As the weather begins to get colder, the need for assistance to pay energy bills grows. Local companies as well as the State of New York are offering grants and payment plans to help residents in need. The State of New York offers Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) to help low-income residents pay the cost …
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Want to know what’s going on at CVMS? Here’s the November-December newsletter. Have a look and be in the know! You can always find the most recent CVMS newsletter on the school web page. Click on “Circleville Middle School Resources” in the school links.
Some students in grades 7 and 8 will be joining the sixth graders at Circleville Middle School beginning Tuesday, Nov. 10 for hybrid/in-person learning. Others will be back on Friday, Nov. 13. Here is an updated handbook for those returning to the building and their families. Have a look and get acquainted with the new …
Dear Parents, The New York State Education Department (NYSED) has developed a Parent Dashboard to increase transparency and make information about school performance and other school-level data easier for parents and the public to access. The Parent Dashboard is part of New York’s Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) plan, which emphasizes equity in education for all …
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New York state has a new scholarship to cover childcare and help working parents go to their workplace. It is part of the CARES funding and provides 100 percent of the cost for childcare. These scholarships, if approved, cover the period from the date the application is submitted through Jan. 10, 2021. Apply here before …
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Dear Pine Bush Community, Over the past two weeks, the Pine Bush Central School District has been discussing “Back to Play” because we feel strongly that participating in athletics allows students to develop positive relationships with peers and coaches. Athletics also develops team building, improves communication skills, develops resilience and a strong work ethic, while …
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Click on the newsletter for helpful information regarding Crispell and the November schedule of events.
In these challenging times, National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) ORANGE is offering families a free, virtual presentation of NAMI Ending the Silence for Families. There will be two presentations: Nov. 12 and Nov. 19, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. NAMI Ending the Silence for Families is a one-hour presentation for parents and primary caregivers …
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What is Unity? The students at Circleville Middle School certainly know. As part of their No Place for Hate kickoff, these students celebrated Unity Day and what it means to be united. Each of the sixth-grade students attending school chose a puzzle piece and wrote how they can bring unity and kindness to their fellow …
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Flu, or influenza, spreads easily and can make people very sick, especially children. As a reminder, flu symptoms include: fever or chills, body aches, cough, sore throat, headache, runny or stuffy nose, feeling very tired. Some people, especially children, may have stomach problems and diarrhea. Unlike a cold, the flu comes on very suddenly. Prevent …
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