Passing along this social event for parents to get your children involved in our city.
2 days ago, Brian Gray
mayors, miniature golf
Several emergency drills are scheduled to take place this week. We conduct these drills to ensure preparedness and maintain a secure school environment.
4 days ago, Brian Gray
Here are this year's School 21 PTA Gift Basket Raffle Winners! We have a PTA that is active...now is a great time to support our PTA financially by becoming a paid member of our PTA... scan the QR code.
9 days ago, Brian Gray
School 21 PTA Gift Basket Raffle Winners!
PTA QR code memberships
Just a quick reminder, tomorrow night is our School 21 Open House. I'll see you all at 5:00PM. Please join me in becoming a member of our School 21 PTA. Just your $10 membership helps to provide enrichment activities for our students.
12 days ago, Brian Gray
open house eng
open house span
Open House on Wednesday
15 days ago, Brian Gray
open house flier eng
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School 21
School Open House
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
5:00pm-7:00pm

Bring your Smart Phone and $10 to join our PTA! If we all join, amazing activities and special events will make our community more enriched for your children.
15 days ago, Brian Gray
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
30 days 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).

about 1 month ago, YPS News
Brenda Cardoza, parent advocate.

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!

about 1 month ago, YPS News
Today is a C Day
September Letter Day Calendar
School 21 community, This message is on behalf of Brian Gray principal of School 21 . This week we will be conducting emergency drills. After each drill is complete, I will post a message letting you know about the drill and how the drill helped our students learn about our safe school community. This will be a great week. Looking forward to greeting your children to school. Have a great week!
about 1 month ago, Brian Gray
emergency drills
Parents, In backpacks today, you will see the technology user agreement form. We ask that you read through the material and fill out the User Agreement Form. Return the completed form in your child's backpack. This form will allow your child that you have access to a laptop or iPad.
about 1 month ago, Brian Gray
students in grades K through five will have access to iPads. Families must fill out the technology usage agreement located in your child’s backpack today.
Today we gathered to remember those who gave their lives on 9/11/2001. Students offered ways that they can support community and be a hero for others.
about 1 month ago, Brian Gray
Today we held ceremonies for remembering those who lost their lives on 9/11/2001
As a school, we discussed “The Man with the Red Bandana.” The students reflected on heroes in their lives and how they can become heroes to others
Good morning Yonkers Public Schools! Today, Monday, September 8, 2025, is a "D" Day. Carpe Diem!
about 1 month ago, YPS News
Today is a D Day
Letter Day Calendar Preview
Parents,

Thank you all for a great first week of school. On Monday, we will begin with our regular arrival and dismissal. See the chart to identify where your child will arrive to and dismiss from.

Have a great weekend and I will see you on Monday.

Hear Us Roar!
about 1 month ago, Brian Gray
Arrival and Dismissal Doors 2025

Here is the Spanish translation of the Principal's welcome letter from School 21.

about 2 months ago, Brian Gray
Principal's Welcome Letter 2025 (Spanish)

Here is welcome letter from Principal Gray, Principal of School 21.

about 2 months ago, Brian Gray
Opening Letter 2025-26

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

about 2 months ago, YPS News

Start the countdown! School begins Wednesday, September 3, 2025 for all students PreKindergarten - Grade 12.

3 months ago, YPS News
Ten young children smiling and posing together on a sunny day at the School 32 playground. Some hold up fingers making the V for Victory sign, while others beam with excitement. They are dressed in colorful summer clothes, and playground equipment and trees are visible in the background. The Yonkers Public Schools logo appears above the embedded text that reads: Start the Countdown! School Begins September 4

Yonkers Magic: When you're headed to 3rd grade in September, and your Reading Buddy is the Superintendent of Schools! Thank you, Superintendent Soler, for inspiring a love of reading and supporting the academic growth of young readers through the much loved Family Service Society of Yonkers Summer Reading Buddies program at Riverfront Library. "Books are...portable magic." -- Stephen King

3 months ago, YPS News
Mr. Soler, Reading Buddy to a rising 3rd grader
NORMAL SCHEDULE RESUMES WEDNESDAY, JULY 16
Extended School Year Program

Power has been restored at Yonkers Montessori Academy. The Extended School Year (ESY) program will run as normally scheduled tomorrow, Wednesday, July 16th.

We appreciate your patience and understanding during this unexpected disruption. Thank you for your continued support and cooperation.
3 months ago, YPS News
Important Message From Yonkers Public Schools