Below you will find the latest stories about our district. Check back often to read any articles you may have missed throughout the year.

Articles for May 2008

• CJH French students enjoy trip to Montreal
• School Nurse thanks community for its generosity
• GHS students learn the consequences of drunk driving
• Physical Education Department names Students of the Month
• GHS students walk the line with "drunk goggles"
• GHS students take historical tour of West Point
• Goshen to present annual "Festival of the Arts"

Articles for April 2008

• Principal Daria Murphy wins Administrator of the Year Award
• Scotchtown Avenue students earn third place awards at OVA competition
• Goshen Faculty members to participate in Five Boro Bike Tour
• GIS students win awards in Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Prevention poster contest
• C. J. Hooker Middle School names Honor Roll, Merit Roll
• Middle School students compete at OVA competition
• Goshen High School students compete in OVA competition
• GHS student creates colonial-style buffet table
• Read the May letter from Principal Mary Ann Knight
• School nurse thanks community for its generosity
• Hup Hup! GIS students take virtual dog sledding trip
• Scotchtown Avenue students earn third place awards at OVA competition
• Dismissals, absences and pickups...it's time to review!
• Read the April letter from Principal Mary Ann Knight
• Students celebrate diversity with door decorating contest
• Building the 2008-09 School District Budget

Articles for March 2008

• All-Night Party Committee hosting Class of 2008 fundraisers
• CJH students honored at Sojourner Truth Award Ceremony
• GIS students win awards in Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Prevention poster contest
• CJH students nominated to 2008 National Young Leaders State Conference
• CJH Spanish teacher obtains U. S. citizenship
• Physical Education Department names Students of the Month
• Spring is near! Read the Scotchtown Avenue letter for March
• Read Principal Mary Ann Knight's March letter!
• CJH students conclude Black History Month/Cultural Diversity/Women’s History celebration
• Goshen Senior Science Olympiad places seventh in region

Articles for February 2008

• Who will save the soup? Author’s visit a hit with students
• "A Night at the School Bus Garage” teaches school bus safety
• Goshen students named Junior Math League champs
• Third graders receive dictionaries from Goshen Rotary Club
• Goshen Odyssey teams fare well at regional competition
• Fourth graders enjoy field trip to Harness Racing Museum
• C. J. Hooker students named to Merit Roll, Honor Roll
• Students learn powerful message through magic
• Class of 2006 Goshen grad speaks about experiences at FIT
• Sojourner Truth performance teaches students about Black History
• Read Principal Mary Ann Knight's February letter!
• Second grade chorus proud to be "America's Kids"
• Jonathan Frederick selected for All-County Jazz Festival

Articles for January 2008

• Lee Bush places second in country in National Bus Poster Contest
• Thomas Payne wins school-level National Geographic Bee
• Ally Bouchard wins GIS school-level National Geographic Bee
• Physical Education Department names Students of the Month
• Fifth grade Ashokan trip will be held Feb. 25-29
• Sixteen CJH students given Sojourner Truth Award
• Read the January letter from Principal Mary Ann Knight

Articles for December 2007

• Korean War vet talks of overcoming obstacles created by racism
• Goshen art students featured in Orange County Bounty Cookbook
• Our fall athletes shine! Check out their accomplishments
• Goshen students give soldiers A Million Thanks
• Read a letter from the principal and assistant principal
• An important note from the Scotchtown Avenue cafeteria

Articles for November 2007

• Capital Project 2007 News
• Read the letter about student pick-up at Scotchtown Avenue
• Read the Principal's letter for November
• Goshen High School teacher wins Educator of Excellence Award
• Students tour C-5 Air Force plane, Purple Heart Hall of Honor
• Class of '87 graduate speaks to high school students
• CJH students visited by Assemblywoman Annie Rabbitt
• Family & Consumer Science students listen to speaker from Johnson & Wales

Articles for October 2007

• Goshen teacher, students get school involved in recycling
• District takes proactive approach to “Staph” prevention
• Goshen students inducted into National Honor Society
• Wellness Policy update offers guidelines for healthier snacking
• Students learn about fire safety during Fire Prevention Week
• Orange County Cookers inspired by SAS teacher aide
• Get Wrapped up in Reading at Goshen Intermediate School
• GHS Drama Club presents Flyin' October 26-27
• GHS students get songwriting advice from local musician
• Board of Education adopts goals for 2007-08
• A letter from the Superintendent of Schools

Articles for September 2007

• Nine GHS graduates named AP Scholar by College Board
• "Lunchbox Buddies" reinforces positive social and behavioral skills
• Read the September letter from the SAS Administrators
• Learn more about Responsive Classroom at Scotchtown!
• Check out the dismissal guidelines for 2007-08
• Welcome back! from Principal Kent Maslin
• Read the back-to-school letter from the PTO President!
• College Fairs allow students to ask questions, gather info
• New York State changes math testing requirements
• Check out important news about student parking

Articles for July/August 2007

• New daily schedule and building security changes at GIS
• CJH supply lists for 2007-08 now available
• SAS supply lists for 2007-08 now available
• GIS supply lists for 2007-08 now available
• SAS has a new assistant principal! Read Mrs. Melissa Lawson's letter to SAS families

Articles for June 2007

• Six seniors graduate with honor from Goshen High School
• Goshen graduates to begin their futures
• “Best of the best” art students featured at annual Festival of the Arts
• Physical Education Department names Students of the Month
• Hey incoming juniors! Read the letter from your guidance counselors

Articles for May 2007

• Goshen to celebrate “Spring Festival of the Arts”
• Residents pass 2007-08 budget, bus and phone propositions
• Students raise money to benefit childhood cancer research
• Goshen Schools celebrate National Library Week
• Summer school 2007...get your information here!
• Physical Education Department names Students of the Month
• Goshen takes second place in Orange County Quiz Bowl competition
• Goshen one of eight districts in county to participate in Mandarin Chinese program
• Read the MAY letter from Principal Mary Ann Knight!

Articles for April 2007

• GIS and SAS students give Family Math Night an A +
• CJH students named to Merit, Honor Rolls
• You're invited! Learn more about the 2007-08 proposed budget!
• “80s Babies” capture 2007 Wallyball championship
• Read the April letter from Principal Daria Murphy
• Goshen Intermediate School students to celebrate Literacy Week
• Read the April letter from Principal Mary Ann Knight!
• It's music to our ears! Students selected to participate in All-County festival
• National Library Month celebrated at Middle School
• Students participate in Olympics of the Visual Arts
• William Greene to play with OCMEA Wind Ensemble at middle school

Articles for March 2007

• CJH concludes Black History Month/Cultural Diversity celebration
• Josh Shih crowned best in the state at NYS Geographic Bee
• Goshen Intermediate School receives $2,500 Best Buy grant
• GIS students win awards in Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Prevention poster contest
• Read the March letter from Principal Mary Ann Knight
• Walkers' Club members strut their way to better health
• GHS Odyssey of the Mind team places second in regional competition
• CJH French students celebrate Mardi Gras

Articles for February 2007

• Fifth graders report on their Ashokan adventure!
• Goshen wins second place at Science Olympiad Regional Competition
• Senator William Larkin visits Goshen High School students
• PPS to host parent education series on discipline
• Unused snow days may be returned in the spring
• Read the February letter from Mrs. Knight!
• Read the February letter from Mrs. Murphy and Alex Lombardo, administrative intern!
• Eighth graders learn about enslavement of Native Americans in Orange County
• Middle School students celebrate Black History Month
• Middle School students celebrate their cultural diversity

Articles for January 2007

• The Food Services Department wants to hear from you!
• Physical Education Department names Students of the Month
• Joshua Shih wins school-level National Geographic Bee
• Students help peers find solutions to problems
• Goshen students win Sojourner Truth Award
• Scotchtown Avenue students collect food for local pantry
• Student artwork decorates halls of Main Street

Articles for December 2006

• Candy Contest fundraiser raised money for organizations
• Students and mentors celebrate at annual winter event
• Art students fold origami cranes to wish for world peace
• Goshen students inducted into National Honor Society
• All Night Party Committee seeking donations, hosting Monte Carlo Nights and rock concert
• Physical Education Department names Students of the Month
• GIS students get physical during Fitness Day
• Congratulations to our Scholar/Athletes!
• Looking for something to do? Join the After-School Clubs Program!
• Read the December letter from the principal (SAS)

Articles for November 2006

• District website exceeds 10,000 unique visitors
• NHS members help build family home in Newburgh
• News from NHS - "Laying bricks" by Julie Merin
• Book Week celebrated at CJH
• Spaghetti Dinner to benefit Science Olympiad team
• Support the Class of 2007! All Night Party Committee seeking donations
• Goshen recognized for excellence in Communications
• Goshen High School names Physical Education Students of the Month
• Goshen seniors selected to participate in women's art show
• Read the November letter from Principal Daria Murphy
• Slim Goodbody teaches health and fitness to students
• Goshen students learn about "Animals and the Environment"
• Read the November letter from your principal (GIS)

Articles for October 2006

• GHS presents murder-mystery farce "Register Here"
• CJH raises money for breast cancer
• Read the October letter from the principal (GIS)
• GHS names Physical Education Students of the Month
• Goshen Schools to present "Super Size Me" at Parent Film Night

Articles for September 2006

• Read the Back to School message from the principal (SAS)
• Read the Back to School letter from Principal Bob Litz
• Attention C. J. Hooker Students: Welcome Back!
• Read a letter from the new assistant principal (CJH)
• Goshen to present workshop on underage drinking
• "Into the New" - News from Honor Society by Julie Merin
• Board of Education adopts goals for 2006-07
• District presents Cybersafety workshop for parents

Articles for August 2006

• Fourth graders score high on NYS Science exams
• Read the SAS Back to School Letter
• Read the GIS Back to School Letter
• Read the CJH Back to School Letter
• Read the GHS Back to School Letter
• Read a letter from the new CJH Assistant Principal

Articles for July 2006

• NHS members dedicated to making a difference
• Summer solutions: Ideas for keeping the learning going during the summer months

Articles for June 2006

• Goshen High School student saves drowning girl
• Chicken Barbecue raises funds for student with cancer
• District receives Excelsior Award for Excellence in Education
• Goshen OM team hosts team from Poland
• GHS mural unveiled at Festival of the Arts
• Siblings share their love for the sport
• Read the June letter from your principal

Articles for May 2006

• Goshen first grader wins Habitat for Humanity poster contest
• Students receive awards for Latin Exam scores
• Goshen Math-A-Thon benefits St. Jude's
• Sheryl Lynch wins Outstanding Science Teacher award
• CJH students host Senior Citizens Dinner
• Meredith Yatto receives Outstanding New Science Teacher Award
• Goshen students named recipients of the 2006 Scholarship for Academic Excellence Award
• Strings and band students play for music professor during “virtual field trip”
• Goshen students fare well at Olympics of the Visual Arts
• Goshen High School unveils mural
• Janine Robinson named teacher of the year
• Tree planted in memory of Rich Shamro

Articles for April 2006

• Read the April letter from Principal Mary Ann Knight

Articles for March 2006

• GHS Odyssey of the Mind team wins Regionals

Articles for February 2006

• National Honor Society members initiate tutoring program
• CJH Science Olympiad Team wins regional championship
• GHS hosts 28th annual blood drive

Articles for January 2006

• Josh Shih wins National Geographic Bee at CJH
• Read the January letter from your principal, Mary Ann Knight!

Articles for December 2005

• Grades 3-8 ELA testing will run Jan. 10-20
• Goshen students raise money for Katrina victims
• Transportation Director co-chairs NYAPT committee
• Andrew Goyzueta recognized by National Hispanic Recognition Program
• Max Isaacs and Nicholas Clemente commended by National Merit Scholarship Program
• Danica Riddick recognized by the National Achievement Scholarship Program
• Alice Ford and Lauren Liria named Semifinalists in 2006 Merit Scholarship Competition
• Cindy McGlynn achieves National Board Certification
• CJH students named to Honor Roll
• CJH students named to Merit Roll
• Read the December letter from your principal (GIS)

Articles for November 2005

• Mrs. DeMarco...a few words of thanks...
• Kathy Hoerup named Teacher of the Year
• District appoints new Director of PPS
• CJH students represent Goshen at Red Ribbon ceremony
• Read the November letter from your principal (GIS)
• Community members to vote on roofing project, cupola restoration

Articles for October 2005

• CJH names October Students of the Month
• A note from the principal... (SAS)
• Transportation Department announces Bus of the Month for September
• Goshen police, Transportation Department team up for "Operation Safe Stop"
• District responds to bus accident 

Articles for September 2005

• Mentoring program helps new teachers adjust
• Welcome to the new Goshen website
• District welcomes new administrators for 2005-06

Articles for August 2005

• Bus safety a top priority for district
• Welcome back to another great year! by Principal Daria Murphy
• SAS welcomes new teachers in 2005
• Michael Johndrow named Interim Principal at C. J. Hooker Middle School
• Welcome back to another great year! by Interim Principal Michael Johndrow
• GHS welcomes Patricia Lercara as its new assistant principal
• Science teacher works with NASA engineers for summer JASON project