Ella Fitzgerald Academy

We Value Your Voice! Our school is participating in the Panorama Survey to better understand the experiences of our students and families. Your feedback helps us learn what we a...

YONKERS MAYOR SPANO & SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS: ALBANY, FUND YONKERS SCHOOLS NOW! Yonkers Public Schools Face $101 Million Budget Gap for 2026-2027 Mayor Spano & Superinte...

Please note the February 25, 2026 Stated Meeting of the Yonkers Board of Education is canceled due to the widespread impact of the recent blizzard. The Trustees of the Yonke...

Today marked a proud and memorable moment for Ella Fitzgerald Academy as our city's Mayor Mike Spano recognized our school as his Mayor Mike Spano’s School Spotlight of the Month ...

This glorious program has been rescheduled to Tuesday, March 3, 2026 Yonkers Public Schools invites families, students, staff, and community members to the district-wide celeb...

We are proud to spotlight this month's featured Resident Artist, 8th-grader Sheba Gavilan, whose beautiful pencil portrait of Ella Fitzgerald honors our school’s legendary namesak...

Students, Parents, Teachers & Administrators Called to Nominate Teachers at yonkersny.gov (Yonkers, NY – January 9, 2025) Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano and the Yonkers Kiwanis Cl...

There will be a half-day of instruction for all Yonkers Public Schools students & all school staff, PK-12, on Tuesday, December 23, 2025. Dismissal for schools starting at 7:35 A...

Please see below the dates and times for our School Choice Tours

Superintendent Aníbal Soler, Jr. joined Mayor Mike Spano today in a powerful, united call to action as changes to the federal SNAP program take effect tomorrow, November 1, 2025. ...

🎃 Halloween Bake Sale – October 31! 👻 Join us for a spooktacular Halloween Bake Sale hosted by the Ella Fitzgerald PTA on Thursday, October 31 , during all lunch and reces...

On October 20, 2025, our faculty participated in a Professional Development Day focused on advancing instructional practices to support student achievement across subject areas. T...

Unity Day – October 22, 2025 On Wednesday, October 22, 2025 , we invite all students and staff to wear orange to show support for kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. Weari...

Collecting accurate data regarding digital resource access for our Yonkers students will greatly help educators to better serve their students and families. In order to accomplish...

Ella Cares Fundraiser — Join Us in Supporting Breast Cancer Awareness We’re excited to announce Ella Cares , a special fundraising campaign organized by the Ella Fitzgerald Acad...

Mayor Mike Spano reappointed John Castanoro, DDS, and Rosemarie Linton, MPH, to serve another term as Trustees of the Yonkers Board of Education . Dr. Castanaro and Ms. Linton joi...

The New York State Teacher of the Year Advisory Council honored Ms. Lisa Egan , a third-grade teacher at Cross Hill Academy , as a finalist for the 2026 Teacher of the Year. New...

The Trustees of the Yonkers Board of Education welcome your comments during the Communications from the Community portion of the September 17, 2025 Stated Meeting beginning at 5:3...

We are excited to share that in addition to our upcoming Open House/Parent Night , there will be an opportunity for parents and guardians to register to vote right here at sch...

Never lose track of the #LetterDay! Download the fridge-friendly calendar and follow along. It's as easy as A-B-C ... D-E-F and repeat! Wednesday, September 3, 2025 is brought...