✨ This #WeekInReview kicks off the first full week of school — and it was packed with energy! Superintendent Soler connected with students and staff, met with Board of Education committees, and kept the focus on student success. Students also came together in moving 9/11 ceremonies to honor the lives lost. 🔗 To read this week’s newsletter, visit https://aptg.co/hs0GSc. #YonkersMagic #YonkersPublicSchools
#YPSFlashbackFriday! Last school year, Mayor Mike Spano and Superintendent Soler stopped by the student-led Lavender Lane Boutique, created by three Lincoln High School (LHS) seniors, Aldijana Srdanović, Wilkania Sosa Diaz, and Albiona Husaj. We look forward to highlighting more student-led initiatives this year! #YonkersMagic #LHSLancers #YonkersPublicSchools
Get ready for 3 stages of live music, exciting activities for all ages, and a vibrant Kids Zone. The family fun will continue from 12pm to 7pm on main street in downtown Yonkers.
Hey families, we have great news! The Open House schedule is now available for all 39 schools. This is a great opportunity to visit the school, meet your child’s teacher(s) and learn more about the upcoming school year. Be sure to confirm with your school.
We look forward to seeing you there! #YonkersMagic
They inspire generations, and shape the future in countless ways, especially in the #YonkersPublicSchools.
We hope you not only celebrated yesterday on National Grandparents Day but continue the celebration. #GrandParentsDay
Welcome back! This #WeekInReview marks the first newsletter of the 2025-2026 School Year! The first week was packed with energy and momentum. Superintendent Soler visited eleven schools, greeting our new principals, and spending time with students in classrooms! ! Click the link to read this week’s newsletter. https://aptg.co/tsf5rd #YonkersMagic
We’re grateful to our staff, volunteers, and community partners who made this possible. ✨
Students spent their final days of summer break attending backpack drives, while teachers and staff prepared their classrooms for the exciting year ahead. Plus, we’ve introduced new initiatives, including Yondr pouches and the Yonkers 2030 strategic plan! #YonkersMagic
💙 Dr. Eileen Rivera-Shapiro, Associate Superintendent, Office of School Leadership and Engagement
💙 Dr. Jason Baez, Principal, School 5
💙 Donald DeMatteo, Principal, Yonkers Montessori Academy
💙 Dr. Matel Hassan, Principal, Montessori School 27
💙 Kevin Agee, Assistant Principal, Paideia School 15
💙 Lewis Cabarrouy, Assistant Principal, Roosevelt High School – Early College Studies
💙 Rawan Fanek, Assistant Principal, Gorton High School
💙 Jennifer Viruet-Morales, Assistant Principal, Yonkers Montessori Academy
💙 Morgan White, Assistant Principal, School 5
#YonkersMagic
Starting this year, all schools will follow a 6-day rotating schedule (Days A-F) to ensure equal instruction time and better support for all students. Classes rotate daily, even with holidays. More info: https://www.yonkerspublicschools.org/page/newletter-day-schedule
1:1 devices for every student. New rules on internet-enabled devices.
See how Yonkers Public Schools is preparing for 2025-26 in Superintendent Soler’s interview with News12.
Watch here:
https://westchester.news12.com/yonkers-schools-superintendent-previews-2025-26-school-year
💙 Jaime Gionfriddo, Director, Office of Teaching and Learning
💙 Judy Cholewa, Principal, Montessori School 31
💙 Evauna Neville, Assistant Principal, Yonkers Montessori Academy
💙 Maria Payano, Assistant Principal, School 21
#YonkersMagic
This Wednesday, August 27, join the Virtual Town Hall discussion on the New York State restrictions on Internet-Enabled Devices.
📱 Families will have the opportunity to ask questions and learn more about the bell-to-bell restrictions.
We look forward to seeing you there.
🗓️ Date & Time: August 27 at 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Zoom
✅ Register: https://bit.ly/08-27-25-webinar
