Welcome Back to School, Peekskill!

Congratulations to all of our PKMS students who were recently named Athletes of the Week!

Week of September 5: Oswald Annang & Kaitlin Lehning 

Oswald Annang is a senior and a member of the Boys' Varsity Soccer Team. He is a forward for the team and is no stranger to the spotlight, as he was recently highlighted as one of LoHud's "Elite 11."  Kaitlin is a member of the Girls' Varsity Swim Team. She qualified for the Sectional tournament with a score of 186.10 during her second diving competition at Pace University.

Week of September 12: Jasmyn Lucas 

Jasmyn is a member of the Girls' Varsity Cross Country Team. She placed first in her pre-season Cross Country League Meet.

Pink Out Peekskill on October 14!

On Friday, October 14, we plan to Pink Out Peekskill! All Peekskill schools (Pre-K -12) and Central Office administration are invited to participate in the day. On this day, ALL students and staff are encouraged to wear pink in commemoration of breast cancer awareness. Each school will be taking a group photo, so make sure to dress in pink! 

On Sunday, October 16, 2016 at 9:30 a.m. members of Peekskill CSD will gather at Manhattanville College to take part in the Making Strides for Breast Cancer Walk. They have set a $1,000 fundraising goal. You can find the Peekskill City School District Team page here.. 

"Dads Take Your Child to School Day" Draws Over 570 Father Figures to Peekskill Schools

On Tuesday, September 20, the Peekskill City School District joined other schools in Westchester County and across the nation in "Dads Take Your Child to School Day." This is the third year that Peekskill has participated in the initiative, and it was the District's most successful year ever. A total of 574 father figures, (which included dads, brothers, uncles, grandpas and even a few females), turned out to accompany their students to school. That's approximately 170 more participants than last year's campaign drew.

Prior to the event,   Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino hosted a "Dads Take Your Child to School Day" kick-off event at Peekskill's Oakside Elementary School. The kick-off, which was meant to promote the September 20 event, welcomed elected officials, community leaders, Peekskill administrators and father figure participants from Peekskill's 2015 "Dads Take Your Child to School Day."

For the complete article on this story, please click here.

For a photo album with over 100 pictures from this event, click here. 

Kraft Mobile Food Truck to Visit Hillcrest Elementary Monthly 

The Kraft Mobile Food Truck is coming to Hillcrest! Once a month on Thursdays from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. we will need volunteers to help set up, distribute food and clean up. Volunteers can sign up for one or two hour blocks. Please call Phyllis Elliott at 914-739-2284 ext. 243. Dates for 2016-2017 are as follow: October 13, December 22, January 19, February 16, March 9, April 13, May 18,June 15.

PHS Students Visit United Nations in NYC to Talk Peace 

On September 16, a group of Peekskill High School students traveled to the United Nations in Manhattan to participate in the International Day of Peace presentation.  Prior to the trip, students created projects describing one of the U.N.'s sustainable development programs.  While at the U.N., PHS students were fortunate to hear thought provoking speeches by celebrities, Nobel Peace Laureates, and student presenters who each spoke about how creating a sustainable environment can lead to lasting peace.  

 

"The experience has excited our students and we hope to participate as presenters next year," said Christen McDonnell, a PHS Social Studies teacher who accompanied students on the trip.