Election Day 2017 at BMS
Across the country votes are being cast for many different offices including right here at BMS! These brave, thoughtful students are running for positions in student government. Candidates had to get...
View ArticleJoin Us on Nov 15 for the BMS Parent Child Book Discussion Group
The Parent Child Book Discussion Group is open to students grades 6-8 and an adult with whom they like to share books! For more details visit our Facebook Page!
View ArticleFrom Lohud "The Bears led about midway through the fourth set, and were tied...
..., but could not close it out and force a winner-take-all fifth set." Read the article and watch the video here.
View ArticleTodd Second Graders Participate in Teatown "Trees are terrific" Program
Todd second graders made their annual trek to Teatown for the “Trees are Terrific” program. The children learned that a tree operates like a factory, records history like a book, and plays an essential...
View ArticleBHS Presents ANIMAL FARM
Tired of human politics? Come to Briarcliff High School’s production ofAnimal Farm,and see what happens when animals take the reigns. Hint: Things get rocky when a few pigs get power hungry. Buy your...
View ArticleJuliana Arroyo Named News12 Scholar Athlete of the Week!
Use this link to see the video http://westchester.news12.com/clip/13902690/scholar-athlete-julianna-arroyoor visit our Facebook page.
View ArticleBriars and Ivy Recognized for Excellence
Thestaff of Briars & Ivy, Briarcliff High School's literary arts magazine, has been recognized by the National Scholastic Press Associationreceiving a rating ofFirst Class with One Mark of...
View ArticleBHS Students Sign Letters of Intent
Three the finest BHS student athletes within the graduating class of 2018 officially committed to their colleges in a ceremony on Wednesday, November 8th in the HS Library at a National Letter of...
View ArticleStudents at Todd participate in "Stuff-a-Bus" campaign.
This week, students at Todd participated inPajama Program’s 10th annual "Stuff-a-Bus" campaign. Westchester schools and organizations collect new pajamas and books and then literally stuffed the inside...
View ArticleSwimmers and Divers Headed to States!
Briarcliff’s Swim and Dive team had a fantastic season finishing 8-0-1 in the regular season, second in the conference, and third in the section, and State Qualifiers, Carly Schwab, Claire Goldstein,...
View ArticleBMS and BHS students celebrate Global Day of Clay
Earlier in November, BMS and BHS students participated in Global Day of Clay. This collaboration between NCECA (National Council for Education in the Ceramic Arts) and the ceramics department at 92Y in...
View ArticleCongratulations to our Fall Scholar Athlete Teams
Congratulations to the BHS Fall Teams who achieved the Scholar Athlete Award from New York State Public High School Athletic Association: VarsityCheerleading, Varsity Boys Cross Country, Varsity Girls...
View ArticleTodd Welcomes Author Dan Gutman
Author of over 100 books for children and adults, Dan Gutman visited Todd Elementary School’s third, fourth, and fifth grade classes on October 24 to talk to students offer both support and inspiration...
View ArticleStrong Performance by Briarcliff’s Debate Team
Briarcliff’s debate team won big at the Suffern High School speech competition on November 28. Andrew Sugrue (right) participated in the prose category and delivered President Reagan’sChallengerspeech;...
View ArticleBMS and BHS Students Wow Audiences at 2017 Winter Dance and Chorus Concert
Congratulations to all our talented performers for another outstanding concert. Next up, Todd 5th Grade Concert on December 7, 7 pm at Todd School.
View Article2007 Section One and Federation Varsity Girls' Basketball Championship Team...
The 2007-2008 Girls Basketball team was honored before the BHS Booster Club Annual Tournament Championship. Seven of the twelve members of the team (pictured r-l Savina Reid, Kasey Heyda, Brianna Reid,...
View ArticleLohud: Girls basketball rankings...Briarcliff moves up after impressive 4-0...
Read more at Lohud.com http://www.lohud.com/story/sports/high-school/lohud-girls-basketball/2017/12/11/girls-basketball-rankings/940295001/
View ArticleNews12 Varsity: Composure carries Briarcliff by Nyack
Read the article and watch the post game interview here: http://www.news12varsity.com/hudson-valley/daily-dip-composure-carries-briarcliff-by-nyack-1.1906049
View ArticleBHS Sophomore Jackson Heltzler HOBY Winner
Briarcliff High School student Jackson Heitzler (picturedwithBHS Counseling Coordinator Meredith Safer, HOBY 2017 Alternate Christopher Li,and BHS Principal Debra French)will represent the district at...
View ArticleBMS Seventh Graders "Choose Kindness"
Seventh grade English teachers Mary Beth Craven and Alicia Moraitis collaborated to create a unique unit for their students called: CHOOSE KINDNESS. Mrs. Craven explained, “It was Mrs. Moraitis’ idea...
View ArticleCongratulations to our All State Athletes!
BHS 2017 Fall All-State Fall Athletes pictured left to right: Alex Leahy (soccer), Kaleigh Gowan (volleyball), Carly Schwab (swimming), Claire Goldstein (swimming), Yasmin Hill (diving), and Anna...
View ArticleBMS and BHS Students In Westchester Ballet Company Nutcracker
This year's Westchester Ballet Company production of The Nutcracker at features six BMS and BHS dancers. Julia Lucarelli 9th, Juliana Brown 11th, Cara O'Neill 12th, Emma Calame-Pennington 12th, Oyin...
View Article5th Grade Band Students Spread Holiday Cheer
5th grade band students led by Todd Elementary Band Teacher Gwynne Whitman played today during lunch for fellow students in grades K-4.The participating students had to complete their Band work one...
View ArticleBriarcliff Middle School Mathletes Impress at AMC 8
Briarcliff Middle School Mathletes participated in the American Mathematics Competitions (AMC), specifically The AMC 8. The AMC 8 provides an opportunity for middle school students to develop positive...
View ArticleBHS students learn about the world's most dangerous animal at Rockefeller...
Who knew that the mosquito was the “world’s most dangerous animal?” Malaria and the other diseases that mosquitoes carry kill more people per year—725,000—than the next 14 animals combined including...
View ArticleBHS Boys Track Breaking Records
At the Jim Mitchell Invitational at the New Balance Armory in NYCin late December,the BHSVarsity Boysboys 4x200 relay team (left to right -Jonathan Gold, Jacob Fridakis, ZiadChalabi, and Lee...
View ArticleBHS and BMS students ‘Celebrate’ the Hour of Code
BHS Computer Science teacher JP Fasano and 8th grade Science teacher Tamara Zimmer combined classes and participated in the national initiative known as “Hour of Code.” The Hour of Code started as a...
View ArticleBHS Students Attend NYSTEA Conference, Dr. Kaishian receives Administrator of...
Under the direction of Ms. Jamie Mandel and Mr. Ian Driver, fifteen Student Conference Delegates from BriarcliffHigh School attended the 21st Annual New York State Theater Education Association...
View ArticleFirst time ever: BHS Cheerleaders Head to Nationals
The cheerleading team's success started in August when they took home the Game Day Championship from Pine Forest Cheerleading Camp. Thenat theregional competition in the Poconos this winter, the team...
View ArticleAnnual Sixth Grade Roller Coaster Project a Success!
Middle School teachers Julie Gallagher and Robert Iovino once again celebrated the completion of the energy unit with the famous “roller coaster project.” This unique engineering and design assignment...
View ArticleBHS Pediatric Cancer Foundation Club Raises Funds "Coming Together for A Cure"
The High SchoolPediatricCancerClub participated in Pediatric Cancer Foundation's GIVE HOPE BAKE fundraising event.Kids Helping Kids Strive for a Cure." Principal French recognized the significance of...
View ArticlePTA Funding and Coordination Brings Author Marc Brown Back to Todd
In early December, through the generosity of the PTA and the hard work of Librarian Tara Phethean, Todd Elementary School students were once again charmed with a visit by children's book author Marc...
View ArticleBMS Students Learn Important Kitchen Skills with Principal Howard
Principal Howard shared a recipe that she made at home for guests during the holidays. She particularly liked it because it could be made gluten free, vegan, and diabetic friendly depending on the...
View ArticleCommunity Forum TONIGHT (Jan 22): Teens, Parents, Parties, Alcohol/Drugs,...
This event in the Middle School Theater will feature a panel of professionals to provide up-to-date information and resources available for teens and parents. Panelists will include Barry Geller, MD,...
View ArticleThree BHS Artists Featured at 12th Annual Regional High School Art Exhibition
Throughout the month of January, Briarcliff students Daniel Deng, Farhaanah Mohideen, and Anna Albert (i-r) have had their artwork – portraits done in oil paint - displayed at the OSilas Gallery as...
View ArticleCongratulations to Sophomore Alana Lombardi - Lohud Girls Basketball Player...
"This almost seemed inevitable. Briarcliff sophomore Alana Lombardi has been knocking on the door of a lohud girls basketball player of the week honor virtually all season, and she has finally broken...
View ArticleTodd Read Aloud with Principal McDermott Focuses on Striving for Accuracy
Principal McDermott hosted one of her famous school-wide “Read Aloud” this time with a focus on Striving for Accuracy. One grade at a time, she shared with the students the story of Snowflake Bentley...
View ArticleLady Bear Alana Lombardi Hits Milestone!
SophomoreAlana Lombardi scored her 1000th point in a game at Westlake Tuesday night. She is one of only 9 players in Briarcliff Varsity GirlsBasketball history to reach this remarkable...
View ArticleDarrien Johnson Qualifies for Nationals
Darrien Johnsen, a BHS freshman and a competitive swimmer, recently broke a minute in the 100-yard Breaststroke with a time of 59.87 sec. This time qualifies him to compete at the ISCA Junior Nationals...
View ArticleValentine's Day Came Early for BHS clubs and Briarcliff Seniors
Four years ago, BHS student government hosted their first everValentine’s Day Tea for the senior citizens Briarcliff. Student government advisors Patricia Manchisi and Pan Gordon oversee the event. Ms....
View ArticleCaleb and Isabel Schumacher Squash Champions!
The FairWest Public School Squash Association end-of-season event, The FairWest Cup, was held January 27 and 28 at its home courts at Chelsea Piers in Stamford, CT and BHS student athletes Junior Caleb...
View ArticleBMS Students Perform at Rivertowns Honors Orchestra Festival Saturday, 2 PM,...
A select group of Briarcliff Middle School students spent the afternoon practicing for tomorrow's Rivertowns Honors Orchestra Festival. Join us at the free concert tomorrow at 2 pm at Croton-Harmon...
View ArticleElection Chairperson Needed - Deadline to Apply February 8
The Board of Education is seeking to appoint a qualified voter of the district as anElection Chairperson for the May 15, 2018Budget Vote and Board Elections. The only responsibility of the chairperson...
View ArticleBMS Students Participate in the 11th Annual Rivertowns Music Festival
A select group of middle school band and orchestra students from Briarcliff, Croton, Ossining and, Sleepy Hollow gathered with their instruments for the 11th annual two-day Rivertowns Honors Orchestra...
View ArticleBriars & Ivy Staff Collects Gold Medals
We gathered the 2018 editors of Briars & Ivy (Featured from left to right: Kala Herh, Oyinkasola Tukuru, Farhaanah Mohideen, and Dustin Qian) to celebrate an extremely successful awards season for...
View ArticleBMEF Grant Funds TETRIX Robotics for BMS Technology Class
Michael Diamente, BMS technology teacher, is grateful to the BMEF for a grant that developed a TETRIX robotics unit for his classes. While using the TETRIX Prime robotic systems, students engage in a...
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