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Charles “Chuck” Stogel, a veteran sportswriter and editor, and longtime president of the Metropolitan Basketball Writers Association, has been chosen for induction into the New York City Basketball Hall of Fame. 

The induction ceremonies for the NYC Hoops Hall Class of 2025, which includes seven other distinguished individuals plus one professional and one college basketball team, is scheduled for Tuesday evening, Feb. 24, 2026, at the New York Hilton Midtown Hotel in Manhattan (hoopshallny.org).

Genesis Garcia, an eleventh-grade student at White Plains High School, competed in the Section 1 Girls Wrestling Championships over the weekend and won her weight class! Congratulations to the new Section 1 Champion! Genesis will represent WPHS and compete for the state championship at the NYSPHSAA Girls Wrestling Championships on Thursday, February 26, in Albany. 

White Plains High School seniors are building up their resumes through the Senior Internship Tiger Experience (SITE) program. Students met with school counselors and SITE co-advisors Genevieve Little and Jeffrey Hirsch this morning to discuss preparation for their internship experiences and what to expect in the next few months. 

After a strong regular season, Freshmen Kellen Doherty and Wyatt Gonzales both earned the opportunity to represent the White Plains Ski Team at the Section 1 Ski Championships, held Tuesday at Hunter Mountain. Both athletes had an outstanding day of competition among a very strong field.

Students at George Washington Elementary School built a paper tower structure using two pieces of paper and tape as their resources. They read about the "Three Little Pigs" in Arts & Letters for Module 2 ARC E. For lesson 27 prologue, the teachers had them experience building a structure similar to the "Three Little Pigs" story. The goal was to use the word "strong" and build a structure that was not only strong, but also standing.

White Plains High School students learned valuable life lessons Wednesday morning from a Black History Month Community Leaders Panel made up of six trailblazers from a variety of fields, including law enforcement, mental health and business.

Due to the winter weather/icy conditions at this time, and in the interest of safety, the WPCSD will observe a 2 HOUR DELAYED OPENING today, Wednesday, February 11, 2026. 

These days, Vincent Poon spends much of his time in the science lab at White Plains High School, working through physics problems and preparing for a future he hopes will include a career in the field. That focus represents a shift for the 17-year-old senior, who for most of his time at WPHS filled his days by running. A serious spinal injury this fall brought his track career at the school to an abrupt end, forcing Vincent to redirect both his time and energy.

Students at White Plains High School had the opportunity to explore future academic pathways during an elective course fair held last week in the Media Center, where teachers transformed tables into interactive showcases designed to spark curiosity and conversation.

Mamaroneck Avenue Elementary School was proud to partner with the Brighter Days Project to create letters of encouragement for children facing challenges and hardships. Working in buddy classes – where children work with their peers in other grade levels – students collaborated to create thoughtful, creative messages filled with kindness, hope, and support.

The White Plains High School Media Center briefly became a museum this week as a traveling exhibit shone a light on stories about Black Muslims in America.

White Plains High School briefly turned into a mini “Shark Tank” as seven teams of juniors and seniors competing in the INCubatoredu took the stage to present their early-stage business plans to a panel of seasoned advisers. Hosted by teacher Jesse Drury, the event was a chance for the fledgling entrepreneurs to pressure-test their ventures and gauge preliminary investor interest before the high-stakes Final Pitch in June.

The National Honor Society announced recipients of the NHS Scholarship program this week, and White Plains High School senior Eliana Lieber received $3,200 as a National Semifinalist! The prestigious scholarship is being awarded to only 600 students nationally this year. Congratulations Eliana! #WPProud🐯

Highlands Middle School recently welcomed the Mobile Museum of Tolerance, an immersive educational experience designed to teach students about diversity, inclusion, and the real-world consequences of intolerance in both historical and modern contexts.

White Plains High School student-athletes have been proving themselves all year! Recently, 11th-grade diver Jack Cullen broke the team record – again – for the 11 dive with a new score of 425.60. Earlier this season, he set the record at 421.1. Also, senior football player Isaiah Pierre was named as an honorable mention for this year’s Section 1 Golden Dozen Scholar Athlete class, which was announced on January 30.

Congratulations Jack and Isaiah! #WPProud
 

The 21 counselors in the White Plains City School District wear many hats: academic advisers, close confidantes, calm mediators, relentless advocates and trusted guides.On any given day, they may help a fifth-grader calm racing thoughts, walk a seventh-grader through peer conflict, coach a high school student through class planning or listen to a teenager who just needs to be heard. It’s National School Counseling Week, which focuses “public attention on the unique contribution of school counselors within U.S. school systems,” according to the American School Counselor Association.

The spring 2026 session of Saturday STEM Academy for grades 1 to 12 on the Mercy University Westchester campus, 555 Broadway, Dobbs Ferry, takes place February 28 to March 21 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The cost is $309 per student – and snacks are included. The registration deadline is February 20.

Jamaal Wells has made White Plains High School history by becoming the second wrestler in its history to reach 100 career wins, according to head varsity wrestling coach Benjamin Karol.

“You can be anything you want to be!” was the message for Ridgeway Elementary School’s College and Career Day today. Parents who work across a broad spectrum of careers visited the school to share their experiences and show students that there are many great and fulfilling ways to make a living. Ridgeway teachers even shared their experiences from their careers!

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Students at George Washington Elementary School put the finishing touches on their talent show performances on Thursday evening. With just one rehearsal under their belts, students are confident and ready to perform tonight at 6:30 p.m.!