Schools & Kids
Thursday, June 11, 2026 · Catskill
Catskill Schools Adopt $51.7M Budget, Keep Tax Increase Below State Cap
Catskill schools adopted a $51.7 million budget for 2026-2027 with a tax increase of 2.19 percent, below the state cap. The district will hold a public hearing May 6.
Catskill Central School District Wins Fifth Straight National Music Education Award
Catskill Central School District has won the NAMM Foundation's Best Communities for Music Education Award for the fifth straight year.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Catskill School District Holds Budget Hearing May 6
Catskill Central School District will hold a public hearing on its 2026-27 budget May 6, with voters set to decide on the proposal May 19.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Hudson High Spring Concert Tonight at 7 p.m.
Hudson High School's spring concert features five student music groups performing tonight at 7 p.m. in the school auditorium.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Report projects 1.25 million young people out of work or school by 2031
A major report predicts the number of young people aged 16 to 24 who are unemployed, not in school, and not in training will reach 1.25 million by 2031, marking a shift that analysts say will narrow economic prospects for a generation.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Online Harassment Affects Majority of Teens Outside School
A recent study revealed that nearly two-thirds of adolescents who experience harassment do so online, independent of school-based bullying. This finding suggests a growing prevalence of cyberbullying extending beyond traditional schoolyard conflicts. The study highlights the need for focused strategies to address online aggression among teenagers.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Discussions Underway for New Blue-Blood College Basketball Event in 2027
An eight-team college basketball event, potentially named the 'Diamond Cup,' is in preliminary discussions for 2027. Kentucky, North Carolina, Kansas, Michigan, and UConn are reportedly engaged in the planning stages. Event organizers aim to create a marquee tournament featuring prominent programs.
Thursday, June 11, 2026