State names spring 2025 scholar-athlete teams The New York State Public High School Athletic Association Inc. (NYSPHSAA) recently named its 2025 spring season Scholar-Athlete... Sports 07 Jun 2025 | 06:03
Artists posing with the mural at the snack shack at Chester Commons. Photos provided by Chester School District. Mural painted by Chester Academy artists unveiled at Chester Commons The snack stand at the Chester Commons town park is the home to a new mural painted by six artists from Chester Academy.... Local News 30 Apr 2025 | 02:32
“I view our team as one with a really high ceiling,” said Rob Alonso, the head coach of the Chester Academy girls lacrosse team, “and one that can compete with all the teams in our Division.” Photos provided by Rob Alonso. ‘A really high ceiling’ Through hard work, dedication and team unity the Chester Academy girls lacrosse program is getting as prepared as possible... Sports 02 Apr 2025 | 02:46
The Kiwanis Club of Chester offers its thanks for the community’s support On March 7, 2025, the Kiwanis Club of Chester held its annual Fish & Chips fundraising event at the Chester Academy. Approximately... Letters to the Editor 24 Mar 2025 | 12:17
Chester Academy high school students. ( Photo courtesy the Chester Union Free School District) High schoolers visit emergency services Chester Academy High School students recently visited the Orange County Emergency Services office to explore various career... Local News 15 Mar 2025 | 08:10
These recent Chester Academy graduates had a lot to share. ( Photo courtesy the Chester Union Free School District) Alumni visit Chester Academy On January 8, Chester Academy kicked off the new year by welcoming back five alumni to share their experiences and insights... Local News 25 Jan 2025 | 12:00
The college fair included colleges that partner with the group “Today’s Students, Tomorrow’s Teachers.” ( Photo courtesy the Chester Union Free School District) Chester students learn about career options On January 7 Chester Academy junior and senior students from Today’s Students, Tomorrow’s Teachers (TSTT) gathered for a... Local News 23 Jan 2025 | 10:06
Chester Academy students learn about careers in the mental health field from Nourish Your Mind clinicians. ( Photo courtesy the Chester Union Free School District) Chester students learn about mental health careers Chester Academy’s juniors and seniors recently had the opportunity to dive into the world of mental health careers as part... Local News 13 Jan 2025 | 12:14
Students performing on stage at Radio City Music Hall. ( Photos courtesy the Chester school district) Chester Academy Voice Ensemble performs at Radio City For the second year in a row, the Chester Academy Voice Ensemble brought their talents down to New York City to sing holiday... Local News 19 Dec 2024 | 08:10
Chester Academy art students under the direction of art teacher Marie Kriner. ( Photos courtesy the Chester Union Free School District) Chester students paint the town for the holidays Chester Academy tenth through twelfth graders in art teacher Marie Kriner’s upper-level arts classes took to the streets... Local News 12 Dec 2024 | 08:10
Chester Academy’s girls’ varsity basketball team. ( Photo provided) Chester girls’ basketball gets ready for the season With a roster filled with experienced student athletes looking to improve each and every day on the court, along with talented... Sports 03 Dec 2024 | 11:27
Chester Academy students learn about forgiveness On Nov. 19, Chester Academy’s middle school students attended an assembly titled “Breaking the Cycle of Violence Through... Local News 26 Nov 2024 | 10:55
Chester Academy students design pan flutes using AutoCAD Chester Academy students from music teacher Deb Hyseni’s seventh-grade general music class recently worked alongside juniors... Local News 16 Nov 2024 | 08:10
Chester Academy Drama Club to perform ‘Elf Jr.’ The Chester Academy Drama Club has announced its fall show: “Elf Jr.” The musical is based off the New Line Cinema Film by... Local News 12 Nov 2024 | 10:20
