🏆 Congratulations to the Yonkers Middle High School Girls Volleyball Varsity team, for being crowned the Yonkers City Volleyball Champions!

Congrats to Yonkers Montessori Academy for securing second place, and Roosevelt High School – Early College Studies for earning third!

👏 A big shoutout to all eight varsity teams for an incredible season—serving up skill, teamwork, and true sportsmanship on and off the court.
about 1 month ago, YPS News
First Place Winners - Yonkers City Volleyball Champions
Second Place Winners - Yonkers City Volleyball Champions
Third Place Winners - Yonkers City Volleyball Champions

Earlier today, internet and phone service were down across the district. The City of Yonkers IT department worked to restore service. As of now, everything is fully operational.

If anything changes, we will notify you. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

about 1 month ago, YPS News
The District is aware that internet and phone service are currently down. The City of Yonkers IT department is working to restore service as soon as possible. We know this disrupts school operations. Thank you for your patience and understanding. We will share updates when service is restored.
about 1 month ago, YPS News
🚨 Great news! The FAFSA Completion Event schedule is now available! Each Yonkers high school will host its own event, giving students and families the chance to get 1 on 1 application support.💫

📅 Check the schedule to see when your school’s event will be held and click the link to register.

Gorton High School FAFSA Completion Event
https://shorturl.at/69Bqt

Riverside High School FAFSA Completion Event
https://shorturl.at/o68qd

Yonkers High School FAFSA Completion Event
https://shorturl.at/4oG9K

Lincoln High School FAFSA Completion Event
https://shorturl.at/cvg9a

Yonkers Montessori Academy FAFSA Completion Event
https://shorturl.at/ifu2U

Roosevelt High School FAFSA Completion Event
https://shorturl.at/xyve9

Barack Obama School for Social Justice FAFSA Completion Event
https://shorturl.at/3UjMZ

Saunders HS FAFSA Completion Event
https://shorturl.at/EXgqC









about 1 month ago, YPS News
FAFSA Completion Event Schedule
💫This week, #YonkersPublicSchools came together for UNITY Day and Fire Prevention activities! Staff participated in professional development during the Superintendent’s Conference Day, and we hosted our first PEARLS informational session. Catch all the highlights in this week’s #WeekInReview!

To read the newsletter and learn about upcoming events, click the link ! 🎉

https://aptg.co/gfdmxJ
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The District is aware of an issue affecting phone service at several schools, resulting in intermittent service. We are actively working with our IT department to restore service as soon as possible. 

We understand the inconvenience this may cause and appreciate the patience of our staff, families, and YPS community as we resolve this matter.
about 1 month ago, YPS News
The District is aware of an issue affecting phone service at several schools, resulting in intermittent service. We are actively working with our IT department to restore service as soon as possible.   We understand the inconvenience this may cause and appreciate the patience of our staff, families, and YPS community as we resolve this matter.
Yonkers PTAs did it again! 🎉

More than 15 of our Yonkers Public Schools PTAs earned the “Early Bird” Membership Award for reaching half of their yearly goal!

Special shout out to Yonkers SEPTA for earning a spot on the PTA Swag Bonus Drawing Region Winners list! 🏆

Click the link to view the full list — Congratulations! #YonkersMagic💙

https://nyspta.org/membership-awards-2025-26/

1. Patricia A DiChiaro Early Childhood School PTA
2. School 16 PTA
3. Eugenio Maria De Hostos MicroSociety PTA
4. Casimir Pulaski PTA
5. Kahlil Gibran PTA
6. School 30 PTA
7. Charles E. Gorton PTA
8. School 5 PTA
9. P.E.A.R.L.S. PTA
10. Saunders High School PTSA
11. Family School 32 PTA
12. Montessori School 31 PTA
13. Yonkers Montessori Academy PTSA
14. Paideia School 15 PTA
15. Yonkers SEPTA
16. Robert Halmi Sr Academy of Film and Television PTSA
17. Justice Sonia Sotomayor Community School PTSA
about 1 month ago, YPS News
EARLY BIRD WINNERS 3
EARLY BIRD WINNERS PART 1
EARLY BIRD WINNERS PART 2
PTA SWAG BONUS DRAWING REGION WINNERS
#YPSDidYouKnow 🚍 Every Yonkers Public Schools bus is equipped with stop-arm cameras to help law enforcement catch drivers who illegally pass stopped school buses. 🛑
Let’s keep our students safe - stop when the red lights flash. #NationalSchoolBusSafetyWeek
about 1 month ago, YPS News
YPS Did You Know
Big congrats to Yonkers Middle High School graduate, Rizo Velovic for making it on Survivor Season 49! We’re proud to see one of our own out on the island! 🌴💪

Your #YonkersPublicSchools family is cheering you on all the way—alongside your mom, a valued member of our district. We’re all in this together! 👏 #YonkersMagic
about 1 month ago, YPS News
Congrats!
Thank you to our Administrators, Teachers, Nurses, Bus Monitors, Technology Liaisons, Librarians, Social Workers, and all staff members for making our Superintendent’s Conference Day a success! It was a day filled with learning, growth, and collaboration across #YonkersPublicSchools. To view professional development photos, visit https://shorturl.at/dH10d
about 1 month ago, YPS News
Superintendent's Conference Day 3
Superintendent's Conference Day 1
Superintendent's Conference Day 2
Superintendent's Conference Day 10
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Good morning families,

Join us this EVENING, October 21st for a virtual zoom informational session at 6:30 PM to learn about the PEARLS program! PEARLS is a school for academically talented students entering grades Pre-K - 8.

To further explore this exciting opportunity, click the link to register for tonight’s zoom! We look forward to seeing you there!
https://bit.ly/pearls-10-21-2025
about 1 month ago, YPS News
🎉 Save the date! The Yonkers Public Schools Expo is happening Saturday, November 15!

Come experience the #YonkersMagic of every Yonkers Public School and discover all the amazing programs the district has to offer.

📆 Saturday, November 15, 2025
🕘 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
📍 Yonkers Middle High School, 150 Rockland Avenue, Yonkers, NY 10705

We can’t wait to welcome you! 💙 #YonkersPublicSchools
about 1 month ago, YPS News
Yonkers Public Schools Expo
🚍 This is National School Bus Safety Week! Let’s continue to drive with care and keep our students safe as they travel to and from school.

Thank you to the #YonkersPublicSchools bus drivers, school bus monitors and transportation department for keeping students safe every day. #YonkersMagic 💛🛑
about 2 months ago, YPS News
National School Bus Safety Week
Wishing all who celebrate a beautiful #Diwali filled with #light, #love, and #family. 💫 Each culture adds a spark to our learning community, making #YonkersPublicSchools glow with unity and pride. #YonkersMagic
about 2 months ago, YPS News
Happy Diwali
Reminder to families: No school for students on Monday, October 20, 2025 for Superintendent’s conference day. We look forward to seeing students return on Tuesday, October 21.
about 2 months ago, YPS News
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This week’s Coach, Mentor, Model meeting was all about leadership, teamwork, and growth! Principals collaborated in team activities led by Associate Superintendent, Dr. Rivera, explored the NYSED Portrait of a Graduate, and learned about transferable skills from Principal Schrade.

💡 They also reviewed how to use data insights to better support student success — all while proudly wearing pink in support of Breast Cancer Awareness month.

Together, #YonkersPublicSchools is preparing students to become the leaders of tomorrow. 🎓✨

#YonkersMagic #BreastCancerAwareness
about 2 months ago, YPS News
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CMM Meeting 2
CMM Meeting 3
🎊 Get ready for an evening of dance, music and celebration! The #YonkersPublicSchools National Hispanic Heritage month event will take place at Lincoln High School on October 29 at 5pm.

See you there ! 👀💃🕺
about 2 months ago, YPS News
Flyer English
Flyer Spanish 2

At VIVE School, Pathways to Success students attended the annual Job Fair, making connections and learning about incredible career opportunities.

Representatives from the City of Yonkers Workforce Development Board, the New York Police Department, Gap at Ridge Hill, #YonkersPublicSchools Food Service Department, and many more shared valuable information and resources.

Want to jump-start your career or earn your GED? Call 914-376-8600 to learn about the adult education programs at the VIVE School.

#YonkersMagic

about 2 months ago, YPS News
VIVE Job Fair 1
VIVE Job Fair 2
VIVE Job Fair 3
VIVE Job Fair 4
VIVE Job Fair 5
VIVE Job Fair 6
VIVE Job Fair 7
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VIVE Job Fair 11
#YPSFlashbackFriday! Last school year, #YonkersPublicSchools held the 3rd Annual “Are you G.A.M.E.?” Math Competition. This was an exciting opportunity for students in grades 3-8 to showcase their problem-solving skills. #YonkersMagic
about 2 months ago, YPS News
Flashback Friday - Are You G.A.M.E. Math Competition
Are You G.A.M.E. Competition 2
Are You G.A.M.E. Competition 3
Are You G.A.M.E. Competition 7
Are You G.A.M.E. Competition 1
Are You G.A.M.E. Competition 5
Are You G.A.M.E. Competition 6
Are You G.A.M.E. Competition 8
This week was all about what makes our district strong – progress, purpose, and people who truly care about our students. From the district-wide college fair to the VIVE job fair, it’s all in the #WeekInReview.

To read this week's newsletter and learn about upcoming events, visit https://aptg.co/2ZK3Xj.
about 2 months ago, YPS News
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