News from Yonkers Public Schools.

May 10, 2019 To the Staff of Yonkers Public Schools: We Salute You! Across the country this week, communities herald the importance of quality education and the invaluable work of educators. In Yonkers, we take this opportunity to acknowledge every adult in our school district for your uncompromising commitment to the students we serve. From schools to Central Office, your work contributes to children’s lives and future. Thank you! Class of 2019 Shatters Every Scholarship Record  The Class of 2019 opened the month with a staggering $121,694,432 in scholarships, grants, and incentives. Yes, they've earned more than $121 million, with just about six weeks to go. With their aspiration for post-secondary study, the young men and women who are the Yonkers Public Schools Class of 2019 have proved themselves to be the young adults colleges and universities want in the Class of 2023. Stay tuned! Yonkers High School Among Best in NY and Magnets Nationwide Yonkers High School is once again among the best in New York State and Magnet Schools nationwide, according to the just released 2019 US News ranking of America's best high schools. Ranked 47th in New York State, it is 91st among magnet high schools nationwide, and performs in the top 75% of all high schools in the United States. Congratulations! Dr. Don Solimene Honored With Leadership in Education Award  Why are these two principals smiling? Dr. Don Solimene (left), principal of Riverside High School, has just been named this year's recipient of the Leadership in Education Award, while Mr. Ian Sherman, principal of Lincoln High School, is wrapping up his year as the honoree. Two incredible leaders devoted to their students' success! Dr. Solimene will officially become the Administrator of the Year, Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at the Yonkers Board of Education Stated Meeting.  Yonkers High School Student Wins State MBK Scholarship Two of Yonkers Public Schools promising MBK leaders made us proud this week --  David Armah of Saunders Trades & Technical High School and #NYSMBK fellow De'Andre Brown, president of the #Yonkers MBK Youth Advisory Council. De'Andre was selected as a recipient of the first ever New York State Board of Regents Vice Chancellor Emerita Adelaide L. Sanford Scholarship at the Regents meeting this week.  Read the essay that earned De'Andre the scholarship.   Quick Notes Save the Date: Thursday, May 23, 2019 for the First Annual Yonkers History Day Celebration! Join the Trustees of the Yonkers Board of Education for any of their May meetings including the 138th Annual Meeting of the Board that originally formed in 1861. See the month's schedule. The Yonkers Board of Education adopted the 2019-2020 school year calendar at its April Stated Meeting. Get a head start on your planning, and download this handy two page summary.

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