Girls’ varsity soccer co-captain Hannah Thonus. ( Photo provided) Chester girls’ soccer captains ready for a strong season In the realm of sports, trust in one’s teammates is vital to the success of any team. This season, student athletes on the... Sports 23 Sep 2024 | 12:07
‘Threat of violence’ prompts investigation at Chester Academy Student at Chester Academy had the start of their school day interrupted on Thursday after a student reported seeing a threat... Local News 19 Sep 2024 | 11:30
Chester’s new sixth graders get to know their school... and lockers! On August 27, Chester Academy welcomed new students and sixth graders at their orientation. As described by the school district,... Local News 28 Aug 2024 | 11:00
The ceremony took place June 24. ( Photo provided) Chester eighth-graders advance to high school On June 24, 2024, Chester Academy celebrated the eighth graders who will be attending high school in the fall. Students excitedly... Local News 09 Jul 2024 | 11:09
Chester Academy’s 2024 varsity softball team. ( Photo provided) Chester’s varsity baseball, softball teams celebrate a great season Chester Academy’s varsity baseball and softball teams each had amazing seasons this year, with both teams winning their respective... Sports 25 Jun 2024 | 01:38
Chester Academy teaching staff celebrate Amy Reid (center, in black), for her award win. ( Photo provided) Chester Academy special education teacher honored Chester Academy special education teacher Amy Reid, was recently recognized for her teaching skills with the 2024 Mid-Hudson... Local News 17 Jun 2024 | 10:15
Members of the school’s Voice Ensemble. ( Photo courtesy of Chester Academy) Chester Academy Voice Ensemble makes Carnegie Hall debut Chester Academy Voice Ensemble made their Carnegie Hall debut on Perelman Stage as part of the organization’s National Concert.... Local News 14 May 2024 | 10:39
Chester Academy Key Club students help clean up a portion of Arcadia Road. ( Photo courtesy the Chester Union Free School District) Chester students help clean up area roadways Over the weekend, several communities across Orange County held roadside cleanup events in an effort to restore the region’s... Local News 22 Apr 2024 | 04:43
Fundraiser to support booze-free graduation party The All-Night Party Committee for Chester Academy’s Class of 2024 is holding a Musical Bingo Fundraiser on Sunday, April... Local News 10 Apr 2024 | 01:34
L-R: Jailyn Fernandez and Arianna Doughty. ( Photo courtesy Chester Academy) Chester Academy students honored as ‘Humanities Honorees’ Two Chester Academy students were honored with the Humanities Honoree Awards at Orange-Ulster BOCES. This event celebrates... Local News 25 Mar 2024 | 11:42
CA students explore new opportunities The new Chester Academy Makerspace has been a vibrant hub of creativity and innovation, serving as a multi-purpose area that... Local News 13 Mar 2024 | 12:36
Kids enjoying learning at Camp Invention. ( Photo by Michael Thornburg) ‘Camp Invention’ coming to Chester Elementary Camp Invention, a nonprofit summer enrichment camp program, is coming to Chester Elementary School the week of July 8. A program... Local News 06 Mar 2024 | 02:43
Chester Academy honor students launch ‘The Crock Pot Challenge’ Are you ready for a challenge? The National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) at Chester Academy is challenging the Chester community... Local News 20 Feb 2024 | 04:34
Chester Academy seventh graders bring the CES first graders’ monster designs to life. ( Photo courtesy the Chester Union Free School District) Chester students learn together across schools, grades Chester students and teachers across grades and schools are participating in team-driven, collaborative learning projects... Local News 09 Feb 2024 | 11:45
