For over three decades, Mathew Kurien has helped support the day-to-day operations of the Tarrytown Union Free School District as Payroll Clerk and Deputy Treasurer. In this Why Tarrytown staff spotlight, he reflects on a career built on trust, service, and the relationships that have made TUFSD feel like a second home.

After more than 26 years in the Public Schools of the Tarrytowns, Tappan Hill first grade ENL and Dual Language teacher Madeline Seguinot reflects on the experiences that have shaped her career. In this Why Tarrytown spotlight, she shares her passion for helping multilingual learners build confidence in a new language while celebrating their cultural identity.

For Tappan Hill first grade teacher Megan Rubbo, the Public Schools of the Tarrytowns has become more than a workplace — it’s home. In this Why Tarrytown spotlight, she shares what makes first grade such a special year, from beloved traditions like the Rose Ceremony to the unforgettable moment when a child realizes they are a reader.

Students and staff across the Public Schools of the Tarrytowns came together on March 4th to participate in Spread the Word: INCLUSION Day, an annual tradition that reinforces a shared message of kindness, respect, and belonging.

The Public Schools of the Tarrytowns have been awarded a two-year, $50,000 Community Arts Residency grant through the Rockefeller Brothers Fund (RBF). The grant will support a collaborative arts residency at The Pocantico Center’s David Rockefeller Creative Arts Center, located in Tarrytown, NY.

Sleepy Hollow High School junior Kieran Raghavan is turning student voice into meaningful action. What began as his idea more than two years ago has grown into a districtwide effort to bring Asian American history and culture into elementary classrooms.

Please join us for our upcoming Board of Education Meeting:

📅 March 5th, 2026 at 7pm
📑 Agenda on Board Docs
📍 In person (District Board Room)
🎥 Virtual via Zoom