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Updates on Coronavirus (COVID-19) 

March 27, 2020 - Message From Superintendent Calkins - Update on School Closure

March 25, 2020 - Letter From Superintendent Calkins -  Update on School Closure

March 24, 2020 - Letter From Superintendent Calkins - Childcare For Essential Employees

March 23, 2020 - Update From Superintendent Calkins - Suspension of the NYS Elementary- and Intermediate-Level State Assessments

March 20, 2020 - Message From Student Services - Supports for Students During COVID-19 Related School Closure

March 19, 2020 - Message From Food Services - Emergency Meals UPDATE -   Click Here For English      Haga Cliq Aqui Para Espanol

March 17, 2020 - Message From Superintendent Calkins -  We Are Here to Help

March 16, 2020 - Update on School Closure

March 13, 2020 - Letter From Superintendent Calkins - School Closure   (en español aqui)

March 13, 2020 - Board of Education letter to Assemblyman Thomas J. Abinanti

March 12, 2020 - Update From Superintendent Calkins - Click here

                              coronavirus Q&A (updated 3/12.20) - Click here 

March 7, 2020 - Update From Superintendent Calkins - Click here

March 6, 2020 - Letter From Superintendent Calkins - Click here

February 27, 2020 - Letter From Superintendent Calkins  - Click here 

Here at Pocantico Hills

  • Student actors in Disney's "Moana JR." in a boat scene.

    Before school closed, students were hard at work on Disney's "Moana JR.," a musical adaptation of the 2016 animated film.

  • A scene with four girls in the school's production of Disney's "Moana JR."

    The show, which has been postponed until further notice, is a coming-of-age story about Moana's quest to save her village and discover the truth about her heritage.

  • An ensemble scene from Disney's "Moana JR."

    Lin-Manuel Miranda, Opetaia Foa’i and Mark Mancina wrote the songs in the film, including “How Far I’ll Go,” “Shiny” and “You’re Welcome.”

  • A scene from "Moana JR." with three students, including those playing Left Claw and Right Claw.

    "Moana JR." celebrates the rich history of Oceania and is based on the beliefs and cultures of the people of the Pacific Islands.

  • Facilities Director Donald Booth disinfects the school with an electrostatic sprayer.

    Facilities Director Donald Booth disinfected with  an electrostatic sprayer during a recent deep-cleaning of the school.

  • Night supervisor Antonio Rivera cleans a desk.

    Night supervisor Antonio Rivera wiped down a table during the cleaning, which took place on a Saturday.

  • A member of the school's custodial staff helps clean a classroom.

    A 12-person team cleaned and sprayed all surfaces in the school on March 8, from door handles and windows to gym lockers, furniture and garbage cans.

  • A female student plays the Chinese harp during One World Evening.

    The second annual One World Evening was a huge success. The event started with student performances of taekwondo, Indian and African dancing, and Chinese harp music. 

  • The school's Diversity Committee members pose for a group photo.

    “This is a night to truly celebrate each other, our diversity, our cultural roots and just appreciate and enjoy and learn from each other and this most wonderful way,” said Principal Adam Brown, a Diversity Committee member.

  • Students give a performance of Indian dancing at One World Evening.

    One World Evening celebrates Pocantico's cultural diversity. In a school of about 320 students, families’ cultural roots span more than 100 countries.

  • Parents pose with their two daughters during One World Evening.

    So many families cooked and set up displays to share their culture. Some of the countries represented include Brazil, France, Colombia, India, Japan and Chile.

  • A grandparent teaches a student origami during One World Evening.

    In addition to sampling food from many cultures, many people tried arts and crafts such as origami, sand art and calligraphy.

  • Girls perform African dance during One World Evening.

    Many thanks to everyone who participated in One World Evening!

  • A teacher lets first-graders pet the school's new therapy dog.

    Duke has been making the rounds of elementary school classrooms during his first week of school. Mr. Suarez will be introducing him to older students after February break.

  • A teacher introduces a new therapy dog to first-graders.

    Duke's first day of school! Teacher Mario Suarez started introducing Duke on Feb. 10. Duke is the school's new therapeutic care dog. Children learned that he loves Cheerios.

  • Teacher Mario Suarez and Duke, the school's new therapy dog.

    Duke is very friendly and excited to meet everyone at Poco. Please remember not to pet him when he's wearing his red, "Do not pet" bandanna.

  • Two female students make Valentine's Day cards.

    Many middle school students participated in the sixth annual Operation Valentine by making cards for residents of Atria Senior Living in Briarcliff Manor.

  • A group of students delivered Valentine's Day cards to a senior home.

    On Feb. 9, a group of students and parents delivered the cards to Atria Senior Living.

  • Two male students make cards for Valentine's Day.

    Thanks to everyone who took part in this special event! Happy Valentine's Day!

  • Maryum F. and Zayd R. came in first and second in the school's Geography Bee.

    Congratulations to eighth-grader Maryum F. and sixth-grader Zayd R. for placing first and second in Pocantico's 10th annual National Geographic Bee Jan. 16! Maryum's younger sister, fourth-grader Tasnim F., won third place. Maryum, who also won last year, will take an online geography test to see if she qualifies for the New York State GeoBee.

  • Ten students in grades 4-8 competed in the annual Geography Bee.

    Kudos to all 10 students in grades 4-8 who competed as finalists in the school's National Geographic Bee. From left to right: Saad I., Max S., Emily A., Maryum F., Zach M., Meadow G., Serena X., Zayd R., Tasnim F. and Adya T.

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Core Values: Kindness, Respect and Perseverance

As part of our successful transition back to school, our 8th grade students were charged with creating a school-wide character pledge that reflects our core values—kindness, respect and perseverance.  Their successful work was chronicled throughout the week and captured on video Pocantico Character.  Our Pocantico Character Pledge is recited each morning following the Pledge of Allegiance as a school community.  Again, a special thank you to the class of 2019 and Mr. Murray, Mrs. Carruth and Mrs. Hongell, who facilitated this important work with our students.

 As a student of character at Pocantico Hills …

I pledge to not give up when obstacles are in the way.  I will persevere.

I will listen to others and use careful words.  I will be respectful. 

I will smile and greet people in the hallways.  I will be kind.