Third graders in Therese Verderosa’s class played “geologists for a day” recently. In an interactive lesson about rocks, they had the chance to identify rocks and minerals, check rocks’ hardness and determine whether a rock was a fossil.

The grade-wide activity was in conjunction with Unit 2 of the science curriculum: Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems. It was presented by Samantha Pierce from the PNW BOCES Center for Environmental Education.

What could be a better way to start your week than with a visit by a U.S. congressman to your class to personally hand you an award?

Briarcliff High School freshman Bianca Jain said she was confused when her parents, U.S. Rep Mike Lawler, Principal Diana Blank and Superintendent Jim Kaishian walked into her AP Computer Science class on Monday morning.

As the saying goes, once a Bear, always a Bear.

Becky Chalsen, a Briarcliff alumna, has a special place in her heart for Briarcliff High School and remembers her days in the district well.

A part of a quadruplet of girls who attended the district since kindergarten, Ms. Chalsen still keeps in close contact with many of her high school friends and is even married to her high school sweetheart, whom she has known since kindergarten.

She recently visited the high school to share with students her journey to becoming a published author of the novel “Kismet,” how she juggles that with her day job, working for a famous actor’s film production company, and some sweet memories from her times at Briarcliff.

There is always something to celebrate at Todd Elementary School.

Recently, Todd students completed their first writing unit and teachers across all grade levels held writing celebrations to give students the opportunity to take pride in their work, celebrate the joy of writing and reflect on their growth as writers.

When Briarcliff High School senior Angelina Meng received a standing ovation for her speech as the recipient of an Honorable Mention, Youth Advocate for the 2023 NCTE National Intellectual Freedom Award, little did she know that she had, in fact, made history.

Angelina found out after accepting the award that she was the first-ever student to win it, making her the first youth advocate to be recognized for her efforts in advocating for education.

It was a win-win last week at Briarcliff Middle School.

Students across all grades donated food to Feeding Westchester and in exchange, received tickets to spend on items and food or to participate in fun activities at the after-school Thanks & Giving Boutique.