Students showed off with their hats. Our "Hats not Hate" day was a success.
Tomorrow, students are encouraged to dress up like their favorite superhero. "Be Someone's Super Hero."



Today we joined schools around the nation for Unity Day. We gathered in our recess yard to create the number 21 in Orange. School 21 pledges to be a community built on kindness.

Today, School 21 students showed up wearing their favorite Team Jersey. We proved that we can "Team Up" against bullying!


School 21-just a reminder of our anti-bullying spirit week.

School 21 - This week we will be conducting emergency drills. Have a great week!

Diwali is a major religious holiday, primarily for Hindus, but also celebrated by Sikhs, Jains, and some Buddhists, with its underlying theme being the victory of good over evil and light over darkness.

Passing along this social event for parents to get your children involved in our city.

Several emergency drills are scheduled to take place this week. We conduct these drills to ensure preparedness and maintain a secure school environment.
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.


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.


Open House on Wednesday


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.
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.
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

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).

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!


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!

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.

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.


Good morning Yonkers Public Schools! Today, Monday, September 8, 2025, is a "D" Day. Carpe Diem!


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!
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!

