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The School 16 Weekly Newsletter is Now Available!
Stay connected with everything happening at School 16! Our September 14, 2026 Weekly Newsletter is now available on the School 16 website.
Each week, our newsletter will help keep families informed about important announcements, upcoming events, reminders, school news, and highlights from around our building.
Families can visit the website to read this week’s edition and also access an archive of previous newsletters throughout the school year.
📚 Stay informed. Stay connected. Stay up to date with School 16!
On Friday, September 11, the School 16 community will come together to commemorate the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001.
Students and staff are invited to wear red, white, and blue as a visible expression of remembrance and unity. Together, we will honor the lives lost, recognize the courage and service of the many heroes who responded that day and in its aftermath, and reflect on the strength shown by communities across our nation.
As we mark this significant anniversary, we are also reminded of the values that continue to bring people together—kindness, compassion, service, and care for one another.
At School 16, we remember. We honor. We serve. And we choose kindness.
Friday, September 11
❤️ 🤍 💙 Wear Red, White & Blue
Attention Pre-K Families! We would like to share some important updates, along with a few reminders for our Pre-K half days and Parent Orientation on September 3 & 4.
🚗 Important Transportation Update: Transportation will NOT be provided for Pre-K students for AM or PM routes on either day. Parents/guardians will be responsible for drop-off and pick-up.
🕣 Pre-K Half Days: Students will attend from 8:30–11:30 a.m. on both September 3 & 4.
👋 Parent Orientation: All Pre-K families should attend orientation from 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. on either September 3 OR September 4. Families only need to attend one session.
During orientation, families will have the opportunity to meet our teachers and administration, visit the classrooms, and learn more about the Pre-K curriculum and the year ahead.
Please review the updated flyer for complete details.
Looking forward to seeing you soon!
School 16 Families: Back-to-School Quick Reference Guide is Here!
Welcome back, families! As we prepare for the 2026–2027 school year, families are asked to review our Parent-Student Back-to-School Quick Reference Guide for important information about the first days of school.
The guide includes key details about supply drop-off, arrival and dismissal procedures, transportation, health requirements, personal devices, and important contact information.
Please review the attached guide carefully and check your email for a copy to save for future reference.
Important dates: Supply Drop-Off is Wednesday, September 2, from 1:00–2:30 p.m. The first day of school is Thursday, September 3.
We look forward to welcoming our students back and making it a great year!
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.
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 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
Thanksgiving Break
Wednesday, November 26 - Half Day
Thursday & Friday, November 27 & 28 - Schools Closed
We understand the inconvenience this may cause and appreciate the patience of our staff, families, and YPS community as we resolve this matter.
