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Pocantico Hills Central School
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
Transportation - Delayed Openings - Important Information
Every Student Succeeds Act - Five Things You Should Know
Here at Pocantico Hills
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Pocantico Summer Day Camp wrapped up Aug. 10 after six wonderful weeks.
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On the last "Wonderful Wednesday," children and counselors wore their camp shirts to show Poco spirit.
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About 300 students attended the camp over the summer.
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Activities included culinary class, swimming lessons, hiking, field trips, sleepovers, crafts and more.
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The camp was for children entering pre-kindergarten through ninth grade.
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Rising pre-kindergarteners went on a wilderness walk on one of the last days of camp.
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Students celebrated a victory over their teacher in drama class.
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The diving board and inflatable water slide were two of the popular camp attractions.
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Children practiced "You're Welcome" from "Moana" for the variety show on the last day of camp.
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Pocantico Hills Day Camp is in full swing! These students had fun making sugar cookies in the Culinary Club.
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Young campers prepared to go for a swim in the pool.
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Children enjoy taking swim lessons at camp.
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Campers had fun on an inflatable water slide (and got splashed as they waited for their next turn).
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Students played Quidditch, a game from the "Harry Potter" series.
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Day Camp runs weekdays through August 10.
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Congratulations to the Pocantico Hills Class of 2018!
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The Middle School Combined Chorus sang "I Believe I Can Fly" during the ceremony.
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The 34 graduates are headed to Briarcliff, Pleasantville and Sleepy Hollow high schools.
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Graduates followed tradition by touching the John D. Rockefeller plaque in the car circle after graduating.
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After touching the plaque, graduates gathered to toss their caps.
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Students posed for pictures with friends and family and attended a reception in the cafeteria.
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Pocantico third-graders recently held their "Countries around the World" celebration.
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Each student selected a country and created a poster board with details like maps, currency and flags.
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Some students wore clothing from their families’ native countries and brought in food like samosas and baklava.
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Other countries the students studied were Colombia, India, New Zealand, Ireland and Peru.
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This student did her project on Syria.
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Second-graders did a wonderful job performing "Charlotte's Web."
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The performance took place June 8.
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The play has been an annual tradition at the school since 2000.
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Wilbur the pig befriends Charlotte the spider in the classic children's book.
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Students posed for photos before the performance.
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After the performance, children, staff and guests enjoyed fruit, brownies and pastries.
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English as a New Language teacher Joy Scantlebury congratulated an eighth-grader during a party for current and former English Language Learners.
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Teacher Joy Scantlebury posed with students during the celebration.
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Current and former English Language Learners at Pocantico are from a total of 14 foreign countries.
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Current and former English Language Learners received books from the Greenburgh Library and gift bags from their teacher.
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Family members attended the party for current and former English Language Learners.
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Pocantico Student Government members contributed funds toward the cost of the food and attended the party.
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Excited students spotted the Westchester County Police helicopter as it prepared to land at the school on PTA Truck Day.
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A Westchester County Police helicopter prepared to land at Pocantico Hills School during the May 10 event.
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Students met Lexy, a canine police dog, and her partner, Trooper Meredith Govoni.
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Students got to sit in the back of an ambulance on PTA Truck Day.
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Adults climbed 100 feet into the air in the Elmsford Police Department's ladder platform.
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Students spoke with a farmer from Stone Barns and climbed aboard the tractor.
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Students had a great time on PTA Truck Day and learned about career and volunteer opportunities.
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Superintendent Carol Conklin-Spillane honored the late David Rockfeller at Neighbor Day at Stone Barns.
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The superintendent presented a photo montage of Pocantico Hills School to Stone Barns.
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The superintendent honored David Rockefeller in her speech April 21.
Online Calendar
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High Schools Calendar Of Events
What's Happening Now
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!