To all observing Yom Kippur, may this day bring you peace, strength, and meaningful reflection. #YonkersPublicSchools

All Yonkers Public Schools and Central Office are closed Thursday, October 1, 2025.

about 7 hours ago, YPS News
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The Yonkers Board of Education has re-appointed trustees Dr. John C. Castanaro and Rosemarie P. Linton.

Yonkers Public Schools proudly congratulates Dr. Castanaro and Ms. Linton on their reappointment and celebrate their continued dedication to fostering student success. Their leadership champions excellence, equity, and innovation in public education. Congratulations!
about 15 hours ago, YPS News
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🕚 All schools and central office closed October 2, 2025 in observance of Yom Kippur

🕚 Escuelas and oficina central cerradas 2 de octubre de 2025
about 19 hours ago, YPS News
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🏆 Big congratulations to Ty’Shawn Lightfoot from Gorton High School for being named MVP (Most Valuable Player) of the Yonkers Force VS Yonkers Brave Superintendent’s Cup!! The Yonkers Force football team dominated with a 42–19 victory, bringing home the trophy. Both teams gave it their all and left everything on the field! This is #YonkersMagic, and we’re only just getting started. Congratulations! 🎉🔥

Photos by: Gorton Class of 2026

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📣Attention high school students!

#YonkersPublicSchools is providing Interscholastic Athletics Physicals for Winter sports. Please see the schedule:

⏰ 8:00am - 12:00pm each of the following days:
10/1/25 & 11/3/25: Yonkers Montessori Academy
➡️ For Yonkers Montessori Academy Students
10/6/25 & 10/23/25: Lincoln High School
➡️ For Lincoln High School students
10/7/25 & 10/27/25: Barack Obama School of Social Justice
➡️ For Barack Obama School of Social Justice Students
10/8/25 & 10/28/25: Riverside High School
➡️ For Riverside High School students
10/9/25 & 10/29/25: Roosevelt High School
➡️ For Roosevelt High school students
10/14/25 & 10/30/25: Saunders High School
➡️ For Saunders High school students
10/15/25 & 10/22/25: Gorton High School
➡️ For Gorton High School students
10/17/25 & 11/5/25: Yonkers Middle High School
➡️ For Yonkers Middle High School students
10/21/25: Robert Halmi Sr. Academy of Film & Television
➡️ For Robert Halmi Sr. Academy of Film & Television
students

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1 day ago, YPS News
Schedule for Winter Sport Physicals

📚✨ The first month of the 2025–26 school year has flown by! From reading and writing to active classroom discussions, #YonkersPublicSchools students have been fully engaged and ready to learn. Tomorrow marks the last day of September, and we’re proud of the strong start! 💙 Let’s keep the momentum going all year long! #YonkersMagic

2 days ago, YPS News
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Yonkers Public Schools and SUNY New Paltz are teaming up once again to move education forward through the Science of Reading!

Last week, #YonkersPublicSchools launched Cohort 2 of the Science of Reading Microcredential Program, welcoming 30 passionate and driven Yonkers teachers! This dynamic partnership gives each educator the chance to earn a certificate and graduate credit toward a degree in education from SUNY New Paltz.

Here’s to continued growth and professional learning! ✨
#YonkersPublicSchools #YonkersMagic #SUNYNewPaltz
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The magic isn't the score or the win. The #YonkersMagic is in the play, the sportsmanship, the community, and the traditions worth preserving. Superintendent's Cup 2025. Photo Credit: LoHud Sports
3 days ago, YPS News
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✨ #YonkersPublicSchools open house nights have been a huge success, packed with families, students, and staff! Together, we’re kicking off a strong school year! Be sure to confirm details for the October Open House dates with your school. 📚💙 #YonkersMagic
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This #WeekInReview was short but impactful! We observed Rosh Hashanah, gathered for the grand opening of Wingstop and launched the second cohort of the Science of Reading Micro-credential program.

To read this week's newsletter, visit https://aptg.co/dc9klx

📌 Reminder: Schools and Central Office will be closed on Thursday, October 2.

#YonkersPublicSchools
5 days ago, YPS News
Week In Review
Yonkers Brave and Yonkers Force football players came together yesterday to join Mayor Mike Spano and Superintendent Soler in celebrating the second Wingstop grand opening in Yonkers! Thank you, Wingstop, for your generous donation of wings for this weekend’s Superintendent’s cup! We can’t wait to see everyone at the game tomorrow, cheering on their favorite undefeated team and enjoying bites of their favorite wings! #YonkersMagic #SuperintendentsCup #YonkersBrave #YonkersForce #WingStop
6 days ago, YPS News
Superintendent Soler Speaking at the Wingstop Grand Opening
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Yonkers Brave and Yonkers Force Football Players Take a Picture at the Wingstop Grand Opening

🎬 #YPSFlashbackFriday ✨ Last school year, 9th grade students at Robert Halmi Sr. Academy of Film and Television (RHSAFT) learned the art of acting from singer and actress Hailey Kilgore! Hailey is known for her roles in Power Book III: Raising Kanan, 9-1-1: Nashville, Amazing Stories, and more! RHSAFT provides students with real-world experiences, preparing them to lead with the #YonkersMagic and shine in their future careers.

6 days ago, YPS News
Acting Workshop with Hailey Kilgore
Superintendent of Schools Aníbal Soler, Jr. is pleased to announce the appointments of four new amazing administrators. Congratulations to:

💙 Amy Liszt, Director, Office of Student Support Services
💙 Lisa Brown, Assistant Principal, Montessori School 27
💙 Buny Garcia, Assistant Principal, Yonkers Middle High School
💙 Brian Pritchett, Assistant Principal, Yonkers Montessori Academy
#YonkersMagic
6 days ago, YPS News
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At #YonkersPublicSchools, we’re giving students and families a warm welcome back. 💛 Let’s spread the #YonkersMagic and make the next two days truly amazing! ✨
7 days ago, YPS News
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Today, Yonkers Montessori Academy (YMA) came together to celebrate International Peace Day!

Students and staff united on the field, forming a peace symbol to stand for nonviolence. Dressed in white, they showcased solidarity and expressed creativity through inspiring artwork. Thank you, YMA, for sending such a powerful and peaceful message. #PeaceDay #YonkersMontessoriAcademy

Photos by Principal DeMatteo, Mr. Stratigeas and Ms. Faour

10 days ago, YPS News
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Reminder to families: All schools & the Central Office are closed Tuesday, September 23 & Wednesday, September 24 for the Rosh Hashanah holiday. We look forward to seeing everyone back on Thursday, September 25. 🍯 Best wishes for a peaceful and sweet new year. #YonkersPublicSchools
10 days ago, YPS News
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#YPSFlashbackFriday! Two years ago, Yonkers Public Schools proudly hosted a Relay for Life Softball Game Fundraiser, bringing our school and district community together on the field to raise awareness and support the fight against cancer. 💪💜

Together, we make a difference! 🌟

12 days ago, YPS News
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SCHOOLS & CENTRAL OFFICE CLOSED September 23 & 24, 2025 IN OBSERVANCE OF ROSH HASHANAH | ESCUELAS & OFICINA CENTRAL CERRADAS 23 y 24 de septiembre del 2025 EN OBSERVANCIA DE ROSH HASHANAH
12 days ago, YPS News
SCHOOLS & CENTRAL OFFICE CLOSED September 23 & 24, 2025 IN OBSERVANCE OF ROSH HASHANAH Atención Familias de las Escuelas Públicas de Yonkers ESCUELAS & OFICINA CENTRAL CERRADAS 23 y 24 de septiembre del 2025 EN OBSERVANCIA DE ROSH HASHANAH

✨Hey families, great news, the YMCA of Yonkers School Age Child Care Program is now enrolling! The after-school program offers STEM, Arts & Crafts, Homework Help, Sports, Dance and more!

🗓 Monday – Friday | 2:30 PM – 6:00 PM
💲 Flexible daily, half-day & weekly rates
💡 Financial aid available for eligible families

To register, visit https://shorturl.at/DdZHF

#YonkersYMCA #AfterschoolProgram

13 days ago, YPS News
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🍔 Over 13,000 cheeseburgers served in one day?! That’s how Yonkers Public Schools celebrated National Cheeseburger Day — thanks to our rockstar Food Service Team! #DidYouKnow #YonkersMagic #NationalCheeseburgerDay
13 days ago, YPS News
National Cheeseburger Day