S.S. Seward’s Odyssey of the Mind (OM) team placed third at the recent Region 5 tournament and also won the lottery to proceed to the New York State finals to be held April 5 at the New York State Fairgrounds in Syracuse. Photos provide by the Florida School District. S.S. Seward Odyssey of the Mind students to compete in state finals April 5 S.S. Seward’s Odyssey of the Mind (OM) team placed third at the recent Region 5 tournament and also won the lottery to proceed... Local News 27 Mar 2025 | 11:37
The new school year at Golden Hill Elementary School in Florida got off to a bit of a bumpy beginning on the afternoon of Thursday, Sept. 7, when a school bus carrying 26 children collided with a light pole in front of the school as it was departing school grounds following dismissal. Photo illustration by Robin Jonathan Deutsch. Despite scare, no serious injuries result from Sept. 7 bus incident at Golden Hill Elementary School The new school year at Golden Hill Elementary School in Florida got off to a bit of a bumpy beginning on the afternoon of... Home 12 Sep 2023 | 09:46
New teachers and administration team members pose for a photo during New Teacher Orientation at the Florida School District on Aug. 30. Provided photo. Florida. The Florida School District hosts orientation for new teachers Teachers new to the Florida Union Free School District had their first official look at their new place of employment on... Local News 05 Sep 2023 | 03:46
Florida School District Athletic Director Joseph DiMattina. Florida. Florida AD earns certified athletic administrator recognition Florida School District Athletic Director Joseph DiMattina has been recognized by the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators... Sports 16 Aug 2023 | 10:26
Correction The Coffee & Conversations series with Dr. Lisamarie Spindler, the Florida School District’s new superintendent, will continue... Local News 15 Aug 2023 | 12:00
Dr. Lisamarie Spindler is the new superintendent of schools for the Florida School District. Photos provided by the Florida School District. Florida School District adds meet and greet sessions with new administrators Before classes begin on Sept. 5, Florida Union Free School District community members will have an opportunity to meet the... Local News 07 Aug 2023 | 03:54
Starla Ciarelli is the new principal of Golden Hill Elementary School. Photo provided by the Florida School District. Summer school principal learning Florida School District as she prepares to lead Golden Hill Elementary Starla Ciarelli joined the Florida School District as its summer school principal but as of Aug. 7, she will be leading Golden... Local News 20 Jul 2023 | 02:30
Superintendent Larry Leaven. File photo. Near-capacity crowd turns out to discuss Florida UFSD superintendent’s resignation Approximately 200 people turned out for the Florida Union Free School District board’s regular monthly meeting last Thursday,... Local News 22 Nov 2022 | 12:29
Superintendent Larry Leaven. File photo. Florida Schools Superintendent resigns School Superintendent Larry Leaven will leave his post at Florida Union Free School District Nov. 30, 2022. The decision to... Local News 16 Nov 2022 | 05:00
Joan Kissinger, President of the Florida Historical Society, (from left) spoke during a wreath ceremony, with Mayor Daniel Harter dressed as President Abraham Lincoln, Deputy Mayor Thomas Fuller as William Henry Seward, and Town Justice Peter Barlet. ( Photo by Jennifer O’Connor) Old-fashioned fun at William Henry Seward Day Parade The Village of Florida went back in time to the 1800s on Sat., May 14 for the birthday celebration of its native son... Home 17 May 2022 | 09:23
Books that are being challenged in three local school districts Latest front in the culture wars: school library books Angry speakers called Gender Queer: A Memoir “dangerous to developing brains,” and said including the book in the S.S. Seward... Local News 02 Mar 2022 | 09:41
A week ago Wednesday, Golden Hill Elementary School Principal Debbi Lisack secured her bicycle helmet and hopped on her bike, making her first trip around Golden Hill this school year to bring a story by one of her favorite authors, Beth Ferry, to each classroom. Photos provided by Florida School District. Riding, reading, learning Families come in all shapes and sizes. That’s the message from the book “Stick and Stone: Best Friends Forever,” a book Golden... Local News 05 Dec 2021 | 05:11
Scenes from the graduation of the S.S. Seward Institute, courtesy of the Florida School District. Congratulations to the Seward Class of 2021 Fifty-eight seniors graduated from S. S. Seward Institute on Saturday morning, June 26, as family and friends cheered them... Local News 28 Jun 2021 | 06:21
Susan Moore will become the principal at S.S. Seward Institute on July. She has been the assistant principal at Seward for the last 18 years. Photo provided by the Florida School District. Susan Moore will take the helm at S.S. Seward Staff and students know Susan Moore well: she’s been a leader at S.S. Seward Institute for the past 18 years as assistant... Local News 24 May 2021 | 07:38
Greenwood Lake, Florida and Warwick Valley school budget votes and school board elections Florida School District Proposition one: 2021-22 proposed budget: $23,537,680 Yes: 195 No: 69 School board Elect two candidates... Local News 18 May 2021 | 07:21
