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.
Two Civic Engagement and Leadership students at Arlington High School, Gabe Byrne (junior) and Anna Gatta (senior), were featured as part of Democracy Ready NY's Seal of Civic Readiness Summit. Each day featured a different focus on civics in NY schools, with the student "Seal Stories" being the final day of the event. Check out the video to listen to them share their experiences as part of the capstone project. https://youtu.be/B-91597STr8?t=243
Gabe, along with five other Arlington Civic Engagement and Leadership students, will be participating in the inaugural PNW BOCES Civic Summit on April 20th, where students will learn from amazing guest speakers and have a chance to present their capstone projects to other students and staff.
Gabe, along with five other Arlington Civic Engagement and Leadership students, will be participating in the inaugural PNW BOCES Civic Summit on April 20th, where students will learn from amazing guest speakers and have a chance to present their capstone projects to other students and staff.
The Arlington Admiral Winterguard traveled to Philadelphia, PA, recently to compete in the WGI Sport of the Arts Philadelphia Regional competition with teams from across the Mid-Atlantic region, winning the Scholastic Open division at the event!
This is one of two regional events that they compete in before the world championships in April. The Admirals are performing a show called, Giving, based on the children's story The Giving Tree, but from the tree's perspective. You can catch the performance locally at our annual indoor invitational on March 15, 2026 at 2 PM in gym 1/2.
This is one of two regional events that they compete in before the world championships in April. The Admirals are performing a show called, Giving, based on the children's story The Giving Tree, but from the tree's perspective. You can catch the performance locally at our annual indoor invitational on March 15, 2026 at 2 PM in gym 1/2.
Students part of the Winner's Circle program, along with Mrs. Hogan and Ms. Lauria, recently took a trip to NYC where they won the Agency Challenge, an award for their creative digital marketing. The challenge, in conjunction with Hayes Kanyike, the creator of Gains Fitness, was for each WCP school to act as a true creative agency for the Gains App, which is about to launch. Students researched the brand, understood the mission, and produced one original piece of content per school. The winner was announced during the field trip with all schools present and Arlington Racing won! Legendary F1 racer Willy T. Ribbs, pictured with several students, was a keynote speaker.
MEET THE CAST OF ❄️Frozen❄️we are so excited to see this amazing cast take the stage in April!
This past weekend Admiral Players attended the New York State Theatre Education Association (NYSTEA) Student Conference.
Each winter, NYSTEA hosts its annual High School Theatre Conference in Callicoon, New York. The weekend is jam-packed with fun and educational theatre workshops, performances, and special events... all taught and attended by people who love, appreciate, and create theatre. Students participated in five workshops throughout the weekend, as well as competitions. Arlington students participated in the Tech Challenge (various challenges in the technical theatre field) and brought home the trophy!
Each winter, NYSTEA hosts its annual High School Theatre Conference in Callicoon, New York. The weekend is jam-packed with fun and educational theatre workshops, performances, and special events... all taught and attended by people who love, appreciate, and create theatre. Students participated in five workshops throughout the weekend, as well as competitions. Arlington students participated in the Tech Challenge (various challenges in the technical theatre field) and brought home the trophy!
Before the break, students in Arlington High School's Criminal Law classes spent a morning at LaGrange Town Court participating in a Mock Trial.
Students served as a judge, lawyer or witness. Each legal team was responsible for preparing a strong case by creating statements and questions that were used during the trial. The simulation was a great way for students to learn about the nation's trial system.
Students served as a judge, lawyer or witness. Each legal team was responsible for preparing a strong case by creating statements and questions that were used during the trial. The simulation was a great way for students to learn about the nation's trial system.
AHS Italian and Spanish Club students visited the Lutheran Care Center to hand-deliver handmade cards and sing carols for the residents.
Last week, our business students brought big ideas to life on a small scale—literally! Using shoeboxes, students designed and built their own mobile truck businesses, complete with branding, layouts, and marketing plans. They then presented their creations to visiting classes in the school library, showcasing creativity, entrepreneurship, and impressive presentation skills. Check out the photos of their innovative mini-trucks in action!
The talented Arlington High School Admiral Players brought Arthur Miller's The Crucible to the stage on November 14, 15 and 16.
Telling the story of paranoia and rigid faith of 17th-century Salem, and a community torn apart by accusations of witchcraft, the play explored how fear, lies, and mass hysteria can turn neighbors against each other, leading to devastating consequences. Congratulations to the cast and crew! #arlingtonspirit
Telling the story of paranoia and rigid faith of 17th-century Salem, and a community torn apart by accusations of witchcraft, the play explored how fear, lies, and mass hysteria can turn neighbors against each other, leading to devastating consequences. Congratulations to the cast and crew! #arlingtonspirit
In conjunction with the Poughkeepsie Library's Great Read, author Laurie Halse Anderson visited Arlington High School on Thursday, November 6. She presented two dynamic lectures on her book, Rebellion 1776, which tells the story of a 13-year-old girl navigating Boston during the 1776 siege.
Anderson also presented a third talk about her influential novel, Speak, which delves into the challenging experience of a high school freshman who becomes an outcast after breaking up a party.
Each year, the Poughkeepsie Library chooses a book for the Big Read, which encourages the community to read, discuss, and participate in thematic events. This year’s theme was Eve of Revolution, which explored various aspects of the American Revolution.
Anderson also presented a third talk about her influential novel, Speak, which delves into the challenging experience of a high school freshman who becomes an outcast after breaking up a party.
Each year, the Poughkeepsie Library chooses a book for the Big Read, which encourages the community to read, discuss, and participate in thematic events. This year’s theme was Eve of Revolution, which explored various aspects of the American Revolution.
Arlington High School business students presented local business with a token of gratitude!
Arlington HS seniors who were students in Mr. McHugh's AP class last year, were instrumental in getting a new historic marker placed at the former home of artist Caroline Clowes. The unveiling of the new marker was Friday Oct. 24.
(L to R) Jacob Lasso Sanchez, Sierra Bischoff, Emma Suozzo, and Kate O'Connell.
(L to R) Jacob Lasso Sanchez, Sierra Bischoff, Emma Suozzo, and Kate O'Connell.
Arlington's newest musicians are off to a fantastic start! On September 9 and 19, band teachers held their annual First Lesson Nights, creating an exciting launchpad for the musical journeys of students.
Fourth graders and their families got a hands-on introduction, learning how to assemble their instruments and play their very first notes. To make the night even more special, high school band members were there to help out and share their love of music. Plus, everyone was treated to a performance by musicians from the Arlington High School Marching Band!
Fourth graders and their families got a hands-on introduction, learning how to assemble their instruments and play their very first notes. To make the night even more special, high school band members were there to help out and share their love of music. Plus, everyone was treated to a performance by musicians from the Arlington High School Marching Band!
At AHS, Mrs. Marden's Regents Biology students got an unforgettable lesson in conservation, right in their own backyard.
Students had the opportunity to go outside to meet a newly hatched endangered Blanding's Turtle with retired AHS teacher Maribel Mueller. They were thrilled to learn firsthand all about this rare species and the vital conservation work Mrs. Mueller leads right there on school property. What a fantastic way to connect with science and make a real difference!
Students in the Winners Circle Automotive Build, Visual Communications, and Marketing courses are excited to get started on a year-long project that will give them the opportunity to develop plans as a team and build a race car from the ground up, while learning about the many ways available to promote the project.
The Winners Circle Project is designed to inspire fresh, young, innovative minds through STEAM programs embedded in the exciting world of car racing and create opportunities for hands-on experience.
The Winners Circle Project is designed to inspire fresh, young, innovative minds through STEAM programs embedded in the exciting world of car racing and create opportunities for hands-on experience.
Arlington HS biology teacher, Tricia Muraco, spent six weeks this summer at Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies participating in scientific research and developing innovative instructional materials for her classroom. Donning mesh-covered hats to protect them from insects, a research team investigated the legacy effects of spongy moth caterpillar defoliation on forest structure and productivity.
Based on her experience, Ms. Muraco is designing a lab that will get her students out into the forest at Baird Park. The students will work in teams to measure productivity, biomass, and carbon sequestration, as well as how disturbances shape those variables.
Over the coming school year, she will continue to work with the Biology Research Experience for Teachers (BIORETS) program managers to refine, implement, and evaluate her new lesson plans.
Based on her experience, Ms. Muraco is designing a lab that will get her students out into the forest at Baird Park. The students will work in teams to measure productivity, biomass, and carbon sequestration, as well as how disturbances shape those variables.
Over the coming school year, she will continue to work with the Biology Research Experience for Teachers (BIORETS) program managers to refine, implement, and evaluate her new lesson plans.
Arlington graduates Christopher Atkins (class of 2022) and Catherine Embry (class of 2024) won championships at the Drum Corps International (DCI) finals on August 9, in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Atkins marched with the Boston Crusaders (Boston, MA) this summer in DCI’s elite World Class, while Embry marched with the Spartans (Nashua, NH) in Open Class. The Spartans and Embry made history by winning their third consecutive Open Class Championship. The Boston Crusaders made history on multiple fronts by winning the championship, by receiving the high caption awards for Brass, Color Guard, and Percussion, and by achieving a very rare perfect score in the percussion caption.
Both students are graduates of the Arlington Marching Band program, which sets them up for success with such high level organizations. Many Arlington graduates have gone on to march in drum corps across the country,.
Atkins marched with the Boston Crusaders (Boston, MA) this summer in DCI’s elite World Class, while Embry marched with the Spartans (Nashua, NH) in Open Class. The Spartans and Embry made history by winning their third consecutive Open Class Championship. The Boston Crusaders made history on multiple fronts by winning the championship, by receiving the high caption awards for Brass, Color Guard, and Percussion, and by achieving a very rare perfect score in the percussion caption.
Both students are graduates of the Arlington Marching Band program, which sets them up for success with such high level organizations. Many Arlington graduates have gone on to march in drum corps across the country,.
Arlington High School has received the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) 2024-2025 Sportsmanship Promotion Banner Award! According to NYPHSAA the award is presented "to schools that have developed proactive approaches in keeping sportsmanship in the forefront with their students, coaches, spectators and communities."
"We are honored to accept the NYSPHSAA Sportsmanship promotion award,” said Arlington Athletic Director Michael Cring. “In education-based athletics, sportsmanship and character are areas our coaching staff works to foster in our athletes as we try to develop individuals that will be positive leaders in their community."
"We are honored to accept the NYSPHSAA Sportsmanship promotion award,” said Arlington Athletic Director Michael Cring. “In education-based athletics, sportsmanship and character are areas our coaching staff works to foster in our athletes as we try to develop individuals that will be positive leaders in their community."
Under clear skies, a spectacular milestone was reached as 650 members of the Class of 2025 proudly received their diplomas at Arlington High School's 100th Commencement ceremony on June 27. Watch the ceremony at: https://www.youtube.com/live/ZOsGIvNStY8?feature=shared
