Daily Announcements

 THERE WILL BE NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS ON THURSDAY & FRIDAY, MAY 24-25, since the days allotted for school closings due to the weather were not used this year.  Thursday, May 24 will be a Superintendent's  Conference Day for staff. 

Daily Announcements

Please click below to see Principal Joe Spero's presentation on Block Scheduling.
Scheduling Update for February 7 2012.pptx
The Asian Club's Accent Night will take place at 7 pm on May 18.  Please come and celebrate with our very talented Asian students.

Tower 2012
The Yearbook is on sale for $80.  Please contact the Main Office if you would like to order one.

101 NYACK HIGH STUDENTS NAMED COLLEGE BOARD ADVANCED PLACEMENT SCHOLARS

Please click the link below for more information on NHS's 2011 Advanced Placement Scholars.

 

2011 AP Scholars (2).pdf

 Senior Opt-In Letter for Permission to Leave Campus during the School Day.

 As a result of a change to Board of Education Policy 5181.1, all seniors are prohibited from driving off campus during their lunch and/or café option periods. However, all seniors may walk off campus during their lunch and/or café option periods during the 2011-12 school year if they have parental permission. If you would like your child to be able to walk off campus during his/her lunch and/or café option periods please click below for access to the permission slip.

 

Senior Opt In Letter (2).pdf
Good news!  The Program of Studies 2012-2013 is now available. Please click on the Guidance Folder.

NHS Philosophy and Goals

Nyack High School is a community, proud of its traditions and rich diversity. We strive to meet the needs of all students and to prepare them for a rapidly changing world. In a spirit of collaboration, we seek to provide an environment that fosters scholastic excellence, cultural appreciation, ethical behavior and democratic values. We value individuality and the effort to realize full potential. We encourage harmonious partnerships among students, staff, parents and wider community.

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Message from the Principal

SENIOR AWARDS CEREMONY
Please note that the date of the Senior Awards Ceremony has been changed from May 31st to June 7th.  Mark your calendars!

PLAN TESTING RESULTS
PLAN results were distributed to all sophomores on December 12, 2011.  Please go to the Guidance folder for a letter explaining what your child received.

NEW ELIGIBILITY - OPEN CAMPUS POLICY CHANGES
Attention Students and Parents:
The new Open-Campus/Eligibility Policy affects students in the following ways:

9th Grade
:  No students are permitted off campus.
10th Grade:  Students who meet eligibility criteria may leave campus beginning 2nd quarter.
11th Grade:  Those students who are eligible will be called down by Mr. Arietta the week of September 6th to receive permission slips to leave campus.
12th Grade:  All seniors are eligible to walk off campus.  Please see Mrs. Wanamaker for permission slips.
NO ELIGIBLE STUDENTS WILL BE PERMITTED TO LEAVE CAMPUS WITHOUT A SIGNED PERMISSION SLIP.

NO STUDENTS WILL BE PERMITTED TO DRIVE OFF CAMPUS DURING THE SCHOOL DAY.

Please click below for the September issue of Sperogram.

Sept Newsletter 9.11.pdf
Please see the Senior Information folder inside the Guidance folder in the Directory for some useful information for parents of seniors.

Welcome to Nyack High School
To contact offices in the high school please use the following telephone numbers:
Attendance:             353-7110
Main Office:             353-7100
Guidance Office:      353-7120
Nurses Office:          353-7140
Athletic Office:         353-7135
Voice mail system:  353-7165

Upcoming Events

Saturday, May 19
Jimerson String Festival Rehearsal - Gym - 9 am
Sunday, May 20
Jimerson String Festival - Gym - 3 pm
Tuesday, May 22
Student Recognition Night - 7 pm
Wednesday, May 23
Art Show - 6 pm
ArtWorks Art Cards Exhibit & Sale
Concert - 7:30 pm

Weather

Today, 5/19/2012
High: 79 Low: 53
Sunny
0% chance of precipitation.
Tomorrow, 5/20/2012
High: 80 Low: 54
Partly sunny
9% chance of precipitation.