The Public Schools of the Tarrytowns Announce Semifinalists in the 2022 National Merit® Scholarship Program

The Public Schools of the Tarrytowns is proud to announce that three of its SHHS seniors, Kaitlyn Chen, Ryan Lyppens and Henry Poret have been named Semifinalists in the 67th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Sebastian Zuba, who is homeschooled and resides in the district, was also names a Semifinalist .Nationwide, the pool of Semifinalists represents less than one percent of U.S. high school seniors and is based on scores achieved on the 2020 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT).

Students Return for In-Person Learning

Students of the Public Schools of the Tarrytowns returned for in-person learning today as they were warmly greeted by the administration, faculty and staff. They may have been dodging raindrops and wearing masks, but the smiles and excitement couldn't be contained.

COVID 19 Screening Attestation for Students and Visitors

Staff and Students: Please complete this short survey prior to coming to work or school https://entry.neric.org/tarrytown

Virtual Back to School Town Halls

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Community COVID Vaccination Clinic

Please click the title to sign up for your first dose of the Pfizer vaccine on August 30th. This vaccine is available to anyone age 12 and older. Please note, the second dose will be scheduled for September 20th. This clinic is available to all community members, staff, and their families.

Public Schools of the Tarrytowns: Application for Transportation to/from Alternate Location

Consistent with N.Y.S. Education Law 3635(1)(e), children in grades K-8 may be transported between the school the child legally attends and the location of before-and/or-after-school childcare under the following conditions: 1- Children may be transported to/from location anywhere within the Tarrytowns District if the Daycare facility is licensed by NewYork State. 2- Facilities that are not licensed by New York State must be located within the attendance zone of the child's school. 3- The District allows only one additional pick up or drop off location other than the home address. 4- The parent or legal guardian for the child must submit the request for transportation in writing. 5- A new request must be submitted every school year and received by August 10, 2021. For the 2022-2023 school year this form must be returned by the state mandated April 1, 2022 deadline. 6- All requests must allow for a processing time of up to two weeks. TUFSD: Transportation Alternate Site Form English - https://forms.gle/jmLWe5iUUtykYf6V6 Spanish - https://forms.gle/RT6UWuypJ3JSSE247

Sleepy Hollow Recognized by the New York State Public High School Athletic Association as Being a School of Distinction

Sleepy Hollow was recognized by the New York State Public High School Athletic Association as being a School of Distinction. School of Distinction honors means that all of our Varsity teams this past school year were all recognized as Scholar Athlete teams. Sleepy Hollow was one of only four schools in Section One to earn this honor. We want to not only congratulate our student athletes and coaches, but also thank our teachers who were also a big part of our student athletes success in the classroom this past year which we all know was a difficult one.

Hudson Scholars, Tarrytown Arts Camp Highlight Largest-Ever Slate of Summer Programming

The Public Schools of the Tarrytowns and the larger Tarrytown/Sleepy Hollow community have always been committed to offering a variety of summer activities and expanded learning opportunities for our children. This year, with the American Recovery Plan providing extra federal funding for school districts to put toward summer programs, there were more offerings than ever before. Read more!

The Public Schools of the Tarrytowns Welcomes Three New Administrators

The Public Schools of the Tarrytowns are pleased to welcome Dr. Ronald Gonzalez as Assistant Superintendent for Administration and Instruction, Ms. Kathy Ryan as interim Assistant Superintendent for Business and Mr. Elizaul Diaz as Transportation Supervisor.

Con Edison Scholastic Award

We are thrilled to again recognize our two Con Edison Scholastic Award winners Johanna Reimer and Will Kelly. The award ceremony, presented last night on LOHUD, celebrated the highlights of each of the Con Edison 2019-2020 Weekly Scholastic Sports Winners. During the ceremony Johanna Reimer, Varsity field hockey and ice hockey player, was the recipient of the Charles "Doc" Blanford Achievement $5,000 Scholarship! She was selected for her outstanding achievement inside and outside the classroom. "On behalf of the district, including the coaches and their teammates, we are so proud of Will and Johanna," said Athletic Director Mike Arias. "Not only are they fantastic athletes, but they are true leaders and represent our district extremely well."

SHHS Graduation 6/24/21 7:00 pm

GRADUATION INFORMATION:Each student was given four (4) tickets at graduation rehearsal. Plan to arrive early. Check in will begin at 6:00. Please note that tickets will be collected, so please bring your tickets with you. Students must arrive at the auditorium at 6:00pm sharp. The class photo will be taken at 6:15. You will be seated based on your arrival time. If you intend to sit near friends or neighbors, please plan to arrive at the same time. You may not save seats for another party. This event will be live streamed for friends and family who are unable to attend. The link for graduation is: https://events.locallive.tv/events/54097

SHHS Academic Awards Night 6/15/2

Academic Awards Night is a celebration to recognize the hard work of our seniors and acknowledge a wide range of award recipients and scholarship winners. We encourage our award recipients and their guests to arrive early. Check in begins at 5:30. As guests are limited to two per recipient, The event will be live streamed for family and friends to watch as it takes place. https://events.locallive.tv/events/54830

Community Approves the 2021-22 Budget & Propositions

We extend our sincere thanks to the community for supporting the 2021-22 School Budget. Please follow the above link to review a complete statement from the district.

Peabody Preserve Provides Outdoor Classroom for Students

“It’s a wondrous thing how the wild calms the child.” While the attribution to that quote is ‘unknown’ it easily could have been spoken by a variety of first and second grade Morse teachers whose students ventured into Peabody Preserve for class last Friday. “It’s so fun out here!” said first grade student Penelope. Her classmates quickly agreed as they darted onto the field to participate in a game of soccer.

Sleepy Hollow High School Film Festival 5/18/21

The Sleepy Hollow Art Honor Society Presents: The Sleepy Hollow High School Film Festival! Please join us in celebrating the first annual Sleepy Hollow High School Film Festival on May 18th at 7:00 pm. The festival will feature the work of students in our school. Admission is free, but donations are greatly appreciated and will help support Art Scholarships. Donations may be made online through paypal until Friday, 5/21/21 at paypal.me/TarrytownSchools Cash or check donations may be dropped off at the SHHS Main office, to the attention of Ms. Angela Langston. Please make checks payable to Public Schools of the Tarrytowns with "SHHSFF" in the memo. Please use this link to tune into the event: meet.google.com/ynr-kfub-yym

2021-2022 Bridges Budget Newsletter

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Deborah Brand Joins Public Schools of the Tarrytowns as High School Principal

Sleepy Hollow, NY, May 6, 2021 -- The Public Schools of the Tarrytowns is pleased to welcome Deborah Brand as Principal of Sleepy Hollow High School. A lifelong educator, Ms. Brand joins the district from the Highland Falls-Fort Montgomery Central School District in Orange County, NY, where she served as high school principal since 2017. In her role, she was instrumental in implementing a STEM curriculum through a Robotics Club, AP Calculus BCand an AP Research program and coordination of workshops with the United States Military Academy at West Point. Ms. Brand also oversaw the enhancement of school culture through Safe School Ambassadors (a student-based, nationally accredited anti-bullying initiative), a Student Advisory Committee, a Student Diversity Panel, the School Beautification and Culture Committee, student recognition programs, and restorative justice practices.

2021-2022 Proposed Budget

Sleepy Students Celebrate National Teacher Appreciation Week with a Thank You Video

The National Education Association announced that this Teacher Appreciation Week, May 2-8, 2021, we are saying 'thank you’ to the extraordinary educators who have worked tirelessly with students and families to keep things moving forward, despite such an unpredictable year. Students enrolled in the Digital News course at SHHS decided to interview their peers to create a thank you video for their teachers. The students wanted to express their appreciation for the lengths that the teachers have gone to during the pandemic to ensure that students have had a positive learning experience and that the students had the tools to cope, grow and thrive.

Sleepy Hollow High School Announces Valedictorian, Salutatorian for Class of 2021

The Public Schools of the Tarrytowns would like to extend a proud congratulations to the valedictorian and salutatorian from the Sleepy Hollow High School Class of 2021. Valedictorian Maya Weitzen and salutatorian Zachary Rudder, both of whom have been in Tarrytown schools since kindergarten, have worked incredibly hard to achieve these highest of academic honors, and their achievement is made even more impressive by the fact that they are graduating during a pandemic and have spent much of their senior year in hybrid classrooms.

Sleepy Hollow High School anuncia Valedictorian y Salutatorian de la Clase 2021

Las Escuelas Públicas de Tarrytowns felicitan a su Valedictorian y su Salutatorian de Sleepy Hollow High School - Clase 2021. Valedictorian Maya Weitzen y Salutatorian Zachary Rudder, ambos han estado en las escuelas de Tarrytown desde el Kindergarten y trabajaron arduamente para lograr estos honores académicos. Es impresionante por el hecho de que se están graduando durante una pandemia y han pasado gran parte de su último año en aulas híbridas.

TUFSD aprueba el presupuesto para el año escolar 2021-22; Elecciones públicas el 18 de mayo

TARRYTOWN, NY, 20 de abril de 2021 - La Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar de Tarrytowns ha aprobado el presupuesto que se presentará a los votantes para el año escolar 2021-22. El presupuesto de $83,837,109 cumple con el límite impositivo con un aumento preliminar en los impuestos de 1.93%. Los electores verán dos propuestas de transporte en la boleta; una para la compra de autobuses y vehículos escolares para uso del distrito y la otra para proporcionar transporte a los estudiantes en los grados 3, 4 y 5 que residen a más de .3 millas hacia / de la escuela. Además, hay tres puestos vacantes en la Junta de Educación. Puede ver la boleta en www.tufsd.org/Page/5070.

TUFSD Approves Budget for 2021-22 School Year; Public Vote to be Held on May 18

TARRYTOWN, NY, April 20, 2021 -- The Board of Education of the Tarrytowns Union Free School District has approved the budget that will be presented to voters for the 2021-22 school year. The $83,837,109 budget is in compliance with the tax cap with a proposed tax levy increase of 1.93% Voters will also see two transportation propositions on the ballot, one for the purchase of school buses and vehicles for use by the district and the other for to provide transportation to students in grades 3, 4 and 5 who reside more than .3 mile to/from school. Additionally, there are three open seats on the Board of Education. A sample ballot can be viewed at www.tufsd.org/Page/5070.

The Public Schools of the Tarrytowns Music Education Program Receives National Recognition for the Second Straight Year

The Public Schools of the Tarrytowns demonstrated commitment to music education earned the district the prestigious Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation. Now in its 22nd year, the Best Communities for Music Education designation is awarded to districts that demonstrate outstanding achievement in efforts to provide music access and education to all students.

Women’s History Month Provides Opportunity to Celebrate a Wide Variety of Women, Past and Present.

March is designated as Women’s History Month and students throughout the Public Schools of the Tarrytowns discovered more about influential women through a variety of lessons. At W.L. Morse, Sandra Tavares created a wall with photos of noteworthy women that included Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Misty Copeland, Hellen Keller, Amelia Earhart and Malala Yousafzai. Students were encouraged to lead, learn, dance, inspire, write and educate others in a way similar to these role models.