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We are so pleased to announce that eight talented music students from New Paltz Middle and High Schools were selected to participate in the Junior High and High School All-County Jazz Bands, performing an outstanding concert at Highland High School on January 30–31.

After intensive rehearsals, these musicians took the stage to perform a challenging and exciting program featuring classic jazz standards and contemporary selections.

Congratulations to Rex Powers (Grade 7), Hudson Gates (Grade 7), Edward Cheevers (Grade 9), Denali Kubart (Grade 9), Gerald Peyser (Grade 9), Théo Salamone (Grade 10), Seraphina Drew (Grade , and Alisha Sun (Grade 7) for representing New Paltz with skill, dedication, and style — and a big thank you to our music educators, Brandon Sparkman and Sonja Nosovsky for their continued support of student excellence!

New Paltz High School (NPHS) proudly inducted 62 students into its National Honor Society (NHS) chapter during an elegant ceremony held on the evening of February 3 in the NPHS auditorium.

The ceremony opened with remarks by Chapter President Dylan Friedman, followed by a beautiful rendition of the national anthem performed by NHS member Lily Nocito. NHS officers Nafi Diedhou, Kelsey Hacker, Kala Schultz, and Tessa DeChiara-Saffer then highlighted the organization’s four pillars—Scholarship, Service, Leadership, and Character—each lighting a candle to represent the core values upheld by NHS members. Superintendent Stephen Gratto shared his best wishes with the new inductees.

In keeping with New Paltz High School tradition, current NHS members honored each inductee with an individual candle before leading them all in a recitation of the NHS Pledge. During a special part of the ceremony, the veteran NHS members expounded upon the accomplishments and goals of their newly inducted peers and then presented each with their pin, which symbolizes their membership.

Principal Dr. Samuelle Simms offered congratulatory remarks, and Dylan Friedman formally concluded the ceremony, which was followed by a festive reception in the cafeteria attended by families and friends.

Lenape submitted pieces in The 2026 NYS Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.Student Art and Essay Exhibit. The theme this year is based on Dr. King’s principles for creating and sustaining a “Beloved Community.”

Original art and essays are currently on display in the hallway. We are very proud of our student’s efforts to create a beloved community at Lenape.

Thank you to Ms. Sheppard for organizing and submitting the pieces.

Dr. PInk Orthodontics visits Lenape 3rd grade to share how to take care of their teeth. Students answered questions and won prizes. Each student got a goodie bag with dental supplies to take home.

John Smith (aka “Big J”) from the Harlem Wizards had our elementary school students smiling, dancing, and cheering as he showed off amazing basketball tricks during a fun, high-energy assembly on January 6! Students, like these ones from Duzine, loved joining in, showing off their moves, and watching Big J dazzle the crowd with his skills.

Want to see even more Harlem Wizards fun? The Wizards will take on the New Paltz Central School District faculty in an exciting game full of laughs, tricks, and slam dunks! Come cheer on “The Alley-Oop Troop” on February 5 at 7 PM.

Don’t miss the fun—get your tickets now: https://shorturl.at/m9RxH.

School spirit was in full swing at the High School pep rally, held on January 5, where students came together for an afternoon packed with energy, laughter, and friendly competition!

The event kicked off on a high note with the Chorus setting the tone—first with a high-energy rendition of the ’80s classic “Take On Me” by A-ha, followed by a beautiful performance of “The Star-Spangled Banner,” sung by a student soloist.

From there, the fun took over with a lineup of fan-favorite games, including scavenger hunts, relay races, and the always-hilarious human ring toss!

It was a fantastic celebration of school pride!