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Monica Arismendez, the new assistant principal at Post Road Elementary School, grew up in the White Plains City School District, was inspired by the educators she encountered as a student and ultimately chose to build her own career in the same school system. Ms. Arismendez, who is beginning her 10th year in the district, said she has wanted to pursue school leadership since she was in high school.   “Building leadership is something I’ve wanted since I was a student here in White Plains,” she said. “To be able to serve my community in this way has just been really special.”

Brandon Elezovic and Brian Zambrzycki have joined White Plains High School as the East and South House Administrators, respectively. Mr. Elezovic comes to WPHS from the NYC Department of Education, where he most recently worked in the Bronx. He previously taught physical education in the Middletown school district in Orange County and has also coached varsity diving. Mr. Zambrzycki comes from the Bedford Central School District, where he served as a school psychologist. He has also worked as a psychologist at schools in Orange County and previously worked for the NYS Office of Mental Health.

White Plains students turned part of their summer vacation into an opportunity to learn how they can make a difference in their schools, city and community through the White Plains Middle School Summer Civic Seal Program. The Summer Academy program gave the young Tigers a hands-on introduction to civic engagement, combining lessons in citizenship and advocacy with opportunities to meet local leaders and develop projects addressing real-world issues. The class was led by WPHS Social Studies teacher Jawanda Weston, who serves as the school’s New York State Seal of Civic Readiness facilitator, along with summer intern Ian Aramburo, an incoming 10th-grader.

Dr. Andrew Trust is bringing more than two decades of experience in education to his new role as principal of Highlands Middle School, where he plans to focus on building relationships, listening to the school community and creating an environment where students feel supported and excited to learn. His career has included teaching special education, social studies and English, coaching, serving in coordinator and administrative roles and spending seven years as an assistant principal at Suffern High School in Rockland County. He most recently served as principal of Suffern Middle School, a position he held since September 2020.

For longtime White Plains educator Eileen McGuire, stepping into her new role as interim principal of George Washington Elementary School is both a new beginning and a homecoming. Ms. McGuire, a former principal of Mamaroneck Avenue School, brings decades of experience as a teacher and administrator to George Washington. After retiring from the district in 2021, she has continued to answer the call when White Plains schools have needed her.

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.

What began as an idea in middle school has grown into a nationally recognized engineering achievement for White Plains High School graduate Francis Fokoue-Nkoutche.The Class of 2026 grad earned a Silver Medal in Engineering at the National NAACP Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics (ACT-SO) Competition in Chicago for developing an innovative headset that helps youths with sensory disorders hear directed speech while filtering out distracting background noise.

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.

One year after breaking ground, members of the White Plains Board of Education got a firsthand look Thursday evening at the emerging Innovation Wing, the district's future hub for Career and Technical Education, the arts and collaborative learning at White Plains High School. "This is the one-year anniversary of the groundbreaking ceremony," architect Joseph Ciserano, Studio Director with H2M Architects + Engineers, told the  group at the site. "From a hole in the ground to a building that's well on its way to being completed, I think it's an excellent time to see it." Also taking part in the 30-minute walk-through were Superintendent of Schools Dr. Joseph Ricca, Assistant Superintendent for Business and Operations Dr. Ann Vaccaro-Teich, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction Dr. Debbie Hand and WPHS Assistant Principal Sara Hall.

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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Rising ninth-grade students from Highlands Middle School took a big step on their educational path at the Westchester County Center Thursday afternoon, finishing their middle school journeys and moving up to high school. Five-hundred and eight students from the Highlands Class of 2026 were recognized as eighth grade graduates.

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