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Photos: Peekskill High School Unveils New Cafeteria, Tech Dept

The Peekskill school district had ribbon cutting ceremonies for the high school cafeteria and and technology department Tuesday. State Sen. Greg Ball was also on hand to present to a $75,000 grant for wireless internet in the high school.

 

Peekskill school officials gathered at the high school Tuesday for ribbon cutting ceremonies the completion of a new technology department and cafeteria in the building.

The cafeteria and tech space were part of $3 million in capital improvements carried out in district schools this summer. The projects were funded by a bond issue approved by district voters in May 2011.

State Sen. Greg Ball, R-Patterson, was also present to take part in a ceremonial check presentation for a $75,000 “bullet aid” grant that will be used to provide wireless Internet to the high school. In addition to the $75,000, Ball was able to secure another $50,000 grant for the district’s new 21st Century Learning Center. The Learning Center is a program geared toward high school students who are not on track to graduate on schedule.

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