The Nanuet News
Student Board Members
Meet Nanuet Senior High School senior Emma Serbe and junior Emma Ng, the Board's ex-officio student representatives for the 2026-27 school year. “Student representation on the board is important,” said Serbe, who is returning for the second year. “We provide insight on the realities that students face and how to better approach decisions, coming from a direct, firsthand student perspective.” Read more on Instagram.
Teacher Training
Faculty and staff participated in several professional development workshops in October. A group of middle and high school educators gathered for a professional development workshop led by the "Discussion Project," while several elementary and middle school educators attended a “Word Origins” training session led by the University of Florida Literacy Institute (UFLI). Back at the high school, the science department worked with Dr. David Jacob of Science Education Innovations for a session on research.
Freshman Wellness Day
Pond Study
The crisp fall weather is perfect for an outdoor lesson! Fifth-grade science students visited the Outdoor Education Center (OEC) this month for a pond study. Working in groups along the pond’s edge, students used a thermometer tied to a long string to measure the water’s temperature. From there, they collected water samples to measure turbidity. See photos on Instagram.
Veolia Visits
Talk about an immersive lesson! Veolia Water New York’s Robin Kroll visited Barr this month to spend time with our sixth graders and answer frequently asked questions about H₂O. During her time with each class, Kroll taught students about the water molecule and density. Following their discussion, she grabbed a pitcher and led students in group-based experiments. Read more in our Facebook post.
Actions That Matter
“Our actions matter and impact not only us but other people.” Acting Principal Dr. Myrtelle Mehu welcomed educators from the Holocaust Museum & Center for Tolerance and Education for a visit with fourth-grade classes. “We will teach you that your actions have ripple effects,” the Center’s Laura Katz told students before guiding them through four “situation stations.” Read more in our Facebook post.
Fire Prevention Week
October kicked off with Fire Prevention Week! Each year, members of the Nanuet Fire Department visit our elementary schools to share important lessons on how to stay safe. The 2026 theme for Fire Prevention Week is “Charge into Fire Safety: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home.” The campaign highlights the importance of safely buying, charging and recycling lithium-ion batteries. See pictures from Highview's event on Instagram.
Kindergarten at the OEC
