Tower

News

During a projected dry spell, contractors arrived on the quad in the front of Follet Hall to dig a new drainage ditch. They also
ameliorate flooding and runoff conditions in and around Follett Hall. Future plans hopes address more drainage problems in the next two years.

Heavy rain creates challenges across campus

Olivia Shim, Illustration Editor • October 27, 2026

Heavy rainfall can overwhelm drainage systems flooding homes, roads, and school campuses. At The Masters School, stormwater runoff has created drainage challenges that the school plans to address over the next two years. According to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), New York has experienced...

Two students tug at an American flag. In a survey sent to the School community, participants voted on
19 different questions, each centering on different political policies involving economic and immigration issues. The poll had 302 responses from faculty, staff and students and the majority of responses, 29.9%, were from the senior class. The implications of the results were compared and discussed in conjunction with current trends and national surveys surrounding similar topics.

School-wide poll reveals community’s opinion on immigration policies

Elaina Barreto, Editor-in-Chief • October 27, 2026

Immigration is an increasingly relevant issue in Westchester County, the home for many of The Masters School's students and faculty. In 2025, local organizations in Westchester donated food and supplies to asylum seekers settling in Ardsley, and in January 2026 the Masters community participated in a walkout protesting the increased...