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From holding a black bear skull to discovering the marine life of Long Island Sound, White Plains elementary students immersed themselves in the wonders of the natural world Tuesday during the district’s Elementary Summer Program at Post Road School. The program, which serves about 300 students in grades K-4, blends academic support with engaging, hand-on experiences designed to keep children learning throughout July.

Are you interested in working in the White Plains City School District? Apply now! The WPCSD is hiring substitute teachers, substitute teaching assistants and cafeteria recess monitors. Please apply at www.olasjobs.org. To apply for a cafeteria recess monitor position, you can also send an email with your resume and cover letter to hr@wpcsd.k12.ny.us.

With more than two decades of experience in special education and a lifelong passion for helping children reach their fullest potential, Lori Graham has joined the White Plains City School District as its new Secondary Director of Special Education. Ms. Graham brings more than 20 years of experience serving students with disabilities in a variety of roles, beginning her career as a speech-language pathologist before advancing into educational leadership.

While many students are enjoying summer break, hundreds of White Plains City School District scholars are spending part of their vacation building skills, preparing for Regents exams, exploring civic engagement and preparing for college. Spread across White Plains High School, the summer programs serve about 600 middle and high school students through a wide array of opportunities designed to help them succeed, according to Assistant Principal Sara Hall, who serves as the summer principal. The traditional middle school program focuses on English Language Arts and math. Students are identified through various data points, including class grades, state assessments and academic growth assessments such as NWEA's Measures of Academic Progress (MAP). "It's really giving them the prerequisite skills to be successful in the following school year," Ms. Hall said Wednesday morning.

After building a successful career leading mathematics, science and STEM initiatives across New York City and Westchester County, Irene “Minnie” Iannuzzi has joined the White Plains City School District with a clear mission: support teachers, inspire students and make learning more meaningful through real-world experiences. As the district's new Director of Mathematics, Science, Engineering and Career and Technical Education (CTE) for grades 7-12, Ms. Iannuzzi brings more than two decades of experience as a teacher, instructional coach, school leader and district administrator. Throughout her career, one philosophy has remained constant. "I always think of myself first as a teacher and as an educator," Ms. Iannuzzi said. "I'm there to support, I'm there to give guidance, I'm there to be your thinking partner. But I also have high expectations. I've always described myself as tough but loving."

 The White Plains City School District is hiring cooks, food service helpers and substitute food service workers to join our Food & Nutrition Services team. Enjoy a competitive salary, a convenient work schedule, and weekends, holidays and summers off while making a difference in the lives of our students every day. Scan the QR code on the flyer to access the fillable employment application, or download and complete the attached fillable application form. We look forward to welcoming new members to our team!

Summer learning is in full swing at Eastview Middle School, as rising sixth- and seventh-grade students started the Summer Horizons English as a New Language (ENL) Program, which is in its fifth year, this week

About 20 teachers spent several days this week strengthening their understanding of the White Plains City School District’s Arts & Letters curriculum during a professional learning workshop organized by the Staff Development Center. The sessions – led by teachers Karen Cook and Jeanette Castilla at Eastview Middle School – focused on helping educators deepen their understanding of the curriculum’s instructional resources and assessments as they prepare for the 2026-27 school year. 

Elementary School play dates for incoming kindergarten students will be held in the coming weeks ahead of the new school year! View the schedule for your school here!

Administrators from the White Plains City School District met on Thursday for their annual retreat to reflect on the 2025-26 school year and continue planning for the upcoming 2026-27 school year. 

The District will be undertaking improvements to vehicle access at the physical education circle at White Plains High School. As part of our ongoing efforts to maintain efficient access to our athletic facilities and enhance traffic flow, the District will be installing an electronic gate at the entrance of the physical education circle. This improvement is designed to help keep access routes to the gyms and athletic fields clear and ensure parked vehicles are in the designated parking lot. Installation of the new gate will begin on Tuesday, July 7, 2026.

The White Plains High School Class of 2026 crossed the stage at Westchester County Center Thursday evening to officially graduate from high school and begin their next chapter. The commencement ceremony was marked by hundreds of proud family members and friends cheering on the 567 graduates.

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The City of White Plains will host its free National Night Out celebration from 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. National Night Out is a nationwide community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships, neighborhood camaraderie and public safety. Join for an evening of entertainment, activities, public safety displays, refreshments and opportunities to meet the men and women who serve and protect the community every day! Two public safety building tours will also be offered at 6:15 p.m. and 6:40 p.m.

The White Plains City School District will offer free summer meals for children 18 and under this summer. Summer meals will be offered at White Plains High School from June 30 to August 17 and at Post Road School from July 6 to July 31. Breakfast will be served from 9 to 9:30 a.m. and lunch will be served from 12 to 12:30 p.m. The White Plains Public Library has also been added as a lunch-only meal site, serving lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. All kids are welcome! No registration or sign-up is needed. 

The Ridgeway Tigers had Mother Nature licked! Despite the stormy weather trying to steal the spotlight, the students had an amazing time celebrating another incredible school year with an ice cream social. The smiles were endless, the ice cream was flowing, and even Superintendent of Schools Dr. Joseph Ricca made a special appearance! 

Ridgeway School families had a hole lot of fun during a “Donuts with Grownups” celebration. The morning featured donut-themed, multisensory activities that encouraged learning, interaction and plenty of smiles as families rotated through engaging stations.

White Plains High School graduate Yaniv Dardashti-Weisz was honored with the New York State School Boards Association (NYSSBA) Tomorrow's Leaders Today Award, which recognizes students whose leadership positively impacts their schools and communities.  

Charis Choi and Afrozah Hossain were recognized for their service as White Plains Board of Education ex-officio student trustees, marking their final meeting before graduation. During their last board meeting before graduation, District Superintendent Dr. Joseph Ricca on Monday evening thanked both students for their contributions and praised the impact they had on the community.