Newburgh Free Academy will present the musical Aida on Friday, April 12, and Saturday, April 13 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, April 14, 2013 at 2:30 p.m. With music by Elton John and lyrics by Tim Rice, Aida is based on the book by Linda Woolverton, Robert Falls, and David Henry Hwang. NFA’s production is [...]

Press Release: Newburgh Rowing has announced that it will once again be running a Summer Camp through the Town of Newburgh Recreation Department.  Said Newburgh Rowing Programs Director Coach Ed Kennedy, “The champion NFA Varsity Crew Team and the competitive rowers from Newburgh Rowing come down and volunteer as camp counselors, and we have certified [...]

Press release: On Saturday, April 6, 2013, the Newburgh Rowing Club will host the Eastern NYS Indoor Rowing Championship at the City of Newburgh Activities Center, located at Delano-Hitch Park, 401 Washington Street. “We are pleased to be working with the City of Newburgh to host this great athletic event,” said Newburgh Rowing Programs Director [...]

How amazing are these two guys and their creation! “Ben Siper (Manager/Driver) and Conor Shafer (Driver) of the Newburgh Free Academy Concept Vehicle Racing Team (NFA CVRT) of the Urban Concept Division ready themselves , their teammates and their vehicle for the Shell EcoMarathon, held from April 3 until April 7, 2013 in Houston, Texas.  [...]

Newburgh Enlarged City School District Superintendent of Schools Ralph Pizzo recently announced the district’s support of Orange County’s participation in No Name Calling Week from January 28 through February 1. No Name Calling Week is a national initiative to stem the tide of bullying. South Middle School answered the call by holding a week of [...]

Students from Newburgh Free Academy Choir Perform at SUNY New Paltz New Paltz, NY: Members of the Newburgh Free Academy Choir caught a ride on the Underground Railroad this weekend, and stole a glimpse of college level production as well. The performance at Studley Theatre at SUNY New Paltz was a celebration of the 150th [...]

On Friday, January 18, 2013, the Newburgh Enlarged City School District (NECSD) held a recognition ceremony in appreciation of the contributions and support towards the district’s attainment of the 2013-2015 School District Management Efficiency Grant from the New York State Education Department. The School District Management Efficiency Grant for school districts was based upon school [...]

The Newburgh Free Academy Dance Department recently presented an all-dance production of Romeo and Juliet on Friday, December 7 and Saturday, December 8, 2012 in the NFA Main Campus Auditorium.  Over 170 NFA students were involved in the production which was directed and choreographed by NFA Dance teacher Mandy Clifford. -Photos and press release from [...]

Fostertown ETC Magnet School students in Newburgh opened their hearts and their kitchen cabinets to show support for the New York and New Jersey families that were affected by Super Storm Sandy. Students collected non-perishable foods and paper products during the week of November 12, 2012. In addition, fourth and fifth grade students had another [...]