MLKA's 8th Grade Graduation Ceremony

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

Graduation Rate Up Again!

Yonkers Public Schools is the first large city school district to graduate over 90%, with 91% of the Class of 2020 graduating on time.

Virtual School Choice Fair Kicks Off 2021-22 School Choice Process

Yonkers Public Schools is hosting the annual School Choice Fair completely online this year so families eligible to participate in the School Choice Process have the opportunity to explore schools and make decisions during COVID-19.

Superintendent's Update

Dr. Quezada's update to families about 100% remote instruction during the week of January 4, 2021.

We Grieve the Loss of Four Young Men

The Yonkers Public Schools learning community is grieving after four June 2020 graduates lost their lives in a tragic car crash. Our deepest condolences & love are with the families & friends of Brandon N. Sierra, Randy Isaiah Brisbane, Tamari J. Watkins & Anthony Cruz.

Celebrating The 2019-2020 Educators of the Year

The Yonkers Board of Education is honoring the 2019-2020 Administrator and Teachers of the Year at its December 16, 2020 Stated Meeting.

Information Meeting for Parents/Guardians of Prospective PEARLS Students

Parents/Guardians of prospective PEARLS students entering PreK – Grade 8 in September are welcome to a virtual information meeting Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at 6:30PM. Select READ MORE for details, including the virtual meeting link.

Mayor Spano Appoints Career Educator Sheila Greenwald to Yonkers Board of Education

Ms. Greenwald joins the 9-member Board of Education, taking part in a full schedule of meetings that begin next week. She is fulfilling the remainder of former Board Vice President Judith Ramos Meier’s five-year term, which runs through May 2023.

Yonkers Public Schools Completes COVID-19 Yellow Zone Testing

On Tuesday, December 1, 2020, Yonkers Public Schools completed testing at 14 schools located in the City of Yonkers designated Yellow Zone. School nurses administered COVID-19 Rapid Ag tests to 841 students and staff. Two individuals tested positive.

Yonkers Board of Education Unanimously Elected Dr. Rosalba Corrado Del Vecchio Vice President

At the Board of Education November 18, 2020 Stated meeting, the Trustees unanimously elected Dr. Rosalba Corrado Del Vecchio Vice President of the Board of Education to serve the term through May 2021.