Whether it’s bringing a blanket to school and making a tent to read in, or wearing your pajamas and reading by flashlight … or wearing a word, dressing as a favorite character or reading to a stuffed animal, PARP—which stands for Pick a Reading Partner—is full of surprises. Read about a Used Book Swap at Increase Miller Elementary that redistributes thousands of books. Learn about "Shrek the Musical" - a show based on a picture book by William Steig that Meadow Pond Elementary’s fifth grade put on for their families. Enjoy learning about award-winning author Grace Lin’s visit to Katonah Elementary's kindergarten and first grade classrooms.  

Someone is going to want to make a movie about Wolves for Water, the fundraiser basketball game between John Jay Middle School's eighth graders and faculty. It couldn’t have been any better. Bleachers were packed with students and parents. The faculty team, led by middle school teacher and high school basketball coach Tyler Sayre, seemed tall. But what the 8th graders might not have had in height they made up for in speed, numbers and commitment to a good cause. MORE

Four John Jay seniors won special awards or placed in their categories at the 2022 Westchester Science & Engineering Fair (WESEF)! Eliza Lichtman was awarded 2nd place in Bioinformatics, Josh Hiller placed 3rd in Astronomy, Delaney Martin received the Office of Naval Research Award and Aiden Oates received the Today’s Students, Tomorrow’s Engineers Award. “Congratulations to these outstanding seniors on their success,” said Ann Marie Lipinsky, AP Biology and Science Research teacher. MORE

The cast of John Jay High School Theatre Workshop's upcoming show has been singing and dancing to 80's music for weeks in preparation for "The Wedding Singer." The hilarious 1980s time capsule opens on Thursday, March 31, and runs through April 2. Shows are at 7:00 pm, with an additional 1:00 pm matinee on April 2. Tickets are $10 at the door / $5 for senior citizens and students. MORE

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