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Mamaroneck Avenue Elementary School was awash in a “sea of blue” as students and staff marked Autism Awareness Month with a powerful show of support, learning and inclusion

The verdict was in at White Plains High School, where dozens of students learned Wednesday that careers in law come with purpose, pressure and plenty of preparation. During three sessions sponsored by the White Plains Youth Bureau, Erin Gisolfi, a Westchester County assistant district attorney, and criminal investigator Autumn Edwards discussed their professional journeys, the realities of their work and the decisions that shape a career in the justice system

A group of White Plains High School students turned digital defense into a real-world reward Wednesday morning, earning a $300 prize and second-place honors in a cybersecurity competition hosted by the College of Westchester.

Highlands Middle School students had the opportunity to showcase their skills during their Talent Show on Friday. Students also served as the hosts of the show, where performers showed the wide range of talents at their school which include music and dance, puppeteering, and even video production! Click here to view more photos from the show!

Highlands Middle School’s halls were filled with influential women from throughout history on Friday, as teachers dressed up for the school’s annual Women’s History Month scavenger hunt. To complete the scavenger hunt, students had to determine who each teacher represented based on their outfit and clues. This was the fourth year that the scavenger hunt has been organized at Highlands. #WPProud

The Tri-State Engineering EXPO will be held from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at White Plains High School. Click here to register. Engineering EXPO is a fun, hands-on learning event, free for all ages of students and adults, geared toward advising high school and middle school students about careers in all fields of Engineering and the path to get there. 

Post Road Elementary School students took a step into the professional world and learned about careers and education opportunities during College and Career Day today and Thursday.

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The Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) framework helps ensure high school students receive the academic support they need to succeed while also providing social-emotional and mental health support across the district. Through data analysis, classroom strategies and access to mental health professionals, the district’s MTSS approach helps remove barriers to learning while giving students multiple pathways to demonstrate their understanding. 

Break a leg! Post Road fifth graders put on a dazzling performance for the rest of the school today in their Beyond Broadway production. Students performed songs from the popular Broadway shows “The Pajama Game,” “Cats,” “Hamilton,” “Alladin,” and “Beauty and the Beast.” 

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Across the White Plains City School District, educators are using the Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) framework to provide targeted academic assistance and skill-building opportunities for students in elementary and middle schools. Through small-group instruction, specialized support classes and collaborative data review, teachers and specialists work together to ensure students receive the help they need while continuing to grow within their regular classrooms. 

Administrators, teachers and support staff across the White Plains City School District are collaborating to develop a comprehensive Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) handbook designed to ensure consistent, effective student support in every building. Once complete, the handbook will provide clear guidelines to help educators strengthen core instruction while delivering appropriate academic, social, and emotional support for all students. 

At White Plains High School, Maria Clara Bornia and Maria Helena Bornia are easy to mix up at first glance, but spend more than a few minutes with the identical twin seniors and the differences begin to emerge. That’s exactly how they like it.

Post Road School students participated in a daylong Jump Rope event Thursday to send a powerful message of inclusion in honor of World Down Syndrome Day. Throughout the day, each grade level took turns in the gym, where students grabbed jump ropes and got moving — not for competition, but for a good cause.

Students at Highlands Middle School listened intently Thursday as bestselling author Lauren Tarshis shared a story that, in many ways, felt just as gripping as the ones in her books. But this story wasn’t about surviving a historic disaster -- it was about surviving doubt. “I just finished my 26th ‘I Survived’ book,” Tarshis told eighth-graders in the auditorium. “But every time I come to speak, I still get nervous. My heart pounds, and I think, ‘Is this real?’”

Five White Plains High School students earned awards at this year’s Regeneron Westchester Science & Engineering Fair (WESEF), standing out in one of the most competitive high school research events in the country. The annual fair featured more than 800 students from over 45 schools across the Lower Hudson Valley and is recognized as the largest regional high school science fair in the nation.

Growing up in White Plains as the daughter of Mexican immigrants, Yasmin Barranco has spent years working toward a milestone her family never had the chance to reach: attending college. “That’s what I’ve been working toward,” the White Plains High School senior said. “I don’t want to miss that opportunity.”

Eastview Middle School students struck gold when they took over the cafeteria today! After voting on their favorite bites, their dream menu magically appeared – and no leprechaun tricks were needed -- thanks to White Plains City School District Food Services Director Maggie Porretto, Cafeteria Lead Manager Ria Ieromonahos, Patrick Firmender and their all-star kitchen crew.

Students at Church Street School got a glimpse into a wide range of careers when parents and family members visited classrooms throughout the day to share what they do for a living, answer questions and inspire students to think about their own futures.

The White Plains City’s School District’s Preliminary Budget for the 2026-27 school year was presented at the Board of Education meeting on Monday, March 9, 2026. The draft budget includes a 1.60% increase in the tax levy, which is compliant with the state tax cap. Superintendent Dr. Joseph Ricca and Assistant Superintendent for Business and Operations Dr. Ann Vaccaro-Teich provided the community with information on the spending plan, which will be voted on for adoption by the Board on April 13.

The White Plains High School robotics team, Spare Parts, wrapped up a successful competition season with an impressive performance at the FIRST Tech Challenge’s Peekskill Qualifier, advancing to the playoffs and earning recognition from judges for its technical innovation.