🎓 Calling all high school students! Don’t miss the Yonkers College Fair at Yonkers Middle High School on Thursday, October 16. This is your chance to discover colleges, explore opportunities, and plan your future! 🚀
- 11th & 12th Grade students: 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
- 9th & 10th Grade students: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
We look forward to seeing you there! 📆
- 11th & 12th Grade students: 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
- 9th & 10th Grade students: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
We look forward to seeing you there! 📆
🧭 All Schools & Central Office CLOSED Monday, October 13, 2025 COLUMBUS DAY OBSERVED
🧭 Todas las escuelas y oficina central CERRADO lunes, 13 de octubre de 2025 SE OBSERVA EL DÍA DE COLÓN
Reminder to families: All schools & the Central Office are closed Monday, October 13 for Columbus Day. We look forward to seeing everyone back on Tuesday, October 14.
#YPSFlashbackFriday! Last year, Associate Superintendent Lissette Colon-Collins organized a powerful professional learning workshop led by Dr. Sharroky Hollie. Over the summer, 140 Yonkers Public Schools teachers learned about culturally and linguistically responsive teaching. #YonkersMagic 🌍📚
🔥 This week was full of purposeful meetings and cultural activities. From holding the first Principal’s meeting to celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, this #WeekInReview is filled with #YonkersMagic!
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Food, family, flags, and flavor filled the halls of Eugenio María de Hostos MicroSociety School today! 🎉
Superintendent Soler stopped by to support the PTA’s Hispanic Heritage Month food sale — a celebration of culture, community, and incredible cuisine! From savory Empanadas and Arroz con Pollo with Habichuelas to sweet Tres Leches and more, every dish was a hit!
💬 What’s your favorite Hispanic Heritage dish? Tell us below!
Superintendent Soler stopped by to support the PTA’s Hispanic Heritage Month food sale — a celebration of culture, community, and incredible cuisine! From savory Empanadas and Arroz con Pollo with Habichuelas to sweet Tres Leches and more, every dish was a hit!
💬 What’s your favorite Hispanic Heritage dish? Tell us below!
🕚 All schools and central office closed October 13, 2025 in observance of Columbus Day
🕚 Escuelas and oficina central cerradas 13 de octubre de 2025
🕚 Escuelas and oficina central cerradas 13 de octubre de 2025
Join #YonkersPublicSchools tomorrow, October 11, at The Michael Nolan Blood Drive to honor the life and legacy of Michael Nolan. He was a lifelong Yonkers resident and a proud student of Saunders Trades & Technical High School (SHS).
Stop by SHS between 9am - 3pm to donate blood and help save lives, in honor of Michael Nolan. ❤️
It's National Principals’ Month! 💫
Students shared how #YonkersPublicSchools principals inspire, lead, and uplift every day. Here are three words that say it all! 💙
Students shared how #YonkersPublicSchools principals inspire, lead, and uplift every day. Here are three words that say it all! 💙
Yonkers Montessori Academy students and Mr. Ramos are giving the school community a voice. It’s more than just a podcast — it’s a platform, built right in the classroom, designed for community and connection. #YPSDidYouKnow
The Riverside High School MSK Picnic at the JFK Marina was the perfect kickoff! 💕
MSK chapter members spent the afternoon building bonds and celebrating sisterhood. Together, they will rise and soar. #YonkersMSK #TogetherWeR.I.S.E #TogetherWeS.O.A.R.
MSK chapter members spent the afternoon building bonds and celebrating sisterhood. Together, they will rise and soar. #YonkersMSK #TogetherWeR.I.S.E #TogetherWeS.O.A.R.
Students at Justice Sonia Sotomayor Community School are proudly representing their heritage while celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month! From vibrant flags to colorful shirts, students and staff are showing off their roots with pride and excitement. It’s a celebration, and Yonkers Public Schools are celebrating all month long. #HispanicHeritage
💗 At Cesar E. Chavez school, students and staff united in pink, showing their support for fighters and survivors. Let’s keep spreading love and awareness — show your support with a ❤️. #BreastCancerAwareness
Attention all Yonkers Public Schools high school seniors - this exciting opportunity is for you!
There’s no better time than the present to start writing your college essay. Attend the New York State My Brother’s Keeper and Higher Education Services Corporation Virtual College Essay Masterclass to learn what colleges are looking for and get insider information about financial aid.
To register, visit https://ny-gov.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_klzCqaGBQ7200Q2dd4tAdQ#/registration
There’s no better time than the present to start writing your college essay. Attend the New York State My Brother’s Keeper and Higher Education Services Corporation Virtual College Essay Masterclass to learn what colleges are looking for and get insider information about financial aid.
To register, visit https://ny-gov.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_klzCqaGBQ7200Q2dd4tAdQ#/registration
📢The Yonkers Public Schools Expo will be held on Saturday, November 15!
Experience the magic of every Yonkers Public School and explore all programs offered within the district.
📆Saturday, November 15, 2025
🕙9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
📍Yonkers Middle High School, 150 Rockland Avenue, Yonkers, NY 10705
We look forward to seeing you there! #YonkersPublicSchoolsExpo
Experience the magic of every Yonkers Public School and explore all programs offered within the district.
📆Saturday, November 15, 2025
🕙9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
📍Yonkers Middle High School, 150 Rockland Avenue, Yonkers, NY 10705
We look forward to seeing you there! #YonkersPublicSchoolsExpo
The Yonkers Council of PTA/PTSAs kicked off their first meeting of the school year last night! Superintendent Soler, YCPTA President, Ms. Cardoza, and Associate Superintendent, Dr. Rodriguez welcomed all members and shared excitement for a new year of partnership and parent engagement. 🙌💙
🚨 Today marks Yonkers Public Schools’ first Principals’ Meeting of the school year! Superintendent Soler opened the meeting by recognizing the hard work, dedication, and incredible impact our principals make in their schools. 💫
During the meeting, administrators reviewed compliance updates, planned professional development, the instructional technology process, and discussed other key topics.
The morning was full of meaningful collaboration that will move our district’s continued success forward. Here’s to an amazing start! 💫 #YonkersMagic
During the meeting, administrators reviewed compliance updates, planned professional development, the instructional technology process, and discussed other key topics.
The morning was full of meaningful collaboration that will move our district’s continued success forward. Here’s to an amazing start! 💫 #YonkersMagic
🌟 Families, now is the time to apply for the academically talented PEARLS Hawthorne School (Program for Early and Rapid Learners). PEARLS focuses on personalized learning through the Renzulli Model and offers advanced opportunities for students entering grades Pre-K – 8.
The DEADLINE to apply is Sunday, November 16th.
Visit yonkerspublicschools.org/pearls-program to complete the application. #YonkersMagic
Familias, ahora es el momento de solicitar admisión al programa con un alto nivel académico, en la Escuela PEARLS Hawthorne, (Programa para Estudiantes de Aprendizaje Temprano y Rápido). PEARLS se centra en el aprendizaje personalizado a través del Modelo Renzulli y ofrece oportunidades avanzadas para estudiantes que ingresan a prekínder a 8.º grado.
La fecha límite para solicitar admisión es el domingo 16 de noviembre.
Visite yonkerspublicschools.org/pearls-program para completar la solicitud. #YonkersMagic
The DEADLINE to apply is Sunday, November 16th.
Visit yonkerspublicschools.org/pearls-program to complete the application. #YonkersMagic
Familias, ahora es el momento de solicitar admisión al programa con un alto nivel académico, en la Escuela PEARLS Hawthorne, (Programa para Estudiantes de Aprendizaje Temprano y Rápido). PEARLS se centra en el aprendizaje personalizado a través del Modelo Renzulli y ofrece oportunidades avanzadas para estudiantes que ingresan a prekínder a 8.º grado.
La fecha límite para solicitar admisión es el domingo 16 de noviembre.
Visite yonkerspublicschools.org/pearls-program para completar la solicitud. #YonkersMagic
✨ Yesterday was World Teachers’ Day! Thank you to our #YPS teachers for your passion, dedication, and commitment to inspiring the next generation. At Yonkers Public Schools, our Mathematics and Social Studies departments embody this year’s theme, “Recasting teaching as a collaborative profession.” They continue to create opportunities for teachers to work together and share ideas.
#WorldTeachersDay #YonkersMagic
Congratulations to Superintendent of Schools Anibal Soler, Jr. for being named to the City & State Westchester Power 100 list!
In just over a year, he has led dynamic change across New York’s third-largest school district. This honor reflects the collective dedication of the Yonkers Public Schools community, whose shared commitment continues to create the #YonkersMagic.
In just over a year, he has led dynamic change across New York’s third-largest school district. This honor reflects the collective dedication of the Yonkers Public Schools community, whose shared commitment continues to create the #YonkersMagic.
