Onteora set for first day of school
The incoming student population is approximately 1338. School begins Sept. 6.
Onteora readies plans for combating racism
“Over the last year our culture has changed in this country, and in this school,” said School Board President Kevin...
New superintendent McLaren is well steeped in Onteora’s culture
Victoria McLaren After quietly steering the Onteora Central School District financial numbers for 13 years as Assistant Superintendent for Business,...
For many parents, New York’s Child Health Plus is a saving grace
While affordable access to health care for adults remains elusive, it's heartening to know New York's program for children will...
Onteora budget passes; McLaren named district superintendent
Approximately 874 out of 11,185 potential voters in the Onteora Central School district came out on Tuesday, May 16 and...
Onteora budget raises taxes by 1.8%
Voters in the Onteora Central School district go to the polls 2 p.m.-9 p.m. Tuesday, May 16, to elect four...
As weather warms, school dress code for girls comes under scrutiny
An Onteora trustee said the policy contributes to body shaming of girls. Other board members said girls felt embarrassed when...
Onteora superintendent quits
Onteora school district superintendent Bruce Watson has resigned after having served less than a year.
Onteora School Board president steps down
Onteora Central School District Board of Education President Bobbi Schnell resigned her post as a trustee it was announced, with...
Varsity Football returns to Onteora
After a three-year absence, Onteora High School will field a Varsity football team for the 2017 fall season.
Teen dating abuse is topic of Onteora forum
“Dating 101 — Let’s Have The Talk: How to talk to your teen about dating, violence, abuse and making good...
Onteora school district faces double-digit health insurance increase
“Our first estimates indicated at least a 10 percent increase. There’s now talk that it could be 12-or-15 percent.”
West Hurley school sold…again
The Onteora Central School District Board of Education approved the sale of the former West Hurley Elementary School at its...
Onteora Schools District opposes DeVos for Dept. of Education
‘Betsy DeVos demonstrated a pre-disposition towards and long-history of support for charter schools and school voucher programs, which by their...
Onteora’s new eagle mascot almost done
Students and trustees are calling for an expedited unveiling so winter games can have a mascot displayed.
Foundation’s gift is music to Bennett students’ ears
Bennett Elementary School’s Student Council officers recently accepted a $1000 donation from the Imagine Onteora Foundation, which is to be...
New Onteora mascot is unveiled
The new mascot replaces the Onteora Indian, which was deemed offensive.
Onteora seeking a tech wizard
“There is equipment that needs to be changed out, there’s high level equipment that is coming down the pike...our infrastructure...
Later start times, Second Amendment, discussed at Onteora BOE meeting
Policy changes were made, funds were approved for programming, and some questions asked for clarification before Kevin Salem, acting as...
Fear and self loathing: Former star athlete warns students of addiction
Ken Bartolo was once a star football and lacrosse athlete destined for the pros. Instead, he told an audience in...
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