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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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
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.
(L to R) Jacob Lasso Sanchez, Sierra Bischoff, Emma Suozzo, and Kate O'Connell.
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!
