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New Student Registration
Families new to the Yonkers Public Schools or families with youngsters preparing for their first year of school in our District must make an appointment to register at the Information Center, One Larkin Center (Library Lobby Entrance). The telephone number is 914 376-8050.
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September 2010: The Impact of Budget Cuts on the Children of Yonkers
This is the reality of the budget deficit: it will be felt most harshly in the schools, where the number of support personnel, teachers, security, clerical staff and aides is severely reduced. Please read about the impact --- and the reductions in central office and the schools. (PDF)

Good News for Yonkers Families
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

Yonkers Students Continue Progress
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)
>> State Education Department Information