This week also marked the observance of Yom Kippur and the re-appointment of two of our trustees—important moments that strengthen our sense of reflection, leadership, and community.
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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.
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!
🕚 Escuelas and oficina central cerradas 2 de octubre de 2025
🏆 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
#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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📚✨ 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
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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📌 Reminder: Schools and Central Office will be closed on Thursday, October 2.
#YonkersPublicSchools
🎬 #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.
💙 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
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
#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! 🌟
