You are the ❤️ of our schools.
You inspire. You uplift. You create magic every single day. 🪄
Thank you for shaping the future of Yonkers.
— Superintendent Anibal Soler, Jr.

Our principals are more than administrators. They are visionaries, problem-solvers, and champions for our students, staff, and families.

JOIN OUR TEAM!
Join Yonkers Public Schools for this year’s Relay for Life as we raise vital funds for cancer research and support services, Friday, May 29, 2026 from 3:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.at Gorton High School, 100 Shonnard Place, Yonkers
Building on last year’s success, we are coming together to support two very special members of our school family: Brenda Cardoza, whose dedication and compassion have touched so many lives, and Belen Ruiz Benito, a brave second-grade student at Enrico Fermi School whose strength and courage have inspired our entire community.
Walk with us and stand united in hope.


Earth Week 2026 Thank You School 21!

Yonkers Public Schools 12th graders and 8th graders (with School ID) are invited to the Roosevelt High School Library, 631 Tuckahoe Road, on Wednesday, 4/15 & Friday, 4/17 during Periods 5–8, and Saturday, April 18 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Thank you to the generous donors who make this possible. #YonkersMagic


All Yonkers Public Schools and Central Office facilities are closed on Monday, February 23, 2026, due to the blizzard warning.
Only building custodians and snow removal team members should report.
Please stay home, be safe and continue to monitor the district website and social media platforms for updates.


Please do not block the staff parking lot.

📅 Tuesday 2/10, Wednesday 2/11 & Thursday 2/12
⏰ During all lunch periods
🍭 Buy something sweet for all of your valentines
💌 Send a friendship gram
🍫 Guess how many chocolate kisses are in the jar
🍬Buy a raffle ticket to a chance to win two different baskets!
Prices range from $1 to $3 and all proceeds will help pay for a trip to Legoland!
Hershey’s Kisses $2
Galaxy Slime $2
Foam Slime $2
Sticky Hearts $1
Valentine Duckies $2
Light-Up Fidget Spinners $3
Spinning Balls $2
Plush Roses $3
Pencils $2
Keychains $2
Stretchy Strings $2
Heart Necklaces $3
Snacks & Oreos $1
Bracelets $2
Gems $2
Friendship Grams $1
Guess How Many Kisses - 2 for $1
Raffle Tickets $2 ea or 3 for $5
All proceeds will help pay for a trip to Legoland this Spring! Thank you for your support!
Please join us on Wednesday, February 11, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at Lincoln High School, 275 Kneeland Avenue, for an informative Science Teachers Association of New York State (STANYS) meeting.
All elementary science teachers, secondary science teachers, administrators, and #YonkersPublicSchools parents are most welcome!
Learn about the Grades 5 & 8 Science Tests, Regents exams, new lab investigations, New York State Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS), and much more.
Parents will also get tips on supporting their students in science and preparing for state tests. New York State Education Department (NYSED) representatives will present, and light snacks will be provided.


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

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


Subject: Last Chance to Join the France, Germany & The Alps Trip!
Hello everyone —
There’s still time to join our EF Educational Tours trip to France, Germany & the Alps — including Paris, the Lucerne region, Munich, with an optional extension to Vienna. Please log on to EF Tours and enter Paideia 15's Code 2926475TP. You can always reach out to me @ Mgleeson@yonkerspublicschools.org or call me at 914-376-8645. We have such a nice group of staff, parents and students attending.

Our Annual Paideia 15 Halloween Parade is tomorrow, Friday October 30 @ 1:45 p.m. Students may be signed out with their class on the field afterwards.


