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Mrs. Lazarus takes over
September 8, 2010
Filed under Top Stories
Sherrill Murray-Lazarus has been appointed the new principal of Peekskill High School by the Peekskill City School District Board of Education, effective July 22. Murray-Lazarus is the first woman to serve as Peekskill High School principal. She replaces retiring principal Vincent Burruano. “I am looking... Read more »
First Day for Staff
September 9, 2010 • Jim Tosto, School Psychologist
Filed under Top Stories
All of the Peekskill City School District staff reported back to work on September 1st. They assembled in the High School Auditorium where they were greeted with a wonderful performance by students who participated in the Summer Music Camp. School Board President, Michael Simpkins, welcomed staff... Read more »
New Faces at PHS
September 11, 2010
Filed under Top Stories
In addition to a new principal, there are a number of new teachers joining the staff this September: Kim Saxton – Physical Education Miriam Skrivanek ( PHS Alumna) – Math Mary Jane Decker – Nurse Alex Silva – Physical Education Holly Smith- Special Education Erum Hadi –... Read more »
On Time for School
September 11, 2010
Filed under Top Stories
The 2010-2011 school year is off to a great start. Students arrived on time, looking good, and ready to learn! Read More →
Making the Grade
September 11, 2010
Filed under College Corner
College Visit Schedule: Wednesday September 29 9:00 a.m. New Paltz Thursday September 30 1:00 p.m. PACE Get a pass from your teacher. All meetings are in the CRC Room. See Mrs. Gordineer for more information. Keep track of your test and homework scores.... Read more »
My Opinion of PHS People
September 11, 2010
Filed under Opinions
Over the summer I had the opportunity to work with, observe, and interact with many students and alumni of Peekskill High School. This gave me the chance to not just see them as ”students”, but to experience them as “people”. In my position as Day Camp Director, I worked with... Read more »
Join Up
September 11, 2010
Filed under Sports & Clubs
Joining clubs and sports is important. It makes school more fun. It helps you develop as a person. It gives you the opportunity to meet new people. It looks good on your college application. The beginning of the year is the easiest time to join a club or sport. Don’t hesitate– Jump In! The... Read more »
Summer Music Camp Performs
September 11, 2010
Filed under Arts
Opening day for staff was made memorable by the musical performance of a select group of students from across the grade levels. The students, who came together and practiced for only a brief time under the direction of music teachers Mr. Hahn and Mr. Del Casale, played four songs. The performance... Read more »
Remembering 9/11
September 11, 2010
Filed under News
A piece of twisted steel from the Twin Towers sits on the ground. The large flag is at half mast. The statue of our hometown hero, Firefighter Sam Oitice, gazes out at the river. The bell in the tower rings to commemorate the times when the planes hit the World Trade Center buildings nine years... Read more »
St. Peter’s makes a Donation
September 16, 2010
Filed under Top Stories
The congregation of St. Peter’s Church on North Division Street collected new school supplies and graciously donated them to the students of PHS. The supplies: book bags, notebooks, pens, binders, etc. were brought to the school by parishioners Mrs. Holder and Mrs Wolf. Teachers and staff... Read more »
