Justice Sonia Sotomayor Community School

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

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.

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.

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

REMINDER: HALF DAY OF SCHOOL
Dismissal will be at 10:45 AM
Happy Thanksgiving!

RECORDATORIO: MEDIO DÍA DE CLASES
La salida será a las 10:45 a. m.
¡Feliz Día de Acción de Gracias!

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.

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

OPEN HOUSE
Wednesday, September 17 5:00 pm
The last entry to the building will be 6:30 and Open House will end at 7 p.m.
Pre-K class parents will enter through their arrival doors.
Grades 1-4 including Ms. Meran and Ms. Serpa's classes will enter through the Main Door number 1
Grades 5-8 including SPED 4,5,6 classes will enter through the back security door located on Van Cortland Door number 7.
After a brief presentation on the new 1:1 device policy, parents will be allowed to visit classrooms. Please note the after school program as well as St. Joseph's will be available to have students sign up. Open House is for parents so if possible please do not bring students that night to limit the capacity as our school has grown. Thank you and have a great evening.

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

Save the Date for our Open House! Wednesday, September 17, 2025 from 5-7 pm!

ARRIVAL PROCEDURES:
All students in grades K-8 enter through Main Entrance door #1. The doors will open at 7:15 a.m. for breakfast.
Breakfast will run from 7:15 a.m.- 7:35 a.m. Parents are not allowed in the building during this time. Students
arriving late must get a late pass from the security officer.

LATE:
If you drop off your child after 7:45 a.m. they will be considered late and enter through Lawrence St. entrance Door #1.

PRE-K
Pre-K arrival will take place at the classroom doors on Lawrence St. Doors 2,15,16.
All Pre-K students will have breakfast in the classrooms.

BUS STUDENTS:
Bus students will enter via Lawrence St. door #5.

DISMISSAL PROCEDURES:
Due to school safety regulations, parents will no longer enter the building for pick-up. Dismissal locations and
times will be based on grade level. They will now be at separate sides of the building to minimize traffic impact,
bus arrival and dismissal, and human congestion.


PICK-UP LOCATIONS AND TIME:

Pre-K - Ms. Checo Room 112 : Door #15 at 1:45 pm
Pre-K - Ms. Sanchez Room 113 : Door #16 at 1:45 pm
Pre-K - Mrs. Rivera Room 103: Door #2 at 1:45 pm

K-1: Door #14 (Mclean Ave. ) at 1:55 pm

2: Door #4 (Lawrence St.) at 2:00 pm

3-4: Door #5 (Lawrence St.) at 2:05 pm

5-6: Door #7 (Van Cortlandt) at 2:10 pm

7-8: Main Entrance Door #1 (Lawrence St.) at 2:15 pm

Pre-K Orientation Friday, August 29 at 9:00 AM Come see your school and meet your administrators! Also a great opportunity to drop off supplies before the first day of school. Supply Lists: https://www.yonkerspublicschools.org/o/sotomayor/article/2330512

Reminder that our Bookbag Giveaway is this Wednesday, August 28th at 1 p.m.
Please stop by to receive your free bookbag and supplies! Entrance to event will be via the Gymnasium on the Van Cortlandt side.

Good Afternoon Parents! Please note our school supplies lists are available online! Looking forward to seeing everyone soon!