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A Special Thank You to the Westchester Hills Community
The Westchester Hills PS29 Student Council would like to thank all the parents, students and classes and staff members who helped make our Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Fundraiser a huge success! In fact, we raised $2,120.66. A special thanks to Ms. Mace's and Ms. Pisculli's classes who raised $416.18 and $636.70 respectively. AWESOME!!!!
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The New York State Assessments for Grade 3-8 in ELA and Math will be administered using computers starting this year. The following links provide testing information and practice for the upcoming assessments.
Review the Computer Based Testing Skills
Practice typing using these free resources
Learn about and practice with the Equation Editor, a tool on the NYS Math exam. This link will also provide you with videos that correspond to the student's grade level
ELA CBT Video Walkthrough
Practice with Question Samplers to become familiar with the test format, the question types, and the tools available
You can find more information on Computer Based Testing by visitingwww.yonkerspublicschools.org/cbt
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EXCITING NEWS
The debut edition of our school newpaper is now available!! The Westchester Roar will be published three times per school year: FALL. WINTER and SPRING. We want to thank Ms. Henriques' class for submitting the winning title! You may view and download your copy below.
Edition 1 Fall 2017 - Click Here
Edition 2 Winter 17 - 18 - Click Here
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BOE Adopts Budget With No Layoffs
Following the adoption of the City of Yonkers budget by the City Council last week, the Yonkers Board of Education adopted the proposed $615.6 million 2018-19 school year budget at its June 19, 2018 Stated Meeting, avoiding layoffs.
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Yonkers Students Make Joyful Noise at Yonkers Hispanic Day Parade
The Yonkers Public Schools family was EVERYWHERE during the annual Yonkers Hispanic Day Parade and Festival this weekend – marching, dancing, singing, and riding the new Lime Bikes. #YonkersProud
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Contract for Excellence Public Hearing Set for June 19
Comments are welcome on the 2018 Contract for Excellence during a Public Hearing on Tuesday, June 19, 2018 beginning at 6:30PM at Saunders High School. Please follow the link to reserve your time.
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Academic Achievement Awards Celebrate Students
It was a packed house x 2 as more than 900 students were celebrated for academic success in back-to-back ceremonies.
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Apollo Theater Provides In School Seminar to Lincoln Students
From make-up to making it up, Lincoln High School students were immersed in American theater tradition during the Apollo Theater Academy In-School Career Seminar.
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Of the People: Students' Reverence of the Past Offers Glimpse of the Future
Observing a cherished tradition, Yonkers middle and high school students recited Lincoln's Gettysburg Address during the Mayor's Annual Memorial Day Oratorical Contest.
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Lincoln's Dynamic Principal Honored With Leadership in Education Award
Ian Sherman was not the first in his family to teach in the Yonkers Public Schools, but he is blazing a trail as an innovator and leader that is leaving a lasting legacy.
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Roosevelt Wall of Fame Honors for Coach DeMatteo
The legendary football coach will be ushered into the school's Wall of Fame Wednesday, May 30, 2018.
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Riverside's Young Veterans Society Honors City Vets
The club of 20 juniors from Nicole Botman’s English class formed an instant connection to our vets that developed into a priceless intergenerational family dynamic.
