Yonkers Wrestling
Congratulations to Saunders HS junior Ava Corbin for qualifying for the 2026 New York State Wrestling Championship!
Saunders Basketball
On Wednesday February 11, 2026, Saunders Boys Varsity Basketball earned an emotional 52–46 victory on Senior Night, honoring 10 members of the Class of 2026. The evening was highlighted by a historic milestone as Alex Vazquez became the all-time leading scorer in Saunders history. Entering the game needing six points to reach 1,385 career points, he finished with an impressive 24 points, including 20 in the second half. Saunders now awaits playoff seeding to determine their opponent in the Section 1 playoffs.
YPS INDOOR TRACK:
The Yonkers Track team will be competing in the Section 1 Class AA Championships on Sunday Feb 15th. Congratulations to the athletes who have worked hard and qualified to compete at this level.
Saunders HS students are listed below:
For the Boys Team:
- Jason Dantes
- Jayden Bailey
- Jacob Nunez
For the Girls Team:
- Samantha Sikoryak
- Leiana Barrios
- Reina Nichter
- Marilyn Agyapon
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.
Saunders Girls Basketball
Let’s pack the gym tonight and celebrate our Girls Basketball Senior Night!
This Friday, 2/6/26, we honor our outstanding seniors from the Class of 2026 as they take the court one of the final times on their home floor. These student-athletes have shown incredible dedication, leadership, and Blue Devil pride throughout their careers — and tonight is all about recognizing them!
Game Schedule vs. Lincoln HS
🎓 Senior Recognition Ceremony
🏀 Varsity – 4:30 PM
🏀 JV – 5:45 PM
Come out and show your support, school spirit, and appreciation for everything our seniors have given to the program. Let’s make it a night they’ll never forget!
Can’t make it in person? You can still cheer them on by watching the game live on Hudl.
Link: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ny/yonkers/organization/20741/saunders-trades--te-high-school
#SaundersStrong
Happy School Counselor Week to our amazing Guidance Team:
- Ms. Talone
- Ms. Griffin
- Ms. Alvarez
- Ms. Smith Rossi
As well as our Pupil Support Team:
- Dr. Ballester
- Ms. Molina
- Ms. Ghazal
o Alexander Lowe placed 1st overall in 100 breaststroke breaking another pool record, and 5th overall in the 200IM, 200 medley relay and 400 freestyle relay
o London Jones placed 3rd overall in the 200 freestyle relay, 5th overall in the 400 freestyle relay, and 7th overall with a personal best time in the 200 freestyle
o Mateusz Murawski had a personal best time in 500 freestyle
o Honorable mentions to Sophomore Luis Perez Lopez and Sophomore Ylli Topi for participating and helping solidify our 4th place in the division
o The girls team took 3rd place overall in the League Meet!
o In the 1500 meter, Leiana Barrios placed 3rd
o In the High Jump, Marilyn Agyapon placed 3rd.
o In the 1500 racewalk, Daniela Quishpi finished 3rd and Kiera Cleveland came in 6th place.
o The 4 by 200 team that included Mya Campbell took 2nd place.
o The 4 by 400 team that included Leiana Barrios took 1st place.
o The 4 by 800 team that included Mariavictoria Pena, Samantha Sikoryak, and Reina Nichter took 1st place.
o The boys team placed 4th overall.
January 2026 NYS Regents Schedule
*Classes will NOT be in session. Only come to school if you are taking a Regents exam, are coming in for a review class, or a PE makeup session.
REPORT TO SCHOOL:
Morning Exams: by 8:00 AM
Afternoon Exams: by 12:00 PM
EXAM BEGINS:
Morning Exams: 8:30 AM
Afternoon Exams: 12:30 PM
LATE ARRIVALS - NOT ALLOWED IN TESTING ROOM
Morning Exams: after 10:00 AM
Afternoon Exams: after 2:00 PM
DISMISSAL BEGINS (2 hours past start time)
Morning Exams: 10:30 AM
Afternoon Exams: 2:30 PM
END OF EXAM (Standard Time - 3 hours):
Morning Exams: 11:30 AM
Afternoon Exams: 3:30 PM
IMPORTANT
INTERNET ENABLED DEVICES ARE NOT PERMITTED IN THE TESTING ROOM. YOUR SCORES CAN BE INVALIDATED
Parent Workshop: Understanding Video Game Addiction: Dopamine, Motivation, and Supporting Kids at Home
January 29, 2026 - 7:00 to 8:30 PM
This session will break down why video games can become so absorbing for young people and how a hobby can quietly shift into something that affects school, sleep, mood, and family dynamics. We will talk about what is happening in the brain during gaming, why “just limit the screen time” isn't enough, and how to approach conversations without power struggles or shutdowns. Dr. Alok Kanojia (Dr. K) is a Harvard-trained psychiatrist, content creator with over 3M followers on YouTube, and co-founder of Healthy Gamer. He will share clear, practical tools to recognize when gaming is becoming a problem, support motivation outside of games, and rebuild trust and cooperation at home. Parents will leave with clear tools to help kids develop balance, self-awareness, and a healthier relationship with gaming and technology
Sports physicals for the Spring 2026 athletic season will be held on the following dates:
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Monday, February 23, 2026
⏰ Time: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
All students interested in participating in spring sports must be prescreened by the school nurse prior to the physical dates. Prescreening is required so that an appointment can be scheduled.
Students who have not completed the nurse prescreening will not be able to receive a physical on these dates. Families are encouraged to contact the school nurse as soon as possible to ensure eligibility and secure an appointment.
Completing a sports physical is a required step for athletic participation—please plan accordingly.
PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES
DATE: JANUARY 6, 2026
TIME: 5:00 - 7:30 PM
5:00-6:00 PM - Conferences by appointment (Teacher directory is on the school website)
6:00-7:30 PM – General Availability
YPS Indoor Track
On 12/17/25, the Yonkers Indoor Track team had their first meet of the season.
The Freshman/Sophomore meet took place at Rockland Community College.
The young athletes really impressed with great performances!
- Yonkers came in 2nd and 3rd in the 55 meter dash
- Sophomore Jayden Bailey came in 5th in the 600 meter run
- The girls 4 by 400 relay came in 4th place
- The girls 4 by 800 relay came in 3rd place
- The boys 4 by 800 relay came in 4th place
Congratulations to all the amazing individual performances as well.
Saunders Basketball
Huge congratulations to Saunders basketball standout Alex Vazquez on scoring his 1,000th career point! Alex’s hard work, dedication, and consistent excellence on the court have not only fueled the Blue Devils’ success this season but also etched his name into the Saunders record books.
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🏀 Boys Varsity Basketball
• Opponent: YMA
• Game: 3rd Place Game
• Date: Friday, December 12, 2025
• Time: 4:00 PM
• Location: YMA
🏀 Girls Varsity Basketball
• Opponent: YMA
• Game: Championship Game
• Date: Saturday, December 13, 2025
• Time: 12:00 PM (Noon)
• Location: Yonkers Middle High School
We encourage students, families, and staff to come out and support our Saunders Blue Devils as they represent our school with pride and determination. Best of luck to both teams!
Support the Saunders HS Blood Drive!
Thursday December 18, 2025
8:30 AM until 2:30 PM in the Saunders HS Auditorium
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
