LAKE PLACID — Despite gloomy skies and a few sprinkles of rain Friday evening, June 27, the Lake Placid Central School class of 2025 walked across the stage to receive their diplomas. As the last name was called (Aidan John Fay), the sun briefly bathed the graduates in ...

KEENE VALLEY — Keene Central School’s graduation on Saturday, June 28 was of the type that could only happen at a small school, with plenty of stories told to a laugh track of proud parents and teachers. A dozen seniors were honored with a personal ceremony that marks their transition ...

KEENE VALLEY — Between the two of them, Cynthia Ford-Johnston and Dan Mayberry have led Keene Central School District for about three generations of students. As Mayberry departs for a new post, the school board will be searching for someone with similar dedication to their small ...

LAKE PLACID — In 1992, John Spear was fresh out of college and had just begun his first job teaching English and psychology at Northwood School. Spear has been involved in education ever since then, either as a teacher, administrator, counselor or organizer. Despite new classes and ...

KEENE VALLEY — Voters approved a second, bare-bones budget for the 2025-26 school year in a revote on Tuesday, June 17. The $9,183,192 budget was approved by 81% of voters, with 275 voting “yes” and 65 voting against it. This budget was put to voters after the initial one of $9.3 ...

KEENE — In Keene Central School’s class of 2025, Zarela Fortuna Gulli has been named valedictorian, and Henry Becker is the salutatorian. Both have long lists of clubs and accolades to their name, which they credit to the small community at Keene Central School and the opportunities ...