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Notes from Pelham school district:*Regents Assessments based on Common Core Learning Standards have 5 performance levels (Algebra I & Geometry: level 1 = 0-54, level 2= 55-64, level 3 = 65-79, level 4 = 80-84, level 5 = 85-100; Algebra II : level 1 = 0-54, level 2= 55-64, level 3 = 65-77, level 4 = 78-84, level 5 = 85-100; ELA: level 1 =0-54, level 2 =55-64 , level 3 = 65-78, level 4 = 79-84, level 5 = 85-100 ) Regents Assessments based on 2005 Learning Standards have 4 performance levels (level 1 = 0-54, level 2 = 55-64, level 3 = 65=84, level 4 = 85-100)

Regents results: Pelham students attaining proficiency drop in seven of eight exams in 2022

By Cristina Stefanizzi, Executive Editor
September 6, 2022

Pelham high school and middle school students attaining proficiency dropped in seven of eight Regents examinations this year, with the largest declines coming in geometry, chemistry, earth science and...

Pelham Memorial High School

Former PMHS assistant principal named as interim; search continues for permanent replacement

By Leah Sherbansky, Staff Reporter
September 6, 2022

Richard Leprine was appointed as the interim assistant principal of Pelham Memorial High School, following the resignation of Bethany Antonelli in July. Leprine previously served as assistant principal...

From left, School Board President Dr. Michael Owen-Michaane and Superintendent Dr. Cheryl Champ.

School board reviews search for new PMHS assistant principal, Franklin Field town pool idea

By Bella Caruso, Managing Editor
August 29, 2022

The Pelham Board of Education on Wednesday heard an update on the search for a new Pelham Memorial High School assistant principal and addressed a proposal to build a town pool on Franklin Field. School...

Pelham one of least equitable school districts in state, says WalletHub report

Pelham one of least equitable school districts in state, says WalletHub report

By Cristina Stefanizzi, Executive Editor
August 26, 2022

The Pelham Union Free School District is one of the least equitable districts in the state, ranked 630 out of 674 school systems, according to an analysis of income and spending by WalletHub. WalletHub...

Pelham Childrens Center

Pelham Children’s Center strives to continue providing affordable childcare amid rising inflation

By Kiran Schwaderer, Assistant Business Editor
July 27, 2022

Inflation has caused many childcare centers to raise prices. However, Pelham Children's Center (PCC), a nonprofit organization, has continued to follow its mission of providing affordable childcare to...

PMHS assistant principal leaves job after two years; interim to be named as search begins

PMHS assistant principal leaves job after two years; interim to be named as search begins

By Cristina Stefanizzi, Executive Editor
July 21, 2022

Pelham Memorial High School Assistant Principal Bethany Antonelli has resigned to take a job in another district after serving two years in the PMHS post. Her resignation is effective Aug. 31, said...

Foto Feature: Anna and Jacks Treehouse students stroll down the red carpet

Foto Feature: Anna and Jack’s Treehouse students stroll down the red carpet

By Julia Findikyan, Entertainment Editor
July 20, 2022

On July 14, the pre-schoolers from Anna and Jack's Treehouse attended a glamorous movie premiere—where they were the stars. A red carpet lined the entrance of the Pelham Picture House, and each child...

Dr. Michael Owen-Michaane was elected the new school board president.

Owen-Michaane elected school board president, Rowe its vp; new assistant superintendent named

By Bella Caruso, Managing Editor
July 14, 2022

Dr. Michael Owen-Michaane and Ian Rowe were unanimously elected school board president and vice president, respectively, for the 2022-23 school year during the board's reorganization meeting Tuesday. The...

Jack Andersons graduation speech: You CAN take it with you

Jack Anderson’s graduation speech: You CAN take it with you

By Jack Anderson
June 30, 2022

Good morning everyone. I would just like to start out by congratulating my classmates on this amazing achievement, and by thanking the administrators, teachers and staff who have made this all possible....

Oliver Tams graduation speech: Embrace the unknown; dont write your high school sequel

Oliver Tam’s graduation speech: Embrace the unknown; don’t write your high school sequel

By Oliver Tam
June 29, 2022

I am obsessed with sequels. Good sequels, bad sequels. I love them all. For example, recently I watched “The Next Karate Kid,” with Hilary Swank and Pat Morita, the sequel to “The Karate Kid.”...

Malia McLellans graduation speech: Success is stepping stone to larger goal

Malia McLellan’s graduation speech: Success is stepping stone to larger goal

By Malia McLellan
June 28, 2022

Hello seniors, families, friends and faculty of Pelham Memorial High School. I am so incredibly grateful to be here today, celebrating the class of 2022. Whether your great-grandparents grew up here or...

Andrew Kelly was named the first place recipient of the W.W. Fairclough Prize, which is awarded to the top three academic students in the graduating class, making him the valedictorian.

W.W. Fairclough Prize and Memorial Tablet winners named at PMHS graduation

By Cristina Stefanizzi, Executive Editor
June 27, 2022

The winners of Pelham Memorial High School's most prestigious awards, the W.W. Fairclough Prize and the Memorial Tablet, were announced at Saturday's Centennial Commencement Ceremony. The W.W. Fairclough...

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