Chester Academy students celebrate completing their internships at the 2022 Partner Appreciation Breakfast. Left to right: Erica Ramos, Spencer Lewis, Elena Paulino, Mitchell Hazzard, Adriana Bonilla, Esther Tanis, Autumn Tyler, Ashleigh Sharp, Brian Connell, Gino Scifo, Nicole Munoz, Noah Im, Akua D. Osei Kwanin, Ryan Salerno, Carolyn Harvey, Yvelord Saint Vil, Nicholas Dicurcio, Maria Grzelak, Emily Petramale, and Emma Fiore. Photo provided. Chester students complete internship program with local mentors Chester Academy’s internship program started back in 2016 with just two students. Ever since, it has only continued to grow:... Home 24 Jun 2022 | 11:23
Runner Zoe Arnett, 14, makes nationals, with friends as wind behind her Zoe Arnett is a runner, but not just any runner. An eighth grader on varsity track at Chester Academy, Zoe broke the school... Home 20 Jun 2022 | 03:18
Chester Schools Superintendent Denis M. Petrilak retires The retirement of Chester School Superintendent Denis M. Petrilak was recently announced by Frank Sambets, President of the... Local News 22 May 2022 | 08:06
Chester, Goshen budgets, projects pass Chester Union Free School District Proposition 1: 2022-23 proposed budget: $32,981,536 Yes: 356 No: 103 Proposition 2: Shall... Local News 17 May 2022 | 11:08
Chester school budget, capital project and BOE vote on May 17 The community is encouraged to participate in the school budget vote, capital project proposition and school board election... News 09 May 2022 | 03:24
Chester school budget and BOE vote offers options on money, tech and people Registered voters can vote in person or request an absentee ballot. There will also be a District Art Show and STEM Presentation... Local News 03 May 2022 | 06:59
Erie Station with reopening banner ( Photo by Clif Patrick) Erie Station Museum reopens for visitors The Chester Historical Society’s Chester Historical Society will celebrate the reopening of its Erie Station Museum on Saturday,... Home 24 Apr 2022 | 05:47
Chester Academy Varsity Wresting captions Nick Dicurcio and Teddy Szymanski. Chester wrestlers are up for the competition It would be a vast understatement to say that the Chester Academy High School wrestling program was looking forward to taking... Sports 12 Dec 2021 | 03:17
“You can also show your support for these great men and women by hiring a veteran in your workplace, patronizing a veteran-owned business or donating to a veterans program,” Ed Johnson, Navy vet and commander of American Legion Orange Blossom Post 1167, said during his remarks during Veterans Day services at the Walton Engine and Hose Company. “And you can simply thank them for their service.” Photo by Ginny Privitar. ‘Veterans have given us freedom, security and the greatest nation on earth’ On this Veterans Day, just months after we lost more American heroes in the pullout from Afghanistan, the Chester community... Local News 08 Dec 2021 | 04:33
Front Row: Danielle Pelicano, 8th Grade Science Teacher; Tyra Busigo, Social Worker; Jana Circosta, Reading Teacher, Angela Tandy, Pre-Kindergarten Teacher; Back Row: Denis Petrilak, Superintendent of Schools, Christopher De Lao, 8th Grade English Teacher; Rebecca Davis, School Psychologist; Victoria Garloch, Grade 1-2 Teacher; Justin Bourne, Grade 4-5 Teacher; Benjamin Heyer, Middle School Technology Teacher; Frank Sambets, Board of Education President. Not pictured: Mary Kate Boesch, Chester Elementary School Principal; Kimberly Ann Christie, Middle School Art Teacher; Jennifer Daly, Health Teacher; Julienne Dorceus, Chemistry Teacher. New teachers introduced Chester. The Chester Union Free School District Board of Education introduced new members of the Chester Elementary School... Local News 19 Oct 2021 | 05:20
Alyssa Barberi Chester. The Alyssa Barberi 5K Butterfly Run/Walk is set for Oct. 16 The Chester Academy Class of 2022 and the Alyssa Barberi Memorial Foundation will hold the Alyssa Barberi Butterfly 5K Run/Walk... Local News 13 Oct 2021 | 08:51
Alyssa Barberi Chester. Alyssa Barberi 5K Butterfly Run/Walk set for Oct. 16 The Chester Academy Class of 2022 and the Alyssa Barberi Memorial Foundation will hold the Alyssa Barberi Butterfly 5K Run/Walk... Local News 29 Sep 2021 | 09:08
Pat and Chick Morris, the parents of Lynne Morris, reflect on the 9-11 memorial in Chester where their daughter's name is inscribed. Photos by Ginny Privitar. A community remembers They came, as they come every year, but this year with a renewed sense of loss. Many members of the community who were present... Local News 16 Sep 2021 | 10:09
The Hambletonians started the regular season in impressive fashion as they defeated Rondout Valley High School 27-6 on the road on Sept. 10. ‘We expect to contend’ When a coaching staff and players on the team look intently through their schedule and see that they will be facing the Chester... Sports 15 Sep 2021 | 04:38
Members of the 2020-21 Chester Academy Varsity Baseball Team were honored for their recent Class B Section 9 title win on Wednesday, Aug. 11, at the Village of Chester’s summer concert series. Photos provided by Jeanne Lusignan. Chester. Congratulations to the Champion Chester Academy’s Varsity Baseball Team On Wednesday, Aug. 11, at the Village of Chester’s summer concert series, members of the 2020-21 Chester Academy Varsity... Local News 18 Aug 2021 | 07:54
