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For one evening, the White Plains High School Songwriters Club turned back the clock. The club celebrated its 26th anniversary June 5 with a reunion concert that brought alumni musicians back to the stage alongside current students, creating a musical journey that launched in the year 2000.

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.  

Congratulations to Highlands Middle School seventh-grader Alessia Puja for winning the Highlands Yearbook Cover Contest for the 2025-26 yearbook! Students designed their covers and then peers voted on their favorite, anonymously. Check out her cover here! #WPProud

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.

A large group of White Plains City School District employees were recognized Monday night for marking a special milestone: 25 years of dedicated service in the district. Superintendent Dr. Joseph Ricca congratulated the teachers and staff members for their lengthy service during a Board of Education meeting in which he also paid homage to dozens of new retirees.

 The White Plains City School District honored its retiring teachers and staff members during a heartfelt ceremony Monday evening, celebrating decades of dedication to students, families and the school community. A touching video highlighted the evening, with retirees sharing favorite memories from their careers and reflecting on what they will miss most about their time in the district. Their recollections ran the gamut from cherished relationships with students and colleagues to moments that defined their years in White Plains.

Girls on the Run participants at Post Road School spent the spring building confidence, strengthening friendships and developing healthy habits through a program that combines physical activity with social and emotional learning.

These White Plains student-athletes are taking their talents to the next level! Twenty-four members of the Class of 2026 signed commitments to their schools to play sports at the collegiate level during College Signing Day at White Plains High School on Thursday. 

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Academics and athletics go hand in hand at White Plains High School, and 134 students received their pins on Wednesday morning as recognition of their Scholar-Athlete status for the spring sports season. Scholar-athletes are student athletes with an average GPA of at least 90%. All eight spring sports varsity teams were also recognized as Scholar-Athlete Teams, which is earned when the top 75% of a team has an average GPA of over 90%.

White Plains High School celebrated the accomplishments of its graduating student-athletes during the 2026 Senior Athletic Awards Night on Wednesday evening. The event in the balloon-festooned H Café – attended by a large crowd of students, families, coaches and staff – recognized athletic excellence, academic achievement and dedication to the Tiger community.

White Plains High School on Tuesday evening held its annual Science Research & Engineering Symposium, which showcased the impressive work of students across the Science Research and Senior PLTW Engineering programs.

Calling all rising 9th–12th graders! Join us this summer for strength and speed training, academic preparation, nutrition education, study skills and more at White Plains High School. Don’t miss this opportunity to prepare for success both on and off the field.

As candlelight flickered on the stage of the White Plains High School auditorium Thursday evening, 91 students were welcomed into the National Honor Society and joined an organization that celebrates scholarship, service, leadership and character. The ceremony brought together students, parents, educators and community leaders, including White Plains Mayor Justin Brasch, Superintendent Dr. Joseph  Ricca and members of the Board of Education, to celebrate students whose accomplishments have distinguished them both inside and outside the classroom.

For mental health awareness month Amanda Grant's health classes at Rochambeau Alternative High School participated in Westchester County Suicide Prevention Coalition’s Chalk the Walk initiative, writing messages of hope and encouragement outside of the school building. Community members passing by stopped to read the uplifting messages. The initiative is aimed at reducing the stigma surrounding conversations about mental health while reminding others that even small acts can have a big impact.

Students in the Class of 2026 are ready to make their mark on the world beyond graduation, and White Plains High School was proud to celebrate approximately 240 students earning the New York State Seal of Civic Readiness this morning. This was the largest group of recipients in school history and, for the first time, included eight students from Rochambeau Alternative High School. Students and their families were treated to a breakfast before being recognized for their achievements. 

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Two White Plains High School students are stepping into statewide leadership roles after being inducted as 2026 New York State My Brother’s Keeper Fellows during a ceremony in Albany Jerb Brice and Mateo E. Pognon were welcomed May 21 into the fellowship program, which recognizes rising seniors who have demonstrated leadership, service and a commitment to making a positive impact.

As summer approaches and pools open, dozens of White Plains High School students are already fully prepared – and certified – to save lives. Twenty-nine students have completed a yearlong Life Saving/First Aid/CPR course and earned American Red Cross lifeguard certification at no cost, while also gaining valuable real-world experience and employment opportunities.

The White Plains High School Songwriter’s Club wrapped up its 26th year with a riveting final showcase that highlighted the extraordinary talent and creativity of its student musicians.

Members of the White Plains High School Honors Ensemble and Chamber Orchestra struck all the right notes at the NYSSMA Majors Festival, where they earned high praise and Silver ratings.