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June 19, 2026
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THIS IS THE LAST SCHOOLHOUSE NEWS FOR THIS SCHOOL YEAR
HAVE A GREAT SUMMER!
FOOD SERVICE WORKERS NEEDED
Part-time Food Service Workers and Substitute Food Service Workers needed. Anyone interested should contact carmelfoodservices@carmelschools.org
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CARMEL HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION
Carmel High School's graduation will be livestreamed on the high school website. With the weather forecast calling for rain on Monday, June 22 we MIGHT be moving our graduation to our rain date of Tuesday, June 23rd. Either way, the graduation will be streamed live on the website for those who aren't attending.
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EIGHTH GRADE GRADUATION
George Fischer Middle School holds two moving-up ceremonies for its 8th graders. One half of the class graduates at 1:30 and the second half graduates at 4 p.m. We will livestream both graduations on the George Fischer Middle School website. If you aren't attending the graduations, go to the website to watch them live.
MIDDLE SCHOOL HALF-DAY SCHEDULE
Don't forget: Thursday, June 25 and Friday, June 26 are half days for middle schoolers and elementary students.
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Elementary Half- Day Reminders: 6/23 - 6/26
The last full day of school will be Monday, June 22nd. The remainder of the week will be half-days.
Tuesday, 6/23 - Friday, 6/26 will be half-days for elementary students. Parent pick-ups will start at 11:45. Students will be released at 12:00. Kindly plan accordingly.
The last day of meal service is Monday, June 22. There will be no breakfast served on the half days.
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WHITE POND COMMUNITY ARTS
Information at pipertheater.org
Join us for a week-long theater program or take the stage for one of our full production workshops!
- June 29th - July 3rd: Broadway Bootcamp
- July 6th - July 17th: Aladdin Kids
- July 20th - July 24th: Our Favorite Things
- July 27th - July 31st: Stories Alive!
REED MEMORIAL LIBRARY
For registration and more information, see carmellibrary.org or call 845-225-2439
Summer Reading Kick Off Party - Unearth a Story- presented by Reed Memorial Library and Carmel Recreation and Parks. Celebrate the beginning of Summer and the 250th birthday of the USA with a party at Camarda Park on June 20, 2026 at 10:30 am. Sign up for Summer Reading, meet our local firefighters and police dept., look at construction trucks, and listen to Music with Emily. Wear your red, white, and blue! Registration is required.
PATTERSON LIBRARY
For registration and more information, see https://pattersonlibrary.org/calendar/
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Summer Kickoff - Friday, 6/26 @ 12 PM for all ages. School is out! Let the summer fun begin! Join us for delicious food, a bubble party from the Bubble Bus, live music, a bounce house, and lots more fun activities for all ages!
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Crafting the Stars & Stripes - Wednesday, 7/1 @ 11 AM for ages 5 and up. Celebrate the United States of America’s 250th birthday by crafting your very own American flag art piece using colorful paint sticks!
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Owl Pellet Excavation - Wednesday, 7/1 @ 3 PM for ages 5 and up. In this hands-on adventure, we’ll dive into the fascinating world of owl biology by dissecting real owl pellets to uncover the tiny bones from their latest meals.
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French Club - Monday, 7/6 @ 12 PM for ages 7 to 12. Bonjour les amis -- Join us in the discovery of the French-speaking world through stories, activites, food, and more. À bientôt !
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Poetry Club - Monday, 7/6 @ 2 PM for ages 7 to 12. Children will discover works from a new poet each week, learn about different literary devices, and write their own poems!
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Dino Academy: A Dinosaur Discovery Show - Tuesday, 7/7 @ 11 AM for ages 4 and up. Led by the quirky and curious Dr. Sarah Tops, this action-packed adventure uncovers fascinating dino facts that will wow even the biggest dino fans.
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Explorer Academy - Tuesday, 7/7 @ 2 PM for ages 5 to 8. Young explorers will dive into exciting themed adventures like Ocean Explorers, Space Explorers, Jungle Explorers, and Dinosaur Hunters.
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Hands-On Archaeology - Wednesday, 7/8 @ 11 AM for ages 8 to 14. Join a Mohonk Preserve environmental educator to explore archaeological artifacts from the Hudson Valley region!
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Tiny Treasure Hunters - Wednesday, 7/8 @ 2 PM for ages 5 and up. Young explorers become junior archaeologists as they dig through mock excavation sites filled with hidden treasures and ancient “artifacts.”
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Cheer Camp - Thursday, 7/9 @ 11 AM for ages 6 to 10. This fun and dynamic class blends the fundamentals of cheerleading with beginner gymnastics skills, all in a safe and supportive environment.
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Sybil's Celebration - Friday, 7/10 @ 2 PM for all ages. In this celebration of Sybil Ludington's Ride we will have fun exploring history! There will be a story time, snacks, crafts and even pony rides so you can imagine how Sybil felt on that night!
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Friday Night Film Club: Hamilton Sing-Along - Friday, 7/10 @ 6 PM for ages 12 to 19. You know the story and you definitely know the songs - come and sing-along with us to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution.
KENT PUBLIC LIBRARY
Registration is required for all programs, kentlibrary.org
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Reading Buddies
Children of all ages are invited to read with a teen volunteer or listen to stories during the Teen Reading Buddies summer program at the Kent Library on July 8, July 14, July 20, July 29, and August 6, 2026. No registration is required, and children under age 5 must be accompanied by an adult.
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Sunny Boy’s Birthday Party
Children entering Grades 1 and up are invited to celebrate Sunny Boy’s birthday on July 8 at 3:00 PM with crafts, gifts, questions about therapy dogs .
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Storytime with the Teachers
Children entering Kindergarten through 4th grade are invited to enjoy stories and a craft with local teachers on July 13 and August 17 at 4:30 PM.
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Crafternoon
Children in Grades K–5 are invited to explore their creativity through hands on art projects in a fun and welcoming environment on July 14 and August 11 at 4:30 pm.
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Meet Rocky the Raptor
Families are invited to meet Rocky the life-sized velociraptor on July 22 at 4:30 PM for stories, activities, photos, and dinosaur themed fun. Please register each child separately.
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Petting Zoo
Children and families are invited to meet and interact with a variety of animals, including ducks, guinea pigs, a tortoise, a bearded dragon, and bunnies, on July 25 at 10:30 AM.
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Summer Literacy Lab
Children are invited to participate in hands on literacy activities on July 27, August 3, August 10, and August 17 that support reading and spelling development through movement and multisensory learning.
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Foam Party
Children under 18 are invited to celebrate the end of Summer Reading with a foam filled dance party at the Town Center Green on August 12 at 4:30 PM.
Space Programs with Dr Z. July 28 at 6:00 PM Lost in Space-Space Snowballs & Shooting Stars: A Guide to Comets and Meteor Showers and helps us get ready for the Perseid meteor shower. This all-ages program (7+) is part of Dr. Z's summer space series, which also includes Celebrating 100 Years of Hubble's Tuning Fork on June 29 and The UFO Files on August 31.
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Meet "Anne Fischer Miller" Friday, July 10 at 11a.m. Recommended Ages: 10 and Up.
Step into Revolutionary-era history.
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Meet "Dr. Joseph Warren" Wednesday, July 15th at 6 p.m. Recommended Ages: Teen and Up. Michael Baker reenacts the life of Dr. and Major General Joseph Warren, a key leader at the start of the American Revolution.
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Meet Hulda: The Witch of the American Revolution, Saturday, August 8th at 11 a.m. Recommended Ages: 10 and Up. Hulda was feared as a witch for her healing and basket-weaving skills, yet celebrated as a Revolutionary War sharpshooter.
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Teen Art Takeover with Hudson Valley Inter Arts Fridays in July & August from 2:00-4:00. Grades entering 6th-12th. A 6-week hands-on art series filled with creativity, inspiration, and fun. Plus, participants will enjoy a special field trip to Hudson Valley Inter Arts in Patterson, NY for a bonus Digital Arts class!
TOWN OF KENT RECREATION
For information and to register, go to our town website.
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Volleyball Camp: Ages 9-14; Full Day: $285; Monday - Thursday 9 AM - 3 PM; June 29 - July 2 and August 3 - August 6
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Baseball Camp: Ages 4-5 morning 9:00am- 12:00pm; Ages 6-8 afternoon 12:00pm- 3:00pm; Fee: $165; Dates/Time: July 20 -July 23
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Multi-Sport Camp: Ages 6 - 11; Full Day: $295, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm; Half Day: $165, 9:00 am- 12:00pm or 12:00pm - 3:00pm; Monday - Thursday, July 6 - July 9
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Golf Camp: Ages 5-12; $295; Monday-Thursday 9 AM - 3 PM; July 27 - July 30
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Girls Flag Football Camp: Ages 8-14; Full Day: $295 9:00 am - 3:00 pm; Half Day: $165 9:00 am; 12:00pm or 12:00pm - 3:00pm; Dates: July 20 July 23
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Soccer Camp: Ages 7-14; Full Day: $285; Monday-Thursday 9 AM - 3 PM; August 10 - August 13
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2026 Backyard Olympics June 27, 12:30pm at Edward Ryan Memorial Park. (after the LC fishing derby) This is a free event but please register.
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2026 Kent Farmers Markets: June 20, July 18th & August 15th. At Kent Town Center. Please see our town website for an application to be a vendor or email recreation@townofkentny.gov
TOWN OF PATTERSON RECREATION
For more information you can go onto our website, pattersonny.myrec.com, email us at pattersonrec@gmail.com, or call (845) 878-7200.
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Next Level Soccer Clinic: 3rd - 8th graders. Designed to help players build confidence, sharpen their skills, and take their game to the Next Level. Led by Naomi Terman, a US Soccer certified coach. Tuesdays starting June 30th at Cornwall Hill Ballfield.
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Lifeguards Wanted: Now Hiring Lifeguards at Patterson Rec! Stay active, have fun, and keep our community safe. Apply today!
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Patterson Recreation Preschool: Monday - Friday 9:00am to 12:00pm STARTING: September 2nd. Children ages 2 1/2 to 5 years old (do not have to be fully potty trained, but close to it) For more information regarding this program, please email our lead teacher, Denise Opromolla at opromolla@aol.com
CAMP HERRLICH
For more info and registration for all events, see the Camp Herrlich website
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2026-2027 Before and After School Programs! School Age Program of the Year Award winner for 2 years in a row! Serving children in elementary and middle school. Get all the info and links to register here - www.campherrlich.org/school-age-child-care
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Summer Day Camp 2026 - 9 weeks of AMAZING summer camp programming on our beautiful property with our amazing staff. Ages 4 to 14, 8:45 - 4:30 with extended hours from 7am to 6pm, lunch and snack included.
MUDDY PUDDLES MESS FEST-
The annual Mess Fest (www.MessFest.org), taking place on Saturday, August 1, is a true celebration of kids being kids in honor of those who can't, while supporting a worthy cause, the Ty Louis Campbell Foundation to help provide better treatments for children with cancer. This is a family-friendly day filled with smiles, laughter, and pure joy.
 
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