Nicole DeSousa joins the CUFSD family. ( Photo provided) Nicole DeSousa named leader of CUFSD Business Office Nicole DeSousa has officially joined the Chester Union Free School District as assistant superintendent for Business, succeeding... Local News 22 Oct 2024 | 04:14
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
The students were not familiar with all the details of what unfolded on Sept. 11, 2001. ( Photo courtesy the Chester Union Free School District) Chester students learn about 9/11 Last week, on September 11, students at the Chester Union Free School District spent the day discussing the 9/11 attack with... Local News 18 Sep 2024 | 11:51
Young Hambos learn the PBIS basics. ( Photo courtesy the Chester Union Free School District) Chester pre-K and kindergarten students introduced to PBIS Chester’s pre-K and kindergarten students gathered together in the elementary school Maker Space on Friday morning, September... Local News 12 Sep 2024 | 07:00
Chester Academy students learn about changes to the code of conduct, new rules, and more to prep for the new school year. ( Photo by the Chester Union Free School District) Chester Academy students partake in back to school assemblies As part of the start of the 2024-25 school year at Chester Academy, students reported to the auditorium throughout the day... Local News 10 Sep 2024 | 02:32
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
CUFSD’s new technology director Daniel Svarczkopf. ( Photo provided) CUFSD announces new technology director The Chester Union Free School District recently announced that Daniel Svarczkopf has been selected as the district’s new... Local News 09 Jul 2024 | 11:18
The school district’s Board of Education recently honored special education teacher Donna Hart (center). ( Photo provided) Special education teacher named Employee of the Year During its June 12 meeting, the Chester Union Free School District Board of Education announced Donna Hart as the district’s... Local News 09 Jul 2024 | 10:43
Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus speaks in favor of buying the Maple Ave. school building during the June 25 Ways and Means Committee meeting. Maple Ave. eyed as tech training center The fate of the Maple Avenue school building came before the Orange County Legislature’s Physical Services and Ways and Means... Local News 26 Jun 2024 | 12:27
Spence receives an award for his time with the district. ( Photo provided) Ed Spence, a champion of Chester’s tech advancement, retires After 13 years with the Chester Union Free School District, Ed Spence, the school district’s director of technology and data... Local News 25 Jun 2024 | 04:45
CUFSD valedictorian Mykhaylo Hychka. Chester Academy announces top students The Chester Union Free School District recently announced its valedictorian and salutatorian for the Class of 2024: Mykhaylo... Local News 12 Jun 2024 | 02:36
Chester residents voted in favor of the $36,503,854 2024-25 school budget. ( Photo courtesy the Chester Union Free School District.) Voters approve Chester school budget, Maple Ave transfer Voters in the Chester Union Free School District approved the $36,503,854 budget for the district’s 2024-25 school year by... Local News 22 May 2024 | 12:42
Chester’s school safety capital project would include reconstruction of door and “transactional areas” of the schools. Chester school district to hold budget, BOE vote On Tuesday, May 21, Chester Union Free School District residents will vote to fill two Board of Education seats. Just two... Local News 15 May 2024 | 12:56
Mykhaylo Hychka. ( Photo courtesy the Chester Union Free School District) Mykhaylo Hychka highlighed as ‘Chester Champion’ Mykhaylo Hychka, a senior at Chester Academy, hopes his success in track and field will spark others to join the sport. The... Sports 08 May 2024 | 01:33
The various section of the Maple Avenue building. ( Photo courtesy the Chester Union Free School Distrct) May 21 ballot to include Maple Avenue referendum The Chester Union Free School District has placed on the May 21 ballot a referendum regarding the Maple Avenue Building that... Local News 08 May 2024 | 01:23
