🚨 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.
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
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. ❤️
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. ❤️
✨ In this #WeekInReview, we had plenty to celebrate! From honoring our phenomenal Principals during #NationalPrincipalsMonth to shining a light on our dedicated custodial staff, we showed just how much every member of our district and community is valued. 💙
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.
📩 Stay in the loop and catch all the highlights in this week’s newsletter by visiting, https://aptg.co/ZVFMJX
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.
📩 Stay in the loop and catch all the highlights in this week’s newsletter by visiting, https://aptg.co/ZVFMJX
🌟 The first month of school is officially in the books, and for the month of September we’re giving a big #YonkersPublicSchools shoutout to Principal Rodriguez from Enrico Fermi School! Outstanding moments deserve the spotlight. She was featured on the Feeding Westchester: Hungry to Learn panel, where she shared the impact of La Bodeguita de Fermi, a school community pantry located at her school! Congratulations!
Today is National Custodian Day! Our incredible custodians not only keep our schools clean, they make a lasting difference every single day. Their hard work, dedication and positive spirit are the backbone of our district. We appreciate you more than words can say!
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.
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!
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!
🕚 All schools and central office closed October 2, 2025 in observance of Yom Kippur
🕚 Escuelas and oficina central cerradas 2 de octubre de 2025
🕚 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
📣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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#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
If you have not registered with FinalForms, please do so NOW
🔗https://yonkers-ny.finalforms.com/
📚✨ 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
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
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
