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Don't Miss the 2nd Annual Golden Cactus Academic Challenge Tournament

May 14, 2009

Watch the CHHS Academic Team match wits with our student, faculty and parent teams at the prestigious Second Annual Golden Cactus Academic Challenge Tournament.

If you missed the CHHS Academic Team compete on Channel 12’s show “The Challenge”, you can catch them live on Monday, May 18th in the CHHS Auditorium starting at 3:00 pm. This event is like a real live game show right in our own backyard.

Please come out and support these scholarly students, their amazing teachers and last but not least, the wise & knowledgeable parents who live in Croton.

The contestants hope to see you in the audience supporting them as their general knowledge is tested in this exciting tournament.

— CHHS PTSA & Brett Bowden, Coach & Advisor

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CHHS Now Selling 'Entertainment' Coupon Books for Fundraiser

September 28, 2008

Crotonblog: Letters to the Editor, Croton-on-Hudson, New York 10520
To the editor:

The Croton-Harmon High School Future Business Leaders of America Chapter is now selling the popular Entertainment book. The Entertainment book is an easy way to save money at a variety of stores throughout Westchester, Rockland, metro Manhattan, and the Bronx. Each book costs twenty-five dollars and for two dollars extra, buyers will receive a Croton Discount Card. The Croton Discount Card normally sells for seven dollars each. Buying them both will increase the amount of money that you can save.

The Entertainment book provides discounts at: Johnny Rockets, Lobster House Joe’s, Stand-Up Comedy Club NY, Taco Bell, Dunkin’ Donuts, Carvel, Regal Entertainment Group, Westchester Skating Academy, Busch Gardens, Modell’s Sporting Goods, and many more stores. Discounts differ between stores, ranging from ‘One free movie ticket’ to ‘One free large sandwich’ to ‘$8 off regular admission.’ The Entertainment book can be used immediately and is valid until November 2009.

The proceeds from the sale of the Entertainment books will benefit the numerous projects and community service initiatives sponsored by the Croton-Harmon High School Future Business Leaders of America Chapter. For more information or if you are interested in purchasing an Entertainment book, please call us at 914-271-8927 or email CHHSFBLA@croton-harmonschools.org.

— Lou Nardone, Croton-Harmon High School, Future Business Leaders of America Chapter

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CHHS Players Present West Side Story

April 11, 2008

West Side Story

The curtain goes up at 7:30 PM tonight at the Croton Harmon High School as the CHHS Players present their Spring Musical production of West Side Story. Additionally, the show continues on Saturday, April 12 at 7:30 PM and again for a matinée on Sunday, April 13 at 3:00 PM.

According to the Player’s flier, West Side Story is the award winning adaptation of the classic romantic tragedy Romeo and Juliet. Instead of two feuding families, two warring New York City gangs—the Caucasian Jets, led by Riff, and the Puerto Rican Sharks, led by Bernardo. Their hatred escalates to a point where neither can coexist with any tolerance. When Tony, an American, and Bernardo’s younger sister Maria meet at a dance, no one can do anything to stop their love. Maria and Tony meet in secret and plan their escape. But when the Sharks and Jets plan a rumble to determine who controls the streets, Maria sends Tony to stop it, hoping to end the violence. Before the two lovers can make their escape, tragedy strikes and the situation spirals out of control until the heartbreaking ending.

Admission to the performances is $10.00 for adults, $5.00 for students and seniors, while children under age 8 are free.

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Croton Harmon Education Foundation Announces Incoming Board of Directors

October 11, 2007

The Croton-Harmon Education Foundation (CHEF) recently elected its 2007-2008 Board of Directors. Sabina Barach, who has been President for the past two years, is stepping down to be Vice President. Gem Mitchell, will be assuming the role of President. Charlie Weinstock, a new board member, will be the Secretary and Beth Wallance will continue her role as Treasurer. Teri Lukin, who was a CHEF Board Member last year and recently assumed a position on the Croton-Harmon School Board, will be the newly-created liaison between CHEF and the School Board.

Gem Mitchell said, “I am honored to be President of CHEF and I look forward to working with the board members, the school staff, and the community to support innovation in our schools.”

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Croton-Harmon Education Foundation Awards over $44,000 in Grants for Spring '07

June 19, 2007

The Croton-Harmon Education Foundation (CHEF) awarded over $44,000 in grants to the Croton-Harmon Schools. Grants were awarded for a wide array of programs for all three schools, including:

Carrie E. Tompkins Elementary School

Pierre Van Cortlandt Middle School

Croton Harmon High School

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CHEF's 'Under the Stars Food Festival' Fundraiser set for June 2nd

May 28, 2007

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Dubbed “the year’s biggest fundraiser for Croton schools as well as the community’s biggest and best social event,” the Under the Stars Food Festival to benefite the Croton-Harmon Education Foundation (CHEF), is set for Saturday, June 2, 2007 beginning at 6:30 PM.

In its 7th year, residents of the Croton-Harmon school district are invited to join friends and neighbors, to bid on a wonderful array of auction items and enjoy delectable appetizer, dinner and dessert specialties. And, for the first time, guests will experience all the fun in a new venue—a hip, open and welcoming, urban-style space—which allows all the food and fun (not to mention dancing until midnight) to happen under one roof, gorgeously lit with a galaxy of sparkling stars, at Peekskill’s New York State Armory.

This year’s event also offers new ticket options to better suit busy schedules…

  1. Come early to enjoy wines from around the world from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM… or
  2. Buy a traditional general admission ticket and eat, drink, enjoy the auction and dance all night starting at 6:30 PM… or
  3. Get a late night ticket, from 9:00 PM to 12:00 PM, which includes drinks, dessert and dancing to the R&B, soul and blues mastery of “Big Nancy and Supreme Court.”

For additional information, please email or call Bianca Mancinelli at 914-827-0018. To download the event flyer with a ticket order form click here.

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CHHS to Induct Three Grads to Hall on Friday

May 15, 2007

Crotonblog joins Croton Harmon High School in congratulating Dr. Eric Hoffman, Class of ‘90, Lawrence Jacobs, Class of ‘77 and Jo Ann Jacobsen, Class of ‘71 as this year’s inductees to the Hall of Distinguished Graduates.

Dr. Hoffman is a human geneticist who serves as Director of The Research Center for Genetic Medicine at the Children’s National Medical Center. Mr. Jacobs is the Director of the Center for the Study of Politics and Governance at the Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs and is a professor at the University of Minnesota. Ms. Jacobsen was a founding partner of the Mudd Jeans line of clothing.

Alumni, friends and residents alike are invited to attend the 2nd annual induction ceremony and reception that follows on Friday, May 18, 2007 at 3:00 PM at Croton Harmon High School.

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Croton Harmon Alum Receives McHenry Hudson Award in the Arts

May 8, 2007

Today the Open Space Institute (OSI) announced Barnabas (Barney) McHenry as the recipient of OSI’s 2007 Land Conservation Award, presented to individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the field of land conservation. In addition to the award, OSI also announced the creation of the Barnabas McHenry Hudson River Valley Awards, funded by an endowment raised by OSI. These annual awards will provide financial support to promising young leaders and exemplary projects that make significant contributions in three main areas—environmental conservation, historic preservation, and the arts—in the Hudson River Valley.

The award and the endowment were announced at OSI’s annual luncheon today at the Metropolitan Club in New York City. Leonard Lauder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Estee Lauder Companies, Inc., served as the Master of Ceremonies for the event that featured James A. Baker III, 61st Secretary of State, as the keynote speaker. More than 300 people attended.

Barney McHenry has worked to protect the Hudson River Valley—its landscapes, heritage and culture – for more than four decades. As counsel to DeWitt and Lila Acheson Wallace, founders of Reader’s Digest, he was the principal architect of the Wallace Funds, which have contributed to the arts, education, humanities, and the environment throughout the Hudson River Valley. He demonstrated his commitment to the region as a Member of the Palisades Interstate Park Commission, Chair of the Hudson River Valley Greenway Communities Council, Co-Chair of the Hudson River Valley Natural Heritage Area, President of Boscobel, and Trustee of both Friends of the Hudson Valley and the Open Space Institute.

The Barnabas McHenry Hudson River Valley Awards were created in honor of Barney McHenry’s extensive contributions and accomplishments, to celebrate Barney’s leadership, and to foster future leaders in the Hudson River Valley. OSI has raised endowment pledges and commitments of $500,000 to date. Additional donations will allow OSI to further expand its support of these important endeavors, cultivating the next generation of regional visionaries and providing for a greater impact in the Hudson River Valley. OSI will administer the endowment, and an advisory committee will be appointed to solicit project nominations, review applications, and recommend award stipends in the arts, historic preservation, and environmental conservation.

To celebrate the launch of the McHenry Hudson Awards, awards were granted in each of the three areas to: Matt Weiner, a student at Vassar College, who will work with Mohonk Preserve in the area of Environmental Conservation; Michael Diaz, a graduate of Marist College, who will do research for Boscobel in the area of Historic Preservation; and Jenny B. Reisner of Croton-on-Hudson, a student at Yale University, who will intern at Historic Hudson Valley in the area of the Arts.

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Croton PTAs Set Dates for Proposed School Budget Review

April 25, 2007

Croton’s joint Parent Teacher Association (Special Education PTA, Carrie E. Tompkins PTA, Pierre Van Cortlandt PTA, Croton Harmon PTA) invite residents to attend any of three upcoming “informational coffees” on the school district’s 2007-08 proposed budget.

During each of the presentations, Superintendent Dr. Marjorie Castro and Asst. Superintendent for Finance and Administration Kathleen Ryan will present the proposed budget to district residents. Both administrators will also review their educational goals supported by the budget and the factors that influenced its development, along with the estimated tax rate increase. Members of the Croton Harmon Board of Education and the principals from the schools will also be in attendance to answer questions.

Schedule:

For those residents who are unable to attend, portions of the meeting will be taped and rebroadcast on cable station 78. As a reminder, the statewide budget vote and school board trustee election will be held on May 15, 2007 from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM in the gym at Croton Harmon High School.

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Croton-Harmon Education Foundation Seeking Grant Applications

April 19, 2007

Following the awarding of over $30,000 in grants from its Fall grant cycle, the Croton-Harmon Education Foundation (CHEF) is now seeking applications for its Spring grant cycle. If you have an idea, please consider submitting an application yourself, as part of a group, or in conjunction with one or more teachers or administrators. The deadline is April 30, 2007. Applications are available from the foundation website at www.crotonfoundation.org. The allocations will be awarded in June for Fall 2007.

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