Join our School 21 Community as our Christian students celebrate Holy Week.
Dear Families of School 21,
We value the strong partnership between our school and our families and appreciate your continued support in promoting student success. Clear communication and shared responsibility are essential to ensuring that all students remain engaged and on track academically.
Please be advised that Monday, March 30, 2026, and Tuesday, March 31, 2026, will be designated Remote Instruction Days for all students. During these days, instruction and attendance requirements will be completed remotely.
To support successful participation on these Remote Instruction Days, please review the following Student/Parent/Guardian Responsibilities:
Complete the Microsoft Attendance MS Form provided by your child’s teacher between 8:00 AM and 2:00 PM on each Remote Instruction Day to ensure accurate attendance.
Contact your child’s teacher if assistance or clarification is needed regarding attendance, assignments, or technology access.
Ensure that all assigned work is completed and submitted according to teacher expectations and deadlines.
Your cooperation in meeting these responsibilities helps us maintain a productive learning environment and supports our commitment to high academic standards. Should you have any questions or need additional support, please do not hesitate to reach out to your child’s teacher or the school office.
Thank you for your continued partnership and dedication to your child’s education.
Sincerely,
Brian Gray
Principal
School 21
Yonkers Public Schools
We value the strong partnership between our school and our families and appreciate your continued support in promoting student success. Clear communication and shared responsibility are essential to ensuring that all students remain engaged and on track academically.
Please be advised that Monday, March 30, 2026, and Tuesday, March 31, 2026, will be designated Remote Instruction Days for all students. During these days, instruction and attendance requirements will be completed remotely.
To support successful participation on these Remote Instruction Days, please review the following Student/Parent/Guardian Responsibilities:
Complete the Microsoft Attendance MS Form provided by your child’s teacher between 8:00 AM and 2:00 PM on each Remote Instruction Day to ensure accurate attendance.
Contact your child’s teacher if assistance or clarification is needed regarding attendance, assignments, or technology access.
Ensure that all assigned work is completed and submitted according to teacher expectations and deadlines.
Your cooperation in meeting these responsibilities helps us maintain a productive learning environment and supports our commitment to high academic standards. Should you have any questions or need additional support, please do not hesitate to reach out to your child’s teacher or the school office.
Thank you for your continued partnership and dedication to your child’s education.
Sincerely,
Brian Gray
Principal
School 21
Yonkers Public Schools
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We honor our Muslim families as they celebrate Eid al-Fitr. A celebration that marks the end of Ramadan. Enjoy your fast and family! Tap on the image.
Congratulations to our PTA for a successful Book Fair...Go School 21 PTA, you are strong!
Secondly, remember that tomorrow school is closed for Eid.
See you all on Monday!
Some parents were asking how they can digitally load money to their child's Scholastic Book Fair account.
Here is the link:
https://scholastic.com/bf/elementaryschool21
This reduces the need for children to carry money. Please use it if you wish.
Our PTA had a great opening day of this year’s School 21 Scholastic Book Fair! Thank you to the entire school community for a great opening! Reading is always a wise investment!
Book Fair is this week. Send some money for your child to get a book!
Our Annual Scholastic Book Fair is this coming week. Lots of books available to make reading fun!
Parents of School 21.
This message is on behalf of Principal Gray.
Tomorrow the PTA is doing a Bake Sale Fundraiser. All items are $5 or less. Please support this fundraiser by sending your child to school with a few dollars to buy a snack.
You can also choose to donate store packaged items to help fill the table.
As Principal, I feel very blessed to have such a great parent community and an amazing school!
See you all tomorrow!
Families, our PTA is hosting a bake sale on March 12th. Please think of donating and purchasing bake goods!
Remember to change your clocks tonight!
MSK Liaisons and MSK Members Enrolled inGrades 4 - 12 are invited to Yonkers 2nd Annual International Women's Day of Celebration on Saturday, March 7, 2026 from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM at Justice Sonia Sotomayor Community School 121 McLean Avenue, Yonkers, NY
Principal Gray celebrates Read Across America Week and Dr. Seuss's birthday by reading to kindergarten classrooms.
“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.”- Dr. Seuss
Today, our students celebrated 100th Day of school! 100 days smarter!
As a reminder, our roaring success after school program will be in session today. Please be reminded to be at the school for pick up at 4:10 PM. Thank you and I'll see you soon.
We are back! I am looking forward to seeing you all tomorrow at arrival!
Schools are closed Wednesday and anticipate that school will resume on Thursday.
Keep Warm. Stay Safe!
Need a longer Vacation? Stay warm and stay home! Miss you all...See you soon!
