Please read the following letter from Superintendent Dr. Aurelia Henriquez regarding remediation steps to be taken at Port Chester Middle School to mitigate mold and moisture. The steps were approved at an emergency Board of Education meeting held on Aug. 3, 2021.
Families may have fallen behind on childhood vaccinations due to the pandemic. There is time to catch up! Please review the following information for helpful tips on childhood vaccines.
The Westchester County Department of Health is providing appointments for the necessary immunizations for students returning to school in the fall. Appointments are available every Friday through August 27. Please see the attached for more information.
The Westchester County Department of Health is providing appointments for the necessary immunizations for students returning to school in the fall. Appointments are available every Friday through August 27. Please see the attached for more information.
Fall HS sports registration opens Friday, July 23 and will remain open through the first week of official practices which start on Monday, August 23rd. All traditional fall sports will be open for registration and start on the same date including football, cheerleading volleyball, girls tennis, girls swimming, boys’ and girls’ soccer and cross country. Parents/guardians are welcome to register their students and are reminded that a valid physical examination must be on file with the school district nurse to beå cleared for participation. Go Rams!
Link to the registration:
Fall high school sports registration opens Friday, July 23 and will remain open through the first week of official practices which start on Monday, August 23rd. All traditional fall sports will be open for registration and start on the same date including football, cheerleading, volleyball, girls tennis, girls swimming, boys’ and girls’ soccer and cross country. Parents/guardians are welcome to register their students and are reminded that a valid physical examination must be on file with the school district nurse to be cleared for participation. Go Rams!
Click on the following link to register:
High School Seniors! Please review the attached flyer for information State Senator Shelley B. Mayer's Youth Advisory Council College Fair to be held on July 28.
Dr. Henriquez shared this video message of thanks to the Port Chester community as well as her excitement for the coming school year. Watch it here: http://www.portchesterschools.org/greeting_dr_henriquez_community
Hello! We have some important news for all families with children ages 18 years and under in the Port Chester School District. Beginning July 12, the Carver Center will be distributing breakfast and lunch, in takeout containers, on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays at Thomas A. Edison School 132, located at Rectory Street and at JFK Elementary School, located at 40 Olivia Street. Meals on Main Street will be distributing weekend meals for the whole family to take home on FRIDAYS ONLY at both locations. Hours for pick-up will be limited to 10:00 am to 1:30 pm. Families can continue to pick up food at the Carver Center Market at 400 Westchester Avenue, during regular market hours on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 1:00 pm. The Market remains open until supplies last, typically around 3:30 pm. For further information, please contact Carver Center, 914-305-6009.
¡Hola! Tenemos noticias importantes para todas las familias con niños menores de 18 años del Distrito Escolar de Port Chester. A partir del 12 de julio, Carver Center distribuirá desayuno y almuerzo, en contenedores para llevar, los lunes, martes, miércoles, jueves y viernes en la escuela Thomas A. Edison, ubicada en 132 Rectory Street y en la escuela primaria JFK, ubicada en 40 Olivia Street. Meals on Main Street distribuirá comidas de fin de semana para llevar a casa a toda la familia ÚNICAMENTE LOS VIERNES en ambas escuelas. El horario para recoger la comida se limitará de 10:00 a.m. a 1:30 p.m. Las familias pueden continuar recogiendo alimentos en el Carver Center Market en 400 Westchester Avenue, durante el horario regular del mercado, los lunes, miércoles y viernes a la 1:00 pm. El mercado permanece abierto hasta agotar existencias, generalmente alrededor de las 3:30 pm. Para obtener más información, comuníquese con Carver Center, 914-305-6009.
As you may know, my entry plan focuses on earning and building trusting relationships. I welcome the opportunity to meet with students, parents and community partners. If you are interested in participating (or having your child participate) for one of the upcoming Superintendent’s Roundtable Discussions, please follow this link to a brief sign-up form. Parents of students who will participate are also encouraged to join their child . Once the school year is under way, there will be more opportunities for us to meet and engage in building a bright future together.
Thank you,
Dr. Henriquez
Superintendent Roundtable Discussion Dates:
• August 3 - Student Focus Groups
• August 10 - PTO/PTA/PTSA Focus Groups
• August 17 - Community Partners
Exact times will be shared once registration is completed.
Valedictorian Thomas Ross and Salutatorian Paola Torres are at the top of the Class of 2021! Learn more about what motivates them and how they managed to make it through a very challenging year.
While friends and family, and graduates of course, were able to celebrate their graduation live on June 25, several parts of the ceremony were prerecorded. The video includes several speeches by members of the Class of 2021 and more. The 137th Commencement of the Class of 2021 can now be seen in its entirety at
https://ensemble.lhric.org/Watch/w7PGq98J
Congratulations once again to the Class of 2021!
We are pleased to announce the 2021 Yearbook is here. You can pick up your copy now through Friday, July 30th. Yearbooks can be picked up from the advisors, Mr. and Mrs. Pezzella, Monday through Friday between the hours of 9-5:00 p.m. They live in Port Chester and their address is 74 Wesley Ave., which is located right by the high school off Neuton Avenue. It is two blocks from the high school tennis courts.
For those who may need to pick-up their yearbook on the weekend, you must make an appointment, no exceptions, and the number to call is 914-305-1271.
There is a limited number of extra yearbooks available, and the purchase price is $85. Only cash will be accepted, and it’s preferred that you bring the exact amount.
Enjoy this year’s yearbook, stay safe and well.
Read a note to the community from Superintendent, Dr. Aurelia Henriquez, and view her 100-Day Plan of Priorities, Actions and Outcomes for our school community. Both are linked below in English and in Spanish.
Dr. Henriquez is seeking input from the community as well. Community members are invited to share their suggestions at this link for making Port Chester Schools the very best they can be.
Port Chester Public School Families: Please visit our Dual Language Website to learn about bilingual education and our diverse K-5 dual language programs. The website includes additional information on our K-5 DL programs (50:50, 90:10), benefits of DL, e.g., social, emotional, educational, cognitive, and information on how to enroll!
Familias de las Escuelas Públicas de Port Chester: Por favor, visite nuestra página web de nuestros Programas de Dos Idiomas para aprender más acerca de la educación bilingüe y sobre nuestros diversos programas en K-5 (50:50, 90:10). ¡Además, en esta página web, podrán obtener información adicional sobre los beneficios sociales, emocionales, educativos, cognitivos, e información para inscribirse en nuestros programas!
This is an important health update from the Port Chester Public Schools. Please note that in accordance with the New York State Department of Health, face masks are no longer required to be worn outdoors on school grounds, including during outdoor school sports, for all members of the Port Chester community. Masks and/or face coverings are still required indoors for all students, staff, personnel, and visitors.
Esta es un mensaje de salud importante de las Escuelas Públicas de Port Chester. De acuerdo con el Departamento de Salud del Estado de Nueva York, ya no se requiere el uso de las máscaras faciales al aire libre en los terrenos de la escuela, incluso durante los deportes escolares al aire libre, para todos los miembros de la comunidad de Port Chester. Aún se requieren máscaras y/o cubiertas para el rostro en el interior de los edificios para todos los estudiantes, personal y visitantes.
We are pleased to announce the 2021 Yearbook is here! You can pick up your copy now through Friday, July 30th. Yearbooks can be picked up from the advisors, Mr. and Mrs. Pezzella, Monday through Friday between the hours of 9-5:00 p.m. They live in Port Chester and their address is 74 Wesley Ave., which is located right by the high school off Neuton Avenue. It is two blocks from the high school tennis courts.
For those who may need to pick-up their yearbook on the weekend, you must make an appointment, no exceptions, and the number to call is 914-305-1271.
There is a limited number of extra yearbooks available, and the purchase price is $85. Only cash will be accepted, and it’s preferred that you bring the exact amount.
Enjoy this year’s yearbook, stay safe and well.
While friends and family, and graduates of course, were able to celebrate their graduation in person on June 25, several parts of the ceremony were pre-recorded. The video includes several speeches by members of the Class of 2021 and more. The 137th Commencement of the Class of 2021 can now be seen in its entirety at
https://ensemble.lhric.org/Watch/w7PGq98J
Congratulations once again to the Class of 2021!
Port Chester High School is an institution that students and staff are proud to call home. A culturally diverse student body is one of our greatest strengths, and together, we look to build on the school's legacy and rich traditions.
A dynamic administrative team leads a school community that is focused on teaching and learning. Students are supported by professionals who value the importance of academic achievement and are dedicated to ensuring that students receive the highest quality education possible. Everyone here feels part of a team whose mission is to help students do their best by creating a positive atmosphere that permits students to learn and teachers to teach.
Over a third of our students successfully complete at least one Honors, Advanced Placement or college level course at PCHS. We are one of the few Westchester high school authorized to offer the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program. College-level courses are offered in cooperation with the Westchester Community College Advanced College Experience Program and SUNY Oneonta.
Outside of the classroom, we offer opportunities for students to develop and grow through participation in numerous athletic, musical and other venues. In the pulsing beat of the award-winning marching band one hears the drumming of the heart of this school. As our athletes race across field and court, one feels the adrenaline rush of Ram Pride. And in art, choir, theater, journalism and a multitude of extracurricular opportunities, students rise to challenge their potential and broaden themselves.
About one-third of our students participate in at least one sport. Our student athletes have won league championships in football, soccer, wrestling, basketball, baseball and track. In addition, we possess a nationally recognized cheer leading program. Award-winning theater, band and choral programs continue to be a tremendous source of pride. Literacy publications showcase our students' journalistic talents, and the number of other clubs and numerous honor societies demonstrates the well-roundedness of our student body.
In "Hamlet", Shakespeare wrote, "We know what we are, but know not what we may be." It is this discovering and uncovering of all of our potentials that is at the heart of education and the essence of Port Chester High School.
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For the latest district information regarding Coronavirus, please visit our Coronavirus Updates Page. We thank you for your patience and flexibility as we all work through this unprecedented event. Information is also available on our Social Media Platforms. Be sure to follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
