News
Destination China: Superintendent & Magnet Schools Director Among 800 Educators to Tour China
Superintendent of Schools Bernard P. Pierorazio and Director of Magnet Programs Fern Eisgrub are two of 800 United States educators who will travel to China for a one-week tour in an effort to build and expand Chinese language programs in U.S. schools.
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Summer Transition Program
For Students Entering Grades 6 & 9
Here's an opportunity for students to "take a break" from the as yet to begin summer vacation and meet new teachers, counselors, coaches and principals. Students will also be able reunite with old friends and make some new ones. Please register by Thursday, June 21st.
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YPS & Washington Mutual Launch Student Savings Program
If you are of a certain age, you might remember school
"bank day" that helped instill the habit of saving. Thanks to a partnership with Washington Mutual, our students now have the opportunity to develop the same savings habit.
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Passport to Yonkers
100 Countries 50 Cultures 42 Languages
This joyous showcase of artwork created by District students and older adults who live in Yonkers draws on their ethnic heritage to create a revealing commentary of our society. The exhibit runs through June 29th in the event space at Riverfront Library. Don't miss this gem.
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One Good Deed Inspires Another
The students of the Enrico Fermi School for the Performing Arts sure know how to say thank you. And, they said it in a musical way as the school received a gift of 21 musical instruments from a 13 year old boy with a big idea.
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Medical Kits Roll Off Assembly Line
Academy of Wellness Professions students at Gorton High School assembled 500 emergency medical kits for distribution in the Yonkers community.
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One City's Garbage...
By now you've 
probably seen at least one of the half-dozen Yonkers garbage trucks that have been transformed into mobile works of art. We are pleased to tell you that Saunders 10th Grader Patricia Villate designed one of them. And, we are pleased to show you. Watch!
Celebrating the Arts
Yonkers Middle/High School presents a spring concert and art show that showcases the talents of many young people and the dedication of their teachers.
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Yonkers High School Sophomore Wins Telluride Scholarship
Jazmin Graves will be at Indiana University this summer for a challenging six-week, college-level seminar.
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Transforming Trash to Treasure
Intergenerational Art Project at Mark Twain
Egg cartons, paper towel rolls and lightbulbs get a second life as three-dimensional art crafted by the collective hands of the Mark Twain Middle School community.
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It's A Three Ring Circus In Here!
And we couldn't be happier. Our PEARLS seventh graders are learning and practicing the circus arts with artists-in-residence from the Cirque du Jour. They'll show off their newly acquired skills and confidence under the big top Friday afternoon.
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Eye on the Prize
500 Middle School Students Attend College Fair
With a clear and focused vision of the future, more than 500 YPS middle school students attended a regional college fair where they "were the best prepared, asked the best questions, & presented themselves as future college students."
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RHS Public Service Academy Sixth Annual Promotion and Award Ceremony
In a ceremony steeped in the lustrous traditions of the Yonkers Police
Department, an outstanding group of Roosevelt High School Public Safety Academy students
were promoted in rank and recognized for their
achievements Tuesday.
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Landscape Exhibition at Hudson River Museum Highlights RHS Student Work
The landscape of our region inspired a school of American art, and excited the imagination of a group of talented young artists at Roosevelt High School. The exhibition of their work at the Hudson River Museum is the culmination of the annual artist-in-residency program that brings art world professionals into the classroom to teach and mentor.
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Trustees Re-elect Mrs. Dunne President and Ms. Martinez Vice President
Both Begin 3rd Consecutive Terms in Leadership Posts
In a unanimous vote at its May 8th Annual Meeting, the Trustees of the Yonkers Board of Education re-elected Mrs. Bernadette Dunne as president and Ms. Debra Martinez as vice president. Both will serve one-year terms.
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Lincoln, Saunders & Yonkers High Schools Recognized as High Performing/Gap Closing Schools
NY State Education Commissioner Richard Mills wrote each of the principals that "you & your entire school community are to be commended for leading New York forward to accomplish our dual goals of increasing student achievement while closing the gap in student performance."
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$6.4 Million Needed for Yonkers Schools
With the release of the proposed 2007-2008 City of Yonkers Budget, the Yonkers Board of Education must aggressively campaign New York State to close the $6.4 million gap for the next school year. Superintendent of Schools Bernard P. Pierorazio, returned to Albany last week to focus attention on fiscal and educational issues facing the District. He met with state legislators and officials in a daylong campaign on behalf of the students of Yonkers.
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$125,000 in College Scholarships Presented to YPS Seniors During Business Week
Mayor Phil Amicone, the Yonkers Industrial Development Agency, Classic Residence by Hyatt and Parkledge Apartments presented 30 Yonkers Public Schools seniors with $125,000 in college scholarships. The awards help underscore the city’s commitment to the success of the Yonkers Public Schools.
Superintendent of Schools Bernard P. Pierorazio celebrated the achievements of these wonderful students, encouraging other businesses to join in with scholarship opportunities. Congratulations to the students, and a hearty thank you to our community and business partners for their generous support.
Yonkers High School Wins Flagship Academic Superbowl
The defending champions from Yonkers High School held off a spirited challenge from Gorton High School Monday night to claim Flagship bragging rights for the second year in a row.
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Congratulations Saunders High School Skills USA Chapter
Students Perform Brilliantly at NYS SkillsUSA Competition
This fabulous team of outstanding young people from Saunders High School took first place in the NYS SkillsUSA Competition for Opening and Closing Ceremony, which is one event where the whole is definitely equal to the sum of its parts. And in another example of cohesive teamwork, the students took third place for their Chapter Display, an excellent promotional exhibit designed and constructed by the Saunders students articulating the SkillsUSA theme.
Dr. Clarice Morris Honored as YPS
Teacher of the Year
Dr. Clarice Morris has taken her place amongst a distinguished roster of educators as the Yonkers Public Schools Teacher of the Year. Honored at a festive dinner last evening, Dr. Morris was recognized as an inspirational and energizing teacher; the kind of teacher students remember for a lifetime.
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Jerilynne Fierstein Honored With Leadership in Education Award
Veteran Educator is the Administrator of the Year
Accolades for Mrs. Jerilynne Fierstein at the Board of Education Stated Meeting as the Yonkers Public Schools Director of Public Information, Gifted and The Arts was honored by the Rotary Club of East Yonkers with its Leadership in Education Award for her distinguished commitment to quality education and community service. Mrs. Fierstein has devoted her professional life to those twin ideals, and has excelled in every facet of her career.
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A Celebration of Architectural Proportions
The ingenuity of design was cause for celebration at the recent Saunders Trades & Technical High School Annual Architecture Open House . Students were challenged to design residential and commercial structures, public parks and more. Their imagination and vision were judged by a panel of architects. >> more
Public Hearing on 2007-2008 Budget
Wednesday, March 21
The Yonkers Board of Education will hold a Public Hearing on the Superintendent's Proposed Budget for the 2007-2008 school year Wednesday, March 21st at 6:00pm at Saunders Trades & Technical High School. All are encouraged and welcome to attend.
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New York State Education Department Removes Roosevelt High School from Schools under Registration Review
New York State Education Commissioner Richard Mills announced today that the sustained improvement rate of student achievement at Roosevelt High School warrants its removal from the list of Schools Under Registration Review (SURR).
Mrs. Dunne Attends State Legislative Network Issues Conference
Board of Education President Bernadette Dunne visited Albany to participate in Leader to Leader: A Partnership for Change, and to meet officials to discuss the State’s role in providing Yonkers with additional funding necessary to ensure the district’s continued success.
Superintendent Presents Testimony in Albany to Support
$26.8 Million in Education Funding for the Yonkers Public Schools
Superintendent of Schools Bernard P. Pierorazio provided compelling testimony
to the New York State Senate Finance and the Assembly Ways and Means
Committees on Tuesday.
The Mayor & Superintendent Respond to Governor's Budget
Please link to an official statement issued jointly by Yonkers Mayor Philip A. Amicone, and Yonkers Public Schools Superintendent Bernard P. Pierorazio regarding the 07-08 Executive Budget released today by Governor Eliot Spitzer.
Ms. Martinez and Mr. Pierorazio Guests of the Governor
Board of Education Vice-President Debra Martinez and Superintendent Bernard Pierorazio were guests of Governor Eliot Spitzer at the introduction of his "Contract for Excellence" education proposal.
Senior Buddies for School 21 Youngsters
The Yonkers Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation and School 21 are partners in a unique intergenerational program that pairs older adults with eager third graders. 
2007-2008 School Progam Catalog
An Invaluable Resource for Parents and Students
We invite you to preview the 2007-2008 School Program catalog that families will receive via postal mail in mid-February. The catalog is essential reading as parents begin the process of selecting schools for their children. Please link to the September 2007 page for more. 
Getting Ready for September 2007 Secondary School Open House
Visit our Outstanding Middle and High Schools, and Make Your Choices for September 2007
Parents of current 5th and 8th grade students should take note of the middle and high school Open House Schedule. Here's what you need to know for September 2007.
Darrell Ward Keeps His Buildings Humming
Honored as Employee of the Month
Mr. Ward has three things in his toolkit that make him such a cherished member of the School 16 community: his skills, his smile and his songs. Add an essential lesson he learned from his mother: "if you're going to do it, do it right," then it is little wonder the Board of Education selected this veteran school custodian as an Employee of the Month.
"Zagat's" YPS Edition Gives SHS Public Dinners Top Rating
The spectacular room, the meticulous service and the extraordinary cuisine make the Saunders High School Culinary Program Suppers at the Yonkers Education and Cultural Arts Center a best buy and not to be missed experience.
Video Vault
You are welcome to "check-out" a video from our growing library of WDMC-TV produced mini-programs, and watch it online any time or place that pleases you. Students enrolled in the Television Production program at Roosevelt High School are important members of the crew that produces these videos. WDMC-TV Channel 22 is the school district's television station carried on Cablevision of Yonkers.
Superintendent of Schools Releases Report to NYSED
District-wide Investigation into the Schools Administration of the
New York State English Language Arts Exams, January 2006
Gorillas in Our Midst
Rene Ebersole’s vivid portrayal of Wildlife Biologist Amy Vedder brings her readers directly into the volcanoes of Rwanda where mountain gorillas are thriving against some very long odds. Gorton High School welcomed Ms. Ebersole today for a talk about her career as a science writer -- which she describes as “one of the coolest jobs on the planet.” We don’t disagree.
LHS Marine Corps Junior ROTC Takes First Place in Regional Competition
These dashing and disciplined young men and women certainly have the right stuff.
Yonkers High School Students Weave Holiday Hope Knitting for the Needy
Just like the sweaters Grandma knits to keep her loved ones warm, large blankets crocheted by Yonkers High School students will help “Warm Up America.” Just in time for the holidays, the school’s new knitting club partners with the national organization Warm Up America to donate handmade blankets to homeless shelters, orphanages and families displaced by natural disasters. Because each knitter contributes one square per blanket, the students weave a bit of themselves into every afghan and extend their holiday wishes to each recipient.
Under the guidance of faculty advisor Lumi Selimaj, the knitting club meets after school and during lunch. The club welcomes novices to experts.
First Ever "Sauce-Off" Provides the Gravy for Saunders High School Annual Delizie Invernali
Reserve now for an evening of hearty eating and family fun as Saunders High School is transformed into a Delizie Invernali (winter delight) by students in the award winning Culinary Arts program and Skills USA chapter Friday, December 8 from 6:00-9:00pm. And, in the first ever "sauce-off", staff compete for bragging rights to the best --- you guessed it --- sauce. We can't wait!
Human Rights Award to Gorton High School Unity Club
Board of Education Meets November 15
There's Nobody Like Al
Teaching American History:
Project Preamble
Superintendent Hosts Community Forums
District Honored by NY School Public Relations Association
