Update from Yonkers Public Schools.

May 17, 2019 Trustees Re-elect Rev. Lopez & Ms. Ramos Meier to Lead Board of Education At the 138th Annual Meeting of the Yonkers Board of Education on May 14, 2019, the Trustees re-elected Rev. Steve Lopez and Ms. Judith Ramos Meier to serve as president and vice-president respectively. Both will serve one-year terms in their leadership posts. Mayor Mike Spano re-appointed Rev. Lopez and Ms. Ramos Meir to their second five-year terms as Trustees in May 2018. Learn more Ms. Llenin, Ms. Rosello, and Ms. Vitulli Honored as Teachers of the Year These inspiring teachers embody the best of their profession, and now join the Yonkers Public Schools Teacher Hall of Fame. The Teachers of the Year awards are sponsored jointly with the Yonkers Kiwanis Club, Mayor Mike Spano, and the Trustees of the Yonkers Board of Education.  For 65 years, the Kiwanis Club of Yonkers, in cooperation with the Yonkers Board of Education, has given recognition to public school teachers who have demonstrated excellence in teaching, made significant contributions to the school community and engaged in activities that have led to student growth and development. Learn more! Congratulations Dr. Don Solimene, Administrator of the Year! The Leadership in Education award, also known as the Administrator of the Year, is presented to an administrator who personifies the spirit, dedication and accomplishments of an outstanding instructional leader. Dr. Solimene, principal of Riverside High School, is just such a leader. Learn More! Annual Career & Technical Breakfast Honors Students, Teachers, and Partners Yonkers Public Schools and the Career & Technical Education Advisory Council celebrated students, teachers, and business partners at its annual breakfast this week. In an emotional moment, the Lincoln High School choir opened the ceremony with a stirring medley of the Battle Hymn of the Republic and the National Anthem. The award ceremony is a cherished Yonkers Public Schools tradition that demonstrates the deep connections between business, community, school and student success designed for the 21st century. Learn more Yonkers History Day Thursday, May 23, 2019 Yonkers Public Schools students will showcase their studies and research about the rich and fascinating history of the City of Yonkers during the First Annual Yonkers History Day Celebration Thursday, May 23, 2019 from 3:45PM - 5:30PM in the Yonkers Middle High School Arena and Library. We are thrilled that Mary Calvi, CBS News Anchor, First Lady of Yonkers, & author of Dear George, Dear Mary is our keynote speaker. Please join us in celebrating our city's past, present, and the students who are the future. Quick Notes Regents Exam Schedules Moving Up Ceremonies Class of 2019 Commencement 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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