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Yonkers Public Schools News 2020 - 2021
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Graduation Rate Up Again!
Yonkers Public Schools is the first large city school district to graduate over 90%, with 91% of the Class of 2020 graduating on time.
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Virtual School Choice Fair Kicks Off 2021-22 School Choice Process
Yonkers Public Schools is hosting the annual School Choice Fair completely online this year so families eligible to participate in the School Choice Process have the opportunity to explore schools and make decisions during COVID-19.
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Superintendent's Update
Dr. Quezada's update to families about 100% remote instruction during the week of January 4, 2021.
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We Grieve the Loss of Four Young Men
The Yonkers Public Schools learning community is grieving after four June 2020 graduates lost their lives in a tragic car crash. Our deepest condolences & love are with the families & friends of Brandon N. Sierra, Randy Isaiah Brisbane, Tamari J. Watkins & Anthony Cruz.
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Celebrating The 2019-2020 Educators of the Year
The Yonkers Board of Education is honoring the 2019-2020 Administrator and Teachers of the Year at its December 16, 2020 Stated Meeting.
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Information Meeting for Parents/Guardians of Prospective PEARLS Students
Parents/Guardians of prospective PEARLS students entering PreK – Grade 8 in September are welcome to a virtual information meeting Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at 6:30PM. Select READ MORE for details, including the virtual meeting link.
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Mayor Spano Appoints Career Educator Sheila Greenwald to Yonkers Board of Education
Ms. Greenwald joins the 9-member Board of Education, taking part in a full schedule of meetings that begin next week. She is fulfilling the remainder of former Board Vice President Judith Ramos Meier’s five-year term, which runs through May 2023.
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Yonkers Public Schools Completes COVID-19 Yellow Zone Testing
On Tuesday, December 1, 2020, Yonkers Public Schools completed testing at 14 schools located in the City of Yonkers designated Yellow Zone. School nurses administered COVID-19 Rapid Ag tests to 841 students and staff. Two individuals tested positive.
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Yonkers Board of Education Unanimously Elected Dr. Rosalba Corrado Del Vecchio Vice President
At the Board of Education November 18, 2020 Stated meeting, the Trustees unanimously elected Dr. Rosalba Corrado Del Vecchio Vice President of the Board of Education to serve the term through May 2021.
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Governor's Updated Travel Advisory November 2020
Please note the recent update to the Governor's Travel Advisory - and how it may impact you and your family as the holidays approach. #StopTheSpread
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Public Hearing Wednesday, November 18 on the Emergency Response Plan Annual Review. Stated Meeting to Follow.
The Yonkers Board of Education is holding an in-person Public Hearing on the Annual Review of the Emergency Response Plan/Districtwide School Safety Plan Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at 6:30PM Saunders Trades & Technical High School 183 Palmer Road.
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Yonkers Board of Education District Office and the City of Yonkers Offices at One Larkin Closed to Non-Essential Staff Fri 10-30-2020 - Tue 11-03-2020
In consultation with the Westchester County Health Department, the Yonkers Public Library Riverfront Branch and Voting in the library atrium will remain Open to the Public.
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Yonkers Board of Education Adopts School Reopening Plan
Yonkers Public Schools students will begin the school year using an Online Remote Instruction model according to our School Reopening Plan posted on the District’s website. Students will remain at home and teachers will provide online remote instruction from the school buildings.
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Board of Education to Hold Special Meeting
The Board of Education will hold a Special Meeting on Thursday, August 20, 2020 to discuss the reopening of school. The meeting will begin at 11:00 by video conference, streamed live at yonkerspublicschools.org.
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Board of Education August 2020 Meetings
The Yonkers Board of Education holds its August meetings in person at Saunders Trades and Technical High School beginning at 4:30PM, Wednesday, August 19, 2020. Preregistration is required, and limited to 40 persons. Until Further notice, BOE meetings held in person will comply with all social distancing requirements and limits on the number of persons at gatherings.
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Response to the August 7, 2020 Media Release from the Yonkers Federation of Teachers, CSEA 9169 and Yonkers Council of Administrators
Please read the letter to parents/guardians, friends in the labor sector and members of the community.
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Eligible Students: Get Paperwork in for Free MetroCard
High School students eligible for free bus transportation can beat the rush by getting their MetroCard information submitted now!
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Mayor's Annual Backpack to School Donation Drive Underway
Mayor Mike Spano launched the 9th annual Backpack to School Donation Drive in partnership with Yonkers Public Schools. Donations accepted with gratitude until August 21.
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Up-to-Date Immunizations Required to Attend School
Make sure children are up-to-date with their immunizations / vaccinations before school begins in September!
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Superintendent Updates Community About September Reopening
Superintendent of Schools Dr. Edwin M. Quezada brings the community up to date about Reopening Yonkers Public Schools September 2020
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