The Peekskill High School Drama Company had an amazing three night run when they performed, "The Wiz" earlier this May with the help of some of Hillcrest's "munchkins." If you were there, here's a chance to relive the awesome experience and if you weren't able to make it, enjoy this taste of what was missed. Bravo to the talented cast and crew for a job well done!

Click here for an album of over 150 photos from the play.
 

Congratulations to PCSD senior Anthony Hull who was one of only four students in Westchester County to recently receive the Overcoming the Odds awards from Student Advocacy, an organization which helps struggling students obtain the help they need to succeed in school.

The awards ceremony, which celebrated its 20th anniversary this year, was held on May 14 in Tarrytown, NY. Hull, who attends Dr. Kenneth Clark Academy, was accompanied to the ceremony by his grandparents, parents, Peekskill Board of Education President Douglas Glickert and Peekskill City School District Director of Special Services Joyce Long. 

Hull was honored by Student Advocacy for his persistence in pursuing his education after experiencing several difficulties throughout his academic career.  

"In the last two years he has turned his academic transcript and his life around" read Hull's narrative in the award ceremony's program. "He has become a strong advocate for himself and a role model for others."

Hull will be receiving his Regent's diploma this June and will be attending Moorehouse College in the fall to study psychology.

Peekskill Middle School students from Rachele Rice's Period 2 class recently took a walk to Woodside Elementary to read to the school's Kindergarteners as part of Rice's Book Buddies program. Upon arriving at Woodside, the middle school students broke into small groups and paired up with children from Mrs. Miller and Mrs. Kadin's classes. After reading to the Kindergarteners, PKMS students asked their younger counterparts what they enjoyed about the books.

"This is what it's all about- students bonding through literature," Rice said. "I'm so proud of my class. They were so excited to do this and many of them have already asked me when we are going back again."

Rice says she is looking forward to continuing the program next school year.

PKMS 6th graders recently took a trip to the Sharpe Reservation in Fishskill which boasts over 2,300 acres of beautiful land with lakes, ponds, streams and hiking trails. The reservation welcomes over 10,000 students annually and helps to teach children about our local environment. 

Student artists from across the District recently showed off their talents at our annual PCSD Art Show. The event took place at Westchester Community College and featured artwork in a variety of mediums. 

Click here for a photo album from this event.