YONKERS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Our Mission :To achieve excellence together.Our Vision :The Yonkers Public Schools empowers all students to take their place in the world as knowledgeable, competent, responsible citizens. Students are articulate and creative, attaining individual academic, emotional and physical goals in a safe and equitable educational community. Students are well-rounded, achieve in all subject areas, integrate technology, think independently and connect content to real life.All District staff are student-centered, innovative, committed, enthusiastic, educational leaders. They respect diversity and address the strengths and learning challenges of each student. They understand and implement research-based strategies in orderly state-of-the-art facilities. All staff have high standards for their students, colleagues and themselves.The community is an empowered, positive, collaborative voice that supports teaching and learning and participates in educational decision making for students. The District embraces the global community and is committed to meaningful partnerships.Yonkers Public Schools is committed to student success.