Category: District news

The Florida Union Free School District would like to extend a congratulations to Athletic Director and Coach, Joe DiMattina. Joe was selected to receive the New York State Athletic Administrators Award for Emerging Athletic Administrators representing Section IX, Chapter 9. The Liam Frawley, Emerging Athletic Administrators Award goes to an individual who is recognized for …

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Cornell Cooperative Extension of Orange and Sullivan County Present: Unpacking the Teen Years While the teen years often make parents/caregivers tremble, it really is a wonderful time of growth for teens. What they are experiencing is really a spectacular time of life. Join them to learn about: Changes in your teen Ways to build connectivity …

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Cornell Cooperative Extension of Orange and Sullivan County Hosting: Discipline is not a Dirty Word WHEN: Thursdays January 11, 18, 25 and February 1, 8, 15, 2024 7:30-9:00pm $40 per family of 2 $0 solidarity Price (for those that cannot pay at this time) You can also make a donation to sponsor additional participants This …

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      Village of Florida Tree Lighting By Malina Grove On December 3rd, the Village of Florida hosted its annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on Main Street. The event included raffles, local vendors, and an elf scavenger hunt. The Florida Public Library had a craft table and hosted a storytime for the local kids to …

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The Enlarged City School District of Middletown will be hosting Karla Alcantara, the Community Engagement Coordinator of the Mental Health Association of Orange County on Thursday, January 11th from 6:00-7:00pm. To learn about the services offered, you can attend by RSVPing to Lydia Woodard, the Licensed School Social Worker and Team Leader at OU BOCES. …

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Florida Union Free School District has been selected to receive a 2024 AASA Sourcewell Helping Kids Mini Grant. The grant will help the district meet the technology and connectivity needs of its community. Sourcewell and AASA, The School Superintendents Association, have been providing funds to school districts for technology equity in education, connectivity, and learning in this …

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The High School Team Ethics and Sportsmanship Award recognizes teams for exhibiting fair play, sporting behavior and adherence to the laws of the game, as noted by the United Soccer Coaches in a news release sent out last week. Of the 72 teams awarded, S. S. Seward’s Boys Soccer team takes home a plaque for …

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On Thursday, December 21st, Chief Thomas Andryshak Jr. presented a certificate and prizes to the winners of the Firefighter Essay Competition. The winners of this year’s essay competition were Ryleigh Bonita in Mrs. Guerra’s fourth grade class and Joseph Valera in Mrs. Meehan’s fifth grade class.  The two students were very shocked and excited to learn …

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Dear Florida Community, Warm wishes to you and your loved ones for a happy and safe winter holiday season. Reflecting on the past year, I’m delighted to express my gratitude for serving as Superintendent of Schools. The first half of the school year fills me with pride and appreciation for our wonderful community. Together, we’ve …

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