MLKA's 8th Grade Graduation Ceremony

2020-2021 School Supplies Lists CLICK HERE to view .pdf file

Trustees Re-elect Rev. Lopez & Dr. Del Vecchio to Lead Board of Education

At the 141st Annual Meeting of the Yonkers Board of Education on May 10, 2022, the Trustees re-elected Rev. Steve Lopez and Dr. Rosalba Corrado-Del Vecchio to serve as president and vice-president.

Take the #BeKindYPSChallenge

Yonkers Public Schools and the Yonkers Council of PTA/PTSAs have joined forces to launch the #BeKindYPS Challenge, a two-week campaign to encourage students' and families' creative expression of kindness in our school community.

Yonkers Public Schools Celebrates Our Staff!

The Yonkers Board of Education and administration appreciates, values and respects the unique cultural, instructional and aspirational contributions every staff member offers to our learning community.

Schools Closed Monday, May 2, 2022 in Observance of Eid al-Fitr

The Yonkers Public Schools will be closed on Monday, May 2, 2022 in Observance of Eid al-Fitr, the end of Ramadan, the Muslim holy month of fasting.

Top 20 Performance for YPS National History Bowl Team

The Yonkers Public Schools team entered the elite national competition after earning 2nd place in New York State.

City Breaks Ground on Justice Sonia Sotomayor Community School

The first new public school to be constructed in 20 years is dedicated to Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, and will serve 675 students from Pre-Kindergarten to grade 8, and the local community.

15th Annual College Awareness Program

The 15th Annual Early College Awareness program for 8th & 9th grade students and their parents is set for Wednesday, March 23 and Thursday, March 24, from 6:00-8:00PM both days. The sessions will be webcast via Zoom.

March Board of Education Meetings

The Yonkers Board of Education will hold committee meetings on Tuesday, March 8, 2022 and Thursday, March 10, 2022. A public hearing and the monthly Stated Meeting will take place on Wednesday, March 16, 2022. All meetings are streamed live on the District homepage.

Mayor Appoints Lawrence R. Sykes to the Board of Education

Mr. Sykes is an attorney in private practice specializing in litigation, real estate, and municipal law. He succeeds former Trustee Andrea Brown, and will serve a five-year term.