Arlington High School student Gabriel Byrne has been named a 2027 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist based on his exceptional 2025 PSAT score. In addition, students Jack Poole-DiSalvo, Abigail Tiskowitz, Aaron Jee and Hailey Cairns were named 2027 Commended Students for their high performance on the exam.

Photo 1 : Gabriel Byrne. Photo 2 L-R: AHS Executive Principal Michael Murphy, Jack Poole-DiSalvo, Abigail Tiskowitz, Aaron Jee and House Principal Donna Bolner. Photo 3: AHS Executive Principal Michael Murphy, Hailey Cairns and House Principal Donna Bolner.
9 days ago, Arlington Central School District
A huge thank you to our Beekman families for donating 50 gently used costumes. Members of the Beekman Community Service Club sorted and packed each costume into individual bags, which were delivered to Dutchess Outreach to help make Halloween special for local kids
17 days ago, Arlington Central School District
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Arlington tennis team raised $1,762.54 for the Miles of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation. This year's team dedicated the match in loving memory of Stacy Jacobs, who recently lost her brave battle with cancer. Stacy has a strong connection to one of the team captains, Jamie Gemmel, and her family. The team welcomed Stacy's parents, Faith and Rudy, before their October 6th match with Brewster.
about 1 month ago, Melissa Erlebacher
Congratulations to the Arlington Athletic Hall of Fame new inductees!

• Eric Hinsch ('65 Football & Track)
• Chris Medley ('81 Track and Field)
• Karan Narula ('14 Tennis)
• Brady Robin – ('16 Wrestling)
• David Verdis ('14 Soccer, Basketball, Lacrosse)
• Ryan Wilson ('16 Soccer).
• The 1981-82 Wrestling team
• The 2006 Boys Soccer team

Each of these individuals and teams have left a lasting impact on Arlington athletics!
about 1 month ago, Arlington Central School District
On October 7, Beekman Elementary School 4th-grade teacher Melissa Deserto was awarded Teacher of the Month by Q92!

Chris Marino and his co-host Felicia from the Q92 Morning Show, along with a representative from TEG Federal Credit Union, made a surprise visit to Beekman to recognize Mrs. Deserto for this well-deserved honor.

Please join us in congratulating Mrs. Deserto on this outstanding recognition and thanking her for all she does for our students and the Beekman community!
about 1 month ago, Arlington Central School District

Congratulations to our Arlington athletes selected for the Section One All-League Cheerleading team: (in alphabetical order) Josephine Blackwell, Riley Blum, Lillian Foltz, Ava Fumo, Isabelle LeCount, Sophia Macchiarola, Lyla Mackey, Nina McPhee, and Ayla Patrick!

The Fall 2026 All-League Team is for the best all-around cheerleaders in the Game Day format! These Admirals scored in the top 50% of all athletes who tried out in the Class A division.

about 1 month ago, Arlington Central School District
Summer interns in Arlington's Technology Department are busy inspecting and preparing equipment for the upcoming school year while gaining hands-on skills for future college and career pursuits.
3 months ago, Arlington Central School District
Arlington High School celebrated its historic 101st graduation ceremony on June 27 at Heritage Financial Park, marking a memorable conclusion to the high school journey for approximately 610 graduates. Congratulations to the Class of 2026!
5 months ago, Arlington Central School District
Beekman Elementary first and second grade students participated in the Town of Beekman's Memorial Day celebration by creating banners which featured students' drawings. The banners were hung outside town hall during the May 25 ceremony honoring fallen veterans..
5 months ago, Arlington Central School District
The Union Vale Middle School PTA proudly recognized Jim DeBonis as its 2025–2026 Volunteer of the Year. UVMS PTA President Cristine Blake presented Mr. DeBonis with a certificate and a gift card to Adam's Fairacre Farms in appreciation of his outstanding support of the PTA and school community.

Through his efforts, Mr. DeBonis helped strengthen the connection between the staff and the PTA, fostering a more unified and collaborative school community. The UVMS PTA is grateful for his dedication and support. Wishing him all the best in his retirement!
5 months ago, Arlington Central School District

Arlington High School senior Lyla DeGregorio was one of 12 applicants selected from across New York state to receive a $4,000 Jenkins Memorial Scholarship. She will be attending Oneonta and majoring in elementary education.

The Jenkins Memorial Scholarship was inaugurated in October 1946, as a special Golden Anniversary Project. In 1947 the fund was established as a permanent project as a living memorial to the young people who lost their lives in military service during WWII and was named for one of them, Clifford N. Jenkins, Jr., son of Margaret Jenkins, New York State PTA President 1944-1947 and National PTA President 1961-1964. The purpose is to assist outstanding students in preparing for the teaching profession.

Photo (L-R): Karen Quimby NYS PTA Awards Coordinator, Lyla DeGregorio, and Vincent DeGregorio.

6 months ago, Arlington Central School District

Arlington High School students' research came to fruition when new historic markers were placed in two Poughkeepsie locations.

Brought about by research by Aba Hammond, Liv Heuser, Allen Wang (pictured) and Lond'n Powell and Praneel Gandhi (not shown), a historic marker was placed at the childhood home of author and suffragist, S. Josephine Baker, M.D. The former director of the NYC Bureau of Child Hygiene from 1908-1923,Dr. Baker was instrumental in reducing child mortality.

A marker was also unveiled at the childhood home of Lee Miller (1907–1977). Miller was a model and art photographer who documented WWII concentration camps for Vogue magazine in 1945. The placement of this marker was made possible by the research of Annabel Weir, Tanya Jabcuga, and Lucas Thazyik (pictured) and Charlotte Stefano (not pictured).

The markers were funded by the William G. Pomeroy Foundation, which awards grants for historic markers to educate the public and highlight local history.

6 months ago, Arlington Central School District
Nine Arlington HS students attending Dutchess BOCES Career & Technical Institute (CTI) became members of the National Technical Honor Society during an induction ceremony recently. Congratulations!

In order to be considered, students must have completed community service hours, have recommendation letters from instructors and job supervisors, and maintain an overall career technical education average of 93 or above.

6 months ago, Arlington Central School District
Students from Arlington High School’s Interact Club visited the Regional Food Bank of the Hudson Valley for an engaging and meaningful service-learning experience. During their visit, students learned what a food bank is and how it plays a vital role in supporting individuals and families across our community and region.

Students helped sort donated food items into categories while also gaining an understanding of proper food safety practices. This experience not only deepened their awareness of food insecurity, but also highlighted the importance of community service and giving back. This visit was especially impactful as Interact runs the Arlington Food Anchor, a backpack program at the high school, helping to directly support students in need within their own school community.
7 months ago, Arlington Central School District
Congratulations to the 66 LaGrange MS musicians who participated in the New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) Solo Festival April 24 & 25. These dedicated students spent weeks preparing challenging individual pieces for professional adjudication, showing their commitment to perfecting their musical skills. Well done!
7 months ago, Arlington Central School District
The considerable talent of Arlington K-12 students was on display at the Annual District Arts Fair on April 11. Besides the exhibits, visitors enjoyed an abundance of interactive activities, including tie-dying, sand art, button making, and origami. Throughout the day, live demonstrations of painting, drawing, digital art, stained glass, and wheel throwing fascinated guests of all ages.
Attendees could also participate in several raffles; for a nominal fee, these tickets help support the high school art scholarship and fund next year’s event. The annual fair is sponsored by the PTSA.
7 months ago, Arlington Central School District
Joseph D'Aquanni/West Rd. 5th-grade student Nora A., took first place in her age division at the Dutchess County Regional Science Fair on April 11th!

For her science project on the importance of clean water Nora created a homemade filtration system to clean water. In addition to receiving first in her division she received a number of other awards including an Outstanding Achievement Award from Vassar Brothers Institute and the Rachel Perfecto Science Award for Scientific Excellence. Congratulations!
7 months ago, Arlington Central School District

Five members of the LMS FCCLA chapter competed in the NYS Culinary competition in February and earned Silver medals at the NYS FCCLA conference on March 19th. The teams of two cooked Chicken Piccata, Orzo and Green beans for two in one hour. Judges for the event included Board of Education members: Donna Logan, Brian Arnold, Jeff Haight, Eileen Snook. LMS Staff members: Jaime Lolkema, Magen Clancy, Judy McGruire, Eric Schetter. UVMS Staff member Stephanie Herbst.

7 months ago, Arlington Central School District

Overlook Primary hosted its 18th Annual International Showcase, celebrating the rich cultural tapestry of its school community. Families took center stage, sharing the unique traditions, history, and cuisine of their heritage with immense pride. It was a wonderful celebration that highlighted what makes Overlook special!

8 months ago, Arlington Central School District

The Arlington HS Admiral Winterguard traveled to Bethlehem, PA on March 21-22 to compete in the Eastern WGI Sport of the Arts Regional Championship. Performing their program, Giving, a new look at the classic children's story, The Giving Tree, the Admirals won the Scholastic Open division, competing against teams from Syracuse, Long Island, and Connecticut. Their score places them among the top 20 in the nation heading into world championships in April. The 19 members rehearsed for many hours in preparation for the event and competed in two rounds of competition at the Regional event.

This achievement continues an undefeated season for the Arlington Admirals in the Scholastic Open division. The Admirals are led by Bert Cousins and ACSD teacher, Euni Shim.

8 months ago, Arlington Central School District