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April 17, 2026
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REMINDER: SUPERINTENDENT'S CONFERENCE DAY, NO SCHOOL ON FRIDAY APRIL 24
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Tuesday, April 21, 2026 Board of Education Committee Meetings, Carmel High School
Special Education, Support & Wellness, 5:30 – 6:20 p.m., Library Lab
Audit, Facilities & Operations, 5:30 – 6:20 pm., Science Room 201
*Note – Committee meetings will be cut short for a brief tenure reception.
Tuesday, April 21, 2026 Board of Education Meeting, Carmel High School Library, 6:30 p.m.
*Note – Tenure Reception 6:00 – 6:30 p.m. Meetings are livestreamed on the Board of Education page of the district website.
Community members who wish to speak during the public comment section of the Board meeting are asked to sign up in advance using our Public Comment Sign-up Form.
BLUE FLASHING LIGHTS MEAN STAY AWAY
When our schools are involved in a safety drill or safety procedure, the blue strobe light at the front of a school building flashes on and off. That is a signal to parents and visitors to stay away from the school building. Please watch this video for more information.
BEST BUDDIES FRIENDSHIP WALK
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GFMS PTA Spring Bulb Fundraiser
Help us grow—support our Spring Bulb fundraiser! Time to plant beautiful flowers to grow in your garden. Please share with your friends and family. Sales end on 4/30/26.
For current 7th graders, 20% of their sales will go towards their Washington trip. PLEASE ADD YOUR STUDENTS NAME TO THE GIFT MESSAGE SPOT DURING THE CHECK OUT.
DISTRICTWIDE MULTICULTURAL FAIR FOR ALL SCHOOLS
 Keep up with events at GFMS PTA on Facebook.
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TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK
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KENT PRIMARY SCHOOL TALENT SHOW
KPS Talent Show is tonight, Friday 4/17 at 6pm!
$5 per person at the door & concessions available for purchase.
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WHITE PONDS COMMUNITY ARTS / PIPER THEATER
SUMMER WORKSHOPS! Registration is open and filling up! Broadway Boot Camp, Aladdin, Sound of Music tribute, Stories Alive, and Be More Chill!
CARMEL UNITED SOCCER CLUB For more information, please go to www.carmelsoccer.com
Travel Team Tryouts for the Fall 2026/Spring 2027 season will take place in April/May for boys born 8/1/2007 - 7/31/2019 and girls born 8/1/2010 - 7/31/2019. The detailed tryout schedule and registration information can be found on our website at www.carmelsoccer.com/travel-tryouts.html. All potential new and returning players must register for and attend Tryouts. Registration is free.
REED MEMORIAL LIBRARY
carmellibrary.org or 845-225-2439
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HISTORIC WALK THROUGH CARMEL Open to all ages, this guided walk revisits many of the town’s iconic locations.
PATTERSON LIBRARY
For more information and to register for programs, please go to https://pattersonlibrary.org/calendar/
- French Club - Tuesday 4/28 @ 4:30 pm for ages 8-13. Bonjour les amis! Join us at French Club, where we will discover the French language and francophone cultures through crafts, cuisine, stories, and fun activities!
- Battle of the Books Meeting - Tuesday 4/28 @ 5 pm for grades 5-11. The action-packed, fast-paced reading competition where teams from all over the Mid-Hudson libraries face off to see who knows their books the best!
- Lego Club - Wednesday 4/29 @ 4:30 pm for children ages 5 and up. Come and let your creativity run wild with Lego Club! Kids can make their own masterpieces with our large selection of Legos and display them after in the Family Center.
- La Fête du Travail - Friday 5/1 @ 3:30 pm for children of all ages. Come discover this traditional French holiday called La Fête du Travail celebrated May 1st. Children will make their own lily of the valley.
- Free Comic Book Day - Saturday 5/2 @ 11 am for ages 5 and up. Come and choose a Free Comic Book to keep, and take part in fun activities to celebrate! Each child can take 1 or 2 comic books while supplies last.
- Teen Leadership Council - Tuesday 5/5 @ 4 pm T.L.C is a program for teens run by teens. Earn community service hours, plan programs for your peers and mentor younger kids in children’s programs.
- Homeschool Hangout: Open Art - Friday 5/8 @ 2 pm for ages 5 and up. We have the art supplies, you have the talent! Pick some materials and create something beautiful.
- Crochet Club - Friday 5/8 @ 3:30 pm for ages 10 and up. You bring your creativity and talent , we’ll provide the supplies and a space to make it happen!
KENT PUBLIC LIBRARY
Registration is required for all programs, kentlibrary.org
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The Friends Book Cellar Sale—stocked with a wide selection of books for teachers, children, and teens. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Every Second Saturday of the Month.
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Dye Hard – Teen Tie Dye Event, Monday, 4/20, Grades 5–12. Get colorful at the library with a fun, hands-on tie-dye workshop where you’ll create your own vibrant, wearable art.
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Storytime with the Teachers, Monday, 4/13, Grades K-6
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Create Your Own Earth Day Terrarium, Wednesday, 4/15, Ages 12-17.
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David Engel's Wizard Academy, Thursday, 4/16, All Ages and abilities.
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Kid's Craft Club, Tuesday, April 21, Grades K-4.
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Paws to read, Wednesday, April 22, Ages 5-11. Practice your reading skills with a friendly therapy dog!
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Pokemon Club, Saturday, April 25, Grades 2 and up, registration required.
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Lost in Space with Dr. Z Monday, April 27, Family program.
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Get art Smart with Patti Hupp, Saturday, May 2, Ages 4-10.
TOWN OF KENT RECREATION
- To register for an event or program, you can visit our catalog or call (845) 531-2100 or come on in! We are located at Kent Town Hall. Visit us on Facebook.
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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Lifeguards Wanted: Now Hiring Lifeguards at Patterson Rec! Stay active, have fun, and keep our community safe. Apply today!
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MultiSport 6-week class Patterson Rec with SkyHawks: Begin your athletic journey with MultiSportTots! Ages from 2-year-olds and 3–4-year-olds on Tuesdays at Cornwall Hill Ballfield.
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Beginner Golf Classes Patterson Rec with SkyHawks: This program focuses on fun and repetition with a game- based approach that can be played on any surface. Ages from 3-4, 5-7, 8–11-year-olds on Thursdays at Cornwall Hill Ballfield.
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Track & Field Patterson Rec with SkyHawks: This program teaches young athletes Track and field essentials, from body positioning and stride to stretching and cool-downs. Ages 3-4, 5-7, 8-11-year-olds on Fridays at Cornwall Hill Ballfield.
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Summer Camp: Join us for an exciting summer at our camp programs featuring Multi-Activity, Flag Football, Basketball, Nature Adventure, and Pre K Camps! Campers will stay active and engaged with a mix of sports, games, skill-building, outdoor exploration, teamwork, and tons of summer fun in a positive, supportive environment.
CAMP HERRLICH
For more info and registration for all events, see the Camp Herrlich website
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Spring Vacation Camp - April 24, 2026. 9am - 5pm with extended hours from 6:30am to 6:30pm if you need it. A gull, fun day filled with supervised indoor and outdoor activities, lunch and snack included.
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Spring Fling Outdoor Market - FREE! - Celebrate Spring at Spring Fling! May 16, 10–3 at Camp Herrlich. Shop 50+ local vendors, enjoy great food, camp activities & Kids’ Club fun. A joyful day of community, family, and fresh-air fun!.
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Festival of Friends • May 22–25, 2026 at Camp Herrlich! A fun-filled family camping weekend with lodging, meals, activities & live music—all supporting our Scholarship Fund. Join the tradition!
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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.
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