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
Chester Academy’s National Honor Society inductees before the ceremony. ( Photo provided) 13 Chester Academy students Inducted into National Honor Society The newest members of the National Honor Society (NHS) at Chester Academy were on stage, passing the torch and lighting candles... Local News 23 Oct 2024 | 08:20
Chester Union Free School District. Chester Academy seeks partnerships for internship program Chester Academy is seeking more businesses and organizations to partner with for its Workplace Learning Internship Program,... Local News 11 Oct 2024 | 09:04
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
