WINTER SPORTS REGISTRATION

• FinalForms: Any student interested in participating in a Winter sport must register online through FinalForms. FinalForms is the online registration system used by Yonkers Public Schools to collect athletic participation forms, parent/guardian approvals, emergency contact information, and required medical documentation.

• Website: https://yonkers-ny.finalforms.com

• Registration Dates: Registration will be open from October 19th through November 11th. Both students and parents/guardians must create an account, and an updated physical must be uploaded in order for a student-athlete to be cleared for participation.

YPS WINTER SPORTS OPTIONS

• Saunders Basketball: Boys and Girls Teams, JV and Varsity

• Saunders Cheerleading: Varsity

• YPS Indoor Track: Boys & Girls

• YPS Swimming: Boys

• YPS Bowling: Boys and Girls

• YPS Wrestling: Boys and Girls

TRYOUT DATES

• Tryouts for all Winter sports will begin on November 16th.

YPS WINTER SPORTS PHYSICALS

• Saunders HS will offer Winter Sports Physicals on October 20 & November 5 from 8:00 AM until 12:00 PM.

• Students MUST see the school nurse to sign up prior to the date of the physical.

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INSCRIPCIÓN PARA DEPORTES DE INVIERNO

• FinalForms: Todo estudiante interesado en participar en un deporte de invierno debe inscribirse en línea a través de FinalForms. FinalForms es el sistema de inscripción en línea utilizado por las Escuelas Públicas de Yonkers para recopilar formularios de participación deportiva, autorizaciones de padres/tutores, información de contacto de emergencia y la documentación médica requerida.

• Sitio web: https://yonkers-ny.finalforms.com

• Fechas de inscripción: La inscripción estará abierta desde el 19 de octubre hasta el 11 de noviembre. Tanto los estudiantes como los padres/tutores deben crear una cuenta, y se debe cargar un examen físico actualizado para que el estudiante-atleta pueda ser autorizado para participar.

OPCIONES DE DEPORTES DE INVIERNO DE YPS

• Baloncesto de Saunders

  : Equipos masculinos y femeninos, JV y Varsity

• Animación de Saunders

  : Varsity

• Atletismo bajo techo de YPS

  : Masculino y femenino

• Natación de YPS

  : Masculino

• Boliche de YPS

  : Masculino y femenino

• Lucha libre de YPS

  : Masculino y femenino

FECHAS DE PRUEBAS

• Las pruebas para todos los deportes de invierno comenzarán el

  16 de noviembre

  .

EXÁMENES FÍSICOS PARA DEPORTES DE INVIERNO DE YPS

• Saunders HS ofrecerá exámenes físicos para deportes de invierno el

  20 de octubre y el 5 de noviembre

  , de

  8:00 AM a 12:00 PM

  .

• Los estudiantes

  DEBEN consultar con la enfermera escolar e inscribirse antes de la fecha del examen físico

  .

October 2026 College Rep Visits & Senior College Events

Spirit Week 2026

Monday Oct 12: No School

Tuesday Oct 13: Throwback Day

Wednesday Oct 14: Meme Day

Thursday Oct 15: Soccer Mom vs BBQ Dad

Friday Oct 16: Color Wars and Paraded of Curriculum Pep Rally

Yonkers Fire Department Recruitment

WEBSITE LINK:

https://www.yonkersny.gov/1138/Firefighter-Recruitment

Ready to serve your community?

The Yonkers Fire Department is recruiting new candidates for the upcoming firefighter exam.
Deadline to Sign Up: 11/25/26
Exam Date: 1/9/27

Start your journey toward a rewarding career in public service today.

OCTOBER 2026 A-F CALENDAR

Please take a moment to review the calendar, as it includes important dates and information regarding upcoming school events, including:

Senior Events, including College Information and FAFSA activities

Spirit Week

Parade of Curriculum and Pep Rally

PSAT and SAT Testing

Winter Sports Physicals

PTSA Meetings

Additional school activities and events throughout the month

We encourage all students, families, faculty, and staff to review the calendar and keep these important dates in mind.

Thank you, and we look forward to an exciting and busy October at Saunders High School!

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Buenas tardes Comunidad de Saunders HS:

Adjunto encontrarán el Calendario A-F de Octubre de 2026.

Por favor, tómense un momento para revisar el calendario, ya que incluye fechas e información importante sobre próximos eventos escolares, entre ellos:

Eventos para estudiantes de último año, incluyendo información universitaria y actividades relacionadas con FAFSA

Semana del Espíritu Escolar

Desfile del Currículo y Pep Rally

Exámenes PSAT y SAT

Exámenes físicos para los deportes de invierno

Reuniones de la PTSA

Otras actividades y eventos escolares durante el mes

Animamos a todos los estudiantes, familias, profesores y personal a revisar el calendario y tener presentes estas fechas importantes.

¡Gracias, y esperamos con entusiasmo un mes de octubre lleno de actividades en Saunders High School!

SAUNDERS GIRLS VOLLEYBALL - 2026 CITY CHAMPIONS

Fall 2026 College Board Testing
- PSAT 11 – Juniors: October 13–21, 2026
- SAT School Day – Seniors: October 22–29, 2026

2026 Yonkers Citywide Volleyball Tournament

When: Saturday, September 19, 2026
Time: Doors open 8:30 AM
Location: Yonkers Middle High School

Tournament Info: https://www.zortssports.com/join/tournament/27816

The Saunders High School Fan Zone Online Store is now open!

Families, students, staff, and alumni are invited to purchase Saunders High School branded apparel, including T-shirts, jackets and hoodies, to show their Saunders pride throughout the school year.

The online store will be open from now until September 15, 2026.

Link: https://stores.inksoft.com/WS140471/shop/home

Thank you for supporting Saunders High School and showing your school spirit!

9TH GRADE ORIENTATION

AUGUST 25, 2026 @ 9:00 AM

SAUNDERS HS AUDITORIUM

2026 Fall Sports Information

FinalForms: Any student interested in participating in a Fall sport must first register online through FinalForms. FinalForms is the online registration system used by Yonkers Public Schools to collect athletic participation forms, parent/guardian approvals, emergency contact information, and required medical documentation.

Website: https://yonkers-ny.finalforms.com

Registration Dates: Registration will be open from July 26 through August 18. Both students and parents/guardians must create an account, and an updated physical must be uploaded in order for a student-athlete to be cleared for participation.

FALL SPORTS OPTIONS

Saunders Soccer: Boys and Girls Teams, JV and Varsity

Saunders Girls Volleyball: JV and Varsity

YPS Football: JV and Varsity

YPS Girls Swimming: Varsity

YPS Boys Volleyball: Varsity

TRYOUT DATES

Football tryouts will begin on August 17. Tryouts for all other Fall sports will begin on August 24.

YPS SUMMER PHYSICALS

Yonkers Public Schools will also be offering sports physicals at multiple locations from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM throughout the summer. Student-athletes may attend any location, even if it is not the date assigned to the school they attend.

Tuesday, July 28: Saunders and YMA @ Saunders

Wednesday, July 29 : Gorton @ Gorton

Thursday, July 30: Halmi, Riverside & Obama @ Obama

Tuesday, August 4: YMHS & Roosevelt @ Roosevelt

Wednesday, August 5: Lincoln @ Lincoln

Thursday, August 6: Saunders & YMA @ Saunders

Monday, August 10: Halmi, Riverside & Obama @ Obama

Wednesday, August 12: Gorton @ Gorton

Thursday, August 13: YMHS & Roosevelt @ Roosevelt

Tuesday, August 18: Saunders & YMA @ Saunders

Wednesday, August 19: Lincoln @ Lincoln

Thursday, August 20 : Halmi, Riverside & Obama @ Obama

QUESTIONS/CONTACTS

Questions: please contact Saunders HS Assistant Principal Angelo Petrino at apetrino@yonkerspublicschools.org or Saunders HS Athletic Director James Hoffman at jhoffman@yonkerspublicschools.org

YPS Athletics: https://www.yonkerspublicschools.org/athletics

YPS Final Forms: https://yonkers-ny.finalforms.com

YPS Sports Schedules: https://61441.digitalsports.com/pages/schedule/schedule.php

JUNE 2026 REGENTS CALENDAR

JUNE 2026 FINALS / REGENTS / SCHOOL EVENTS CALENDAR

Fall Sports 2026 Registration is Coming Soon!

Saunders student-athletes interested in participating in Fall Sports for the 2026 season must register through Final Forms.

Registration Dates:
July 26 – August 18, 2026

Practices Begin:
Football: August 17
All other Fall Sports: August 24

To access the YPS Final Forms signup page, visit:
https://yonkers-ny.finalforms.com

Reminder: All student-athletes must have an up-to-date physical on file in order to participate.

Fall Sports Available:

Football, Boys & Girls Soccer, Girls Volleyball, Girls Swimming, Boys & Girls Cross Country, and Boys Volleyball.

KNICKS DAY
We are excited to celebrate Knicks Day on Wednesday, June 3! Staff and students are encouraged to show their Knicks pride by wearing a Knicks jersey or Knicks colors. Let’s bring the energy, spirit, and excitement as we come together to support our hometown team!

UPDATED 4TH QUARTER GYM MAKEUPS DATES
JUNE 9: 8:30 TO 11:30 AM

JUNE 10: 8:30 TO 11:30 AM

JUNE 17: 8:30 TO 10:30 AM

LOCKER CLEAN OUT

Reminder: All students must clean out their school lockers and athletic lockers by the last day of classes. Any items left in lockers after that date will be discarded. Students will retain access to their assigned lockers when they return next school year.