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Welcome to the heart of A. MacArthur Barr! Located directly in the center of the building, the Media Center is an impo...
09/25/2026

Welcome to the heart of A. MacArthur Barr! Located directly in the center of the building, the Media Center is an important destination for every middle schooler. To familiarize the fifth-grade class with the library, Media Specialist Dana DeVita has been hosting welcome sessions for Barr’s newest students.

After walking everyone through the expectations and guidelines of the library, DeVita introduced an “Explore Your Library” activity, which challenged students to familiarize themselves with the shelves and genres available to them.

But what is a visit to the library without checking out books? After completing the assigned tasks, it was time to scan the shelves for the next read.

Sessions like this encapsulate the first of the district’s five newly adopted strategic priorities — Academic Preparedness — by giving our Golden Knights every opportunity to succeed both in and out of the classroom.

is proud to announce that seniors Dason Kim, Lilia Kyle and Milo Pelt have been recognized as Commended Students in th...
09/24/2026

is proud to announce that seniors Dason Kim, Lilia Kyle and Milo Pelt have been recognized as Commended Students in the National Merit Scholarship Program!

“This prestigious honor reflects their outstanding academic accomplishments and steadfast dedication throughout high school,” said Principal Michael Mahoney.

Recognition is given for outstanding academic promise demonstrated by a student’s performance on the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT®).

Dason Kim, an accomplished trombonist in the school’s music program, is an “engaging, mature student leader,” according to counselor Jill Merkert.

“He has volunteered extensively through community service projects by leading the student youth team at his church and has participated in volunteer programs at White Plains and Montefiore hospitals.”

Merkert had similar praise for National Honor Society member Lilia Kyle, an All-State cellist and member of the chamber orchestra.

“Lilia’s outstanding performance in the sciences has led her to find real purpose and interest in the study of chemistry,” says Merkert. “This passion has sparked her interest in medicine and research.”

Milo Pelt, a trumpet player who was recently named an NYSSMA All-State alternate, was called “a genuine, hardworking and dedicated student” by Lindsay Judge, the district’s K–12 Director of Guidance.

“Milo consistently approaches his academic work with maturity and determination. He is a kind-hearted and respectful member of our school community who continues to challenge himself and demonstrates a strong desire to learn, grow and succeed.”

Congratulations, Dason, Lilia and Milo!

“Character, Citizenship and Well-Being,” one of the district’s newly adopted strategic priorities, was on full display a...
09/24/2026

“Character, Citizenship and Well-Being,” one of the district’s newly adopted strategic priorities, was on full display at Highview Elementary this week during the year’s first SEL assemblies.

“Self-control is important in every aspect of your life,” school counselor Brian Metcalf told the fourth-grade students gathered in the school’s gymatorium. “That is why we have the mood meter on display throughout the school — to help you regulate your emotions.”

Every month, Highview students take time out of the classroom to discuss ways to improve their character and well-being. Throughout the assembly, Metcalf calls on students to answer questions and share their thoughts about the topic.

During the fourth-grade gathering, they also discussed the role of a peer ambassador — Highview students who help promote a culture of kindness, respect, diversity and inclusion at the school.

“You may get more out of providing a service than receiving one,” Metcalf told students as he discussed the upcoming application process, which begins later this fall.

Meet Nanuet’s next entrepreneurs! DECA members Brian, Emma and Tarun paid a visit to A. MacArthur Barr this morning to...
09/23/2026

Meet Nanuet’s next entrepreneurs! DECA members Brian, Emma and Tarun paid a visit to A. MacArthur Barr this morning to spend time with seventh graders enrolled in the middle school’s Entrepreneurship course, taught by Jess Smith. After a brief discussion about DECA and their recent success at the international conference, the team broke into groups to collaborate with students on their entrepreneurship projects.

“They think outside the box,” said Smith as she encouraged the class to take advantage of the opportunity and tap into the knowledge base of the three high school students.

After practicing customer interview questions used for evidence gathering, several of the Barr students highlighted their business ideas and the 3D prototypes they plan to create.

“You have a good opportunity here,” Tarun remarked after hearing a pitch for a classroom-friendly fidget toy. “Small ideas can lead you to bigger projects. It is all about critical thinking.”

Another example of the ways Nanuet students are developing future-ready skills and mindsets.

🪣 Fill your bucket at George W. Miller Elementary School! Our youngest Knights gathered for welcome-back assemblies at t...
09/23/2026

🪣 Fill your bucket at George W. Miller Elementary School! Our youngest Knights gathered for welcome-back assemblies at the end of last week. For our kindergarteners, it was their first opportunity to gather as a large group and hear all about Kelso's Choice, an SEL framework that helps students manage conflict by differentiating between big problems and small problems.

After an introduction to the program by school social worker Rebecca Weiss, students even got to say hello to Kelso! They also discussed the importance of filling your bucket — the invisible bucket we carry every day. When it’s full, we feel great, but when it’s empty, we feel sad. The goal is to fill it with things that make us feel good!

This allows us to become bucket fillers and show kindness to others. Great job, kindergarten!

- it’s alive! Fourth-grade students have taken on the role of Dr. Frankenstein in the newly renovated Highview art roo...
09/18/2026

- it’s alive! Fourth-grade students have taken on the role of Dr. Frankenstein in the newly renovated Highview art room. During the “exquisite corpse” project, our young artists work collaboratively to create one-of-a-kind character drawings. Students take turns drawing on a folded sheet of paper without seeing what the previous person has created. The head one student draws winds up on the body of another student’s sketch, and so on.

With teacher Eric Stormes looking on, the class couldn’t contain its laughter as students watched their pictures come to life. Scrambling back and forth to discover who contributed each piece of the artwork allowed students to see the power of collaboration and the strength of working together.

And that is a wrap on ! (But really - amazing art is being created everyday in Nanuet.)

🇺🇸 “What does a document written more than 200 years ago have to do with you?” Two hundred thirty-nine years, to be ex...
09/17/2026

🇺🇸 “What does a document written more than 200 years ago have to do with you?” Two hundred thirty-nine years, to be exact. That document is the U.S. Constitution, signed in Philadelphia on this day in 1787. As part of their social studies classes today, fifth graders familiarized themselves with the framework of our nation.

In Candace Langer’s classroom, an interactive visit to the room where it happened set the stage for a collaborative project: creating a classroom constitution. Working in groups, students discussed what should be included in the document.

The lesson provided an engaging opportunity for the class to consider how their mini-government should operate. Once her four classes have completed and signed their versions of the Constitution, Langer will analyze them, and an overarching constitution for her classroom will be adopted.

A lesson in Character, Citizenship and Well-Being —

🎶 How great does this sound? Nanuet Senior High School senior Dannia Peralta (voice) has been selected to attend the New...
09/17/2026

🎶 How great does this sound? Nanuet Senior High School senior Dannia Peralta (voice) has been selected to attend the New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) All-State Winter Conference and Festival in Rochester this December, where she will sing with the All-State Mixed Chorus.

"Dannia is an exceptionally talented choral musician who brings maturity, leadership, kindness, and a genuine love of music to everything she does," said chorus teacher Max Shackman. "She is always willing to help and encourage her peers, and her dedication and character make her truly deserving her acceptance into All-State."

Selected as alternates for the event are senior Milo Pelt (trumpet) and junior Emma Ng (cello).

Music is an integral part of an arts education, especially at . We are proud to highlight these students during !

NYSSMA Official (General Site) Nanuet Music Partners

⚫🟡 What is without International Dot Day? Celebrated annually on Sept. 15, is a global celebration of “creativity, c...
09/16/2026

⚫🟡 What is without International Dot Day? Celebrated annually on Sept. 15, is a global celebration of “creativity, courage and collaboration” inspired by Peter H. Reynolds’ children’s classic, The Dot.

Each year, elementary art teacher Eric Stormes uses the dot as a springboard for his George W. Miller and Highview Elementary students. Yesterday afternoon, our first-grade Knights celebrated by creating their own dot creations using oil pastels. They explored blending colors to create their own dots — a skill that will prepare them for future projects utilizing the principles of color theory.

“Look at my dot!” could be heard throughout the art room as students showed off their circular masterpieces.

, created by Americans for the Arts, promotes the importance of arts in schools so every student has these opportunities to “create, innovate and thrive.” This year’s theme is “Stronger Together for Arts in Education.”

It is , a perfect opportunity to see our Golden Knights engaged in “meaningful and engaging learning,” one of Nanuet’s ...
09/15/2026

It is , a perfect opportunity to see our Golden Knights engaged in “meaningful and engaging learning,” one of Nanuet’s .

From high school ceramics to Perler Bead activities in middle school, art classes across the district give students the chance to immerse themselves in hands-on learning while developing skills and expressing their creativity.

, created by Americans for the Arts, promotes the importance of arts in schools so every student has these opportunities to “create, innovate and thrive.” This year’s theme is “Stronger Together for Arts in Education.”

Throughout the 2026-27 school year, our social media storytelling will underscore the district’s mission statement and Five Strategic Priorities. Stakeholders from across the Nanuet school community, including students and staff, worked collaboratively last spring to create this roadmap aligned with the New York State “Portrait of a Graduate” framework.

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