BOCES Robot Battle, Career Fair
Remote-controlled contraptions on wheels zoomed around construction cones, under tables, and around chairs on the Putnam-Northern Westchester BOCES campus in Yorktown. The occasion last Friday was the Battle of the Robots! Full Story
Cub Scouts Visi t Putnam County Court House
Wolf Den 1 and Webeblos Den 3 from Carmel Pack 1 visited the Putnam County Court House on June 8th. Judges Reitz and Rooney gave the boys a tour and discussed Putnam County's history, the court system and what it takes to be a good citizen. First row: Anthony Ricozzi, Christopher Figura, Christopher Caraceni, Christopher Fioti, AJ Silvestro, Ian Elk, Gordon Moccio, Brian Andrews. Second Row: Patrick Slattery, Dillon O'Toole, Justion Turner, Brandon Elk, Brody Conroy, Liam Conroy, Alphonse, Sicignano. Third row: Doris O'Toole, Debra Elk, Judge Rooney, Judge Reitz. Full Story
Violet Degnan Blooms as a Writer
Violet Degnan, a Brewster resident and incoming Wooster School 9th grader, recently completed a stellar 8th grade. During the Wooster School Middle School Awards ceremony, Violet was awarded the Emily Bronte Writing Prize and the Art Recognition Award. Full Story
Comcast Awards Scholarships to Two Putnam Students
Local high school seniors are receiving a helping hand for college in the form of $1,000 scholarships from the Comcast Foundation. The Comcast Leaders and Achievers® Scholarship Program, which recognizes students who have demonstrated leadership skills, academic achievement and a commitment to community service. Full Story
Fulmar's Third Grade Pitches in to Help Putnam CAP Food Pant ry
Ms. Tracey Sheil's 3rd grade class at the Fulmar Road Elementary School in Mahopac decided to take on a community service project. They coordinated a food drive at the school and collected 5 large boxes full of food to donate to the food pantry at Putnam CAP. Full Story
150 Pupi ls Receive BOCES GED
One hundred fifty adults from 18 school districts throughout the region have celebrated the completion of their GED (General Education Diploma) from Putnam-Northern Westchester BOCES. Last week's commencement on the BOCES Yorktown campus also recognized the efforts of 77 other students who received special kudos for their work. Full Story
Cub Scouts Awarded for Conservation
This conservation awards program was initiated in 1914 by Dr. William T. Hornaday, then director of the New York Zoological Park, in an effort to inspire members of the Boy Scouts of America to work constructively for conservation. The award is the oldest conservation award given in America. Full Story
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