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Conference of Big 5 School Districts Appoints BOE President Rev. Steve López Chairperson
Reverend Steve López, President of Yonkers Board of Education, was appointed Chairperson of the Conference of Big 5 School Districts for a leadership term effective July 1, 2021. He also serves as the Treasurer of the organization.
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Board of Education Meets July 21, 2021
The Yonkers Board of Education will hold its Committee Meetings and Stated Meeting Wednesday, July 21, 2021, beginning at 4:30PM.
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Free Summer Breakfast & Lunch for All Yonkers Youth 18 & Under
Yonkers Public Schools is pleased to provide a free breakfast and lunch at 6 Community Feeding Sites to all youngsters 18 and under living in the City of Yonkers June 28 – August 13. Meals will also be provided to summer program students at the school they are attending.
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BOE Unanimously Adopts 21-22 Budget
The Yonkers Board of Education unanimously voted to adopt the 2021-2022 School Year Budget at a Special Meeting June 3, 2021. Board of Education President Rev. Steve Lopez noted, “With this budget the District is able to fulfill the Trustees October 2020 commitment to implement a restoration process for all students to return to school in September 2021.
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YPS & Montefiore Health Program Partner to Provide In School Health Services
The new school based health center brings medical and mental health services to students at neighboring Museum School 25 and Riverside High School.
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Celebrating the Class of 2021 Valedictorians & Salutatorians
The Class of 2021 overcame extraordinary challenges through creativity and determination. Meet the 16 young men and women who led this remarkable class as we celebrated them & their families during the traditional Valedictorian & Salutatorian breakfast.
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A Single Righteous Act: Superintendent Quezada's Remarks About the Verdict in the George Floyd Case
Read Dr. Quezada's remarks about the legacy of opportunity that can develop as a result of this verdict.
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COVID-19 Testing
Yonkers Public Schools is collaborating with the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) to provide COVID-19 rapid surveillance testing in schools using the BinaxNOW™ COVID-19 Ag Card. Students with parental consent and staff may volunteer to be tested at school.
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Webinar: Mental Health Challenges During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Pupil Support Services is presenting a webinar for parents on Wednesday, April 7, from 6-7PM about mental health challenges during the COVID-19 Pandemic, and strategies to assist children to Return to Learn in School for 4 Days beginning April 12, 2021.
$97,562,813
The Class of 2017 shattered every record, earning an astounding $97.6 million in scholarships, incentives, and financial aid. The young men and women of the Yonkers Public Schools Class of 2017 have proved themselves to be the young adults that colleges and universities want in the Class of 2021.
27,000
Today a vibrant learning community of 27,000 students from 100 cultures, backgrounds and nationalities in grades prekindergarten through 12 is challenged by a rigorous core curriculum and innovative programs in 39 schools throughout the City of Yonkers.
