‘A Rover’s Story’ For Global Read Aloud

As part of their studies, the Irvington students have already met other readers from other countries and from all over the United States.

‘Dilemmas with Dinner’ At Irvington High School

The director said the students are working hard to make this farcical production as funny as possible.

Irvington 7th Graders Explore Sharpe Reservation

Students bonded over activities that were designed to develop teambuilding, problem-solving, critical thinking and communication skills.

Dows Lane Kindergartners Use Games To Hone Skills

The class practiced its math and literacy skills with playdough and a board game.

Mercy Wins 2 Federal Grants For Minority Student Learning

They total nearly $4 million.

Mercy University Recognized In U.S. News Best Colleges Ranking

For the third consecutive year, Mercy ranked as a top performer for Social Mobility, the university said.

15 National Merit Semifinalists From Rivertowns Chosen For 2024

Part of a group representing less than 1 percent of U.S. high school seniors, they can compete for $28 million in scholarships in 2024.

Irvington School District Welcomes New Staff For 2023-24

The new hires met with their mentors and concluded their orientation with a bus tour of the district.

U.S. News Releases 'Best High Schools': Where Do Rivertowns Rank

The annual ranking released by U.S. News and World Report evaluates schools based on graduation rates, academic performance and more.

Review COVID Guidance As School Year Starts, NY Officials Say

As students return to classrooms in Dobbs Ferry, Hastings and Irvington, researchers are watching for the new variant.

Irvington Appoints Longtime Educator As Acting Superintendent

Dr. Joel Adelberg most recently retired from his position as superintendent of schools in the Bedford school district.

Irvington School District Appoints Director Of Special Projects

The new hire most recently served as a learning specialist at Fox Lane Middle School in Bedford.

Mercy College Upgrades To Mercy University

The change in status was approved by the New York State Board of Regents.