Please read the letter to the community from the Superintendent about how changes to the scoring of NYS assessments in English Language Arts and Mathematics
lead to an inaccurate perception about student growth over years.
>> Superintendent's Letter (PDF)
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State Education Department Information
As part of the district’s ongoing effort to minimize costs, the 
summer edition of Currents, the community newsletter of the Yonkers Public Schools, is available online only. This edition highlights the outstanding scholars that lead the Class of 2010 and the legacy of excellence instilled throughout the school year by the service of students and staff, athletic pursuits and academic achievements. >> Read Currents! (PDF)
PreK and Transportation
Preserved
(July 14, 2010) From the Superintendent: “The swift action 
by our representatives maintains Yonkers nationally recognized Prekindergarten program, transportation for more than 17,000 students and financial security that is critical for the District’s ability to manage emergencies. We appreciate their efforts on behalf of our 26,000 students and their families.” >>Watch
A Special Meeting of the Yonkers Board of Education was held Tuesday, June 29, 2010 for the purpose of voting on the abolishment of positions for the 2010-2011 Fiscal Year due to budgetary reasons. >>WebCast
>>Shared Sacrifice-Superintendent's Presentation
>>Board's Agenda
Children under the age of 18 can enjoy a free nutritious lunch in air conditioned comfort at Hostos, Cedar Place and Palisade Prep. Check out a reading list, then head over to a branch of the Yonkers Public Library where it is "cool" to read.
Assembled in their eye-catching academic gowns, the 1,400 
members of the Class of 2010 graduated in commencement ceremonies steeped in tradition and pageantry originating in the universities of medieval Europe. We bid farewell to a class of outstanding young men and women who earned nearly $30 million in scholarships, acceptances at highly competitive colleges and universities, and the respect and best wishes of our entire city.>> More about the Class of 2010
Newsweek Magazine named Yonkers International Baccalaureate High School among the tops in the nation, ranking it 132 among only 1,600 schools that met its benchmark of college level courses, assessments and graduates.>> More
The Trustees of the Yonkers Board of Education elected Mr. Paresh Patel to serve as president for a one year term. He began service in this leadership post at Wednesday's Stated Meeting. >> More
pub·li·cist n. 1. an individual in the publicity business 2. the winning word in the 46th annual 5th Grade Spelling Bee
PEARLS Hawthorne School fifth grader Daniel Mancusi might need the services of a publicist after winning the 5th grade Spelling Bee crown by correctly spelling the occupation. Daniel survived a nail biter, edging out 2nd place winner Theresa Cho from Our Lady of Fatima, and Dominque Nyemchek from Sacred Heart.>> More
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