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Graduation Rate Up Again!
Yonkers Public Schools is the first large city school district to graduate over 90%, with 91% of the Class of 2020 graduating on time.
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Virtual School Choice Fair Kicks Off 2021-22 School Choice Process
Yonkers Public Schools is hosting the annual School Choice Fair completely online this year so families eligible to participate in the School Choice Process have the opportunity to explore schools and make decisions during COVID-19.
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Superintendent's Update
Dr. Quezada's update to families about 100% remote instruction during the week of January 4, 2021.
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We Grieve the Loss of Four Young Men
The Yonkers Public Schools learning community is grieving after four June 2020 graduates lost their lives in a tragic car crash. Our deepest condolences & love are with the families & friends of Brandon N. Sierra, Randy Isaiah Brisbane, Tamari J. Watkins & Anthony Cruz.
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Celebrating The 2019-2020 Educators of the Year
The Yonkers Board of Education is honoring the 2019-2020 Administrator and Teachers of the Year at its December 16, 2020 Stated Meeting.
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Information Meeting for Parents/Guardians of Prospective PEARLS Students
Parents/Guardians of prospective PEARLS students entering PreK – Grade 8 in September are welcome to a virtual information meeting Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at 6:30PM. Select READ MORE for details, including the virtual meeting link.
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Mayor Spano Appoints Career Educator Sheila Greenwald to Yonkers Board of Education
Ms. Greenwald joins the 9-member Board of Education, taking part in a full schedule of meetings that begin next week. She is fulfilling the remainder of former Board Vice President Judith Ramos Meier’s five-year term, which runs through May 2023.
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Yonkers Public Schools Completes COVID-19 Yellow Zone Testing
On Tuesday, December 1, 2020, Yonkers Public Schools completed testing at 14 schools located in the City of Yonkers designated Yellow Zone. School nurses administered COVID-19 Rapid Ag tests to 841 students and staff. Two individuals tested positive.
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Yonkers Board of Education Unanimously Elected Dr. Rosalba Corrado Del Vecchio Vice President
At the Board of Education November 18, 2020 Stated meeting, the Trustees unanimously elected Dr. Rosalba Corrado Del Vecchio Vice President of the Board of Education to serve the term through May 2021.
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FIVE PILLARS OF MONTESSORI AT YMA
PEACE
We strive to shape, foster, and nurture relationships that build community.
RESPECT
We strive to act with good manners so that our respect for other's feelings and property are obvious to all.
By practicing courtesy and grace, we show respect and caring for other and for our environment
HARDWORK
We respect and appreciate the effort and willingness to meet difficult challenges.
We value hard work
COMMUNITY
We strive to shape, foster, and nurture relationships that build community.
LEARNING
We are committed to each learning area:
*Academic
*Service
*Relationships
*Community Building
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Welcome to our Website
I am pleased that you have taken the time to visit the Yonkers Montessori Academy website. I hope that you find our website to be user-friendly and informative. Yonkers Montessori Academy is a wonderful place for students from diverse backgrounds to grow educationally, get involved, and have a meaningful pre-kindergarten through high school experience.The Yonkers Montessori Academy instructional program is rooted in the Montessori philosophy. The curriculum, course offerings, and extra-curricular activities are aligned with New York State Common Core Standards. We strive to create an environment where each and every student is given the attention necessary to achieve his/her individual success.
I hope that this website helps you gather more information about our school. Feel free to email me should you have any questions or feedback on making it better.
Dr. Eileen E. Rivera
Principal
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Mission
To inspire and empower tomorrow’s heroes and leaders.
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Vision
Yonkers Montessori Academy is a collaborative learning community, rooted in Montessori philosophy; we adhere to the 5 Pillars of a Montessori Education- LEARNING, HARD WORK, PEACE, RESPECT and COMMUNITY. Our desire is for all stakeholders to be knowledgeable, responsible and passionate contributors to our learning community, the local community and the global community.
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