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2012-2013 Calendar

Policy Manual

Como Pagar La Universidad

Educational Facilities Plan Update/Capital Plan

Journal News Video of YPS Building Conditions

Superintendent's Testimony Before Joint Budget Legislative Committee

Superintendent's Budget Updates

Board of Education WebCasts

Yonkers Board of Education Responds to the Inspector General’s Report on Overtime

Academically Rigorous Intersession Takes YMA Students to the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico

Yonkers Montessori Academy high school students taking a Spanish language and cultural immersion course completed an academically rigorous intercession in Puerto Rico. >> More

Neighborhood Firefighters Help Student Gratitude Bloom

Mother’s Day at Museum School 25 had the special Yonkers touch thanks to the firefighters from Fire Station #8 who brought flowers to the school’s youngest students so they could, in turn, present them to their Moms. >> More

Yonkers Middle High School Named 24th Best High School in Nation

In its ranking study of 22,000 American high schools in 49 states, US News rates Yonkers Middle High School #24 in the country, #4 in New York and #1 in the region.>> More

Mr. Patel Re-Elected Board of Education President, Mr. Bennett Elected Vice President

In a unanimous vote at its May 8th Annual Meeting, the Trustees of the Yonkers Board of Education re-elected Mr. Paresh Patel as president and elected Mr. Trevor Bennett as vice president. Both will serve one-year terms. >> More

GED Test is Changing in 2014

Adult learners thinking about taking the GED Test may want to do so now. The test format and content will be updated effective January 1, 2014. Download the flyer to learn more (PDF)

Riverside's Ike Chima Recognized for Excellence

Previously named a semifinalist for his leadership, Riverside’s Ikechukwu Chima went on to win the highly prized Dean’s List Award at the 2012 FIRST Robotics Championship. >> More

Class of 2012 Valedictorians and Salutatorians Honored

This June, we will celebrate the commencement of the Class of 2012 from seven high schools, including the first graduating class from Palisade Preparatory. >> More

Athlete Of The Week And So Much More

Nicholas DeMarco pitched a no hitter against the defending state champs, but that's not what earned him Con Ed's Athlete of the Week honors. His character did. >> More

YPS FOCUS: School 21

One of the best kept secrets in Yonkers? More than one person has described this dream of a PreK - Grade 6 school that way. Why not take a mini tour and see for yourself! >> Learn More About School 21

YPS FOCUS: School 16

School 16 first opened its doors to the city's children at the dawn of the 20th century. Now, in the second decade of the 21st century, the doors are still open to a world of opportunity and learning. >> Learn More About School 16

College Board Names Superintendent Pierorazio the 2012 William U. Harris Award of Excellence Recipient

The College Board honors our superintendent "as a change agent in Yonkers, (who) has fostered leadership at all levels and developed innovative programs for students and administrators." >> More

College Is In Their Future

Dodson students had the chance to meet representatives from NYU, Columbia, Wake Forest, Lehman College and other colleges and universities recently - and they learned a lot about the future. >> More

Making A Difference

All they wanted for Christmas was to make a difference. These Yonkers Montessori Academy High School students made their own wish come true by making a wish come true for others.years. >> More

Saunders HS Rolls Out The Red & Green Carpet for School 5 Guests

Students at Saunders Trades & Technical High School were host to an enthusiastic and delighted group of students from School 5 who were treated to a holiday gathering they won't soon forget. >> Watch

Behind the Scenes: Pulaski & Paideia 15 Students Light Up Fifth Avenue

How Ms. Kocher's students saw their vision of "What Christmas is Made Of" come to life at the Lord and Taylor's flagship store on 5th Avenue - to the delight of millions! >> Watch

High School Heroes Program Kicks Off

With the Junior Achievement curriculum as their guide, Riverside High School Students stepped into Museum 25 classrooms to help provide the elementary age youngsters with skills, knowledge and motivation needed to be successful in school, the workplace and life. >> Watch

Educational Facilities Plan Presented to Local & State Officials

The WebCast of the Board's December 6th presentation, and background resources such as the Building Condition Survey and Demographic Study, are available here.

Yonkers Public Schools Increases Graduation Rate

The New York State Department of Education reports that the Yonkers Public Schools has, once again, increased its graduation rate, reaching 69 percent for 2010. >> More

Honoring the Nation's Veterans

Lincoln High School’s United States Marine Corps JROTC was at the center of a multi-generational Veterans Day tribute to those who served in the armed forces, to honor their legacy, and to remember those still in harm's way. Link to a picture gallery.

Alumni News: Gorton Grad is Miss Black New York USA

Selena Watkins, a 2005 graduate of Gorton High School, holds a BFA from Rutgers University and the title of Miss Black New York USA. >> More

Pulaski Students Go Green

Students at Casimir Pulaski School harnessed their own energy to help harness the energy of the sun for youngsters in rural Haiti where there is no reliable source of electricity. >> More

The Yonkers Council of PTSAs will distribute candles and luminaries for families to light at 6:30pm, Monday, November 7, 2011 at Yonkers MS/HS

VIVE School Job Fair

This is a treasure: Yonkers Pathways to Success & the VIVE school, a Yonkers Public Schools adult education program, provides continuing education opportunitites, workforce training & employment asistance. >> More

School 23 Students Learn About the United Nations

Sixth graders at School 23 spend an inspiring morning learning about the significance of the United Nations across the globe >> More