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Yonkers Public Schools News 2020 - 2021
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BOE Unanimously Adopts 21-22 Budget
The Yonkers Board of Education unanimously voted to adopt the 2021-2022 School Year Budget at a Special Meeting June 3, 2021. Board of Education President Rev. Steve Lopez noted, “With this budget the District is able to fulfill the Trustees October 2020 commitment to implement a restoration process for all students to return to school in September 2021.
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YPS & Montefiore Health Program Partner to Provide In School Health Services
The new school based health center brings medical and mental health services to students at neighboring Museum School 25 and Riverside High School.
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Celebrating the Class of 2021 Valedictorians & Salutatorians
The Class of 2021 overcame extraordinary challenges through creativity and determination. Meet the 16 young men and women who led this remarkable class as we celebrated them & their families during the traditional Valedictorian & Salutatorian breakfast.
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A Single Righteous Act: Superintendent Quezada's Remarks About the Verdict in the George Floyd Case
Read Dr. Quezada's remarks about the legacy of opportunity that can develop as a result of this verdict.
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COVID-19 Testing
Yonkers Public Schools is collaborating with the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) to provide COVID-19 rapid surveillance testing in schools using the BinaxNOW™ COVID-19 Ag Card. Students with parental consent and staff may volunteer to be tested at school.
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Webinar: Mental Health Challenges During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Pupil Support Services is presenting a webinar for parents on Wednesday, April 7, from 6-7PM about mental health challenges during the COVID-19 Pandemic, and strategies to assist children to Return to Learn in School for 4 Days beginning April 12, 2021.
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Your Voice Matters! Participate in This Week's Webinar Series
Yonkers Public Schools stakeholders are encouraged to register for any of the Information webinars taking place the week of March 22, 2021. Everyone's best thinking is needed to help ensure the best possible education for our children!
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All Yonkers Public Schools Return to Learn In School 4 Days a Week on or about April 6, 2021 for Current Hybrid Students
With continued strict adherence to current CDC, State and County Departments of Health and NYSED guidance, All Yonkers Public Schools Return to Learn In School 4 Days a week starting on or about Tuesday, April 6 for current Hybrid students.
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Black History Celebration
A virtual celebration of the historic contributions and achievements of African Americans who inspire this generation of young people to become our future leaders and take action.
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Dominican American Millennials
Successful young Dominican-American leaders inspire and offer guidance to our youth, families, and staff to reach their highest potential while embracing their cultural history.
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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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