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📌 Reminder: Schools and Central Office will be closed on Thursday, October 2.
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🎬 #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
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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
#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! 🌟
✨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
We’re thrilled to welcome Brenda Cardoza, the new Yonkers Public Schools Parent Coordinator! Ms Cardoza is a long-time advocate and trusted voice for our families. Her work will center on strengthening parent engagement and supporting our vulnerable student population, particularly those served under the McKinney-Vento Act, which addresses the needs of students experiencing homelessness. Surrounding Ms. Cardoza is Associate Superintendent Lissette Colón-Collins (left), and Superintendent of Schools Aníbal Soler, Jr. (right).
Tune into optimum channel 1305 for Yonkers Public Schools meetings, updates and more. To access City Hall TV, visit optimum channel 1310. Stay connected!
Congratulations to:
💙 Elaine Centeno, Executive Director, Mathematics and Numeracy
💙 Roselyn Kendrick-Jones, Executive Director, Student Support Services
💙 Jonathan Mack, Principal, Martin Luther King Jr. Academy
💙 Shondra McClary, Principal, Paideia School 24
💙 Elan Kheyman, Assistant Principal, PEARLS Hawthorne School
💙 Sabree Webb, Assistant Principal, Barack Obama School for Social Justice
#YonkersMagic
Take a look at this week’s Back-to-School Open House schedule. It's a great opportunity to connect with teachers, visit classrooms, and meet other parents. Please remember to confirm details with your school.
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✨ Today kicks off National Hispanic Heritage Month!
From September 15 – October 15, Yonkers Public Schools is recognizing the incredible contributions, achievements, and rich traditions of Hispanic culture. Together, we’ll connect, celebrate, and learn through the shared experiences of students and staff at #YonkersPublicSchools. 🌎🎶
Good morning Yonkers Public Schools! Today, Monday, September 15, 2025, is a "C" Day. But, wait! The week begins with a C and ends with an A? You've got this. 💯 Carpe Diem!
