District News

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.