Good Evening Dodson Families,

The next distribution from the Robert C. Dodson School Pantry will be this Friday, January 16th from 8 am - 11 am.

All families that completed and submitted the Feeding Westchester Intake Form should plan to come to school to get their food on Friday between 8 and 11 am.

If you would like to join the food pantry at Dodson, please request a form from your child's teacher, fill it out and bring it on Friday. New members will be able to take food on Friday.

If you have questions, please call the Robert C. Dodson main office at 914-376-8159.

about 17 hours ago, Angela Manekas
Attention All Students Grades 6-12!
Deadline Extended to December 19, 2025 for the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 2026 Poem Contest
Details & Submission Forms: https://www.yonkerspublicschools.org/page/mlk-poem-contest-2026
about 1 month ago, YPS News
Promotional poster for the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 2026 Poem Contest for Yonkers students in grades 6–12. The poster features a stone sculpture of Dr. King against a blue background, alongside detailed contest information. Headline text reads: ‘Calling All Yonkers Students in Grades 6–12! Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 2026 Poem Contest.’ Subheading: ‘Honoring Dr. King’s Legacy Through Creative Expression.’ The poster explains that students are encouraged to submit original poems reflecting themes of justice, courage, and unity.  Submission guidelines: open to Yonkers-resident or Yonkers-enrolled students in grades 6–12; individual entries only; poems must reflect Dr. King’s legacy through themes of justice, courage, or unity; deadline Friday, December 19, 2025; cover page available at www.yonkersny.gov/mlk ; email both cover page and poem to contest@yonkersny.gov . Selected works will be showcased on Thursday, January 8, 2026, where youth will present their poetry and participate in dialogue with community guests. The poster includes a note to contact Dr. Dwanita M. Crosby at Dwanita.Crosby@yonkersny.gov  for questions.  Logos for the City of Yonkers, Mayor Mike Spano, and Yonkers Arts appear at the bottom.

Attention All Students Grades 6-12!
Deadline Extended for the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 2026 Poem Contest
Get Details Here: https://www.yonkerspublicschools.org/page/mlk-poem-contest-2026

about 1 month ago, YPS News
Promotional poster for the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 2026 Poem Contest for Yonkers students in grades 6–12. The poster features a stone sculpture of Dr. King against a blue background, alongside detailed contest information. Headline text reads: ‘Calling All Yonkers Students in Grades 6–12! Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 2026 Poem Contest.’ Subheading: ‘Honoring Dr. King’s Legacy Through Creative Expression.’ The poster explains that students are encouraged to submit original poems reflecting themes of justice, courage, and unity.  Submission guidelines: open to Yonkers-resident or Yonkers-enrolled students in grades 6–12; individual entries only; poems must reflect Dr. King’s legacy through themes of justice, courage, or unity; deadline Friday, December 19, 2025; cover page available at www.yonkersny.gov/mlk ; email both cover page and poem to contest@yonkersny.gov . Selected works will be showcased on Thursday, January 8, 2026, where youth will present their poetry and participate in dialogue with community guests. The poster includes a note to contact Dr. Dwanita M. Crosby at Dwanita.Crosby@yonkersny.gov  for questions.  Logos for the City of Yonkers, Mayor Mike Spano, and Yonkers Arts appear at the bottom.

Good Evening Dodson Families,

Tomorrow, Thursday, November 13 is KINDNESS DAY at Dodson.

Wear hearts or the color red for kindness!

2 months ago, Angela Manekas
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Good Evening Dodson Families,

Tomorrow, Wednesday, November 12 is KINDNESS IS BETTER TOGETHER (TWIN DAY)

Dress alike with a friend or group to celebrate unity and friendship.

2 months ago, Angela Manekas
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Good Evening Dodson Families!

Tomorrow, Friday, October 31st is the annual Halloween parade at Dodson for prekindergarten through 6th grade students.

The parade will start promptly at 12:15 pm.

If it is raining, the parade will be held indoors.

Prekindergarten through 6th grade students are invited to wear their costumes to school.

Inflatable costumes may only be worn during the parade. No masks may be worn in school. No additional costume accessories (swords, guns, knives, etc.) are permitted.

7th and 8th grade students have a regular school day, students cannot wear costumes to school and are not in the elementary school parade.

3 months ago, Angela Manekas
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Tomorrow, Thursday, October 30th is Everything Halloween Day!

Wear your favorite Halloween shirt and accessories or wear orange and black.

Reminder - The Dodson Halloween Parade will be Friday afternoon at 12:15 pm, rain or shine.

3 months ago, Angela Manekas

Tomorrow, Wednesday, October 29th is Pajama Day!

Wear your Halloween pajamas or any other PJs!

3 months ago, Angela Manekas
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Good Evening Dodson Families,

Tomorrow, Tuesday, October 28th is Fall Fest!

Wear fall colors and/or patterns - orange, brown, red, green, plaid, etc)

3 months ago, Angela Manekas

Tomorrow, Monday, October 27th is Spooky Sock Day!

Wear your spookiest, silliest, or most colorful socks!

3 months ago, Angela Manekas
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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.
3 months 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.
We invite the entire Dodson community to wear orange tomorrow to celebrate Unity Day.

Unity Day celebrates and promotes kindness, acceptance, and inclusion to prevent bullying, especially in
schools. It is a national day
of action where people wear and share the color orange to send a united message that no one should feel alone and that everyone should be treated with respect.
3 months ago, Angela Manekas
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Good Afternoon Dodson Families,

Next week we will be hosting two spirit days.

Wednesday, October 15th dress up to represent the vibrant cultures of Hispanic Heritage Month.
Friday, October 17th wear anything pink to support breast cancer awareness.

We hope everyone participates in these two great events.
3 months ago, Angela Manekas
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SCHOOLS & CENTRAL OFFICE CLOSED September 23 & 24, 2025 IN OBSERVANCE OF ROSH HASHANAH | ESCUELAS & OFICINA CENTRAL CERRADAS 23 y 24 de septiembre del 2025 EN OBSERVANCIA DE ROSH HASHANAH
4 months ago, YPS News
SCHOOLS & CENTRAL OFFICE CLOSED September 23 & 24, 2025 IN OBSERVANCE OF ROSH HASHANAH Atención Familias de las Escuelas Públicas de Yonkers ESCUELAS & OFICINA CENTRAL CERRADAS 23 y 24 de septiembre del 2025 EN OBSERVANCIA DE ROSH HASHANAH

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).

4 months ago, YPS News
Brenda Cardoza, parent advocate.

We look forward to seeing you this Thursday evening, September 18th, for the Robert C. Dodson Open House.


PTA Meeting begins at 5 pm.
Meet your child's teacher(s) is 5:30 - 7:30 pm.
Students are welcome.

4 months ago, Angela Manekas
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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!

4 months ago, YPS News
Today is a C Day
September Letter Day Calendar

Robert C. Dodson will host our Open House on Thursday, September 18, 2025.
PTA Meeting begins at 5 pm.
Meet your child's teacher(s) is 5:30 - 7:30 pm.
Students are welcome.

We hope to see you there!

4 months ago, Angela Manekas
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Good morning Yonkers Public Schools! Today, Monday, September 8, 2025, is a "D" Day. Carpe Diem!
4 months ago, YPS News
Today is a D Day
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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

5 months ago, YPS News