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This summer, the Onteora Central School District is pleased to be offering a Summer Skills Academy to selected students entering Grades 1-9.....select the link above for more
Ms. Parness’ and Ms. Mastrangelo’s fourth grade students researched animals found in the Hudson River Valley. Many students worked with partners, while others worked independently.....select the link above for more
A number of Bennett Intermediate School’s talented young artists are leaving behind a welcome gift as they move up to Middle School—a set of four wildlife-themed murals destined to grace the gymnasium walls.....select the link above for more
In the fall of 2012, lessons for the 4th grade science Project Based Learning involved identifying trees indigenous to the Hudson River Valley region. In class, the children learned vocabulary terms, read about vascular and nonvascular plants and indigenous trees, and conducted experiments, which involved studying plant cells and observing xylem in vascular plants.....
The Bennett Jazz Ensemble, directed by Harvey Boyer, auditioned on May 30th for the NYSSMA Majors Festival held at Kingston High School. At the festival, the ensemble received a GOLD with DISTINCTION rating, the highest rating possible.....select the link above for more
Olive Police Officers Barry Creagan and Bert Leifeld dispensed bicycle helmets—and a host of safety tips—during a recent assembly for Grade 4 students at Bennett Intermediate School.....select the link above for more
In May, the fourth grade students entered an essay contest about describing a senior citizen. On Wednesday, June 12th, Barnes & Noble in the Town of Ulster hosted the Ulster County Office for the Aging award ceremony.....select the above link for more
Fourth grade Project Based Learning culminated in a June 11th Hudson River Valley showcase that began with the Native American habitation and extended through modern industrialization. Along the way students conducted an in depth study of Native American life, colonial times, folk tales, and Hudson River School Painters. Students also studied watershed ecology, flora, and fauna. A special thanks to our scientist in residence, Matt Savatgy.....select the link above for photos
On a recent June evening, Bennett Intermediate School was transformed into an colorful, bustling bazaar, as Grade 6 students showcased some of the many things they have learned during their year long study of the Ottoman Empire.....select the link above for more
Archery is not only a skill taught in Physical Education classes: it is also an integral component of the sixth grade’s yearlong study of the Ottoman Empire.....select the link above for more
For their final subject of the year, the Bennett afterschool Wednesday science club was torn between two topics, the human body and the science of movie making. Instead of missing out on one of these topics, the club decided to combine the two into one big project.....select the link above for more
The Onteora Middle School is actively working to prepare for your student’s transition to 7th grade. We will be hosting a Parent Orientation Meeting on June 3rd at 6:00 in the Middle School auditorium. This will be an opportunity for you to meet the middle school principal and guidance counselor, and to learn more about the programs offered at the middle school. All are welcome to attend!.....select the link above for more info
