Inside Yorktown CSD

Welcome to the September 2025 edition of “Inside Yorktown CSD.” This newsletter will take you inside our schools by sharing photos, stories, announcements, upcoming events, and more — all with the goal of creating a more connected school community.

• October 1 – Mohansic Picture Day
• October 2 – Yom Kippur (Schools Closed)
• October 6 – YCSD Board of Education Meeting
• October 6 – YHS Underclass Picture Days (Freshmen)
• October 7-10 – Mohansic Book Fair
• October 8 – YHS Underclass Picture Days (Sophomores)
• October 9 – YHS Underclass Picture Days (Juniors)
• October 9 – Crompond Picture Day
• October 10 – 15-Minute Early Dismissal Drill (All Schools)
• October 10 – YHS Senior Portrait Retakes
• October 13 – Columbus Day (Schools Closed)
• October 14-16 – Brookside Book Fair
• October 14-16 – MESMS Book Fair
• October 15 – Crompond Apple Fun Run
• October 15 – Brookside Family Book Fair and ESTEAM Night
• October 17 – Crompond Circus Fright Night
• October 18 – YHS Music Boosters Tag Sale
• October 20 – Superintendent's Conference Day (No Students)
• October 21 – Dr. Stephen Dewey Presentation
• October 23 – MESMS National Junior Honor Society Induction Ceremony
• October 24 – Homecoming Varsity Football Game
• October 24 – Brookside PTA Trunk or Treat
• October 25 – Mohansic PTA Trunk or Treat (at Wilkens Farm)
• October 27-31 – Red Ribbon Week
• October 27 – YCSD Board of Education Meeting

Visit the District website for more calendar information and a detailed Athletics schedule.

• The District will welcome back Dr. Stephen Dewey on October 21, in the YHS Auditorium. Dr. Dewey, a research professor at the NYU School of Medicine, will give a presentation on how addiction affects the adolescent brain. Please see the flyer for more information
• Putnam Northern Westchester BOCES is hosting a virtual “Internet Safety for Parents” presentation at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 8. The presentation is free but registration is required. The Zoom link will be sent to the email provided during registration. The event's keynote speaker will be Thomas Roidl, a retired state police investigator. Please see the flyer for more information.
• We are pleased to share that Putnam Northern Westchester BOCES is planning to host a virtual community workshop with Be SMART, an organization that promotes safety and secure firearm storage. Please stay tuned for more details. For additional information and resources, visit BeSMARTforKids.org

Yorktown CSD’s cable channel has returned to the air on Verizon channel 27 and Optimum channel 18. The channel will feature Board of Education meetings, school concerts, select athletic contests, important upcoming events, and more.

The Garden Club of Yorktown is celebrating its 100th anniversary with a student poster contest, and all Yorktown students are invited to participate! Students in grades K-5 and 6-12 are encouraged to design a colorful poster that highlights what makes Yorktown beautiful — whether it’s flowers, gardens, parks, or community spirit.

Contest Details

• Two groups: Grades K-5 and Grades 6-12

• Prizes for each group: First place $100, second place $50, third place $25

• Poster requirements: White vertical poster board, no larger than 14” x 22”

Important Dates

• Submission deadline: April 1, 2026

• Winners announced: May 4, 2026

• Winning posters displayed at the John C. Hart Memorial Library in September 2026

Submission Instructions

• Posters must be submitted to the Central Administration Building (Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.).

• Please include the student’s name, grade, school, and telephone number on the back of the poster.

For complete guidelines, please see the attached flyer.

The Yorktown High School Music Boosters will hold their annual Tag Sale on Saturday, October 18, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Yorktown High School. Admission is free.

Donations

• Donations of new or gently used items are welcome, including collectibles, books, household items, small working appliances, clothing, furniture, toys, sports equipment, and other treasures.
• Not accepted: baby items (except clothing), stuffed animals, upholstered furniture, mattresses, pillows, or exercise equipment.

Drop-Off

• Items may be dropped off on Friday, October 17, from 2:30 to 7:00 p.m. at the YHS Band Room.

Please see the flyer for more information.

YCSD's Board of Education held a special meeting on Thursday, September 25. A video replay is available on the District's YouTube channel.

The board will hold its next meeting at 7 p.m. on Monday, October 6.

Unless noted otherwise, all Board of Education meetings will be held in the middle school cafeteria. You can find agendas and upcoming meeting dates by visiting the following link: BOE Agendas.

The Yorktown Central School District Board of Education held a special meeting on Thursday, September 25, to discuss the process for filling the vacancy created by Jackie Carbone’s resignation, effective October 8, for health reasons.

At the meeting, board members unanimously agreed to move forward with an appointment. While the exact process has not yet been finalized, it is anticipated that the board will invite interested community members to submit letters of interest and conduct interviews with selected candidates. The appointed trustee would serve until the district’s next election on May 26, 2026.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Jackie Carbone for her extraordinary two decades of service on the board, most of which she spent as president. Jackie has been a steady, guiding presence, and we thank her for her unwavering dedication to the students and families of Yorktown.

On September 15, senior Hunter Mezzatesta officially began his role as Yorktown’s first-ever ex officio student Board member. Junior Luke Evangelista will serve as alternate for 2025–26. Hunter will give reports at each meeting, and Luke will share BOE updates on social media. Please click here to watch Luke's first board report.

Thanks to the Superintendent’s Student Council, Downing Park’s “C Lot” got a major upgrade this summer. Students identified safety concerns, met with town officials, and saw their idea through to completion. Link to Full Story.

YCSD's American Sign Language program launched just last fall and is already growing. After a first year filled with hands-on learning, student enthusiasm, and community connections, ASL will expand in 2025–26 to offer more classes and reach more students. Link to Full Story.

Innovation is thriving in Yorktown. The district’s Innovation Grants (iGrants) program has been named a 2025 Promising Practice by Character.org, recognizing the creative, curriculum-driven projects our teachers and students are bringing to life. Link to Full Story.

We are proud to announce that five Yorktown High School seniors — Akhil Bollimpalli, Jashvi Desai, Jack Falk, Siddharth Nair, and Connor Ropke — have been named semifinalists in the prestigious 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program! Link to Full Story.

On September 19 at Yorktown High School, the Huskers hosted Somers under the lights. Before kickoff, we proudly honored Yorktown’s first responders. Thank you to the Yorktown Police Department, Yorktown Volunteer Fire Department, and Yorktown Volunteer Ambulance Corps for your service and dedication to our community. Full Photo Gallery on Facebook.

On September 18, Crompond celebrated the unveiling of its very own Little Free Library! This ESTEAM project began last year with Ms. Grutzmacher and Ms. Palmieri’s students and was completed this year by their new fourth-grade classes. Together, the students planned, designed, collected, and advocated to bring this community resource to life. Families, staff, and students gathered for the unveiling, where the library was revealed and stocked with books for all to enjoy. Full Photo Gallery on Facebook.

Shout out to fifth-grade student Joey for sharing his story in Scholastic Magazine. In 2023, he made some accidental in-app purchases, and now he’s using the experience as a lesson in responsible tech use and raising awareness for other students.

On September 8, Mohansic Elementary School proudly unveiled their “Mohansic Masterpieces,” which features terrific artwork from the previous school year. This evolving showcase is updated throughout the year by art teacher Mrs. McCloat and spotlights talented students across all grade levels.

You can visit the District's Communications website to keep up with the latest news and to read archived stories. All Capital Bond Project Updates will be published here.

• "Thank you to our very own Officer David for visiting Mrs. Del Balzo’s class today where he read a book, talked about his role at Mohansic and in our community." (@Mohansic_Elem on X)

• "Congratulations to the 22 YHS music students who have won spots in Area All State! These band, choir, and orchestra students will proudly represent Yorktown as they perform alongside other top student musicians from across the county. Bravo!" (@MsKluga on X)

• "Today kicked off Crompond’s first ever Creators Club. I am humbled to know over 200 4th and 5th grade students wanted to join. Proud to work with Ms. Brennan and Ms. Edwards as we found a way for ALL students interested to attend this year. Some amazing tech ahead!" (@AmandaBurnsTech on X)

• "MESMS went gold to support the cure for childhood cancer." (@MESMSHorowitz on X)

• "We're off to a great start to the school year. We met with all of our students, and our Juniors and Seniors shared their summer research accomplishments. We're looking forward to another awesome year in the YHS Science Research Program!" (@YHSSciRes on X)

• "Yorktown Pioneer League is proud to announce Greg Brann as our new head coach and Paul Murphy as our assistant coach! Looking forward to a great season ahead for our amazing athletes!" (@YorktownPPS on X)

• "What an honor to see the banner hung in our gym that represents the family and program that we have created today. Our Varsity and JV [flag football] teams have taken the next step and we appreciate that our school made the recognition possible!" (@House55Mike on X)

• "High school Seniors participated in the YHS Counseling & Guidance Dept. Fall College & Career Day featuring YHS staff, counselors, college reps and representatives from the trades and Service. Thank you to all YHS staff for your support." (@YHSNYGuidance on X)

• Yorktown News – Jackie Carbone to Leave BOE After 20 Years
• Yorktown News – Student Takes Seat on Yorktown CSD BOE
• Yorktown News – Five Students Named National Merit Semifinalists
• Yorktown News – School Bus Stop-Arm Cameras Now Active

We continue to update our website with various job opportunities for both instructional and non-instructional roles. If interested, please visit our website for a list of vacancies or you may click here.

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Location: 2725 Crompond Road, Yorktown Heights, NY, USA
Phone: 914-243-8000
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