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Congratulations to New Paltz High School (NPHS) students who have earned a Letter of Commendation from the National Merit Scholarship Program Corporation, thanks to their impressive scores on the qualifying PSAT exam.

“We are incredibly proud of Florian White, Lukas Kallio, Bodhi Stevens and Jackson Powers, who are true shining examples of success and inspiration to us all,” said Principal Simms.”

About 34,000 Commended Students throughout the nation are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise. Although they will not continue in the 2026 competition for the National Merit Scholarship awards, Commended Students placed among the top 50,000 students who entered the competition by taking the 2024 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. (PSAT/NMSQT).

Congratulations to the varsity football team on their thrilling victory over Rondout on Friday night!

Encouraging Thoughtful and Creative Artists!

Students in Laurene Pountain’s Studio Art class at the High School are not just creating art, they are reflecting on it, too. Recently, the young artists created a symbol to represent their identity. Each symbol incorporated the use of three elements and two principles of art. Students articulated how and why each element and principle was used, and rated their work on such factors as composition and design, originality, craftsmanship and more.

Check out these creations from some of our very talented artists!

Warm-ups in Motion!

Did you know that adding movement to chorus drills helps singers lock in musical concepts through physical and kinesthetic memory?

Our High School choral students do! During lessons with Nicole Foti, you’ll often see arms in the air, hands making gestures, and bodies moving with the music. These exercises strengthen breathing, posture, and rhythm while boosting engagement and deepening students’ connection to what they are singing. By combining body and voice, singers build confidence, energy, and performance skills.

Now that’s music to our ears!

The High School was the place to be as students, teachers, and even parents faced off in an epic Students vs. Teachers Dodgeball Tournament. Click to learn more.

The High School's Latino Heritage Club, with support from world languages teacher Rodrigo Castro, along with administration and teachers, hosted an informational forum on understanding your rights when encountering immigration officials. Click to learn more.