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Senator Michelle Hinchey
Hinchey announces Hudson Valley priorities in final State Budget
Senator Michelle Hinchey has announced that numerous initiatives she created and championed are included in the final State Budget for FY’25, which will benefit Hudson Valley communities and … more
Highland MS students adjusting to a school within a school
In his report to the public and the school board, Superintendent Joel Freer spoke about the recent move of the Middle School students and staff to the High School after a devastating fire at the … more
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Highland Scout presents Eagle Project
Nathaniel ‘Nemo’ Swart, of Boy Scout Troop 70 in Highland and a Junior at the High School, presented his Eagle Scout project last week to the Lloyd Town Board. Supervisor Dave Plavchak … more
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Highland High School administrators posed with the three Husky honorees (l. - r.) Asst. Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction William Zimmer and Superintendent Joel Freer stand beside the honorees Lawrence Hammond, William Halstead and James Janso.
Highland presents Husky Hall of Fame Awards
At last Friday evening’s Spring Gala, the Highland Educational Foundation inducted three individuals into the Husky Hall of Fame; Police Chief James Janso, Pharmacist William Halstead and … more
Barbecue fundraiser benefits Highland PTSA
The Highland High School (HHS) PTSA will once again be hosting a barbeque dinner fundraiser on Monday, April 15. The meals will be provided by Brooks’ House of BBQ. Brooks’ House of … more
Highland Library vote is April 24
The Highland Public Library Board of Trustees will be holding the annual Special District meeting on Tuesday April 23rd at 5:30 p.m. A reading of the proposed budget will follow a report from the … more
Runners begin the Strikeout Cancer 5K on Saturday at Tony Williams Park in Highland.
5K race raises $2,100 for cancer care
The Strikeout Cancer Event in Highland had already been a successful baseball event in its first running last year, but this year a new component was added. A 5K race. And by all measures, … more
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The district authorized the release of this picture of the Highland Fire Department responding to a fire at the Middle School in the early morning hours of March 20, 2024.
Remote learning continues
  Last week the Highland School Board and Administration held a special meeting to discuss additional details and the abatement procedures needed at the Middle School as a result of a … more
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Highland’s Hunter Thomlin pitches during the MHAL championship baseball game on May 13, 2023, at Cantine Field in Saugerties.
Huskies aim for second straight MHAL title
It’s a new baseball season, and the Highland Huskies are taking aim at their second straight Mid Hudson Athletic League Division III championship. It was the first step in what was a … more
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Highland High School students Rachel Branda (left) and Rylie Klein executed a successful clothing giveaway event in February, as part of their civic readiness capstone project for their Citizenship in Action class.
 Highland Students Lead Eco-Friendly Fashion Initiative
Fashion enthusiasts looking to refresh their wardrobes got the opportunity to do just that during a two-day clothing giveaway event that took place at Highland High School on February 23 and 24. … more
The Highland Middle School will be closed for up to 12 weeks due to renovations prompted by a kitchen fire on March 20. The Highland School District is currently on spring break.
Remote learning returns
Highland Middle School students in the midst of an extended spring break learned Monday that they will be away from the classroom even longer than anticipated because of a fire last week in the … more
Highland faces $1.7 million budget deficit
In a fourth budget presentation, Highland’s Business Administrator Lindsay Eidel addressed the district’s $1,764,430 deficit in the proposed 2024-25 budget, again noting that the two main … more
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Highland High School Social Studies Chair Christina Saylor [L] has overseen senior Adrianna Youngren’s Capstone Project.
Student project to beautify bathrooms
This year, Highland High School Social Studies Chair Christina Saylor has been teaching the Civic Readiness Program. She said this new class is an academic honor that students can earn from projects … more
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Highland refines 2024-25 School Budget
At the past few meetings the Highland School Board and administration has been refining the budget for the 2024-25 school year. At this point the draft budget for next year, without going over the … more
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Basil Metz posed with his parents, Tania and Steven, after the Eagle Scout Court Of Honor
Highland’s Basil Metz is an Eagle Scout
Recently Basil Metz became an Eagle Scout at a special Court of Honor ceremony that was held at St. Gregory the Theologian Orthodox Church under Fr. Eric Tosi in Wappingers Falls. Eagle Scout is the … more
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Highland Senior Citizens to host St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon
Highland Senior Citizens invite the community to join their upcoming St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon, featuring a Corned Beef and Cabbage Lunch. The event will take place on Friday, March 15, from … more
Clover Classic 5K to benefit Highland youth baseball
The Town of Lloyd Events Committee, in collaboration with Highland Babe Ruth Baseball, announces the much-anticipated Clover Classic 5K Highland event. This community affair is set to take place on … more
Spring gala set for April 5
The Highland Educational Foundation’s annual Spring Gala will be held on Friday, April 5, from 6-10 p.m., at The Barn at Indian Ridge in Highland. Tickets are $65 each, with a cash bar. There … more
Bingo event supports St. Augustine Roof Fund
Get ready for an evening of fun, excitement, and fabulous prizes at the Pamper Me Bingo event, all in support of St. Augustine’s School Roof Fund. The event will take place on Friday, April 19, … more
Thing 1 and Thing 2 hustle to get out of the freezing lake.
ALZ Association hosts subzero heroes
On February 24 the Hudson Valley Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association held their 14th Subzero Heroes Polar Plunge fundraiser at Berean Park in Highland. All team participants braced … more
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