Principal Tom Hamilton of St. Mary’s School in Fishkill sounded ready for the opening day of school even before the Labor Day weekend began. Hamilton, who’s embarking on his fourth year as principal at the Dutchess County school, said faculty members and other staff, students and parents are all excited about the start of the [...]
New York Catholic Schools on Staten Island attracted press coverage as students returned to school on Wednesday. The articles feature students returning to St. Christopher's School, Sacred Heart School and Our Lady Star of the Sea School. SILive: Click here to view the full article STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — New York City Catholic school students [...]
In “Rising Above,” our newly-published 2022-23 Opening Plan, you’ll find helpful information for Parents, Students and Staff of our Catholic School Community, covering what you need to know in this dynamic environment. We are especially pleased to share this 2022 Catholic Schools Opening Plan — click here to view our blueprint for keeping our schools safe and healthy [...]
“Well done good and faithful servant” Mathew 25:23 The Catholic School Community of the Archdiocese of New York joins the community of the Dominican Sisters of Sparkill, mourning the loss of Sr. June Clare Tracy OP, Ed D. Sr. June Clare’s ministry spanned for over 55 years and whose impact changed the lives of [...]
Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of New York today announced the promotion of Stephen Marositz from Director to Associate Superintendent of Teaching and Learning, effective immediately (click here to view and download today's press release). Stephen joined the Superintendent’s Office in August 2021 as director and has contributed significantly to the formation and development of [...]
The New York Education Department proposed regulations on private and religious schools are irking some in the faith community, such as Catholics, Muslims and Jews, due to fears of possible overreach, Fox News Digital has learned. Michael Deegan, the superintendent of Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of New York – which represents more than 67,000 students [...]
Available today from Child Mind Institute, Rachel Ehmke, author of "How to Talk to Kids About School Shootings" offers strategies for dealing with anxiety — your kids' and your own -- in the aftermath of tragic school shootings. Click here to read the article online, and click here to download a pdf of the article. [...]
In an Op-Ed piece that appeared in the Daily News on June 7, Superintendent of Schools Michael J. Deegan writes: "MAP Growth testing was invaluable during the pandemic. At the peak of virtual learning in 2020, New York’s Catholic educators already had a thorough understanding of their students’ strengths and areas for growth thanks to [...]
In a press release issued by NYC-DOH today, NYC children 5-11 who had the second dose of the vaccine at least five months ago should start receiving the Pfizer booster. Visit nyc.gov/vaccinefinder or call 877-VAX4NYC for a site. Unvaccinated children should start the COVID-19 vaccine primary series now. Health Department reminds parents and caregivers to [...]
"Staten island’s got pizazz!" That was the message from Cardinal Timothy Dolan Monday night as about 500 gathered at a gala fundraiser for the Catholic School Region of Staten Island. "Of course, that message can’t leave the shores of Staten Island," the cardinal quipped. He does happen to be in charge of the Archdiocese of [...]
