• The Friday Five - February 27, 2026

    February 27, 2026 Update - Snow Days and Calendar As I wrote in my community message on Wednesday, unfortunately winter isn't over. We are required to hold 180 days of session inclusive of our 4 Superintendent Conference Days, and we are safely on track for 182 right now. That gives us "room" for 2 more school closures before we would need to exchange a day currently scheduled to be off for an instructional day. When the 2025-26 calendar was adopted, we designated April 3rd as the first "give back" day. That was a mistake that went unnoticed, as that day is an official holiday for our civil service employees . Our current thinking is that we would instead designate May 26 (the day after the Memorial Day holiday and before the Eid al-Adha closure) as the "give back" day should it be necessary. This will be discussed further before a final decision is made, but thought it was important to share. Please bookmark our Calendar and  Inclement Weather Communication pages for future reference.  Budget Study Session #2 The next step in developing the 2026-27 school budget takes place on Monday, March 2nd, at 6:30 PM . The Administration will present a revised budget plan that goes part of the way toward closing a budget gap of approximately $2.6 million from what was proposed on February 9th. There is more work to do between now and March 16th, when a full budget that falls within the tax levy cap is presented. Please follow the process by  attending the meeting  (virtually or in person) and  visiting our Budget page , which contains all of the materials pertaining to the budget process . Math Parent Zoom 3/24/26 Thank you to all the parents who attended Thursday's elementary Math Parent Coffee at Quaker Ridge. We are grateful to our faculty and administrators who provided parents with an immersive experience that  highlighted and modeled the responsive K-5 math fluency work happening across our schools. We are looking forward to the parent Zoom on March 24th (details forthcoming) that will focus on listening to programmatic concerns, answering process questions, outlining our program rationale, and describe next steps! Kids' B.A.S.E. After School Program Building on the success of the Kids’ B.A.S.E. pilot this school year, we are pleased to announce the continued offering of the program at Edgewood and Greenacres, along with its expansion to Fox Meadow for the 2026–2027 school year. Kids’ B.A.S.E. offers K-5 after school care from 3 - 6 PM for Scarsdale elementary school students. The nurturing staff and stimulating environment offer an exciting alternative to in-home child care while providing opportunities for socialization, relaxation, and enrichment. Public registration begins Monday, March 23, 2026. Registration packets will be available on the KBLS website starting March 1, 2026.  Click here to download the information flyer. Technology Survey for Parents We are currently developing the District’s 2026-2029 Instructional Technology Plan, which serves as a roadmap to enhance student learning and prepare our students for an evolving digital landscape. We invite you to complete a  brief survey  to help us identify the highest priorities for student learning in key areas of Media & Information Literacy, Computer Science, and the Impact of Technology. Your feedback will directly inform our goals for the next three years.  The survey should take approximately  five minutes to complete and can be found here . Thank you in advance for sharing your perspective! Do you have a suggestion for the Friday Five?  Submit it here !    Join our community email list! Scarsdale Public Schools     2 Brewster Road Scarsdale, NY 10583 914-721-2410 www.scarsdaleschools.org

    Friday, Feb 27 2026

  • Board Meeting Notice: Monday, March 2, 2026

    Scarsdale Public Schools Board Meeting Notice The Board of Education of the Scarsdale Union Free School District will hold the following meetings  on Monday, March 2, 2026, in Room 170-172 at Scarsdale High School, 2 Brewster Road,  unless noted otherwise .  At 6:00 p.m.,  the Board will convene a Special Meeting. It is anticipated that the Board will enter into an Executive Session to discuss matters related to collective bargaining negotiations and the employment history of a particular person. Please note : Following the Executive Session, it may be necessary to delay the start of the Public Forum for approximately 5 minutes for the audiovisual and technical setup. At 6:30 p.m.,  the Board will convene Budget Study Session #2. Immediately following the Budget Presentation, the Board will convene a Business Meeting. Highlights of the Business Meeting agenda include the following: Cabinet Updates; A Consent Agenda, including a Personnel Report; Information and Discussion items, including the District Treasurer’s Report and Schedule of Investments, budget transfers, a Capital Projects Bond Update, draft 2026-27 Board Meeting calendars, and gift proposals exceeding $1,000.; and Action items including, STI course proposals, budget transfers, and gift proposals to Edgewood and Fox Meadow Elementary Schools. Please note : The meetings will be live-streamed online at  SPS-TV , and public comments will be accepted in person and via Zoom. To participate in the public comment periods virtually, click the link  here .    The meetings will replay on cable SPS-TV. The replay schedule will be published the following day at  www.scarsdaleschools.org/tv . The video recording will also be posted online in the  BOE Video Library . For additional information, contact the District Clerk at hadams@scarsdaleschools.org.

    Friday, Feb 27 2026

  • Follow-up re: this morning's weather

    Dear Students, Parents, and Caregivers, Thank you for your patience and understanding regarding this morning's weather, and this return-from-break week overall. Below, I have outlined what went on this morning in terms of decision making in case you want to know more. Before that, however, I want to apologize for a morning that may have caused extra stress, white-knuckle driving, and frustration. This came on the heels of an "extended" mid-winter break due to our two snow days, so I appreciate the fact that everyone was ready for students to return to school (most of all our students, I hope)! We apologize for the delayed bus routes this morning, and hope for a quiet conclusion to this short week.  I do want to publicly acknowledge our remarkable custodians, grounds personnel, and facilities leadership for their work to make school possible today. The storm was a whopper, the second in a short period of time, and both were physically demanding. They work very hard, work with pride, and work until the job is done. I also want to extend an equal measure of gratitude to our bus drivers and transportation leadership team. Before our buses roll, snow needs to be removed from the top and around each bus, and vehicles need to be inspected (and in some cases repaired). I also want to thank our PTAs for recognizing and supporting our staff - it goes a long way!   Unfortunately, the winter isn't over. While it is early, next week holds the potential for more snow. Some of you have asked where we stand with snow days, and what happens if we have "too many". In short, we are required to hold 180 days of session inclusive of our 4 Superintendent Conference Days, and we are safely on track for 182 right now. That gives us "room" for 2 more school closures before we would need to exchange a spring break day for an instructional day. If we were to use our two remaining closure days but need a school closure AFTER spring break, our plan calls for pivoting to remote learning . With March just around the corner, and only 22 days of session until the next school break, I am hopeful that these possibilities are abstractions that will not come to pass.  Please feel free to read about today's decision below. Otherwise, I wish you all a quiet remainder of the week, and thank you again for today. With apologies and sincere gratitude, Dr. Drew Patrick Superintendent Today's decision: Not all school closure decisions are the same, and today's weather fell into a small universe of highly difficult calls to make. Below is a rundown of today's decision making process, but it also reflects our general approach to closure/delay decisions.  Our Custodians and Grounds personnel reported at 4:00 AM in anticipation of the need to treat parking lots, driveways, and walkways, both as a result of the freezing overnight and the prediction of a light snow accumulation. Our Transportation team was also out on the roads before 5:00 AM, and reported minor areas of black ice. No snow was falling at that time.   At 5:00 AM, our internal group chat was activated, which includes me, our Assistant Superintendent for Business, our Facilities leaders, and our Transportation Supervisor. At that moment, the conditions were suitable for opening school on time, so the decision hinged on the forecast. We reviewed and discussed the forecast (from our professional service, Compuweather), which stated, "A minor snow accumulation is expected on all surfaces. The snow will end early on Wednesday followed by quiet weather through late Wednesday." The temperature was also predicted to rise throughout the morning to 40 degrees. With the understanding that our buildings were ready, and what seemed like a manageable forecast in hand, I decided on a normal opening. By 6:50 am, it was evident that the event was more significant than expected. However, since that was well past our determination deadline (6:30), I decided to move ahead as planned, knowing decisions after that time are highly disruptive to our community. As more "on the ground" feedback came in, I decided to send a cautionary alert at 7:29 AM encouraging people to take their time for safety and to have patience under the circumstances. A second alert was sent to elementary families at 8:29 AM communicating bus delays. The combination of narrowed streets due to the previous storm, the immediate conditions, and higher-than-usual parent drop-off slowed our bus routes down, ultimately impacting the elementary schools the most with 20-30 minute delays. Please know that I am a life-long learner, and will reflect on today's decision to help inform future decisions.

    Wednesday, Feb 25 2026

  • The Friday Five - February 13, 2026

    February 13, 2026 Have A Safe & Restful Break! We wish our entire community a safe and restful mid-winter break! As a reminder, our schools will be closed Monday, February 16th, through Friday, February 20th, and will resume on Monday, February 23rd. Please note that we will be testing our emergency systems on Friday, March 20th, so if you are in the neighborhood, you may hear our lockdown alarm or announcement. Here are a few upcoming dates to keep in mind. Monday, March 2nd - BOE Budget Study Session #2 Elementary Parent Teacher Conferences - March 19th, 24th, and 26th (register by 2/22 @ 11PM; click here for info) Friday, March 20th - Superintendent Conference Day (no students) Tips for a Scam-Free Break School breaks and seasonal holidays are busy times for email scams. Be on the lookout for too-good-to-be-true Valentine's shopping deals, unexpected flower deliveries that require you to "confirm payment details", the winning of Valentine-themed giveaways, or the ubiquitous request for gift cards. If you'd like to brush up on your phishing-identification skills, try the Google Phishing Quiz: https://phishingquiz.withgoogle.com/ . Have a tech-safe break! Math Parent Coffee 2/26/26 Join us Thursday, February 26th, at QRS from 9:00 AM to 10:15 AM for our Elementary Math Fluency Parent Workshop/Coffee. All interested elementary school parents and caregivers are invited. The event is a follow-up to our  June 2026 Parent Coffee  and will be hosted by school leaders, math curriculum leaders, and teachers from across our five elementary schools. We look forward to highlighting, modeling, and celebrating the important K-5 math fluency work happening across our schools and sharing tips on how to support your child at home. Please note that this is not a feedback session about the program. We will be hosting  parent Zoom on March 24th (details forthcoming) to discuss the program. Please visit our  Elementary Mathematics  curriculum site for more information about our elementary program.  Kids' B.A.S.E. After School Program Building on the success of the Kids’ B.A.S.E. pilot this school year, we are pleased to announce the continued offering of the program at Edgewood and Greenacres, along with its expansion to Fox Meadow for the 2026–2027 school year. Kids’ B.A.S.E. offers K-5 after school care from 3 - 6 PM for Scarsdale elementary school students. The nurturing staff and stimulating environment offer an exciting alternative to in-home child care while providing opportunities for socialization, relaxation, and enrichment. Public registration begins Monday, March 23, 2026. Registration packets will be available on the KBLS website starting March 1, 2026. Click here to download the information flyer. Tweens, Screens & Digital Safety Join IRL Scarsdale on Monday, February 23rd ,  from 7:30 - 9:00 PM for timely discussion for parents of 5th & 4th Graders about navigating decisions around phones ahead of middle school. The event will focus on healthy tech habits that prioritize mental health, academics & internet safety as the middle school transition approaches, and discuss how parents can come together to make these important decisions. The event will include an interactive presentation from Digital Wellness Expert Katey McPherson. Katey is a veteran public educator who has dedicated the second half of her career to online protection and wellness of children. Detective Christopher Moleski from the Scarsdale Police Department will also join the conversation. Attendees will have the unique chance to demo the Bark Phone, a kid-safe alternative phone, at end of event (9-9:30pm). Do you have a suggestion for the Friday Five?  Submit it here !    Join our community email list! Scarsdale Public Schools     2 Brewster Road Scarsdale, NY 10583 914-721-2410 www.scarsdaleschools.org

    Friday, Feb 13 2026

  • Board Meeting Highlights: Monday, February 9, 2026

    Scarsdale Public Schools BUDGET STUDY SESSION #1/BUSINESS MEETING CABINET UPDATES/CONSENT AGENDA Budget Study Session #1:  At 6:00 p.m., Mr. Dugan convened Budget Study Session #1. All Board members were present except for the student Board members, as well as Dr. Patrick and members of his Administrative Cabinet. Mr. Dugan noted that there will be two public comment opportunities during the Business Meeting for community members to speak about Budget Study Session #1, and he stated that the Board looks forward to community feedback and input throughout the budget process. Dr. Patrick reviewed the focus of Budget Study Session #1, including the “Why,” “How,” and “What,” of the budget development process, the 2026-27 draft budget plan;  and the next steps in the process.   Mr. Lennon reviewed the 2026-27 draft budget plan beginning with the projected fund balance for the current year-end; fund balance history; tax cap calculations; summaries of the historical and projected revenues; the major budget expense drivers; and the 5-year capital plan. Dr. McIntosh, Nick Ferraro, Director of Facilities, and Nadia Pettignano, Supervisor of Transportation, presented the highlights and an overview of their portions of the 2026-27 draft budget plan. The slides of the presentation can be viewed  here . Board members presented questions that were answered by Dr. Patrick, Mr. Lennon, Dr. McIntosh, and Mr. Ferraro .  The video can be viewed  here . Dr. Patrick emphasized that this is just the starting point and that much work will be done for the next iteration of the 2026-27 draft budget plan presented at Budget Study Session #2 on March 2 nd. Business Meeting:  Mr. Dugan called the Business Meeting to order at 7:56 p.m., noting that all Board members were present, one student Board member (Jim Dugan, President; Colleen Brown, Vice President; Leah Dembitzer; Suzie Hahn; Robert Klein; Laura Liu; Amber Yusuf; and Lucy Eisenberg), and Dr. Patrick and members of his Administrative Cabinet. In his opening remarks, Mr. Dugan reported that prior to the Business Meeting, the Board held its first budget study session for the 2026-27 budget stating that, “ This first Budget Study presented our financial position on an actual vs budgeted basis for this year, as well as an overview of the major considerations and decisions to be made to arrive at a proposed budget for the 2026-27 school year. Thank you to Dr. Patrick, Mr. Lennon and team for all their hard work preparing the materials for this budget study. ” In closing, Mr. Dugan spoke briefly about the advocacy discussion that the Board will engage in later in the Business Meeting.  Dr. Patrick added his welcome, and he announced that our Science Olympiad team placed first at the Regional Competition this weekend. He congratulated the students and thanked Nicole DeLuca, Kevin Viviano, and Jen Wagner for their mentorship of the students, and the entire Science Department and Chair Nicole Pisano for their support and inspiration. The team will head to Nationals at Le Moyne College in Syracuse in March. Dr. Patrick also provided the following information and reminders: The PTC Wizard opened on Monday, February 9 th , for online conference registrations and scheduling. Parents of elementary students can sign up through Sunday, February 22 nd.   March 19, 24, 26: In-Person K-2 Parent-Teacher Conferences (15-minutes) March 24: After-School Gr. 3-5 Parent-Teacher Zoom Conferences (5-minutes) Entries are being received (until March 20 at 5 p.m.) for the Scarsdale Village Flag Design Contest, marking the 250 th anniversary of the founding of the United States and the 325 th anniversary of Scarsdale. Information is in the 2/6 Friday Five and on the Village website. As of January 30 th,  117 Kindergarten students have been registered, with another 66 in the queue for processing. Kindergarten registration is still open and early registration is encouraged.  In closing, upcoming dates to note: February 16:  President’s Day February 16-20: Winter Recess - Schools are closed February 17:  Chinese New Year , also known as Lunar New Year or Spring Festival Ramadan  begins at sundown on Tuesday, February 17, and ends at sundown on Wednesday, March 18.  February 18:  Ash Wednesday , the first day of Lent. Board members presented the following reports: Mr. Klein provided information on the Board Community Coffee that he, Mr. Dugan, and Ms. Liu hosted on February 4 th  and he encouraged community members to attend the next Board Community Coffee in the spring.  Ms. Dembitzer provided information on the Annual Legislative Breakfast that she, Ms. Brown, Ms. Yusuf, and Ms. Liu attended on February 6 th  with Assemblywoman Paulin, Regent Wills, Legislator Puja, Senator Mayer, and Mayor Arest in attendance. She thanked the PTC Chairs for hosting and the high school students for participating and presenting questions and topics relevant to our schools. Ms. Eisenberg reported she attended the SHS Chinese Culture Club’s Annual Chinese New Year celebration on February 6 th  and enjoyed traditional dishes and dances.  Cabinet Updates:  Dr. Patrick introduced Cabinet Member(s) to provide the following updates.  Dr. McIntosh provided information about the next District Parent Elementary Math Fluency Workshop on Thursday, February 26 th , from 9:00 - 10:15 a.m. at Quaker Ridge Elementary School; and a virtual meeting that will be scheduled at a later date for parent discussions. Dr. McIntosh also urged parents to reach out to their students' teachers with their concerns. Hearing From Those Present:  Community members were invited to address the Board. Nine people spoke in person and four people spoke remotely.  Follow-up to Public Comment:  Dr. Patrick thanked all those that spoke, especially the student speaker. He addressed the concerns that were expressed regarding the elementary math curriculum, saying, “ I’m most optimistic about the fact that we share the same goal for our students to grow and learn. Our community knows that the process that we use for curriculum decisions is thoughtful, collaborative, purposeful, and with specific criteria. The ensuing work is designed to respond to student experiences -- learning, successes, gaps, and to make responsive changes.”  Mr. Lennon addressed the comment related to the bond proposal and provided clarification on the tax cap and annual tax levy. Written Communications:  Ms. Brown presented the emails that the Board received from members of the community since the last report,  as listed in the Board meeting agenda , all of which received a response from the Board and/or District administration. Consent Agenda:  The Board approved the items on the  Consent Agenda , including the  Personnel Report .  INFORMATION/DISCUSSION ACTION ITEMS Information Items/Discussion:  The Board considered several items under the information/discussion portion of the agenda:  Dr. Patrick presented a brief update on the  Capital Projects Bond  proposal with an overview of the revised  2026 Capital Projects Bond Scope ;  Capital Projects Bond Budget ;  proposed project phasing ;  and   projected fiscal impact  that now includes the SMS turf field project. Mr. Lennon provided additional context related to the SMS turf field and how it would be impacted by potential work of the Village. Dr. Patrick explained how to access the property tax estimator that can be found on the District’s  2026 Bond Planning page .  2026 Bond SEQRA Resolution :  Mr. Lennon reviewed the District’s requirements to perform an initial New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) review of the proposed bond referendum, prior to the Board’s approval of the 2026 Capital Projects Bond proposal. The extent of the environmental review  required to be conducted by an agency under SEQRA generally depends on whether the proposed activity meets the thresholds of a Type I, Type II or Unlisted Action. Mr. Lennon  stated that the proposed bond has been determined to be a Type I action based on the review conducted by J.C. Broderick & Associates, Inc. Mr. Steven Muller, P.G. from J.C. Broderick & Associates, Inc. answered a question related to the historic nature of three of the District’s buildings that determines the Type I response. The resolution will be presented to the Board for approval later in the meeting.  Ann Marie Nee, Director, Scarsdale Teachers Institute, provided an overview of the new  STI course proposals for the 2026 spring and summer  semesters, as well as repeat courses. The courses will be presented to the Board for approval on March 2 nd. On behalf of the Board Advocacy Committee, with members Mr. Dugan, Ms. Hahn, and Ms. Dembitzer, Ms. Hahn reviewed the  draft Board advocacy letter  to NY Senator Mayer, that the Committee created for the full Board’s review and discussion. Following a detailed discussion and a recommendation for a minor revision, the Board reached a consensus to finalize the letter to send with the signatures of the full Board.   Dr. Patrick reviewed the following PTA gift proposals, exceeding $1,000.00.  Edgewood Elementary   Fox Meadow Elementary Fox Meadow Elementary Action Items:  The Board approved the  2026 Bond SEQRA resolution  and accepted with gratitude gift proposals to Fox Meadow, Greenacres, and Quaker Ridge Elementary Schools, the Middle and High Schools, and 2025-26 field trips. Public Comment:  Community members were invited to address the Board for a second time.  No one spoke in person, one person spoke remotely.  Adjournment:  The Board adjourned the Business Meeting at 9:55 p.m. The Board meeting may be viewed on the District website,  Board of Education VOD .  * Note from the Board of Education: Please email your feedback, questions, or comments to  boardofed@scarsdaleschools.org UPCOMING MEETINGS Monday, March 2, 2026 6:00 P.M.: Special Meeting/Executive Session Location: Room 170-172, High School 6:30 P.M.: Budget Study Session #2 Location: Room 170-172, High School  Monday, March 16, 2026 6:30 P.M.: Budget Study Session #3 Location: Room 170-172, High School Monday, March 23, 2026 5:30 P.M.: Special Meeting/Executive Session Location: Room 170-172, High School 6:30 P.M.: Budget Forum/Business Meeting Location: Room 170-172, High School   BOARD & CABINET  Board of Education James Dugan, President Colleen Brown, Vice President Leah Dembitzer Suzie Hahn Robert Klein Laura Ying Liu Amber Yusuf Supt. of Schools Dr. Drew Patrick Supt.’s Cabinet Jeannie Crowley, Dir. of Tech. and Innovation Andrew B. Lennon, Asst. Supt. for Business   Dr. Edgar McIntosh, Asst. Supt. for Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment Eric Rauschenbach, Asst. Supt. for Special Ed. & Student Services Meghan Troy, Asst. Supt. for Human Resources and Leadership Development  William Yang, K-12 Coordinator of Digital Literacy & Learning 

    Wednesday, Feb 11 2026

  • The Friday Five - February 6, 2026

    February 5, 2026 SMS Field Restored, Bond Scope Finalized Thank you to to all who participated in Monday's Public Bond Forum. After the Forum, the Board determined that the Scarsdale Middle School Turf Field project would be added back to the bond scope. This brings the final scope to $101,707,875 . The full scope and bond budget can be found on the bond website ( www.scarsdaleschools.org/bond2026 ), along with an individual tax impact calculator that can be used to determine the tax implications for individual homeowners. Updated project phasing and financial impact   documents have also been posted to the Bond site.  Parent Teacher Conferences Elementary parent-teacher conferences will take place in March. We are using PTC Wizard for online conference registration and scheduling ( PTC-Wizard Elementary Parent Guide ). PTC Wizard opens for registration Monday morning, February 9 , and closes on Sunday, February 22 , at 11 PM. K-2 Parent-Teacher Conferences are 15 minutes and are in person (3/19, 3/24, 3/26). 3-5 Parent-Teacher Zoom Touchpoint Conferences are 5-minute Zoom meetings and take place on March 24 after school dismissal.  Click here for info and details  about these conferences. Math Parent Coffee 2/26/26 Join us Thursday, February 26th, at QRS from 9:00 AM to 10:15 AM for our Elementary Math Fluency Parent Workshop/Coffee. All interested elementary school parents and caregivers are invited. The event is a follow-up to our  June, 2026, Parent Coffee  and will be hosted by school leaders, math curriculum leaders, and teachers from across our five elementary schools. We look forward to highlighting, modeling, and celebrating the important K-5 math fluency work happening across our schools and sharing tips on how to support your child at home. Please visit our  Elementary Mathematics  curriculum site for more information about our elementary program.  Reclaim the Game With the Super Bowl coming up, Scarsdale Action for Youth has an important prevention message to share.  G ambling and alcohol use impact the adolescent brain in the same way. In fact, teens who gamble and drink alcohol are more likely to develop mental health and addiction issues. For more information on teen gambling, please go to https://www.sayscarsdale.org/gambling . Love the Game, Not the Odds or the Beer. America 250/Scarsdale 325 Flag Design Contest In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States and the 325th anniversary of Scarsdale, the Village will be hosting a Flag Design Contest to mark the occasion. Residents of all ages are invited to create a unique design that celebrates these milestones and showcases our vibrant community. Flags should be representative of both our Village and our country, tying together local and national history. The winning design will be transformed into a physical flag that will be flown at Village Hall and other Village properties throughout 2026. Residents are encouraged to use their creativity and join us in commemorating these important anniversaries. Entries must be received by March 20 at 5 PM.   Click here   for complete details and here for the design submission form. Please contact Assistant Village Manager  Ruby Tower  with any questions at rtower@scarsdale.gov. Do you have a suggestion for the Friday Five?  Submit it here !    Join our community email list! Scarsdale Public Schools     2 Brewster Road Scarsdale, NY 10583 914-721-2410 www.scarsdaleschools.org

    Friday, Feb 06 2026

  • Board Meeting Notice: Monday, February 9, 2026

    Scarsdale Public Schools Board Meeting Notice The Board of Education of the Scarsdale Union Free School District will hold the following meetings  on Monday, February 9, 2026, in Room 170-172 at Scarsdale High School, 2 Brewster Road,  unless noted otherwise .  At 6:00 p.m.,  the Board will convene Budget Study Session #1. Immediately following the Budget Presentation, the Board will convene a Business Meeting. Highlights of the Business Meeting agenda include the following: Cabinet Updates; A Consent Agenda, including a Personnel Report; Information and Discussion items, including a Capital Projects Bond Update, the 2026 Bond SEQRA resolution, STI course proposals, a Board discussion regarding legislative advocacy opportunities,  and gift proposals exceeding $1,000.; and Action items including, the 2026 Bond SEQRA resolution, and gift proposals to Fox Meadow, Greenacres, and Quaker Ridge Elementary Schools, the Middle and High Schools, and 2025-26 field trips. Please note : The meetings will be live-streamed online at  SPS-TV , and public comments will be accepted in person and via Zoom. To participate in the public comment periods virtually, click the link  here .    The meetings will replay on cable SPS-TV. The replay schedule will be published the following day at  www.scarsdaleschools.org/tv . The video recording will also be posted online in the  BOE Video Library . For additional information, contact the District Clerk at hadams@scarsdaleschools.org.

    Thursday, Feb 05 2026

  • The Friday Five - January 30, 2026

    January 30, 2026 Public Bond Forum Monday 2/2/26 The Board of Education is holding a Public Forum related to the proposed Capital Projects Bond . Members of the public are invited to share their views about the proposed projects either in person or via Zoom on Monday, February 2nd, at 6:30 PM . The Forum will begin with a review of the process to date, and outline the project scope and budget . Critically, the presentation will also include new information related to the initial plan for project phasing and financial impact on taxpayers .  5 Things to Know about the Proposed Bond Here are 5 things to know about the Capital Projects Bond:  The current scope of work stands at $98.69 million and was shaped by repeated feedback from the community. The program addresses vital infrastructure improvements, new and renovated classroom and library spaces, upgrades to learning spaces in the form of air conditioning, and field improvement projects. The plan touches every school, preserves elementary class sizes and school boundaries, and continues responsible investments in our 100+ year old buildings. If approved, the impact on taxpayers would begin in 2027-28 with an increase of $64.57 for the average assessed home ($1.32 million) and increase annually to a peak amount of $406.53 in 2033-34. The public is invited to comment on the proposal Monday night at 6:30 PM , with a public vote expected on May 19, 2026.   Register Your Incoming Kindergartener! Current residents who expect to have a child attend Kindergarten during the 2026-27 school year are encouraged to complete the Kindergarten Registration process between January 15 and January 30, 2026 . Although prospective Kindergarteners may register at any time prior to the start of the school year, completing this process early ensures a smooth screening and placement process. Children whose fifth birthday falls on or before December 31, 2026 , may be registered for the 2026-27 school year. Please contact District Registrar Nunzia Mauro at (914) 721-2444 or via email to registrar@scarsdaleschools.org . Reclaim the Game With the Superbowl coming up, Scarsdale Action for Youth has an important prevention message to share.  G ambling and alcohol use impact the adolescent brain in the same way. In fact, teens who gamble and drink alcohol are more likely to develop mental health and addiction issues. For more information on teen gambling, please go to https://www.sayscarsdale.org/gambling . Love the Game, Not the Odds or the Beer. America 250/Scarsdale 325 Flag Design Contest In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States and the 325th anniversary of Scarsdale, the Village will be hosting a Flag Design Contest to mark the occasion. Residents of all ages are invited to create a unique design that celebrates these milestones and showcases our vibrant community. Flags should be representative of both our Village and our country, tying together local and national history. The winning design will be transformed into a physical flag that will be flown at Village Hall and other Village properties throughout 2026. Residents are encouraged to use their creativity and join us in commemorating these important anniversaries. Entries must be received by March 20 at 5 PM.   Click here   for complete details and here for the design submission form. Please contact Assistant Village Manager  Ruby Tower  with any questions at rtower@scarsdale.gov. Do you have a suggestion for the Friday Five?  Submit it here !    Join our community email list! Scarsdale Public Schools     2 Brewster Road Scarsdale, NY 10583 914-721-2410 www.scarsdaleschools.org

    Friday, Jan 30 2026

  • Board Meeting Notice: Monday, February 2, 2026

    Scarsdale Public Schools Board Meeting Notice The Board of Education of the Scarsdale Union Free School District will hold the following meetings  on Monday, February 2, 2026, in Room 170-172 at Scarsdale High School, 2 Brewster Road,  unless noted otherwise .  At   6:00 p.m.,  the Board will convene a Special Meeting. It is anticipated that the Board will enter into an Executive Session to discuss matters related to the employment history of a particular person. Please note : Following the Executive Session, it may be necessary to delay the start of the Public Bond Forum for approximately 5 minutes for the audiovisual and technical setup. At 6:30 p.m.,  the Board will hold a Public Bond Forum beginning with an overview and update of the Capital Projects Bond proposal. Community members will then have the opportunity to provide feedback and input on the 2026 Capital Project Bond proposal.  At the conclusion of the Public Forum, the Board will convene a Budget Presentation, including 2026-27 Staffing Recommendations. Immediately following the Budget Presentation, the Board will convene a Business Meeting. Highlights of the Business Meeting agenda include the following: Cabinet Updates; A Consent Agenda, including a Personnel Report; Information and Discussion items, including the District Treasurer’s Report and Schedule of Investments, budget transfers, the third reading of Policy #5550 -  Student Privacy Under the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA) , and gift proposals exceeding $1,000; and Action items including budget transfers, the 2026-27 school calendar, and gift proposals to Fox Meadow Elementary School and Quaker Ridge Elementary School. Please note : The meetings will be live-streamed online at  SPS-TV , and public comments will be accepted in person and via Zoom. To participate in the public comment periods virtually, click the link  here .    The meetings will replay on cable SPS-TV. The replay schedule will be published the following day at  www.scarsdaleschools.org/tv . The video recording will also be posted online in the  BOE Video Library . For additional information, contact the District Clerk at hadams@scarsdaleschools.org.

    Friday, Jan 30 2026

  • The Friday Five - January 23, 2026

    January 23, 2026 Inclement Weather Info The forecast for Sunday and Monday anticipates a significant snowfall event that has the potential to require a school closure for the first time this school year. We will make every effort to make and communicate a decision on Sunday. As a reminder, if we have a delayed opening, all schools will start two hours later than the normal start time. If we close schools for the day, all after school events and activities will be cancelled, including the scheduled Board of Education meeting. The business scheduled for Monday would be rescheduled for the February 2, 2026, Board Meeting. Please visit our Inclement Weather Communications page for more details on our procedures and communication channels.   Capital Projects  and  Budget Process The Capital Projects Bond will once again be on the Board of Education meeting agenda for Monday night, following the first discussion of the 2026-27 School Budget . This first budget presentation will focus on projected staffing needs for the coming school year. The Bond discussion will focus on the proposed projects phasing and the projected fiscal impact, including details related to taxpayer impact . Please visit BoardDocs for the latest agenda, which is released at the end of the day on Friday. Register Your Incoming Kindergartner! Current residents who expect to have a child attend Kindergarten during the 2026-27 school year are encouraged to complete the Kindergarten Registration process between January 15 and January 30, 2026 . Although prospective Kindergarteners may register at any time prior to the start of the school year, completing this process early ensures a smooth screening and placement process. Children whose fifth birthday falls on or before December 31, 2026 , may be registered for the 2026-27 school year. Please contact District Registrar Nunzia Mauro at (914) 721-2444 or via email to registrar@scarsdaleschools.org . 2026-27 School Calendar The Draft 2026-27 School Calendar was shared with at the January 12, 2026, Board of Education Meeting. The calendar will appear as an Action Item for adoption at the Monday, January 26, 2026, Board of Education Meeting. As a reminder, information about our school calendar and how it is determined can be found on our Calendars page of the District website. Fox Meadow Inquires! Fox Meadow 4th graders in Ms. Lynch's class have been engaged in a variety of inquiries this year, including questions about the weather, weather patterns, and the path of the sun throughout the year.  They invited Dr. Patrick in this week to talk about the weather patterns and conditions that make a snow day more or less likely. These young scientists have explored a number of hypotheses, including how road salt acts to help melt snow and ice, and the relationship between temperature, moisture, and storms. These attentive observers will no doubt be keeping an eye on the storm this weekend! Do you have a suggestion for the Friday Five?  Submit it here !    Join our community email list! Scarsdale Public Schools     2 Brewster Road Scarsdale, NY 10583 914-721-2410 www.scarsdaleschools.org

    Friday, Jan 23 2026