JJHS Weekly Community Bulletin- May 22, 2026

JJHS Administrators

Steven T. Siciliano, Ed.D., Principal

Monica Bermiss, Assistant Principal

Mallory McDonald, Assistant Principal

Kim Piccolino, Assistant Principal

Frank Gizzo- Director of Guidance and Counseling

Christian McCarthy -Director of Health, Athletics, Physical Education, and Wellness.

JJHS School Hours/Attendance

School Hours: 8:10 a.m. - 2:48 p.m.

School Hours: 8:10 a.m. to 2:48 p.m.

Main Office Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Main Office Phone: 914-763-7201

Late Bus: Monday through Friday@ 4:15 p.m. and Monday through Thursday @ 5:00 p.m.

JJHS Atttendance

Please email jjhsattendance@klschools.org

to report absences, tardies, early dismissals,

or call 914-763-7218.

Happy Memorial Day

Wishing everyone a wonderful, safe, and meaningful Memorial Day weekend!

Whether you are gathering with loved ones, firing up the grill, or taking time to reflect, it’s a great time to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

🗓 IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES!

May 25- Memorial Day-No School

May 27 - 4th Quarter Progress Reports available on I-Campus-4 PM

June 1 - Human RE Showcase at JJHS

June 2 - Senior Recognition Night (By Invitation Only) 6 PM at JJHS

June 4 - Tenure/Retirement Night & Board of Education Meeting at JJHS

June 6 - SAT Test at JJHS - 7:30 a.m.

June 8 - Last Day of Classes

June 9 - Local & Regent Exams begin (See schedule below)

June 10 -Graduation Practice at 10:00 am, SIE Fair 12:00 PM

June 10 -Athlete Commitment Celebration - 3PM

June 12 - Senior Prom-at The Surf Club in New Rochelle from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

June 13- ACT Test at JJHS - 7:30 a.m.

June 16 - Graduation at 3PM at Caramoor

June 18 - Board of Education Meeting - 7PM

June 19 - Juneteenth - No School

June 24 - 4th Quarter Grades available in I-Campus -4 PM

June 26 -Last Day of School

JJHS Exam Week Schedule

Special Education Department-Parent Workshop-June 3rd

We invite families to join us for a parent workshop featuring executive functioning expert and author Michael McLeod on Wednesday, June 3 at 6:00 p.m. in the District Office Learning Studio.

This informative session will explore practical strategies to support children with ADHD and strengthen executive functioning skills at home. Please see the attached flyer for additional details and RSVP information.

Parent Workshop Flyer

Class of 2026 - Seniors

Graduation - June 16, 2026 at 3:00 PM

Please click the attached graduation letter with details. Please reach out to Nicole Muschio at nmuschio@klschools.org with any questions.

Letter to Senior Parents-Graduation (1).pdf

Letter to Senior Parents-Graduation Spanish.pdf

JJHS Guidance and Counseling

Seniors - College Decisions Updating

Please be sure that your Scoir accounts are updated with your college admissions decisions. It is important that you indicate which college you are attending as the Counseling Center will be sending your final transcript to that college.

If you need assistance with updating Scoir, please come to the Counseling Center.

Frank Gizzo

Director of Guidance and Counseling

John Jay High School

Phone: 914-763-7203

Fax: 914-763-3731

School-Based Mental Health Treatment Program

Student well-being remains a top priority. We are expanding our partnership with Student Assistance Services (SAS) to offer a school-based mental health treatment program. Students with a clinical diagnosis can access therapy at JJHS and JJMS, with appointments during and after school. Counseling, and, when appropriate, medication management, are covered by insurance or offered on a need-based sliding scale. Licensed SAS clinicians will conduct a comprehensive intake, including their own required diagnosis. Read an introduction from our on-site therapist, Allie Vroman, here.

As the program launches, hours will be limited, with plans to expand to a full-time counselor.
For more information, please contact the Counseling Office at (914) 763-7203.

JJHS Happenings: Underclassmen Awards - May 20th

John Jay High School proudly recognized the achievements of its underclassmen during the annual Underclassmen Awards Ceremony. The celebration highlighted students who have demonstrated excellence, dedication, and growth across a wide range of disciplines.

Awards were presented in the sciences, arts, and other academic areas, honoring students for their curiosity, creativity, hard work, and commitment to learning. The ceremony showcased the diverse talents of our students and reflected the strong support of faculty and families who help foster academic success.

Congratulations to all of the award recipients for their outstanding accomplishments. We look forward to seeing these students continue to grow, lead, and make a positive impact in the John Jay community.

PTO

PTO Board Members needed! We have several open positions to fill on the PTO team for next year, including Treasurer, Secretary, as well as general members.

Even if you only have a limited amount of time, we would love to have you join us! Reach us at johnjayhspto@gmail.com.

The PTO is one of the most important sources of information about everything going on at JJHS. To make sure you stay in the know, log in and update your information here: https://jjhspto.membershiptoolkit.com/directory

Student Assistance Counselor

To register for this virtual session:

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_gPokPwMjSqaz9D8hE2aEew?eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=9da06ff6-6157-4c45-93ad-9630b28d9ec8#/registration

Arts Alive

Evening of Harmony 2026

An Evening of Harmony 2026 was a HUGE Success!!

On May 15th, it was Standing Room only at the An Evening of Harmony Community Concert! This annual collaboration between KLSD ArtsAlive and the Lewisboro Library has once again brought a community concert featuring some of the John Jay High School's most talented singers and musicians!

The talented JJHS Treblemakers and the rocking Route 121 house band of John Jay High School of the Katonah Lewisboro School District put on quite a show!

Thank you for supporting these incredibly talented JJHS students and supporting the arts of the KLSD: a true testament of what a community and partnership looks like!

Purchase Your Wall of the Arts Plaque Today—Click Here

ABOUT KLSD ArtsALIVE

Our Mission Statement:

Promote and enhance the arts education for our students and show appreciation for the outstanding work being done in all areas of the arts in the Katonah-Lewisboro School District.

Who We Are:

KLSD ArtsAlive is a 501C(3) not-for-profit organization that includes students, parents, patrons, faculty and staff who donate their time and resources to enhance the fine arts programs offered by the Katonah-Lewisboro schools.

Our Core Belief:

We believe that promoting the arts in our schools unifies our entire community. By supporting arts-related events and programming, we give everyone the opportunity to celebrate our talented students and teachers.

What We Do:

Through fundraising efforts (and thanks to your support), KLSD ArtsAlive has contributed funds in recent years for:

A stage spotlight at IMES
A sound booth and bandshells at JJHS
An art gallery and pottery wheels at JJHS
Microphones and an art gallery at JJMS
“Music and Mood” art program at JJMS
Arts in education programming for KLSD student workshops and field trips, including the recent opportunity for the JJHS Orchestra to participate in the inaugural 2023 Music in the Parks competition where they won a superior rating for their performance and the Esprit de Corps award for their grace.

Learn more, join or renew your membership today.

Interested in getting involved? Click here.

JJHS Art News

Young Artists Show- Katonah Museum of Art - May 3rd through May 24th.

Four JJHS Juniors went to the Katonah Museum of Art to join the KMA Team for the installation of the upcoming exhibition, Young Artists 2026. This is a unique opportunity to participate behind-the-scenes in mounting a museum exhibition and learn alongside professional installers. Lucia Blanco, Rachelle Linares, Kiki Segal and Jamie Xu all were able to participate and successfully helped to install the ten JJHS Seniors artwork.

Below is the invitation to the Young Artists Show Opening at the Katonah Museum of Art. This opening is always well attended and showcases the work of seniors across the local community. John Jay has 10 artists displaying work in this exhibition that runs through May 24th.

Hudson Museum-Art Showcase -June 12th through October 4th

The Hudson River Museum is hosting an exhibit called Teens Seen: Art Showcase from June 12th through October 4th. Five students from John Jay will have their work included in this exhibit which will showcase work from high school students across Westchester County. The show aims to highlight the complexity of the teen experience through their artwork.

Junior Sophia Shaw’s piece, "Dimming the Light" is about the experience of being Jewish in today’s environment. Talia Doran, also a junior, created a piece she calls "World War 3" where she examines her observations and reactions to the political climate. Junior Miriam Bertin’s piece is part of a larger group of self-portraits in which she is investigating her insecurities. Grace Bartelemucci's (Sophomore) untitled piece is a painting of her friend in deep thought. Freshman Leo Pryor is sharing two pieces connected by consideration of mental health struggles.

JJHS Health Office

May 8, 2026

Dear Families,

The district has updated the guidelines for managing head lice, after an extensive review of evidence-based protocols. This new policy focuses on keeping students in school and avoiding embarrassment or stigma for any child. Lice is a common childhood issue, not a health risk, and does not reflect personal cleanliness or parenting practices.

Go to our Health Services page and scroll down to the purple bar titled Head Lice Guidelines.

Click here for Frequently Asked Questions

If you have questions, please contact our school nurse Ms. Kerby Cabrey at kcabrey@klschools.org or 914-763-7205.

Thank you.

Sincerely,

Christian McCarthy

Director of Health, Athletics, Physical Education, and Wellness.

Health News

As required by NYS Department of Education regulations, the health office is not permitted to provide students with any over the counter (OTC) treatments unless a medical order is on file in the Health Office. This policy applies to products such as, but not limited to, Bacitracin, Neosporin, Calamine, Vaseline, Aquaphor, contact lens solution, and aloe vera lotion. Please ensure that any necessary treatment is given at home before your child comes to school. Doing so helps keep students comfortable and prevents them from missing valuable classroom instruction.

"In New York State (NYS), what qualifies as an Over the Counter (OTC) medication is determined using the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA’s) OTC Active Ingredient list. If an ingredient is included on their list, the product is considered an OTC medication. For example, petroleum jelly (petrolatum), an ingredient in Vaseline, is included on the FDA list ….. As such, Vaseline is considered an OTC medication in NYS.” (https://www.nysed.gov

Health Office information can be found on the klschools.org website under Health Services. https://www.klschools.org/page/health-services

**Yearly Medication orders**

Medication orders need to be renewed yearly as per NYS even if a student carries the emergency medication (Inhaler, Benadryl, Epi-Pen, Glucagon) in their backpack.

If your student no longer needs an emergency medication, please have the healthcare provider send a note stating, 'Student no longer requires medication at school' and we will update the student's health records.

Community Happenings

Drivers Education-Spring Registration

The registration form and information about the program are on the Stepinac website (Stepinac.org) under “STUDENT LIFE” >> “Driver’s Education”

The program will be explained at the orientation for the students/parents. The orientation days are listed on the online registration form, and registrants will choose their own orientation day.

Sincerely,

Darren T. Moran

Director of Driver Education