An Important Message From The Board Of Education

Dear Pocantico Community:

On September 6, 2018, our District will hold a Special Election to fill the open seat on the Pocantico Hills School Board from 7 am to 9 pm, in the Pocantico Hills School Library.

The election will be open to all eligible District voters (eligibility criteria can be found here: https://www.pocanticohills.org/groups/4838/budget_information/voter_information).

For those interested in becoming a Candidate, the deadline for submitting the completed Petition for Nomination of Candidate is August 6th, 3:30 pm, in the District Clerk’s office. The petition, and information regarding eligibility criteria can be obtained from the District Clerk’s office, or from our website in the link noted above under the Resources section of the Voter Information Page.

Feel free to contact the Board of Education or the Pocantico District Clerk with any questions you may have.

Warmly,

Al Pacile, Board President, Pocantico Hills School

Our Mission

The Pocantico Hills School staff believes that each student is a complex and unique person. We are committed to helping our children realize their complete personal potential – academic, creative, physical and emotional. We will ask the students to stretch themselves and help them to discover the rewards of working hard.

We will treat the students with respect and understanding and encourage them to be caring and contributing members of society, students who are thoughtful, honest, fair, kind and self-disciplined.

Important Information

AM Camp Bus Schedule - 2018.pdf  

PM Camp Bus Schedule - 2018.pdf 

2018-2019 School Calendar 

Budget Guide 2018-2019  

Transportation - Delayed Openings - Important Information

 Every Student Succeeds Act - Five Things You Should Know 

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Here at Pocantico Hills

  • Children pose for a photo one one of last days of summer camp.

    Pocantico Summer Day Camp wrapped up Aug. 10 after six wonderful weeks.

  • Campers posing with Poco shirts

    On the last "Wonderful Wednesday," children and counselors wore their camp shirts to show Poco spirit.

  • Girls posing on the edge of the swimming pool.

    About 300 students attended the camp over the summer.

  • A counselor poses with two campers in art class.

    Activities included culinary class, swimming lessons, hiking, field trips, sleepovers, crafts and more.

  • Two 4-year-old campers pose before going on a hike.

    The camp was for children entering pre-kindergarten through ninth grade.

  • Rising pre-kindergarten students pose for a photo before a wilderness walk.

    Rising pre-kindergarteners went on a wilderness walk on one of the last days of camp.

  • Students celebrating in drama class.

    Students celebrated a victory over their teacher in drama class.

  • A student jumps off a high diving board at camp.

    The diving board and inflatable water slide were two of the popular camp attractions.

  • Children practicing a song for the variety show.

    Children practiced "You're Welcome" from "Moana" for the variety show on the last day of camp.

  • Culinary Club students making cookies.

    Pocantico Hills Day Camp is in full swing! These students had fun making sugar cookies in the Culinary Club.

  • Campers getting ready to go for a swim.

    Young campers prepared to go for a swim in the pool.

  • Campers getting a swim lesson.

    Children enjoy taking swim lessons at camp.

  • Children having fun on an inflatable water slide.

    Campers had fun on an inflatable water slide (and got splashed as they waited for their next turn).

  • Children playing Quidditch.

    Students played Quidditch, a game from the "Harry Potter" series.

  • A girl plays on the playground.

    Day Camp runs weekdays through August 10.

  • Pocantico eighth-grade graduates stand on platform during ceremony.

    Congratulations to the Pocantico Hills Class of 2018!

  • Members of the chorus singing during the ceremony.

    The Middle School Combined Chorus sang "I Believe I Can Fly" during the ceremony.

  • Graduates move tassels from the right to the left side of the cap after receiving diplomas.

    The 34 graduates are headed to Briarcliff, Pleasantville and Sleepy Hollow high schools.

  • Graduates touch a John D. Rockefeller plaque in the car circle.

    Graduates followed tradition by touching the John D. Rockefeller plaque in the car circle after graduating.

  • Graduates tossing their caps after the ceremony.

    After touching the plaque, graduates gathered to toss their caps.

  • A student poses with her family after graduating.

    Students posed for pictures with friends and family and attended a reception in the cafeteria.

  • Pocantico third-graders at Countries around the World celebration.

    Pocantico third-graders recently held their "Countries around the World" celebration.

  • Pocantico third-grader with project on Jamaica.

    Each student selected a country and created a poster board with details like maps, currency and flags.

  • Pocantico third-grader with project on Morocco.

    Some students wore clothing from their families’ native countries and brought in food like samosas and baklava.

  • Pocantico third-grader with project on Australia.

    Other countries the students studied were Colombia, India, New Zealand, Ireland and Peru.

  • Pocantico third-grader with project on Syria.

    This student did her project on Syria.

  • Pocantico students performing "Charlotte's Web."

    Second-graders did a wonderful job performing "Charlotte's Web."

  • Pocantico students performing "Charlotte's Web."

    The performance took place June 8.

  • Pocantico students performing "Charlotte's Web."

    The play has been an annual tradition at the school since 2000.

  • Pocantico students performing "Charlotte's Web."

    Wilbur the pig befriends Charlotte the spider in the classic children's book.

  • Pocantico students before the performance of "Charlotte's Web."

    Students posed for photos before the performance.

  • Pocantico students after the performance of "Charlotte's Web."

    After the performance, children, staff and guests enjoyed fruit, brownies and pastries.

  • Teacher Joy Scantlebury shook hands with a student at a school celebration.

    English as a New Language teacher Joy Scantlebury congratulated an eighth-grader during a party for current and former English Language Learners.

  • Teacher Joy Scantlebury posed with students at a school party.

    Teacher Joy Scantlebury posed with students during the celebration.

  • Picture of collage that includes people and flags from various foreign countries.

    Current and former English Language Learners at Pocantico are from a total of 14 foreign countries.

  • Teacher Joy Scantlebury posed with current and former English Language Learners.

    Current and former English Language Learners received books from the Greenburgh Library and gift bags from their teacher.

  • Two students posed with family members at a school party.

    Family members attended the party for current and former English Language Learners.

  • A Student Government member handed out cupcakes at a school party.

    Pocantico Student Government members contributed funds toward the cost of the food and attended the party.

  • Pocantico students excited about arrival of helicopter at the school.

    Excited students spotted the Westchester County Police helicopter as it prepared to land at the school on PTA Truck Day.

  • Westchester County Police helicopter prepared to land at Pocantico.

    A Westchester County Police helicopter prepared to land at Pocantico Hills School during the May 10 event.

  • Students petting State Police K-9 dog Lexy.

    Students met Lexy, a canine police dog, and her partner, Trooper Meredith Govoni.

  • Students sitting in the back of an ambulance on PTA Truck Day.

    Students got to sit in the back of an ambulance on PTA Truck Day.

  • Staff members and parents took a ride in the Elmsford Fire Department's ladder platform.

    Adults climbed 100 feet into the air in the Elmsford Police Department's ladder platform.

  • Students spoke with a Stone Barns farmer about his tractor.

    Students spoke with a farmer from Stone Barns and climbed aboard the tractor.

  • A group of students posed for a photo on Pocantico PTA Truck Day.

    Students had a great time on PTA Truck Day and learned about career and volunteer opportunities.

  • Evan Turk speaks with Pocantico students.

    Author and illustrator Evan Turk visited Pocantico April 18 to speak with third-, fourth- and fifth-graders.

  • Evan Turk sketches a Pocantico Hills student.

    He sketched a Pocantico Hills student during the visit.

  • Evan Turk speaks with Pocantico students.

    Evan Turk read and signed a book students wrote in class.

  • An illustration from Evan Turk's book "The Storyteller."

    An illustration from "The Storyteller," a book Evan Turk wrote and illustrated.

  • Grouping of some of Evan Turk's books.

    These are some of the books Evan Turk either illustrated or wrote and illustrated.

  • Superintendent Carol Conklin-Spillane at Neighbor Day at Stone Barns.

    Superintendent Carol Conklin-Spillane honored the late David Rockfeller at Neighbor Day at Stone Barns.

  • The superintendent at the Pocantico Day ceremony.

    The superintendent presented a photo montage of Pocantico Hills School to Stone Barns.

  • The superintendent speaks at the Pocantico Day ceremony.

    The superintendent honored David Rockefeller in her speech April 21.

  • Children's book author Doreen Rappaport

    Children's book author Doreen Rappaport visited Pocantico April 17 to speak with students.

  • Grouping of some of Doreen Rapport's books.

    These are some of author Doreen Rappaport's books.

  • Author Doreen Rappaport speaks with students.

    Author Doreen Rappaport's visit was made possible by the Pocantico PTA.

  • Author Doreen Rappaport speaks with students.

    Author Doreen Rappaport spoke with about 120 students.

  • Students pose with treats they baked.

    Students baking treats in the After-Care Program.

  • Students building a tower out of cups.

    After-Care Program challenge: Build a tall tower out of Solo cups.

  • Students and teachers pose with tower of cups.

    Children and staff  pose with the tower of cups they built in the After-Care Program.

  • Student is decorating a cake pop.

    Decorating a cake pop in the After-Care Program.

  • Students and teacher with popcorn they made.

    Making popcorn in the After-Care Program.

  • Student presenting her work on the Empire State Building.

    This student chose the Empire State Building for her Genius Hour project.

  • Students presenting their work on the Northern Lights.

    Fifth- and sixth-graders chose topics ranging from the Taj Mahal and pandas to the Northern Lights for their recent Genius Hour project.

  • Students presenting their Taj Mahal project.

    Pocantico students present their Genius Hour project on the Taj Mahal.

  • Student presenting his work on species in the Middle East.

    Pocantico student presents his Genius Hour project on species in the Middle East.

  • Student presented her work on the Fearless Girl statue.

    Pocantico student presents her Genius Hour project on the Fearless Girl statue.

  • Pocantico art students' emoji Mood Meter.

    In art class, fifth- and sixth-graders created an emoji version of the Mood Meter, part of the emotional intelligence initiative.

  • Dr. Mary Lane Cobb poses with students

    Women's History Month speaker Dr. Mary Lane Cobb

     

  • Dr. Mary Lane Cobb visits with students

    Dr. Mary Lane Cobb speaks with fifth-graders

  • Dr. Mary Lane Cobb poses with students

    Fifth-graders thank Dr. Mary Lane Cobb with flowers

  • Pocantico superintendent meets with Pace students.

    Superintendent Carol Conklin-Spillane speaks with Pace University students.

  • Pace students in front of Pocantico School.

    Pace University students visit Pocantico as part of new partnership.

  • Pace students in front of Pocantico School.

    Pace University students visit Pocantico as part of new partnership.

  • "Wonder" Community Read - February 2018

  • "Wonder" Community Read - February 2018

  • "Wonder" Community Read - February 2018

  • "Wonder" Community Read - February 2018

  • "Wonder" Community Read - February 2018

  • Guest Storyteller LuAnn Adams 

  • Guest Storyteller LuAnn Adams 

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Pocantico Pride - Great Achievements and News from Alumni and Staff

The Metro Awards, sponsored by the Helen Hayes Foundation, are considered to be the high school “Tony Awards.”  This year two Pocantico alumna have been nominated. 

Lyndsey Minerva (Class of 2015) was nominated for Best Lead Actress in Pleasantville High School’s production of “The Sound of Music” and Tucker Poux (Class of 2015) was nominated for Best Supporting Actor in Briarcliff’s production of “How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.”  

This is a huge honor for these budding stars and their dedication to musical theater!  The awards will be held June 11th at SUNY Purchase.  We wish them all the best!

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