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North HS Model UN Club Wins Awards at Recent Conference
(October 2019) On October 26, the Clarkstown North Model United Nations club attended Monroe’s annual Model UN conference to debate some of the most pressing international issues of our day.
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Dr. Marianne Strayton Awarded Presidential Award for Excellence
(October 2019) "Today, President Donald J. Trump announced the recipients of the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST)...
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Vaping Concerns and Education
(September 2019) We are reaching out today to discuss an urgent health issue pertaining to vaping or the use of e-cigarettes.
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BOE Workshop - September 17, 2019
(September 2019) The Board of Education will be holding a workshop on Tuesday, September 17, 7-8 p.m. in the Conference Room at the Chestnut Grove Administration Building.
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A Successful First Day - A Message from Superintendent Cox
(September 2019) The first day of school on Tuesday was a great success in the Clarkstown Central School District.
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Reminder - FFMS Campus Changes in Allowable Drop Off Times
(August 2019) Classes will begin each school day at 8:58 am with parent drop off beginning at 8:45 am
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Congratulations to Dr. Matt Younghans
(August 2019) Little Tor Elementary Principal Matt Younghans received his Doctoral Degree during a Hooding Ceremony at Seton Hall University on May 18.
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Happy Halloween!
Posted by Martin Cox on 10/31/2019Happy Halloween to everyone in the Clarkstown school community!
I had the opportunity to visit seven of our 13 schools today as well as the Community Learning Center and saw some creative and fun costumes. Best wishes to all of you for a safe night while trick or treating with family and friends.
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Faculty and Friends Band Shares Talent at Annual Fundraiser Concert
Posted by Martin Cox on 10/31/2019The community came out to support music on October 23 at Felix Festa Middle School.
The Clarkstown Central School District Music Department 6th annual Fundraiser Concert was held in front of a large crowd at the Festa Auditorium. The band is comprised primarily of music teachers across the District, but also included Richard Hernandez, Assistant Director of IT, along with his father, Arsenio Hernandez and sister. Students John Vota (North), Sam Rudin (South) and Martin Donohue (South) were members of the band as well.
In addition to the Star-Spangled Banner, the band played a total of 12 selections: Non Piu Andrai, Somos Novios/Quando Quando Quando mix, Rise Up, Passacaglia for violin and viola, Mockingbird, Seasons of Love, Superstition, If I Ain't Got You, It Don't Mean a Thing, Capullito de aleli, Serenade in D major Flute, violin and viola, and Sing, Sing, Sing.
Members of the band included music teachers Jason Andert, Angela Christoforou, Julie Upton, Liz vonWurmb, Cynthia Kimmel, Sophia Koukoulas, Jessica Lynady, Lydia Leizman, Larry Watson, Katie Pierce, Matt Royal, Kip Bonsignore, Vincent Reina, Jim Fogarty, Patrick Magliano II, Samantha Gambuzza, Cara Royal, Jon Ross, Michael Ponella and Niamh McCabe.
Congratulations and thank you to the Faculty and Friends Band for sharing their amazing musical talents!
