One of the many pleasures associated with living in the Adirondacks is having distinct seasons.  Although the snow is slow to arrive this year, we all know that very soon it will begin to pile up, and the true Adirondack winter will be upon us.  Much of our areas economy depends on snow and ice this time of year, so join me in hoping it comes very soon and lasts through March.  The winter season offers opportunities to hike or snow shoe with less of a chance of tripping on roots, to ski the Olympic venues or to bundle up and walk through snow covered paths.  Perhaps inside opportunities are more to your liking such as reading, curling up by a warm wood fire or watching a movie.  Whatever your pleasure, the winter season brings a unique range of seasonal fun.

Keene Central School is about to expand it’s population and cultural diversity.  The Board of Education has accepted the proposed plan recommended by the International Student Task Force.  Beginning this spring, the District will actively pursue having international students attend KCS.  The goal for the 2012-13 school year to have six such students has been established.  The students are expected to come from 5 or 6 different countries to live and learn within our school community.  Host families will be needed each year to provide a home for the students.  This is an exciting time for our school and our students. As the school opens its doors for these international students, we know from experience that we will learn as much from them as they do from us and our lives will be richer for having made the effort.