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June 27, 2024

New Rochelle High School (NRHS) celebrated its 126th commencement during a ceremony on McKenna Field on Wednesday. More than 615 students received their diplomas before a full crowd of cheering families, school staff and teachers, and friends. Commencement speakers reflected on the resiliency of this graduating class, which overcame pandemic closures, school flooding closures, cancellation of their eighth grade moving up ceremonies and more to achieve their proud moment. 

NRHS Principal Dr. Dagoberto Artiles lauded the students’ achievements and encouraged them to embrace change. “You have shown us that nothing will stand in your way of achieving your dreams and your full potential.” 

City School District of New Rochelle Superintendent Dr. Corey Reynolds addressed the first graduating class of his superintendency, saying, “It is a day of celebration, it is a day of memory, it is a day of sadness for some, a day of joy for others, a day of surprise for some and a day of “it’s finally here” for others. You are now charged with carrying the banner of being a graduate of New Rochelle High School wherever you go next in life.”

Board of Education President William Iannuzzi, a fellow NRHS alumnus said, “I’ve been in your shoes before. I have struggled and have had to make tough decisions and if I can share anything with you today, it is that everything will turn out okay.” 

Class Valedictorian Eileen Weisner encouraged her classmates to remain true to themselves. “We faced many difficulties, and there will be many ahead. But through those, we learned more about ourselves and grew more comfortable with ourselves. We made it through many long nights, studying, working, and through losses and tears. From those challenges, we gained friends, victories, fond memories, and lots of laughter. We learned what’s best for us, what works, what highlights our abilities. We will both keep them with us and develop that knowledge further for the future. As you step into your life as a graduate, let yourself shine. Try new things and learn from them. Be bold and embrace the unknown. Showcase the real you, scuff marks and all. Be genuine.”

NRHS class of 2024 graduates have an impressive list of accomplishments. To name just a few: 

• This year’s graduates sat for 1,440 Advanced Placement examinations during their high school years.
• 53 graduates received Advanced Regents Diplomas with Honors.
• 194 graduates received Advanced Regents Diplomas.
• 105 graduates are National Honor Society members.
• 1 graduate won a Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair prize from a field of 2000 competitors from over 200 countries worldwide. 
• 15 graduates participated in the prestigious Science Research Program.
• 72 graduates participated in the acclaimed Performing and Visual Arts Education Program.
• 78 students earned the NYS Seal of Biliteracy. 
• 41 students earned the NYS Seal of Civic Readiness.

Class members have chosen diverse paths for their next chapter in life, including: 

• 5 students will attend Ivy League schools: 2 are going to Harvard, 2 to the University of Pennsylvania, and one to Cornell.
• 18 students will attend highly selective schools, including Amherst, Georgetown, New York University, Tufts, Tulane, Virginia Tech, Wake Forest, Wesleyan, and Williams College.
• 2 students were named National Merit Scholar Program Finalists. 
• 6 students received National Merit Scholar commendations. 
• 12 students received National Hispanic Recognition Program commendations. 
• 7 students received National African American Recognition Program commendations. 
• 389 graduates will attend four-year colleges. 
• 133 graduates will attend two-year colleges. 
• 14 will attend trade schools. 
• 11 are taking a gap year. 
• 7 students have enlisted in the military. 
• 1 student is becoming an apprentice. 
• 49 students are heading straight into careers. 

Congratulations to all graduates and best of luck in your future endeavors. Please remember that there is always a place for you in the City School District of New Rochelle. We are one. 

Rising 9th graders from Isaac E. Young Middle School (IEYMS) and Albert Leonard Middle School (ALMS) celebrated their moving-up ceremonies on Tuesday. The students are looking forward to their freshman year at New Rochelle High School this fall. 

IEYMS’s 426 students held their ceremony in the morning with a full crowd of supporters at the NRHS gymnasium, and even more watching via live-stream in the Whitney Auditorium. 

Board of Education Trustee Valarie D. Williams, a fellow IEYMS alumna, addressed the students. “You actualize our school district vision…as our district moves on, we will make our vision clearer, and that takes all of us working together. This graduating class has forged strong friendships and peer relationships that will last a lifetime. Your curiosity and zest for knowledge will bode well for you as you go out into the world and make the world a better place – make the world more like our beloved New Rochelle.” 

Class Valedictorian Krista Arena marked the milestone in remarks to her classmates. “Today we are graduating. We are no longer little sixth graders in masks. Instead, we are mature eighth graders ready to take on the high school. Without the help of our teachers, counselors, and administrators and the support of our classmates, we would not be ready for the new challenges the high school will present. Growing up is scary, and change is even scarier but IEY prepared us to face these new adventures head-on.”

Before presenting the class to NRHS Principal Dr. Artiles, IEYMS Principal Dr. Tawanda Robinson bid farewell to the Knights. “This class is allowed to celebrate. They have learned how to understand and manage their moment, their emotions, they have learned to advocate for themselves and others, they have used the language of a leader to slow down and think about their next choices,” she said. “Over 200 students will leave Isaac with three or more high school credits. They have volunteered in the community and supported initiatives at the Castle. High school is about the next 40 years; not the next four. As your soon-to-be former Principal, I wish you all the best life has to offer.” 

ALMS students gathered outside their school later in the morning to share in the joyous celebration of their achievements with an inspiring song from the school chorus. Superintendent Dr. Corey W. Reynolds addressed the 371 members of this year’s ALMS class with advice for high school.

“Think of what your priorities are,” he said. “Think about in which direction you want to move. Think about how you are going to get there.” To parents, he said, “When we are celebrating young folk, when we are celebrating our students, our expectation always will be bigger, will be with pride, will be loud, will be with heart, because they need to know how proud we feel about them.” 

ALMS Principal Dr. Camille Edwards-Thomas addressed the students, noting fondly that they were the first class to return to in-person learning after the pandemic. “You’ve shown incredible strength and adaptability navigating uncharted waters with grace and determination. You’ve proven that you can overcome anything and I couldn’t be prouder,” she said. “Beyond academics, we’ve shared lessons that go far beyond the classroom. We’ve learned about friendship, patience, kindness, resilience, and the immense power of a supportive community.” 

Board of Education member Makeda Lewis - also a graduate of ALMS - spoke of what lies ahead for this year’s class. “There will be so many more amazing experiences waiting for you these next four years. To prove it, I will share that I am still friends with my high school friends.”

ALMS Valedictorian Lia Selenfreund reflected on the class’s time at ALMS, saying, “Change is inevitable; it’s a normal part of life. It cannot be helped and often cannot be controlled. But being willing to adapt will lead to success. When we started sixth grade, COVID-19 was running rampant. It was something no one was prepared for, but as it dragged on, we persevered.” 

Congratulations, NRHS Class of 2028! Great things are ahead!

NRHS’s Project SEARCH Celebrates Another Successful Year at Montefiore New Rochelle

Five New Rochelle High School students graduated from Montefiore New Rochelle's Project SEARCH Program in a standing-room-only ceremony on June 6. 

Project SEARCH is an international network, with which New Rochelle High School has partnered to provide an employment training program for students at various internship sites within Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital. The program’s goal is to equip students with much-needed job readiness skills while securing competitive employment upon graduation.

Superintendent Dr. Corey W. Reynolds, high school principal Dr. Dagoberto Artiles, and Vice President and Executive Director of Montefiore New Rochelle Anthony Alfano addressed more than 100 attendees from Montefiore New Rochelle, the school district, and partners ACCES-VR and Ability Beyond. All speakers congratulated the interns on completing the rigorous employment training program, including Angela Cermele, Montefiore New Rochelle; Michele O’Bryan, Director of Special and Alternative Education for Secondary Schools in the CSDNR; Dwayne Moore, Ability Beyond; and Debra Ehrenberg, ACCES-VR.

Project Search teacher and coordinator at New Rochelle High School, Kathy Barbara, said that 85% of the students who attend the program have become successfully employed. One of this year’s students has already started her job as a food service worker in the Barnard School cafeteria.

“I’m excited to celebrate the many transformations that occurred during the program year,” said Ms. Barbara. She noted “the transformation of the interns from high school students to young adults; the transformation of the Montefiore employees who have seen what (these interns) can accomplish and the transformation of the parents who may have underestimated what their children can do.”

A reception, catered by the high school’s SAIL Culinary Program, for students with different abilities, followed the event and included wraps, salads, cake, coffee, and ice cream punch.

Project SEARCH graduates with some of the program partners from the school district and Ability Beyond.

New Rochelle Senior Named BOCES Valedictorian

Congratulations to senior Amy Baez who was named Valedictorian for the Southern Westchester BOCES graduating class. Amy attended the Animal Science program at SW BOCES, learning about and caring for various animals.

“I’m very excited. At first, I was shocked. There are a bunch of great students at SW BOCES, and I’m honored to be the valedictorian,” Amy said.

While at BOCES, Amy grew her skillset and served as second teacher's assistant, supervised first-year students during complex animal care and grooming sessions, and worked as a hired helper for the Animal Science program over school breaks. 

“Amy's journey in our animal science class over the past two years has been nothing short of remarkable,” said her teacher Michael D’Abrruzzo. “She started as an inexperienced, but highly motivated student, and has grown into a true leader in and out of the classroom, earning the respect of her peers through her dedication and hard work. I am excited to see how she will thrive in the animal trades.”

At BOCES Amy was also involved in SkillsUSA, HOSA, the National Technical Honor Society, and the Student Council. Back at New Rochelle High School, Amy participated in the Ignite program, and the National English Honor Society and served as president of Clay Club.  

Amy will attend Mercy University and study Veterinary Technology.

NRHS Science Research Program Celebrates Its Most Successful Year So Far

First-year science research students at the Somers Science Research Fair

Wrapping up an extraordinarily successful year in local and international competition, New Rochelle Science Research students pulled off another dominant performance at the Somers Science Research Fair.

The event, for first-year science research students, drew 700 students from 37 Westchester and Putnam schools and is the biggest local science fair in the country.

Of the 26 participating New Rochelle sophomores, 18 won an award – the highest winning percentage of any school – with 11 students taking first place, also the highest first place winning percentage of any school. 

“Both numbers are also record highs for New Rochelle at this fair,” said Jeff Wuebber, who teaches the program with Erica Curran. “Our young scientists absolutely CRUSHED it!!” 

Medicine & Health: 1st place – Carmen Ayala, Erin Palermo, Mollie Aisner, and Breana Sinkfield; 2nd Sophia Fuentes and Aidan Rodriguez

Mathematics: 1st place – Cory Seelenfreund 

Environmental Science: 1st place – Charlotte Fusco, 2nd – Dixson Roe 

Biochemistry: 1st place Alexa Guzman

Behavior: 1st place – Claire Sehdeva, Scarlett Hartzman, Noah Rosencrantz, and Keira Sehdeva; 2nd – Melony Escobar; 3rd – Ariella Marcus

Cellular & Molecular Bio: 2nd place Maddy DeFabbia 

Engineering: 2nd place Bryan Mesajil.

Five Triumph at Genius Olympiad

Five of the six Science Research students who qualified for the Genius Olympiad earlier this month brought home medals. 

The students competed against students from all over the world during the weeklong event, held at the Rochester Institute of Technology.

“We are incredibly excited to wrap up our best year ever in science research with a proud showing at Genius Olympiad,” said Erica Curran.

Congratulations to (from left), Elena Adams (bronze medal), Mason Vollandt (silver), Lily Ferrante (honorable mention), Ania Traynor (qualifier), Joseph Francois (gold), and Karun Kulamavalavan (silver.)

Young Scientists Win at Fair

The New Rochelle United Science Exploration (NR-USE) program, which allows elementary and middle school students to experience scientific research with the help of a high school mentor, held its annual fair on June 15 with 15 students winning awards for their exceptional work.

The NR-USE program is a unique opportunity for younger students to explore their interests and foster a love for STEM learning. 

“Every year, we are more and more impressed with the outstanding research our students present at our annual fair. We are so excited to see what our students will come up with next year!” said Elena Coelho, co-president of NR-USE.

Elementary Division

Davis Elementary: 

Damilola Ikotun (Gr. 5): 1st place 

Olivia Russo (Gr. 4) Earthquake Award for students with groundbreaking research! 

Ward Elementary:

Sebastian Bambrola (Gr. 4) 2nd place.

Jefferson Elementary:

Sulieman Abdelqader (Gr. 5) Light Bulb Award for students with bright ideas. 

Middle School Division

Albert Leonard:

Yuneeb Uzun (Gr. 6) 1st place in physics and engineering, Best in Fair 

Oishik Parua (Gr. 6) 1st place in biology

Benjamin Heistein (Gr. 6) 2nd in physics and engineering 

Nikhil Kangro (Gr. 6.) Element Award for students who are in their element when studying science

Sam Lister (Gr. 6) Light Bulb Award

Carolina Pappalardi (Gr. 7) 1st in environmental science, Microscope Award for students with great attention to detail. 

Lia Seelenfreund, Lilia Hafid, and Andrew Babu (Gr. 8) 2nd place in biology, chemistry, and environmental science, respectively.

Issac E. Young

Rawan Abdelqader (Gr. 6) 1st in chemistry. 

Sophia Rodriguez and Isabella Ramirez (Gr. 6) Proton Award. 

Natalie Martinez (Gr. 6) Element Award

Four Receive NAACP New Rochelle Awards

Remembering some of New Rochelle’s most prominent figures in local NAACP history, the New Rochelle Branch of the NAACP recognized four college-bound seniors. The students were recognized at the school’s award ceremony on June 10 for their college acceptance, high school graduation, and demonstrated commitment to ideals consistent with the mission of the NAACP. 

Denver Matthews received the Napoleon Holmes Award. Mr. Holmes was actively engaged in correcting unfair redistricting and employment practices in New Rochelle. 

The Paul D. Dennis Jr. Award was given to Rudolph Southwell III. Mr. Dennis’ work on the Taylor vs. the City of New Rochelle Board of Education desegregation case resulted in the first successful school desegregation case in the north. 

Keyera Gordon received the Marion L. Gray Award. Ms. Gray served as branch secretary for more than 20 years under three branch presidents ensuring important continuity.

The Hon. Pearl C. Quarles Award was given to Nastashya Johnson. “Mother Pearl” was a life member and executive committee member of the New Rochelle Branch of the NAACP for more than 30 years. She was the first African-American to serve as a Westchester County Legislator, first African American to serve as the President of the New Rochelle Board of Education, and the first female chair of the Shiloh Baptist Church Board of Trustees in New Rochelle, NY. 

The students each received $500. 

Photo: from left, Award recipient Denver Matthews; Rudolph Southwell III, New Rochelle Branch NAACP President Minister Mark McLean; Keyera Gordon, and Nastashya Johnson.

Green Club Recognized for Environmental Work

The New Rochelle High School Green Club received the Edith G. Read Award for Student Sustainability Leadership from the Federated Conservationists of Westchester County (FCWC) at their Annual Meeting earlier this month. 

The FCWC is an established and respected environmental organization that serves as an umbrella organization to unite the many environmental groups throughout Westchester County to strengthen their impact.

This year, the 25-member Green Club has participated in a variety of initiatives including climate justice activism, creating a free clothing "thrift shop" for students, organizing a Grid Rewards initiative, and volunteering at the Green Schools Fair organized by the Green Schools Committee.

“If anyone needs to feel hopeful about the future, they should meet the students in the Green Club. These young people are motivated and inspired to make the world a better place,” said the AP Environmental Science and Marine Science Teacher, Carmen Glenn, who advises the club.

“I am so proud of the work these students are undertaking and their commitment to helping the environment,” said AP Environmental Science and Biology Teacher Carmen Glenn, who advises the club. 

Green Club co-president, Keyera Gordon, accepts the award from the incoming

FCWC Board president, Rand Manasse.

Graduating Students Celebrate Collective Accomplishments

The 48 graduating seniors in Pamela Hallman-Johnson’s English 4 CORE and Academic Lab recently celebrated their accomplishments with a Pearl and Tie Ceremony in recognition of each of the students’ post-high school plans.

The English 4 CORE program is designed for students who learn uniquely and “walk through life differently,” explained Ms. Hallman-Johnson who organized the event and sponsored it together with her husband the Honorable Judge Reginald J. Johnson of the Peekskill City Court.

The ceremony was part of the Third Annual College Acceptance and Post-Secondary Activity Commitment Celebration, where each of the students’ college commitments, trade programs, or work choices were recognized.

Notable among these were the $4.7 million in college scholarships the students had been collectively offered from various institutions of higher learning.

“Our two highest scholarship recipients were Danny Govea who was offered $1,460,000.00 in scholarships from the 13 schools he applied to, and Arwen G. Rehm who was offered $1,359,000.00 from 15 schools,” said Mrs. Hallman-Johnson.

Danny will attend Iona University and plans to major in Accounting and Arwen will attend Western New England University with plans to major in Neuroscience. The two students were each given a laptop for their accomplishments.

Guest speakers at the event included Ken Jenkins, Deputy County Executive, Westchester County; Mayor Yadira Ramos-Herbert, City of New Rochelle; Mayor Vivian McKenzie, City of Peekskill; Mayor Omayra Andino, Tuckahoe; Judge Reginald J. Johnson, City Court of Peekskill; Judge Janet C. Malone (NRHS Class of 1982), Supreme Court Justice, County of Westchester; Stephen Russell Vocational Counselor, Access-VR; and Monica Jackson, Director, SUNY Rockland Accessibility Services. 

During the Pearl and Tie Ceremony, a woman of influence adorned a young lady with a string of pearls and a man of influence placed a tie on a young man. The pearls and ties were sponsored by the PTA.

This was followed by the Parent/Trusted Adult Affirmation Ceremony. where parents, trusted adults, and the community as a collective group spoke words of encouragement and affirmation to the students. Several graduates from the classes of 2016-2023 returned to serve as panelists, as a part of the College Chronicles Q and A. The discussion allowed the NRHS alumni the opportunity to share their experiences when transitioning to college, careers, and the world of work. 

Closing out the occasion, the young men and women shared reflections on their time at New Rochelle High School before enjoying a hot lunch catered by Life Skills students in the SAILS Program.

Photo credit. Vanessa Williamson VW Freelance Photographer

It’s Never Too Early for Students to Think About College

On June 17, Columbus Elementary held its first College Awareness Day. Faculty and staff wore their college t-shirts and hats to spark conversations about college with students across the school. 

Grade 5 students, soon-to-be middle schoolers, attended a workshop led by four alumni from the Class of 2022, who shared their widely differing college experiences.

Carolina Mendoza attends a two-year college, Westchester Community College, while racking up $80,000 in scholarships and plans to finish her bachelor's at Savannah College of Art and Design. Carme Sanz-Munoz, who attends Wellesley, an all-women's college, will be studying abroad in France in the fall and serves as a Resident Assistant. Sabrina Lin attends Colgate, a small liberal arts college upstate, studies microbiology, is president of her dance team and plays water polo. Andres Nunez is pre-med at the University of Pennsylvania and performs with a Latino Cultural music club.

“They were a great representation of the many post-secondary education choices available to students,” said Columbus Elementary assistant principal Francis Cruz. “All students participate in the arts as part of their extracurriculars and make time to build lifelong friendships aside from their academic coursework,” she said. “The college students who represent Columbus, Trinity, Ward, Webster, IEYMS, ALMS, and NRHS encouraged the fifth graders to continue to explore and follow their passions when they arrive at IEYMS in the fall.”

Their recommendations: join clubs and sports teams, and continue to play their instruments. They told the students to ask their counselors lots of questions and become engaged in class selection and the courses and electives they will take. 

“College may be seven years away for our Columbus Eagles but the interests they cultivate and the habits they start today will prepare them for what's ahead,” said assistant principal Francis Cruz.

Four graduates share their college experiences with Columbus students.

Isaac E. Young Middle School student leaders visited the New Rochelle government offices recently to learn about local government. 

The students were greeted by Mayor Yadira Ramos-Herbert at City Hall, and spent some time discussing their concerns about the city; environmental conservation of the shore, construction and redevelopment projects, services for unhoused communities, legislations regulating the opening of smoke shops in neighborhoods near schools, traffic safety and recreational activities for youth. 

The mayor then led them on a tour of city government offices where they met city officials and learned about their roles and responsibilities. 

“It was extremely interesting to observe all the intricate workings of city hall,” said seventh grader Mika Hyttinen. “Mayor Ramos-Herbert explained everything in a way that made it easy to understand and retain. Getting in-depth explanations of certain departments, by members/heads was also amazing. The whole experience really elevated my understanding of how local government works,” she added. 

“It made me feel like kids our age are also a part of the change working to improve the future of New Rochelle,” said sixth grader Rawan Abdelqader. “I learned that our city is starting and trying to find great ways to help people by building affordable housing and closing gaps in affordability.” 

Humanities Chairperson Dr. Beatrice Lopez, who organized the visit, noted that the school plans to build on this leadership experience. “At Isaac E. Young Middle School the aim is to have students take the lead in their learning! They are our future leaders,” she said.

Youth Olympic Medalist Visits New Rochelle 

On Friday, May 31, the social studies and business department hosted 2024 Youth Olympic medalist Jacob Sanchez, who spoke to the students about his journey to top-level competition. 

The son of Business Department teacher Johana Sanchez, the 17-year-old competitive figure skater represented Team USA at the 2024 Youth Olympic Games in Gangwon, South Korea in January. Jacob, who is of Puerto Rican heritage, spoke to several social studies and business classes about his experiences, day-to-day training, and the lack of diversity in the sport.  

He answered questions from students and teachers about managing the demands of school and competitive sport. A documentary, Olympic Dreams, has been made about his journey.

Teacher Darren Gurney, who attended Jacob’s presentation with his sports management class, noted “Jacob Sanchez was an ideal guest speaker given his commitment to the ice skating craft, tremendous athletic success, and unique relatability to our students.” “As a down-to-earth teenager, Jacob served as an ideal role model for our students to witness how passion and focus within a given field can catapult a person to being #1 in the world,” he added.

Social Studies Department Chair Gustavo Barbosa said the teenager’s visit was a “very positive experience for our students because It allowed them to see that hard work pays off and that you can be a pioneer in something that you are truly passionate about, even when most of the participants may not share your personal experiences or background."

Jacob Sanchez (second from right) with ENL teacher and varsity soccer coach Jarohan Garcia, business teacher Johana Sanchez, and Social Studies Department chairperson Gustavo Barbosa.

Davis Dancers Visit Manhattan

Twelve Davis fourth graders participated in the Dancing Classrooms Colors of the Rainbow competition earlier this month at the Richards Rogers Amphitheater in Manhattan’s Marcus Garvey Park.

Competing against five New York City schools, the team danced the merengue, foxtrot, rumba, tango, and swing, coming home with a Bronze level honor.

This was the first time the school has participated in the competition, but probably not the last.

"It was extremely fun and I hope that Davis can keep doing this competition each year," said Amalia Martinez-Mayfield.

Each dancer was partnered with another on the team to perform a specific dance in the first round of the competition. Davis fourth grade student, Isabelle Salvador, who was in the Tango partnership, said, "I didn't know what it would be like at first, but once I did it, I wasn't scared. It was really fun, especially getting the medal at the end."

Family members of the Davis performers were also invited to attend and were impressed by the scale of the event, as well as the confidence of the dancers on such a stage. "It was really cool to watch the fourth graders perform on such a big stage and go outside of their comfort zone while representing the school,” said Dan Rivlin, father of dancer Talia. “Many haven't performed in front of an audience that big and they had a blast," he added.

Jefferson Celebrates Diversity with Multicultural Day

The second annual Multicultural Celebration at Jefferson Elementary School drew a packed crowd on June 18 embracing the school’s diversity and inclusivity. More than 20 countries were represented with families sharing their culture’s food, dance and music. 

Students dressed in colorful traditional outfits that represented their country. “It’s really nice when we get a chance to wear our traditional clothes at school because it reminds us to be proud of our culture.” said kindergarten and dance teacher Marisela Munguia. 

Four grade 3 classes took dance workshops learning a variety of dances from different cultures and some grade 4 and 5 students came together to participate in traditional Mexican folkloric dances, including “La Guelaguetza”, “La flor de la Piña”, and “Ballet Folklórico Mixcoatl”.

There were also inspiring performances from the Mariachi de Sahuayo and the New Rochelle Youth Bureau’s Elite Steppers and Trifecta Steppers. 

A big hit was the food that families prepared themselves so that everyone got to taste typical dishes from different countries. “I had a great time! It was really special seeing all the families come together and prepare food and also seeing both student and parent performances!” said grade 2 teacher Ural Hogans. “It was an amazing way to celebrate Jefferson’s diversity and I hope we can continue to make it better. The food was delicious!” 



Second grader Sadaf Sakhi said, “It was fun because my friends were there and my parents made and gave out food from Afghanistan. I liked seeing my friends dance on stage too.”

CSDNR Health and Safety Committee Seeks Community Volunteer

The City School District of New Rochelle District Wide Health and Safety Committee is seeking one volunteer from the community. Individuals with a background or expertise in construction, architecture, or engineering are strongly encouraged to serve on the committee. Committee meetings are held monthly, usually on the third Wednesday of the month from 2-3:30 p.m. Individuals interested in joining the committee are encouraged to contact Bill Coleman at bcoleman@nredlearn.org by August 31.

The City School District of New Rochelle previously received $14.9 million through the American Rescue Plan Act. This funding is designed to help the District safely reopen, sustain safe operations, and address the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on students.

While almost half of the funds are restricted to specific activities -- including interventions that address learning loss, such as afterschool programs and summer school -- the District may use some discretion in enhancing these initiatives and in allocating the remaining money.

We are seeking community input on what the District’s priorities should be as we address students’ post-COVID needs. New Rochelle residents, please take a few moments to complete this five-question survey. The remaining balance is $457,206.

PLEASE NOTE: This survey is limited to New Rochelle residents. Please fill it out only if you reside in the City of New Rochelle.

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