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Trustees Re-elect Rev. Lopez & Dr. Del Vecchio to Lead Board of Education
At the 141st Annual Meeting of the Yonkers Board of Education on May 10, 2022, the Trustees re-elected Rev. Steve Lopez and Dr. Rosalba Corrado-Del Vecchio to serve as president and vice-president.
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Take the #BeKindYPSChallenge
Yonkers Public Schools and the Yonkers Council of PTA/PTSAs have joined forces to launch the #BeKindYPS Challenge, a two-week campaign to encourage students' and families' creative expression of kindness in our school community.
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Yonkers Public Schools Celebrates Our Staff!
The Yonkers Board of Education and administration appreciates, values and respects the unique cultural, instructional and aspirational contributions every staff member offers to our learning community.
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Schools Closed Monday, May 2, 2022 in Observance of Eid al-Fitr
The Yonkers Public Schools will be closed on Monday, May 2, 2022 in Observance of Eid al-Fitr, the end of Ramadan, the Muslim holy month of fasting.
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Top 20 Performance for YPS National History Bowl Team
The Yonkers Public Schools team entered the elite national competition after earning 2nd place in New York State.
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City Breaks Ground on Justice Sonia Sotomayor Community School
The first new public school to be constructed in 20 years is dedicated to Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, and will serve 675 students from Pre-Kindergarten to grade 8, and the local community.
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15th Annual College Awareness Program
The 15th Annual Early College Awareness program for 8th & 9th grade students and their parents is set for Wednesday, March 23 and Thursday, March 24, from 6:00-8:00PM both days. The sessions will be webcast via Zoom.
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March Board of Education Meetings
The Yonkers Board of Education will hold committee meetings on Tuesday, March 8, 2022 and Thursday, March 10, 2022. A public hearing and the monthly Stated Meeting will take place on Wednesday, March 16, 2022. All meetings are streamed live on the District homepage.
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Mayor Appoints Lawrence R. Sykes to the Board of Education
Mr. Sykes is an attorney in private practice specializing in litigation, real estate, and municipal law. He succeeds former Trustee Andrea Brown, and will serve a five-year term.
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Governor Lifts Mask Mandate Effective 3/2/22
Governor Hochul revised the mask mandate in schools. Beginning Wednesday, March 2nd, face masks are no longer mandatory in schools. The use of masks will be optional for all stakeholders in our learning community.
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Graduation Rate Sustained
According to the 2021 graduation data released by the New York State Education Department, 91% of the 2017 cohort – the Class of 2021 – graduated on time.
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Nominations Open for Teachers of the Year
Now in its 67th year, the Yonkers Public Schools Teacher of the Year Program honors teachers who make all the difference in the lives of our students. Nominations are welcome from students, parents/guardians, staff, and the public.
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UPDATE! School Begins Thursday September 9 for K-12 Students
Because of the impact Hurricane Ida’s remnants had on our region, the first day of school for Students K-12 is now Thursday, September 9, 2021.
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High School Student MetroCards
Students Eligible for a Free Student Metrocard Must Submit Their Application ASAP. Student MetroCards will be available for purchase at the District’s high schools beginning 8/25.
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Contract for Excellence Public Hearing
The Yonkers Board of Education is holding a Public Hearing on the Contract for Excellence, Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at 5:15PM at Saunders Trades & Technical High School, 183 Palmer Road.
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BOE Meets August 18, 2021
In addition to the Trustees’ committee meetings and Stated Meeting, the BOE is holding a Public Hearing on the Cast Charter School, and a Public Hearing on the Contract for Excellence all on Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at Saunders High School.
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Preview the 2021-2022 Calendar & Handbook
Inspired by student artwork, the Yonkers Public Schools Calendar and Handbook serves as a vital year-long resource for families and staff. It will arrive via postal mail before school starts. Preview it now!
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Yonkers Board of Education Adopts COVID-19 Vaccine Protocol
The Trustees adopted COVID-19 Protocol Resolution 4.1 in compliance with the City of Yonkers Workforce COVID- 19 Vaccine Mandate issued by Mayor Mike Spano. The resolution was adopted to protect the safety of students and employees by preventing the resurgence of COVID-19 cases and in particular the COVID-19 Delta variant.
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Conference of Big 5 School Districts Appoints BOE President Rev. Steve López Chairperson
Reverend Steve López, President of Yonkers Board of Education, was appointed Chairperson of the Conference of Big 5 School Districts for a leadership term effective July 1, 2021. He also serves as the Treasurer of the organization.
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Board of Education Meets July 21, 2021
The Yonkers Board of Education will hold its Committee Meetings and Stated Meeting Wednesday, July 21, 2021, beginning at 4:30PM.
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