Sophomore Goalie Earns Top Spot in Lacrosse Rankings
Congratulations to sophomore Hunter Mezzatesta, who was recently ranked by Lacrosse Magazine as the top goalie and third overall player in the ENTIRE NATION for the Class of 2026!
As a freshman, Hunter earned All-Section honors and helped the Huskers claim their first section title in six years. He has also been rated as a five-star goalie by the National Lacrosse Federation.
Mohansic Has Fun with Wonka-Themed ‘One School One Book’ Event
Willy Wonka came to town on March 1 to help Mohansic launch its “One School One Book” campaign!
Over several weeks, each classroom read Roald Dahl’s classic tale, “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" and enjoyed many more fun activities.
iGrant Supports Imagineering Program at MESMS
Many MESMS students are learning to become Imagineers, as they immerse themselves in a Disney-inspired project supported by the Yorktown Central School District's Innovation Grants program.
Ms. Tolli, a sixth-grade teacher with a passion for Disney, is challenging her classes to design immersive and informative theme park rides that blend conservation, engineering, and storytelling. From storyboarding to designing 3D models, the project seamlessly integrates ESTEAM principles while fostering collaboration and critical thinking. Ms. Tolli's own journey, inspired by her experiences as a Walt Disney World Cast Member, adds a personal touch to the project.
For the 2023-24 school year, the Yorktown Central School District has embraced the theme, “Listen for the Story,” which encourages educators to better understand their students, their motivations, and their needs. In support of this theme, the District launched an Innovation Grants program, with several iGrants being awarded monthly. The application process encourages teachers to share their own stories and link them to their curriculum goals.
Crompond Fifth Graders Showcase Black History Museum
Great job by Crompond fifth graders who created exceptional displays for their Black History Museum!
Covering a range of influential figures from inventors and activists to athletes and artists, students in Mrs. Reid’s, Mr. Longobardi’s, and Mrs. Golisano’s classes utilized technology to enhance their projects. On March 8, proud parents visited Crompond to tour the many displays.
Brookside Raises Money for Wolf Conservation Center
That’s a wrap on Brookside’s “One School One Book” campaign!
Not only did all K-3 students go on an adventure to the Mexican desert with the “Secret Explorers,” they learned all about wolves and even raised money for the Wolf Conservation Center in South Salem!
Sean Seary, an educator and volunteer coordinator with the Wolf Conservation Center, thanked the students for their $600 donation, which was raised through the sale of custom-made magnets and stickers. Sean said the money can be used in many ways — such as improving the wolves’ enclosures or purchasing food. The center receives no government funding and relies solely on donations.
Brookside also “adopted” one of the center’s Mexican gray wolves, Trumpet. The students watched Trumpet through a live webcam on the center’s website.
Thank you to the Literacy Committee and everyone who made “One School One Book” such an unforgettable learning experience!
Mohansic Second Graders Celebrate Non-Fiction Writing
Mohansic second graders recently wrapped up their non-fiction unit, diving into the fascinating world of animal habitats. They conducted research and crafted stories to share their newfound knowledge.
Throughout the week, parents and family members joined us in the classrooms, where students proudly read their stories out loud.
Brookside Grade 1 Concerts
What great concerts on March 20 from Brookside’s first graders, who reminded us why it’s important to care for our “Big Beautiful Planet!”
Please see the links below for photos and videos:
Flag Football Debuts at Yorktown High School
Spring sports are back at Yorktown High School, and we're making history with our first-ever girls' flag football team!
YHS Drama Club Performs ‘Beauty and the Beast’
During the March 8-9 weekend, the Yorktown High School Drama Club put on three exceptional performances of their spring musical, “Beauty and the Beast.”
Science Olympiad Team Competes at States
Congratulations to our YHS Science Olympiad team, which came in first place at last month's Lower Hudson Valley Regional Championship. They punched their ticket to States, which were held in Syracuse on March 16 and 17.
The team came in 26th out of 60 teams, with several students taking home medals.
- Silver for Saarth Desai and Aryan Shenoy (Geologic Mapping)
- 7th for Siddarth Nair and Charlie Zhong (Robot Tour)
- 7th for Arjun Manu and Jack Flaherty (Wind Power)
Crompond Students Compete in Basketball Limbo
Forget hangtime. At Crompond, basketball means getting low!
Every year, at the end of Crompond's basketball unit, students compete in a schoolwide limbo contest. The challenge? Maintain a dribble while getting as close to the floor as possible. Two finalists per grade recently faced off for the school's top spot, with the winner taking a trophy back to their classroom for the rest of the year.
MESMS Students Decode Genetics with iGrant
Exciting news from the March 18 Board of Education meeting!
MESMS eighth-graders wowed everyone with an incredible learning experience made possible through an Innovation Grant.
Ms. Servedio, their science teacher, took them on a thrilling ride into the world of genetics using gel electrophoresis. Their mission? "Hunting the Inheritance of Huntington's Disease," where they explored the mysteries of this genetic condition.
The students researched and analyzed a family's genetic history to predict the likelihood of the disease passing to the next generation. Using pedigree charts, they mapped out how the disease traveled through generations. Then, they used gel electrophoresis to analyze DNA samples from family members and predict their genotypes.
Their discoveries were nothing short of mind-blowing! Based on their findings, they predicted that one of the children would develop Huntington's Disease in their mid-20s.
The students expressed excitement about the hands-on learning experience and thanked the board for providing the opportunity through the Innovation Grant program established this year. They spoke passionately about how this project ignited their interest in science, making them feel like real scientists on a thrilling adventure.
Crompond Fifth Graders Showcase Fair Trade Projects
Kudos to 5th graders in Ms. Daly and Ms. Sassano's class on their fantastic ESTEAM projects! The students researched Fair Trade products and, using Makey Makey, created interactive projects to showcase to their families.
YHS Science Research Students Win Awards at WESEF
Congratulations to our talented YHS Science Research students who recently presented at the Regeneron Westchester Science & Engineering Fair (WESEF)! We are incredibly proud to announce the achievements of our students in various categories.
Mohansic Kindergarten Concerts
Mohansic kindergartners took us to a world of pure imagination on March 26 with two incredible concerts! Please see the links below for photos and videos from the musical tribute to “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.”
Yorktown Central School District
Website: www.yorktown.org
Location: 2725 Crompond Road, Yorktown Heights, NY, USA
Phone: 914-243-8000
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YorktownCSD/
Twitter: @YorktownCSD