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🕚 All schools and central office closed October 13, 2025 in observance of Columbus Day

🕚 Escuelas and oficina central cerradas 13 de octubre de 2025

It's National Principals’ Month! 💫
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.

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

📢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

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

🌟 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

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.

Happy #NationalCoachesDay! 🏅
Today we celebrate and thank our incredible coaches for motivating, mentoring, and inspiring our student-athletes every day. Thank you for shaping champions and building character.🏆

Congratulations on all the wins so far this season! #YonkersMagic

🌟 October is National Bullying Prevention Month! Together, let’s raise awareness, promote kindness and safe inclusive learning environments for all. #NationalBullyingPreventionMonth #StopBullying

Yonkers Public Schools is excited to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with you! Join us for an evening dedicated to Roots that Inspire and Wings that Dream. The celebration begins at 5:00 p.m. at Lincoln High School. Together, let’s honor culture, community, and creativity! #HispanicHeritageMonth #RootsThatInspire

Opportunities await at the upcoming Yonkers College Fair! Join us on October 16 at Yonkers Middle High School. 11th and 12th grade students are invited to attend from 5PM - 6:30 PM; 9th and 10th grade students are invited to attend the college fair from 6PM - 8PM. We look forward to seeing you there! 📆 #YonkersPublicSchools #YonkersCollegeFair

Students across our district shared how principals make a difference every day — and what they love most about their principal. Here’s what one student had to say! 💙

On Saturday, October 11th, join #YonkersPublicSchools at The Michael Nolan Blood Drive to honor the life and legacy of Saunders Trades & Technical High School student Michael Nolan.
New York State is in urgent need of blood donations and your donation can make a real difference. Let’s come together as a community to honor Michael Nolan and help save lives. ❤️