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Art on display in a Mill Road Elementary School stairwell.

Inaugural Mill Road Gallery Walk, ice cream social set for May 20, Election Day

The inaugural Mill Road Gallery Walk will be held May 20 and feature the artwork and talents of Mill Road Elementary School students

Mill Road Elementary students walk to their school buses on April 22.

Proposed $65 million budget would maintain, grow programs; what to know before vote

The annual district budget vote and school board election will be held May 20. In addition to the budget, residents will be asked to choose two candidates to fill vacant seats on the Board of Education and decide on four propositions.

The main grass field and track at Red Hook's high and middle schools.

Prop 3 would allow for grass field renovation, interior additions

The Red Hook Central School District is proposing a $6.085 million capital improvement project featuring broad reconstruction of the main athletic field at its high and middle schools utilizing a grass surface.

Three traditional Red Hook school buses sit at the depot next to Mill Road Elementary School.

Prop 2 would add electric buses at little expense

The bus purchases would be of little cost to local taxpayers thanks to grants and state aid reimbursement programs.

Universal School Meals Act celebrated at Mill Road

On Monday, school officials, advocates and legislators gathered at Red Hook’s Mill Road Elementary School to celebrate the momentous program.

RHFA giving away books, Strever to be honored at Apple Blossom Day

The Red Hook Faculty Association will give away nearly 1,000 children’s books and Lego boxes at Saturday’s Apple Blossom Day in honor of Martha Strever.

A sign shows Red Hook High School's main field is closed for repairs.

Main field closed in interest of safety following assessment

District leadership decided to close the main athletic field between Red Hook’s high and middle schools after an independent assessment requested by Athletic Director Tom Cassata showed it did not meet safety recommendations.

State Sen. Michelle Hinchey and Linden Avenue Middle School teacher Martha Strever and Principal Stacie Fenn-Smith, pose in front of a display showing Strever being honored.

Strever honored at NYS Capitol for Women's History Month

The event brought together trailblazing women from across the state who have had a profound impact on their communities and were selected by their local lawmakers. State Sen. Michelle Hinchey chose Strever for the honor.

A painting showing blue crabs, seasoning and kosher foods

Student painting takes first in Columbia-Greene Community College Juried Art Show

Seniors Ava Hubner and Chai Cunningham were included in the show, which features the work of artists from 12 area high schools.

Residents talk at a table with Mill Road Assistant Principal Kristen Strothmann at Community Conversations on March 5 at Linden Avenue Middle School.

Future of Red Hook education discussed at Community Conversations

Red Hook held its annual Community Conversations event March 5, an opportunity for district families and residents to have open discussions regarding issues facing students and how to better address those issues systemically and holistically.

Students play in Patricia O'Brien's pre-K class on Dec. 17, 2024.

Pre-K to accommodate all who expressed interest; information sessions planned

Families who submitted an initial interest survey must register by April 4 to secure a seat and can attend an info session.

Martha Strever among USA Today's Women of the Year

The LAMS math teacher is one of 61 women across the country highlighted for breaking barriers, pushing for change and making communities better.

An image of the track and field at Red Hook High School

Grass field renovation proposition expected on ballots

The Board of Education announced it intends to add a referendum on the May 20 school budget and board election ballot asking voters if they would support a renovation project utilizing a grass field surface.

Red Hook High School graduates throw caps in the air

With 95%, Red Hook High School among the top graduation rates in county

Red Hook finished the 2023-24 academic year tied for the second-highest four-year graduation rate among Dutchess County public schools.

Mahi Jain poses with Brian Boyd on stage with a microphone to the side

After district spelling bee win, Mill Road's Jain set for regionals

After a rare victory for a fifth-grade student, Mahi Jain can compete for a spot in the Scripps National Spelling Bee.

In this screen capture from an ABC Eyewitness News video, Donna Thomas of James' Warr;ors speaks at a run/walk for suicide prevention organized by Red Hook High School Students Eve Hayes and Danielle Darling, right.

Students' suicide prevention event highlighted in ABC News feature on James's Warr;ors

Footage from a run/walk for suicide prevention organized by Danielle Darling and Eve Hayes, and comments from the students, were included in the video.

An image showing the Mind Body Wellness Compass assessment at the start of a school year.

New classes this year focus on supporting student wellness, preparation

The school instituted a course for all first-year students this fall called Freshman Focus, an introduction to problem-solving and managing challenges in a positive and healthy way, and an alternative physical education course titled Mind, Body, Wellness.

Copies of The Anxious Generation donated to Red Hook

Red Hook Reads: Join discussion of phone, screen impact on childhood development

The Red Hook Central School District, in association with Red Hook Public Library and Tivoli Free Library, is inviting the community to join a community discussion through a new initiative called Red Hook Reads.

Martha Strever receives a Certificate of Recognition from state Regent Dr. Frances G. Wills.

NY Education Department honors Martha Strever

Dr. Frances G. Wills, the New York State Board of Regents Ninth Judicial District representative, came to Linden Avenue Middle School to give Martha Strever an official Certificate of Recognition from the state Education Department.

Martha Strever is interviewed by a "CBS Mornings" associate producer

Martha Strever featured on 'CBS Mornings,' other outlets; Watch here

Ms. Strever's status as New York's longest serving teacher has attracted media attention at the local and national levels.

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