Math Honor Society Welcomes New Members
Briarcliff High School’s chapter of the New York State Math Honor Society filled the middle school auditorium with current members and 44 new inductees on Dec. 11.“We try to foster a sense of...
View ArticleTodd Students Join Nation in Hour of Code
Todd Elementary School students were enthralled with the opportunity to learn about how applications are created during the Hour of Code, a national initiative that nonprofit code.org makes accessible...
View ArticlePNW BOCES Teaching is The Core Grant Consortium
The Briarcliff Manor School District is participating in the PNW BOCES Teaching is The Core Grant Consortium that provides support for our district to develop capacity for learner-centered practices in...
View ArticlePE Instruction Enhanced with Technology
While most academic classrooms at Briarcliff High School utilize Smart Boards regularly, physical education classes now also have a technological edge to facilitate daily instruction. The new Microsoft...
View ArticleBriarcliff 2.0 Receives $70K Boost from State
The Briarcliff 2.0 initiative received the support of the state through $70,000 in aid, Superintendent of Schools James Kaishian announced.“Briarcliff 2.0 is about teaching and learning,” he said....
View ArticleZhou Performs at Winter Conf.
Congratulations to Briarcliff High School flutist Edwin Zhou, whose perfect Level 6 New York State School Music Association solo earned him a spot in the All-State Wind Ensemble. As an All-State...
View ArticleBudget Workshop Announcement
Dear Briarcliff School Community: This Saturday, January 10th the District will hold its first of 3 budget workshops. These workshops will take place at the Todd Elementary School Multipurpose Room, at...
View ArticleHoliday Spirit Shines at Todd
Todd Elementary School students gathered in the gymnasium on Dec. 19 for the annual Winter Sing, featuring performances by student-musicians and vocalists, as well as opportunities for all to...
View ArticleGirl Scouts Bake for MS Teachers
Briarcliff Middle School’s administrators, faculty and staff had a sweet sendoff before the holiday break, thanks to eighth-grade Girl Scout Troops 1169 and 2408.“The Girl Scouts wanted to do this to...
View ArticleFriedland Named US Presidential Scholar Finalist
Congratulations to Briarcliff High School’s Anastasia Friedland, one of 10 New York State high school seniors named a U.S. Presidential Scholar finalist by Education Commissioner John B. King.“This...
View ArticleGoogle Engineer Visits Math Honor Society
Briarcliff High School’s Math Honor Society welcomed Corey Kosak to speak about his work as a Google software engineer on Dec. 17. Prior to working with Google, Kosak completed his undergraduate work...
View ArticleSugrue Organizes Neighbors Link Gift Drive
Briarcliff High School student Andrew Sugrue expanded on his volunteer work with Mount Kisco-based organization Neighbors Link for the holidays.“I decided to partner with Neighbors Link for their...
View ArticleLourie Inspires Todd Writers with Vivid Stories
Award-winning author Peter Lourie has braved the mountains of Ecuador, explored the mysteries of the Maya, navigated the Hudson River in a canoe, and more. His adventures, chronicled in his many books,...
View ArticleSampling Books at Literary Tasting
Students snacked on pretzels and sipped water while examining their tasting cards at the first Sixth Grade Literary Tasting in the middle school library on Dec. 18. Library Media Specialist Katherine...
View ArticleFourth-Graders Embrace Teaching Role
Deborah Adelberg’s first-grade class was recently full of high-fives and smiles as the room was filled with some older visitors. Katherine Hall’s fourth-grade class brought their personal devices to...
View ArticleThe Bruin Wins National Silver Award
For the second year running, Briarcliff High School’s yearbook, The Bruin, has been recognized by the Columbia Scholastic Press Association with a Silver Award. Current staffers are looking to build...
View ArticleStanding Together in Honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
The Briarcliff High School community came together for a Stand Together assembly on Jan. 15, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday. Students involved with Stand Together Against Racism, Student...
View ArticleIllustrator Inspires Creativity at Todd
“Eyebrows are very expressive,” said Todd Elementary School visiting author and illustrator Tad Hills. He showed how making very small changes in just a character’s eyebrows can alter a viewer’s...
View ArticleFuture City Club Excels at Regional Finals
Briarcliff Middle School’s Future City Club brought two teams to the New York Metropolitan Regional Final Competition on Jan. 17.“The eighth-grade team — made up of Ben Harris, Max Hertz, Josh Ross,...
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