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Seeking Volunteers | Upcoming Programs & Events
The district is looking for community members, parents and guardians, students, and educators who may want to volunteer or table at our events!

NFA Seniors | Schedule your Senior Portrait
Attention class of 2026! Schedule your senior photography session today! Photos will be used in the NFA yearbook, senior celebrations (High Honors and Graduation day slide show), and can be purchased.

Diploma Pick-Up | NFA Class of 2025
Diplomas for graduates from Newburgh Free Academy's Class of 2025 will be available for pick up starting Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at NFA North Campus (all campuses).

Jumpstart Jamboree for Pre-K & Kindergarten Students and Families
Join us for fun and engaging learning activities to jumpstart your scholar’s school readiness. Meet NECSD school-building leaders and community partners. There will be fun giveaways and learning tools!

SAVE THE DATE | School is Cool: A Back to School Celebration
SAVE THE DATE | School is Cool: A Back to School Celebration will be held on Saturday, August 9th from 11am - 2pm at the Board of Education (124 Grand Street).
Newburgh Free Academy | Class of 2025
Newburgh Free Academy celebrated its 160th commencement ceremony on Thursday, June 26th, 2025. After a brief ceremony, graduates walked across Academy Field before turning their tassels and tossing their caps to celebrate this milestone achievement.

Board of Education Special Meeting | July 17, 2025
The Board of Education will hold a Special Meeting on Thursday, July 17th at 5pm in the Board of Education Auditorium, located at 124 Grand Street in Newburgh. The meeting can also be streamed live or viewed via recording later.

D.A.R.E. to Succeed: Meadow Hill 5th Graders Celebrate Graduation and Growth
Throughout the program, students engaged in learning about the dangers of drug abuse and ways to resist peer pressure, culminating in writing essays that summarized their key takeaways and personal reflections.
Kindergarten Moving Up Celebration- Meadow Hill GEMS
Families, teachers, and friends gathered to honor our youngest learners as they completed their first big year of school. The children sang songs, shared what they learned, and beamed with pride as they received their diplomas on stage.

School Supply Lists | 2025-2026
School supply lists will be posted here when available. More will be added throughout the next week or two.

Vails Gate STEAM Academy Scholars Explore Local Jobs
Students in Ms. Bonilla and Ms.McCabe’s classes have explored jobs in the community throughout the last trimester. To bring their research and learning alive, they have engaged in three trips that all connect to jobs in their local community.

Star-Spangled Spotlight: Meadow Hill Students Perform at Renegades Stadium
Their impressive performance showcased the hard work and talent nurtured within the school’s music program.

The Colonnade | NFA's 2024-2025 Annual Literary and Fine Arts Magazine
The NFA Colonnade is a compilation of student work that includes both visual and literary contributions. Its purpose is to create a lasting and indelible memory that immortalizes outstanding student contributions to the arts.

NFA Scientists Learn About Vertebrate Biology and Comparative Anatomy
Dr. Doug Robinson, Associate Professor of Biology at Mount Saint Mary College and the father of an NFA biology student, taught high school students about vertebrate biology and comparative anatomy.

Vails Gate STEAM Academy | Field Day
From relay races to tug-of-war, laughter and teamwork were in full swing as our young athletes showed great spirit and sportsmanship. It was a fantastic day of sunshine, smiles, and community — a memorable celebration of energy and friendship for all

Temple Hill Academy Moves Up!
Moving up videos for Temple Hill Academy's Kindergarten and 5th grade classes can be found below.

Gardnertown Leadership Academy Celebrates Week of the Young Child
This week is an annual event celebrating young children and early learning, along with the families and teachers who are involved in their care and education.