MESMS Debuts Engineering Course
On November 4, sixth graders from Mildred E. Strang Middle School presented "Project Lead the Way" to the Yorktown CSD Board of Education. This new ESTEAM course marks the first year of engineering at MESMS.
Students shared their experiences tackling real-world challenges, like designing wind turbines, building solar power models, and creating penguin habitats. Through hands-on projects, they’re exploring the impact of energy on the environment, building problem-solving skills, and learning about engineering careers.
Dr. Hattar commended the students on their confidence and collaboration, noting that their communication skills were just as impressive as their engineering work. He added, "This project is out-of-this-world impressive!”
Students were asked why they signed up for this elective course, with one student remarking, "We love Project Lead the Way because it helps us understand how energy impacts the environment and it's fun to build and design."
Another student added, "The E part of ESTEAM, I wanted to find out what it’s all about."
ESTEAM is Yorktown CSD's award-winning approach to learning that places empathy at the forefront of science, technology, engineering, arts, and math. It's so exciting to see ESTEAM in action at MESMS!
Purple Heart Veterans Visit Mohansic
On November 6, local Purple Heart veterans visited Mohansic Elementary School, sharing powerful stories and personal artifacts with our second graders. The students asked thoughtful questions, sang songs to honor the veterans, and learned about the meaning of "sacrifice" from those who have lived it. Thank you to the veterans from Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapter 21 for this meaningful visit!
YHS Drama Club Performs 'Murder's in the Heir!'
The curtain has closed on another fantastic production by the Yorktown High School Drama Club!
On November 15 and 16, the talented students brought "Murder’s in the Heir" to life — a comedic whodunit so unpredictable, even the cast didn’t know how it would end! The interactive play allowed audience members to choose the killer.
There were two shows featuring two incredible casts. Cast 1 performed on Friday night and Cast 2 took the stage on Saturday.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the drama, the laughs, and the mystery!
Crompond Fourth Graders Showcase Narrative Writing
Ms. Sieminski’s fourth graders at Crompond hosted a writing celebration on November 20! Families came to hear students read their realistic fiction stories and watch creative trailers they made using video editing tools. A great day of storytelling and creativity!
Signing Day at Yorktown High School
November 13 was Signing Day at Yorktown High School!
Congratulations to these nine senior student-athletes who have committed to continue their playing careers at Division I and II schools. We are so proud of your hard work and dedication. We can't wait to see what you accomplish at the next level!
Standing:
• Brady McEnroe (Hobart and William Smith Colleges, Lacrosse)
• Luke Esposito (Mercy University, Baseball)
• Joseph Carucci (Monmouth University, Baseball)
• Derek Patrissi (Wagner College, Baseball)
• Brian White (Pace University, Baseball)
• Dominic Bucello (Lenoir-Rhyne University, Lacrosse)
Seated:
• Ava Cunneen (University at Albany, Lacrosse)
• Sofia Boucher (Southern Connecticut State University, Lacrosse)
• Brienna Gaccino (Iona University, Lacrosse)
Mohansic Grade 1 Concert
Congratulations to Mohansic's talented first graders on their "Thank a Farmer" concert on November 19! Under the direction of Mrs. Peters, the students showcased their musical growth with catchy Thanksgiving tunes.
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MESMS Students Take the Food Truck Challenge
MESMS students served up impressive dishes and eye-catching food truck concepts on November 7, wowing judges with their culinary creativity!
In this hands-on Home & Careers project, students tackled everything from menu planning to branding, creating a full food truck experience. Each team selected a theme, crafted a signature dish, and designed marketing materials like menus, flyers, and even custom t-shirts.
Staff judges visited Mrs. Gannon’s classroom throughout the day to assess each team’s presentation, theme, and, of course, taste. Each group did an amazing job!
Stay tuned to find out which team will win the coveted "Golden Spoon" award!
Balloons Over Mohansic
Mohansic third graders brought the spirit of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade to life on November 22!
After learning about the history of the iconic parade, students channeled their creativity and engineering skills into designing their very own floats.
YCSD in the News
Yorktown CSD was recently profiled by Breakout EDU for our innovative ESTEAM approach to learning! Fifth Grade Teachers Ms. Muldoon and Mrs. Strang, with support from Tech Integration Specialist Mrs. Amanda Burns, wrapped up a science unit on Earth’s spheres by challenging students to create their own Breakout EDU games. The result? A fun, hands-on project that had students solving real-world problems, collaborating with classmates, and sharing their creations with families during a special show-and-tell night.
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