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WDMC, the award winning educational channel of the Yonkers Public Schools, can now be seen on Verizon FiOS Channel 38 in addition to Cablevision Channel 75. Yonkers residents can watch news, features, educational programming and "YPS Update en Español", the companion to "YPS Update", the popular late afternoon news show that celebrates the people, places and events of Yonkers Public Schools.

 

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Observing a cherished tradition, Yonkers middle and high school students recited Lincoln's Gettyburg Address during the Annual Mayor's Memorial Day Oratorical Contest. Spearheaded by the Central Committee of Veterans and sponsored by the Memorial Observance Committee, the contest demonstrates the enduring power of words.   Of the People: Students' Reverence of the Past Offers Glimpse of the Future
Observing a cherished tradition, Yonkers middle and high school students recited Lincoln's Gettyburg Address during the Mayor's Annual Memorial Day Oratorical Contest. Spearheaded by the Central Committee of Veterans and sponsored by the Memorial Observance Committee, the contest demonstrates the enduring power of words.
  America’s Promise Alliance Dropout Prevention Summit Brings Together Caring Community Partners
Building on the success of the groundbreaking 2008 Yonkers Partners in Education Summit that brought the community together on behalf of the City's students, the Yonkers Public Schools/Yonkers Partners in Education/America’s Promise Alliance Dropout Prevention Summit explored ways to keep students on the graduation track.
  Big Brothers. Big Sisters. Big Difference.
Through the Family Services of Westchester's Big Brothers- Big Sisters Peer-to-Peer Mentoring Program, young students at Scholastic Academy have gained what any child would embrace: a teenage role model who cares. 
Civic engagement is at a peak throughout the District as students discuss and debate candidates and issues in town hall debates, presentations and mock elections. The clear winners are the students themselves.   Students Cast Their Ballots for Democracy
Civic engagement has been at a peak throughout the District as students discussed and debated candidates and issues in town hall debates, speeches and mock elections. The clear winners were the students themselves.
A 315 mile long network of students stretching from lower Manhattan to the Adirondacks investigated aquatic life, water chemistry, tides and weather during the recent " Day in the Life of the Hudson River.” Saunders High School Environmental Technology students collected scientific information to create snapshots of the river, and then shared their data with other students so they can better understand how their piece of the river fits into the larger Hudson estuary ecosystem.   A Day in the Life of the Hudson River
A 315 mile long network of students stretching from lower Manhattan to the Adirondacks investigated aquatic life, water chemistry, tides and weather during a "Day in the Life of the Hudson River.” Saunders High School Environmental Technology students collected scientific information to create snapshots of the river, and then shared and compared their data with others so they can better understand how their piece of the river fits into the larger Hudson estuary ecosystem.
It doesn't get much better than this: out of all the entries submitted for consideration, the Chicago International Children's Film Festival picks the film created by students at Paideia School 24. "Rated G," was created by students at Paideia School 24 as part of the Jacob Burns Film Center’s Animation: Minds in Motion. We give it 4 thumbs up!  

International Children's Film Festival Shows Paideia 24 Animation Short
It doesn't get much better than this: out of all the entries submitted for consideration, the Chicago International Children's Film Festival picks the film created by students at Paideia School 24. "Rated G," was created by the students as part of the Jacob Burns Film Center’s Animation: Minds in Motion program. We give it 4 thumbs up!

The way students dress at Palisade Prep is not a fashion statement. It’s a vision statement. These sixth graders see themselves six years from now: in college preparing for their future careers. And, they dress for their success in sharp maroon shirts and khaki slacks and skirts. They do look sharp! Learn more on WDMC TV Channel 75.   Dressed for Success
Theway students dress at Palisade Preparatory School is not a fashion statement. It’s a vision statement. These sixth graders see themselves seven years from now: in college preparing for their future careers. And, they dress for their success in sharp maroon shirts, and khaki slacks and skirts. They do look sharp!
A staff of writers from each of the district’s high schools will be walking the education beat for the Home News & Times thanks to a partnership of Rising Publications, Yonkers Partners in Education and the Yonkers Public Schools.   They've Got It Covered
A staff of writers from each of the District’s high schools will be walking the education beat for the Home News & Times, thanks to the partnership of Rising Publications, Yonkers Partners in Education and the Yonkers Public Schools.
With their sights set on college and beyond, 55 Yonkers Public Schools students eagerly embraced the opportunity to intern in the District this summer. These high school students gained on the job training that made their classroom study more valuable, and future career opportunities a little clearer.   Student Interns Go Behind the Scenes
With their sights set on college and beyond, 55 Yonkers Public Schools students eagerly embraced the opportunity to intern in the District this summer. These high school students gained on the job training that made their classroom study more valuable, and future career opportunities a little clearer.
While focused on their own success, Roosevelt High School students don’t have to look far for inspiration. While offered a job at NASA, Lincoln High School alumna Marguerita Street instead became a teacher. And although it was her gift for mathematics that motivated her into the profession, it was her fond memories of being a Yonkers Public Schools student that prompted her return to the district.   For Teacher Marguerita Street,"It Feels Good to Be Home"
While focused on their own success, Roosevelt High School students don’t have to look far for inspiration. While offered a job at NASA, Lincoln High School alumna Marguerita Street instead became a teacher.
  September 11, 2001
Lincoln High School commemorated the events of September 11 - the lives lost, the lives saved, the lives changed.
Cedar Place School teacher Constance Sajdak spoke for everyone in the District yesterday, “We’re revved up,” she said as the 25,000 students of the Yonkers Public Schools began the school year. Our WDMC TV crew captured the day.   Revved Up – An Exhilarating First Day
Cedar Place School teacher Constance Sajdak spoke for everyone in the District yesterday, “We’re revved up,” she said as the 25,000 students of the Yonkers Public Schools began the school year.  Our WDMC TV crew captured the day.
YPS Principals Embrace New Roles   YPS Principals Embrace New Roles
The beginning of the new school year marked a special transition for some district principals who changed buildings, accepted a new position, or opened a new school.
Reading Buddies   Summer Reading Buddies
It's all about reading, reading, reading.

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Hundreds of students take SAT Prep Courses Thanks to Yonkers Partners in Education, Kaplan Test Prep and Ronald McDonald House.   You Can't Spell Saturday Without SAT
We found the secret to getting hundreds of teenagers out of bed and in school by 7:30am on a cold, Saturday morning: the chance to take a 12 week SAT preparatory course given by Kaplan Test Prep at no cost, or at greatly reduced fees -- with thanks to Yonkers Partners in Education.
  Behind the Scenes: 4MAT Training
Organizing instruction around the diversity of learning styles is the goal of the 4MAT Training professional development program of the Yonkers Public Schools. Implemented in classrooms throughout the District,  4MAT has made an impact on the success of educators and students alike. This video gives you an inside look at the process from the perspective of teacher and student.
For many families, planning for back-to-school is no less an occasion than planning for an important holiday. Target Date: Thursday, September 6! There’s lots you want to know in our Back-to-School section that includes links to forms, orientation programs, free immunization clinics, how to register for school and much more. And, if you are looking for some back-to-school advice, watch this video for some tips from the experts.   Back-to-School Tips From the Experts
Frankly, you just have to watch this one!
  Martin Luther King Students Perform "Jungle Book"
They went on stage as youngsters, and came back as stars.
     

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