Inside Yorktown CSD

Welcome to the February 2026 edition of “Inside Yorktown CSD.” In this issue, we share photos, stories, and highlights from across our schools in February, along with a look ahead at upcoming events.

• March 6-7 – YHS Spring Musical, The Wizard of Oz
• March 9 – Spring Sports Begin
• March 12 – MESMS International Night
• March 9-13 – Crompond PTA Book Fair
• March 9-13 – Mohansic PTA Book Fair
• March 16 – YCSD Board of Education Meeting, 7:00 p.m.
• March 18 – Brookside Grade 1 Concert
• March 20 – Superintendent's Conference Day (No Students)
• March 23 – YCSD Board of Education Meeting, 7:00 p.m.
• March 25 – District-Wide String Festival, 6:00 p.m.
• March 26 – District-Wide Bandapalooza (Concert 1 at 5:00 p.m., Concert 2 at 6:30 p.m.)

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

The snow day on Tuesday, March 3, was our final allotted emergency closure for the school year. Should we have another emergency closure prior to March 20, then March 20 would be converted from a Superintendent’s Conference Day to a traditional school day for students and staff. Any emergency closure(s) after March 20 will result in us pivoting to remote instruction. More information on our preparation for remote instruction will follow in the coming days.

The March 1 deadline for Pre-K registration has passed. All families who registered for our UPK program by that date have been guaranteed a seat for September. Based on our current seat allocation from NYSED, seats are still available. Any additional registrations will now be accepted and placed in the program on a first-come, first-served basis until all remaining seats are filled. Please click this link for more information.

Follow the Yellow Brick Road to Yorktown High School’s production of The Wizard of Oz, a dazzling journey filled with heart, courage, and unforgettable music. Join us March 6 at 7:00 p.m. and March 7 at 2:00 and 7:00 p.m. Stay after the Saturday 2:00 p.m. show for the Emerald City Lounge and Café, featuring autographs, photos, treats, and live performances by the YHS Legends. Tickets are on sale now!

Middle school families are invited to International Night on Thursday, March 12, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the MESMS cafeteria. This annual event features international food and student performances representing countries around the world. Families are encouraged to contribute a favorite dish to the buffet, and students may perform music or dance. Donors and performers receive one free seat. International Night is supported each year by the MESMS PTA. Please review the flyer for details on tickets, participation, and how to be part of the evening.

The construction projects at Brookside, Mohansic, and the MESMS/YHS Athletic Complex continue to make excellent progress. Please see a timelapse video below showing construction at our K–3 schools. Additional updates are available on the District website.

The YCSD Board of Education will hold its next meeting at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, March 16. Video replays of all meetings are available on the District's YouTube channel.

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 District has begun its annual series of budget presentations to the Board of Education. Residents are welcome to attend meetings throughout the budget development process, and presentations will also be available on the District’s YouTube channel. Unless otherwise noted, all presentations will take place in the Mildred E. Strang Middle School Cafeteria.

• February 9 – Budget Overview & Tax Cap, State Aid, Debt Service & Reserves

• February 9 – General Support, Employee Benefits, Facilities, and Transportation

• March 2 – Athletics, Co-Curricular, and Technology

• March 16 – Instruction, General Education, and Pupil Personnel Services

• March 23 – Superintendent’s Budget Presentation

• April 20 – Budget Adoption

• May 11 – Budget Hearing

• May 19 – Budget Vote (7:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. at French Hill School)

For ongoing updates throughout the budget development process, including key dates, presentations, and voter information, please visit the District’s 2026–27 Budget website.

Congratulations to Yorktown Varsity Cheerleading on placing 5th out of 52 teams in the Game Day division at the UCA National High School Cheerleading Championship in Orlando. An outstanding showing by a terrific group of student-athletes.

Yorktown Wrestling made history on February 8, capturing the first team Section 1 Championship in program history. Congratulations to our student-athletes, Coach Jimmy Kaishian and his staff, and the families whose support helped make this milestone possible.

In late January, MESMS seventh-graders turned Ms. Gannon’s Home & Careers classroom into a food truck festival. Each team created a themed food truck, prepared baked goods, and presented their concept to staff judges, who scored the entries on creativity, presentation, and taste. Great job by all!

Please click here to see more photos.

Talk about an earworm! Brookside third graders put on two wonderful performances of "Squirm" on February 4. The musical is packed with catchy songs and creepy-crawly characters, from spiders and snakes to bats and worms. Great singing and acting by all the students! Concert replays and photo galleries are below.

• 9:30 a.m. video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FRbcDe6KzW0
• 9:30 a.m. photos: https://drive.google.com/.../1t9A...
• 10:30 a.m. video: https://youtu.be/_3ObsSGjjDc
• 10:30 a.m. photos: https://drive.google.com/.../1BRybdM1RJFf6vy3JPx7jbZ_vQvy...

In the first week of February, our high school Orchestra and Band students embarked on a “World Tour” of all Yorktown schools. Thank you for sharing your musical talents with our younger students!

What a turnout for Friday night’s 5th annual Charlie Strong game! The Husker community packed the gym to support 2023 YHS grad Charlie DeGennaro, a former varsity basketball captain who continues to inspire after his diagnosis of transverse myelitis six years ago. The Yorktown vs. Somers basketball game celebrated Charlie’s strength while raising funds for Blythedale Children's Hospital. Since the event’s inception, the community has raised more than $40,000 for this incredible cause!

Please click here to see more photos from the game.

Congratulations to Yorktown High School senior John Mosca, who has been recognized as a BOCES Student of Distinction!

John, who is enrolled in the HVAC program at Putnam Northern Westchester BOCES and is currently interning with the BOCES Operations & Maintenance Department, was recognized at last night’s Yorktown CSD Board of Education meeting. His teachers describe him as a student who “consistently pursues growth and improvement in his skills and approaches his work with dedication, diligence, and respect,” noting his enthusiastic energy and the positive impact he has on those around him.

Yorktown High School’s Band hosted its 17th annual Swing Dance Concert on February 7, filling the gym with live music, dancing, and community spirit. Student musicians performed throughout the evening as families, friends, and guests took to the dance floor.

Please click here to see a gallery of photos from the evening.

On February 9, Crompond welcomed Lauren Tarshis, author of the I Survived series, for assemblies with students in grades 4 and 5. Students also had the chance to meet the author, ask questions, and receive autographed bookplates.

On February 10, Yorktown High School’s History Club held its History Fair yesterday, featuring presentations on a variety of fascinating topics. The students showcased their impressive knowledge and research skills on topics ranging from the Ottoman Empire to the Salem Witch Trials. Congratulations to all the students who participated, and thank you for sharing your passion for history with us!

In February, Yorktown High School students led an assembly for eighth-graders, sharing valuable insights on the transition from middle school to high school. Thank you to our amazing high school volunteers, who participated in a panel discussion and fielded questions from the younger students.

On February 11, Grade 4 students in Ms. Sieminski's class showcased their ESTEAM projects in the Crompond cafeteria — the culmination of months of hands-on learning. Students explored how the brain processes information, studied animal traits, connected their work to “The One and Only Ivan,” and used LEGO Spike and coding to model sensory systems and design humane, enriching habitats for animals in captivity. They wrapped up the experience by presenting their work to families and visitors and showcasing public-speaking skills. Great job!

Please visit our Facebook page to see more photos from the day.

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.

Below are highlights from across our schools shared on social media in February.

• “We had an awesome day at the UAlbany Science Research Invitational Symposium! Luke and Susie represented Yorktown with pride and Luke placed 1st in his category! Congratulations to both of our presenters and to all the young researchers at the event!” –@YHSSciRes

• “It was great to see the Mooney Family and all the Section 1 athletes leaving this morning to head up to the NYSPHSAA Ski State Championship. Good luck to YHS Senior Jack Mooney and all of our Section 1 skiers!” –@YCSD_Athletics

• “Great pic of a terrific group of YHS students traveling around Italy on the Passarelli World Tour. Such a wonderful experience.” –@YHSDeGennaro

• “Swing Dance Concert #17 was a beautiful evening of sharing music and building community. So incredibly proud of our students and so very thankful to all who contributed to the magic!” –@MsKluga

• “Congratulations to Yorktown Varsity Cheerleading on winning their League Championship this evening at YHS. First year with league championships in Cheer and Yorktown's first. Great job by Section 1 to provide this opportunity.” –@YCSD_Athletics

• “‘Souper Bowl’ Day. Students wore their favorite sports jerseys and donated cans of soup to support the Yorktown Youth Council’s food drive.” –@MohansicElem

• “Let the games begin! This morning, Crompond students and staff marked the start of the 2026 Winter Olympics with an Opening Ceremony, complete with flag bearers, a lighting of the flame, and a show of support for Team USA!” –@YorktownCSD

• "Congrats to YHS ‘28 standout gymnast Ciara Burch for being selected and honored with Sportsmanship Award at recent meet.” –@YHSDeGennaro

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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