11-12 Holiday Greetings | Read More

Another year has nearly passed and this brings us perilously close to 2012. As we celebrate the holidays, on behalf of the Irvington Public Schools, and a Cabinet who toil endlessly to improve academic achievement, we would like to wish everyone a safe and joyous holiday....

11-12 Thanksgiving Greetings | Read More

E.P. Powell once said that “Thanksgiving Day is a jewel, to set in the hearts of men; but be careful that you do not take the day and leave out the gratitude..."

11-12 Fall Message | Read More

Let’s begin the 2011-2012 school years by focusing less on the past and placing more emphasis on the idea of a better future for all of our students...

11-12 Message To Parents | Read More

It is hard to believe but it is that time of the year again - the beginning of the 2011-2012 school year. To those of you who are returning and to those of you joining our district for the first time, WELCOME...

11-12 Message To Staff | Read More

As we prepare for the opening of school on September 7, 2011, please allow me to reiterate how important you are to achieving academic excellence in the Irvington Public Schools. Every employee - whether you work in teaching, in support services, or in an administrative position, is vital to the success of our district...

10-11 Holiday Message| Read More

Happy Holidays! Seasons Greetings! As we enter this special time of year there is a spirit in the air of joy and sharing. Clearly, a festive merriment appears to be prevalent. Children bring us a special joy during this season as we share meals, gifts, and more time with them. As we enter this holiday season remember the tremendous impact that we have on our children and students...

10-11 Thanksgiving Greetings| Read More

As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, where we traditionally take time to give thanks, I am communicating with the teachers, students, staff and the community to express my appreciation and thanks to you for the dedication and commitment demonstrated toward helping the Irvington Public Schools implement its vision of improvement of academic achievement.

10-11 Welcome Back Message| Read More

It is with a great deal of pleasure that I welcome you to the 2010-2011 academic year. I hope that the summer has provided you with an opportunity to rest, relax, and enjoy yourselves. I want to share my good news. My dissertation has been completed and I am now Dr. Ethel J. Hasty! Hard work and perseverance yield positive results...

09-10 Message | Read More

In the words of Will Durant, “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act but a habit.”

Happy New Year! As we enter the 2010 year, we do so with a sense of purpose and optimism. In order to prepare students for the 21st century, ensuring that they have the skills for production, collaboration, and complex problem solving, it is important that we focus on increasing student achievement. Unequivocally, it is imperative that we...

09-10 Winter Message | Read More

As we approach the end of 2009, we, as a school system, have many successes to celebrate. Positive evidence of our continued recommitment to narrowing the achievement gap is revealed daily throughout the schools in our district. These are your successes! I hope that you are as proud of your accomplishments as I am of the dedication and professionalism you exhibit in teaching our students...

09-10 Fall Message | Read More

I hope you enjoyed what seemed like an "all too short summer." Likewise, hopefully, you were able to enjoy time with your family during those leisure months of summer. Clearly, the summer provides a time for reinvigoration and re-evaluation...