Kerhonkson Elementary School is proud to announce that we have been awarded $5,000 for a project-based grant titled "Mad Science of the Mid-Hudson Valley - A Field Trip without the Bus." Time Warner Cable's Connect a Million Minds is a five-year, $100 million cash and in kind philanthropic initiative to address America's declining proficiency in science, technology, engineering and math which puts our children at risk of not completing successfully in a global economy. Mad Science will be bringing hands-on workshops into each classroom as well as interactive assemblies throughout the year.

Kerhonkson Elementary School Rolls Out

“PBIS”
Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports

*Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is a system for creating an effective school environment through acknowledgement of the positive behaviors demonstrated by our students. It is a research-based building-wide behavior support system intended for all students, staff and families within our community.

*The Kerhonkson Elementary School PBIS approach emphasizes three positively stated expectations:  Be Safe, Be Respectful and Be Responsible. Emphasis is placed on expected and acceptable behaviors.  PBIS was implemented at the Middle School; Kerhonkson has modified their Behavior Expectation Matrix to fit the needs of Kerhonkson.  This will ensure a smooth transition into the middle school for our students.

*Students were “taught“the expectations of appropriate behavior in the cafeteria, hallways and recess areas.  Staff, as well as students, were involved in instructing classes on the school-wide expectations and providing reinforcements for following these expectations.

*Good Gander Tickets are handed out to students displaying appropriate behaviors in the hallways according to the Behavior Expectation Matrix.  Ticket Tubs are located in the main hallway.  Students turn their completed tickets in at a time arranged by their teacher.  Students should not miss instructional time to turn a ticket in.  One name from each grade is drawn on Friday mornings and selected students will receive a prize. 

*PBIS is about motivating and encouraging students toward positive behavior while recognizing and reinforcing appropriate actions, significant displays of good character and marked effort and improvement toward personal and academic success.

Kerhonkson Behavior Expectation Matrix