Yorktown Youth Council
The Yorktown Youth Council will be resuming in January. This opportunity is open to all residents of Yorktown in grades 8-12.
Although YHS students will not be eligible for community service hours by attending monthly meetings, they will be made aware of community service opportunities via monthly Yorktown Youth Council communications and will have the opportunity to accrue community service hours if the Yorktown Youth Council organizes and/or participates in an approved opportunity.
Brookside Second Graders Perform Holiday Concert for Local Seniors
Brookside second graders brought smiles and songs to the The Country House in Westchester on December 18 with their holiday concert, “December 'Round the World.” After the performance, they shared hand-drawn artwork with the residents, spreading even more holiday cheer!
Superintendent's Student Councils Get to Work
The newly formed Superintendent’s Student Councils at Yorktown High School and Mildred E. Strang Middle School are already generating great ideas to enhance student life!
Working closely with Dr. Hattar and school administrators, these councils, made up of student representatives from each grade level, have identified key areas for improvement and begun shaping actionable goals for the school year. Underpinning the work with students is the development of leadership skills and relationship building.
In their first meeting, students collaborated in grade-level groups to discuss what they love about their schools and what could be improved. Suggestions included paving the commuter lot, extending café hours, adding more after-school buses, reducing overlapping test schedules, a review of grading, and facilitating a more seamless transition from middle school to high school.
By the second meeting, the councils had refined their ideas into three main goals to focus on for the school year. Now, they’re developing plans to implement these changes, fostering leadership, teamwork, and critical thinking skills along the way.
The councils will meet again after the holiday recess to continue their work. We look forward to sharing their progress throughout the school year!
Brookside's Toy Drive Brings Brings Holiday Cheer
Brookside's annual Holiday Toy Drive for the Community Food Pantry at St. Mary’s in Mohegan Lake was a huge success!
Students and staff came together to collect over 600 toys, books, and gifts, bringing joy to local families and brightening the holiday season for children in our community.
Fifth Graders Showcase Human Rights Projects at BOE Meeting
Crompond fifth-graders stole the show at the December 2 Board of Education meeting with reflections from their recent English Language Arts unit on human rights and overcoming challenges.
Using the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) as a foundation, students explored themes of courage, kindness, and community through the lives of figures like Malala Yousafzai, Eleanor Roosevelt, and others. They connected these lessons to #TheYorktownDifference, this year’s district-wide theme celebrating what makes Yorktown a special place.
The presentations highlighted the students’ creativity, collaboration, and empathy. From designing educational games using Breakout EDU to creating digital projects with Canva, each class approached the unit in unique and innovative ways.
One student reflected, “In our classroom, we try to treat each other kindly and make sure that everyone has a chance to learn. Just like the UDHR says, we have the right to be in a safe and fair space where we can speak our thoughts and ask questions.” Another shared why the UDHR reminds them of the Yorktown Difference: “Because here in Yorktown, we are learning to respect others.”
Superintendent Dr. Ron Hattar praised the students’ efforts, noting their thoughtful reflections, creative projects, and impressive public speaking skills.
Brookside Grade 2 Holiday Concert
YHS Hosts First-Ever Wellness Day
Yorktown High School’s first-ever Wellness Day on November 27 was a chance for students to recharge, connect, and gain valuable life skills. Workshops ranged from karate and yoga to arts and crafts, with alumni and community guests sharing their expertise. Seniors took on the “Adulting 101” game show, tackling topics like personal finance, tipping protocol, and even tying a tie! Huge thanks to the local sponsors who provided prizes and to Ms. Ciliberto for organizing this impactful day.
Crompond Grade 5 Holiday Concert
The holiday spirit was in full swing at Crompond on December 5 as Grade 5 students put on an incredible concert!
Catch the festive performance on the District's YouTube channel.
Balloons Over Brookside ESTEAM Parade
Brookside third graders brought their favorite characters to life on Wednesday, November 27, during the Balloons Over Brookside ESTEAM Parade!
After learning about the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, students designed and paraded their own unique floats.
Yorktown Central School District
Website: www.yorktown.org
Location: 2725 Crompond Road, Yorktown Heights, NY, USA
Phone: 914-243-8000
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