Daily Announcements
PTO Meeting will be virtual on Monday, October 6, 2025!
Yondr Program - Cell phone pouch!
Heritage Middle School is implementing the Yondr Cell Phone Pouch system. Every student will secure their phone in a personally assigned Yondr pouch when they arrive to school. Students will maintain possession of their phones and will not use them until their pouches are opened at the end of the day. Students are expected to bring their pouches back to school each morning. This is to promote a phone-free space to help optimize teaching and learning. If you have any questions or if there is an emergency and you need to contact your child, please reach out to the main office at 845-563-3750. You can also visit for more detailed information.
Cell Phone Policy!
Cell phones must be turned off and in a Yondr pouch for the entire school day!
1st offense - The student and administration will review the policy of no cell phone use.
2nd offense - An administrator will review the policy with the student and parent. The parent will be notified that future violations can result in suspension, revocation of the student's privilege to have a phone in school.
3rd offense - The phone will be confiscated and secured in the Main Office until the end of the day. The student's privilege will be suspended or revoked and the student will be subject to other disciplinary action (ex. suspension).
Working Papers!
If your child is 14 years old, he/she can get their working papers in the Health Office. They need a physical within a year to get working papers. If your child is turning 14 years old over the summer, he/she can get their working papers at NFA Main.
Mask Update!
Students and staff - wearing a mask will be optional. Please respect each other for their choice of wearing a mask or not wearing a mask. Students and staff must keep monitoring for symptoms and stay home if you are sick. If you test positive for COVID 19, please notify your school immediately. Please continue to wash your hands and use hand sanitizer to help reduce the spread of the virus.
All Students that want to try out for a sport must fill out the "Final Forms" form on the NECSD website and have a current physical on file in the Health Office!!
Center for H.O.P.E. Group!
The H.O.P.E. Group will be collecting food this year (no clothes) for those in need. All canned goods, pasta, soups and drinks can be dropped off in room 315.
School Holidays and Closures!
Tuesday, September 23rd and Wednesday, September 24th - no school - Religious Holiday
Thursday, October 2nd - no school - Religious Holiday
Monday, October 13th - no school - Indigenous People Day
Friday, October 31st - half day - Staff Development Day
Tuesday, November 4th - half day for students - Superintendent's Conference Day
Monday, November 11th - no school - Veteran's Day
Wednesday, November 26th - no school for students - 1/2 Day Parent/Teacher Conf. and 1/2 Day Superintendent's Conf. Day
Thursday, November 27th and Friday, November 28th - no school - Thanksgiving Recess
Tuesday, December 23rd - half day for students - 1/2 Day Staff Development
Wednesday, December 24th - Friday, January 2nd - no school - Winter Recess
Monday, January 19th - no school - Martin Luther King Day
Monday, February 16th - Wednesday, February 18th - no school - Winter Recess
Friday, March 20th - no school - Religious Holiday
Monday, March 30th - Friday, April 3rd - no school - Spring Recess
Tuesday, April 14th - half day for students - 1/2 Day Staff Development
Tuesday, May 19th - half day for students - Staff Development Day
Monday, May 25th - no school - Memorial Day
Friday, June 19th - no school - Juneteenth
Monday, June 22nd and Tuesday, June 23rd - half day for 6th grade students
Friday, June 26th - Last Day of School
Water refill stations are now available to refill water containers. Make sure you bring enough water to school.
