It is hard to believe that we are approaching the last week in October. Time is certainly flying by, with holidays like Halloween and Thanksgiving around the corner. Seasonal projects are displayed on our school hallway bulletin boards, pumpkins are being used for math and science lessons, and our elementary students are looking forward to Halloween parades at all three schools.
This week was School Board Recognition Week, and I’d like to take a moment to thank the members of our Board of Education for their dedication to the district’s students and families. I am grateful for their direction and leadership, navigating the district through challenging times and creating a positive vision for the future. Please click here to learn more about the significant services our Board members provide, not only in Hendrick Hudson, but across the state.
At this week’s Board of Education meeting, I presented an update on the district’s progress regarding the Princeton Plan, including details about staffing, transportation, parent outreach, and transition activities for students. Please click here for a summary of what was discussed.
On Wednesday, October 27, the Indian Point Task Force and Oversight Board will be holding a virtual public meeting regarding the plant’s decommissioning. I will be participating in this meeting, which will take place at 4:00 pm. For more details, including instructions on how to access the meeting and submit comments, please click here.
The New York State Education Department has directed school districts to have parents or guardians to complete a Digital Equity Survey regarding student access to devices and internet service at home. Collecting accurate data regarding digital resource access helps educators to better serve their students. If you haven’t done so yet, please click here to complete a survey for each student in your family in grades K-12. The survey is brief and should only take a few minutes to complete.
Wishing you a safe and happy weekend. Please remember that this Monday, October 25, is an Early Release Day for our students. Click here for dismissal times for each school
Joseph Hochreiter
Superintendent
