Good evening, School 23 families. This is Principal Shojai with some exciting news!
On Tuesday, August 25 at 12:00 p.m., School 23 will host tMayor Mike Spano's Backpack to School Drive in our auditorium.
All School 23 students in Pre-K through Grade 2 are invited to receive a free backpack filled with school supplies to help them get ready for the new school year.
Please remember, this event is exclusively for School 23 students.
We look forward to seeing our families on Tuesday and getting our students ready for a great year at School 23. Have a wonderful evening!
🚌 Today, Superintendent Dr. Soler, Associate Superintendent Dr. Hernandez, and School 23 administrators welcomed students and families to the First-Time Riders Orientation Program!
Students learned important safety tips and protocols to help ensure a safe and smooth ride to and from school each day.
A special thank you to First Student for supporting our students and families as they prepare for their very first bus ride this fall! 💛
Students learned important safety tips and protocols to help ensure a safe and smooth ride to and from school each day.
A special thank you to First Student for supporting our students and families as they prepare for their very first bus ride this fall! 💛
Good morning School 23 Families.
We are excited to welcome our first-time bus riders and families who are new to Yonkers Public Schools!
Join us at 9 am at School 23 to learn about bus safety!
Good evening, Pre-K families.
This is Principal Shojai calling to welcome you to School 23 and to remind you about our Pre-K Orientation tomorrow, Monday, August 17, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.
We are excited to welcome you and your child to School 23, meet our Pre-K team, and help you get ready for a great start to the school year.
We look forward to seeing you tomorrow morning. Have a wonderful evening!
Hello Pre-K Families!
We are excited to welcome you and your child to School 23! Please join us for our Pre-K Orientation on Monday, August 17, from 10:00–11:00 a.m.
This will be a great opportunity to visit the school, meet members of our team, and learn more about what to expect as your child begins Pre-K.
📍 School 23
56 Van Cortlandt Park Avenue
Yonkers, NY 10701
914-376-8445
We look forward to welcoming our newest students and families to the School 23 community!
Cyrus Shojai
Interim Principal
We are excited to welcome you and your child to School 23! Please join us for our Pre-K Orientation on Monday, August 17, from 10:00–11:00 a.m.
This will be a great opportunity to visit the school, meet members of our team, and learn more about what to expect as your child begins Pre-K.
📍 School 23
56 Van Cortlandt Park Avenue
Yonkers, NY 10701
914-376-8445
We look forward to welcoming our newest students and families to the School 23 community!
Cyrus Shojai
Interim Principal
To our Yonkers educators:
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.
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.
Today, on National Principals Day, we celebrate the incredible leaders who bring Yonkers Magic to life in every one of our schools.
Our principals are more than administrators. They are visionaries, problem-solvers, and champions for our students, staff, and families.
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.
Prom starts to feel real when you can say YES TO A FORMAL DRESS, and enjoy the moment.
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
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
Dear Families:
Please click on the link below to participate in this quick and anonymous Annual School Climate Survey.
This is your chance to be heard!
Student Link:
https://surveys.panoramaed.com/yonkersny/login
Family Link:
surveys.panoramaed.com/yonkersny/Spring2026Family/surveys
Thank you!
Please click on the link below to participate in this quick and anonymous Annual School Climate Survey.
This is your chance to be heard!
Student Link:
https://surveys.panoramaed.com/yonkersny/login
Family Link:
surveys.panoramaed.com/yonkersny/Spring2026Family/surveys
Thank you!
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
Scholastic Book Fair at School 23
Get started from your school’s Book Fair homepage, which is available three weeks before the Fair starts, then:
1. Sign in or create a new Scholastic account
2. Choose “Create an eWallet”
3. Select “I’m a parent…”
4. Add funds and/or invite family and friends to contribute
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/content/fairs/fair-finder.html
Get started from your school’s Book Fair homepage, which is available three weeks before the Fair starts, then:
1. Sign in or create a new Scholastic account
2. Choose “Create an eWallet”
3. Select “I’m a parent…”
4. Add funds and/or invite family and friends to contribute
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/content/fairs/fair-finder.html
Notice for Monday, February 23, 2026
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.
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.
Families, students, and colleagues: Mayor Mike Spano has declared a State of Emergency in the City of Yonkers as of midnight. We will keep you posted.
A moment of #SCIENCE please!
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.
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.
Attention All Students Grades 6-12!
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
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
The District is aware of an issue affecting phone service at several schools, resulting in intermittent service. We are actively working with our IT department to restore service as soon as possible.
We understand the inconvenience this may cause and appreciate the patience of our staff, families, and YPS community as we resolve this matter.
We understand the inconvenience this may cause and appreciate the patience of our staff, families, and YPS community as we resolve this matter.
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).
