It's time to tune in! Join us for a watch party starting tonight as our school choirs, bands and orchestras share some festive favorites! View the attached for a full schedule. The live watch begins at 7 p.m. and can be viewed on our special music channel at https://ensemble.lhric.org/Watch/Tp4r3FEd
There will be a special virtual Board of Education meeting on Monday, Dec. 6, 2021, at 3:30 p.m. The meeting will be livestreamed, and can be viewed at https://ensemble.lhric.org/hapi/v1/contents/permalinks/b3C8Hxd7/view
Watching the meeting: To watch a Board of Education Meeting live-streamed you must visit the district’s website to gain access the PCSTV channel. This can be done by clicking on the District website main page and click on PCSTV icon. Replays of the meeting will be played on the district website.
The Westchester County Department of Health in collaboration with Port Chester Schools are hosting a COVID-19 vaccination clinic for our students ages 5 -11 on Wednesday, December 15th from 3:30 pm – 7:30 pm at Port Chester Middle School.
The vaccine is free to families. If you would like your child to receive a COVID-19 vaccination, you will need to make an appointment. The link for appointments will be posted on the district website on Wednesday, December 8th at 6:00 pm. Walk-ins will not be accepted. If you need help to sign-up, please call your child’s school. A parent or legal guardian MUST be present with the student to receive the vaccine. You will also need to come back three weeks after the first appointment for the second dose to complete the vaccination on January 5, 2022.
After the vaccine is given, the student will be required to remain for at least 15 minutes to be watched for any potential allergic reactions. Persons with a history of allergies will be required to stay for a minimum of 30 minutes.
For questions about the vaccine, we encourage you to speak with your healthcare provider. Click here to access a frequently-asked-questions document. The Westchester County Department of Health will have clinicians’ available onsite to answer any remaining questions.
We encourage you to register as soon as possible as there are a limited number of appointments. These sessions are only for students of the Port Chester-Rye Public School District so please do not forward to others.
El Departamento de Salud del Condado de Westchester, en colaboración con las escuelas de Port Chester, ofrecerá una clínica de vacunación COVID-19 para nuestros estudiantes de 5 a 11 años el miércoles 15 de diciembre de 3:30 pm a 7:30 pm en la escuela intermedia de Port Chester (Port Chester Middle School).
La vacuna es gratuita para las familias. Si desea que su hijo(a) reciba la vacuna COVID-19, deberá hacer una cita. El enlace para las citas se publicará en el sitio web del distrito el miércoles 8 de diciembre a las 6:00 pm. No se aceptarán visitas sin cita previa. Si necesita ayuda para inscribirse, llame a la escuela de su hijo(a). Un padre o tutor legal DEBE estar presente con el estudiante para recibir la vacuna. También deberá regresar tres semanas después de la primera cita para recibir la segunda dosis para completar la vacunación el 5 de enero de 2022.
Después de que se administre la vacuna, se requerirá que el estudiante permanezca al menos 15 minutos para ser observado por posibles reacciones alérgicas. Las personas con antecedentes de alergias deberán permanecer durante un mínimo de 30 minutos.
Si tiene preguntas sobre la vacuna, le recomendamos que hable con su proveedor de atención médica. Haga clic aquí para acceder a un documento de preguntas frecuentes. El Departamento de Salud del Condado de Westchester tendrá médicos disponibles en el lugar para responder cualquier pregunta pendiente.
Le animamos a que se registre lo antes posible ya que hay un número limitado de citas. Estas sesiones son solo para estudiantes del Distrito de Escuelas Públicas de Port Chester-Rye, así que no las reenvíe a otros.
Hello Everyone! Please see the important information below in regards to the yearbook and pictures! Deadlines are approaching. This year’s yearbook is going to be very special!
The deadline to buy an ad in the yearbook is January 28th. The link to buy an add is here:
https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1053279/Port-Chester-High-School/
In addition, if you would like to pre-order a yearbook, click on this link:
Attention Underclassmen, December 7th is Underclass Pictures Retake Day in room 149 from 8:00-2:00. This retake day is only for underclass absentees and picture buyers. Picture buyers bring your unwanted pictures with you.
Attention Seniors, if you got your picture taken but still have not received an email from Class Act Photo, send them an email requesting your senior picture code, their email address is: service@classactphoto.com. The last day to tell them what your chosen picture for the yearbook is December 3rd.
Seniors, you have ONE MORE chance to get your senior portrait taken. On December 17 in 299. See Ms. Darrow in 132 to make an appointment.
Also for seniors, the last day to submit a baby picture and senior quote for the yearbook is December 3. To do this, go to the senior google classroom and click on classwork. The links are right there. Or click these links:
Senior Quote: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe0V02IjF9UrDwf_oxiM1L5u10XG8taxZ_gIv6gJpxWznII3g/viewform
Baby Picture:
https://images.jostens.com/416445977
Un mensaje del Comité del Anuario de PCHS:
¡Hola, todos! ¡Consulte la información importante a continuación con respecto al anuario y las imágenes! Se acercan los plazos. ¡El anuario de este año será muy especial!
La fecha límite para comprar un anuncio en el anuario es el 28 de enero. El enlace para comprar un complemento está aquí: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1053279/Port-Chester-High-School/
Además, si desea reservar un anuario, haga clic en este enlace: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1053279/Port-Chester-High-School/2022-Yearbook/2021100113305936072/CATALOG_SHOP/?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=YBK_CMP_HS_EP_LC20_tarm10&ubsll=es_source=complementos
Atención, estudiantes de primer año, el 7 de diciembre es el día para retomar las fotos de los estudiantes de primer año en el salón 149 de 8: 00-2: 00. Este día de recuperación es solo para los ausentes de clase baja y los compradores de fotografías. Los compradores de imágenes trae sus imágenes no deseadas con usted.
Atención, personas mayores, si se tomó una foto pero aún no ha recibido un correo electrónico de Class Act Photo, envíeles un correo electrónico solicitando su código de foto para personas mayores, su dirección de correo electrónico es: service@classactphoto.com. El último día para decirles cuál es su foto elegida para el anuario es el 3 de diciembre.
Personas mayores, tienen UNA oportunidad MÁS de obtener su retrato senior. El 17 de diciembre de 299. Ver a la Sra. Darrow en 132 para hacer una cita.
También para los estudiantes de último año, el último día para enviar una foto de bebé y una cotización de último año para el anuario es el 3 de diciembre. Para hacerlo, vaya al aula de Google para estudiantes de último año y haga clic en Trabajo de clase. Los enlaces están ahí. O haga clic en estos enlaces:
Cotización senior: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe0V02IjF9UrDwf_oxiM1L5u10XG8taxZ_gIv6gJpxWznII3g/viewform
Foto de bebé: https://images.jostens.com/416445977
Come on out and grab a bite to eat as a way to support the Port Chester High School Class of 2024! Chipotle, 100 South Ridge St., is allowing a portion of proceeds to benefit the sophomore class.
This is our first ever basketball tournament named after Louie Larizza Jr. and sponsored by the Larizza Family and the Girls and Boys Basketball Booster Clubs. We hope to see you there!
Click here to view the presentation by Superintendent Dr. Henriquez from the November 23, 2021 Board of Education Meeting.
Members of the Port Chester High School band, choir and orchestra were treated to the expertise of several musicians recently when members of the SUNY Purchase music faculty visited their classrooms.
The District is excited to announce the transition to BoardDocs, where Board of Education Meeting agendas and other documents will be posted. BoardDocs can be accessed here.
Members of the Port Chester community are invited to join a series of tours to view the completed facilities at Port Chester High School that are the result of recent capital improvements approved by voters. Tours will be scheduled on an ongoing basis according to community interest. Please see the form linked here to indicate your interest in joining us. We will share dates and times as tours are scheduled. Thank you for your interest and your support!
Tour Registration Form: https://forms.gle/sjAZU7WXzm3QV7MH9
Dear Port Chester Families,
Students, faculty, and staff will be randomly tested for COVID-19 again this year as part of our efforts to keep our children safe, healthy, and in school. The test will be a non-invasive, PCR saliva test, instead of a nasal swab. Last year the testing was conducted by our school nurses, this year the Westchester County Department of Health is running programs in public schools, at no cost to the district. The plan is to test every student and employee who volunteers first, and then test twenty percent of our district population each week thereafter. Given the highly contagious Delta variant, we are hopeful that all parents will choose to have their children take advantage of this program, regardless of vaccination status.
Please read and complete the form on the following link for each student in your household as soon as possible:
This is a County program; therefore, you must fill out all forms, even if you already provided consent for last year’s testing. Unfortunately, some of the information you must complete is redundant, but it is required by the County.
The first gateway testing day will be Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021.
Your child will not be tested unless you have provided authorization.
Thank you for your participation and cooperation.
Estimadas familias de Port Chester,
Los estudiantes, los maestros y el personal escolar serán evaluados al azar para detectar COVID-19 nuevamente este año — como parte de nuestros esfuerzos para mantener a nuestros niños seguros, saludables y en la escuela. La prueba será una prueba de saliva por PCR no invasiva, en lugar de un hisopo nasal. El año pasado el examen fue realizado por nuestras enfermeras escolares; este año el Departamento de Salud del Condado de Westchester está a cargo de este programa en las escuelas públicas, sin costo para el distrito. El plan es evaluar primero a cada estudiante y empleado que sea voluntario, y luego evaluar al veinte por ciento de la población de nuestro distrito cada semana subsecuente. Dada la variante Delta altamente contagiosa, tenemos la esperanza de que todos los padres elijan que sus hijos aprovechen este programa, independientemente del estado de vacunación.
Lea y complete el siguiente formulario para cada estudiante en su hogar lo antes posible:
Este es un programa del condado, por lo tanto, debe completar todos los formularios, incluso si ya dio su consentimiento para las pruebas del año pasado. Lamentablemente, parte de la información que debe completar es redundante, pero el condado la requiere.
El primer día de los exámenes será el jueves 30 de septiembre del 2021.
A su hijo no se le hará la prueba a menos que usted haya dado su autorización.
Gracias por su participación y cooperación.
The Port Chester Police Department is hosting a Chess with Cops event on Dec. 7, 2021 at 6 p.m. at the Port Chester Senior Center. The community is invited to enjoy a game or two and some conversation. RSVP to pomanning@PortChesterNY.Gov. Light refreshments will be served.
In Port Chester’s elementary schools, the point of contact to assist families in obtaining social- emotional and mental health supports for children is the school’s Community School Coordinator or School Psychologist, depending on the school. Please review the attached document to help you find the appropriate resource at your child's school.
Congratulations to our incredible Port Chester Marching Band, who just won the Class 5A Yamaha Cup at MetLife Stadium for the first time since anyone can remember! Go Rams!
A garden party! On Sept. 28, Family and Consumer Science teacher and PCMS Giving Garden Coordinator Allison Silverman gathered with students and invited guests to enjoy some delicious treats and celebrate their hard work. The garden is maintained by Ms. Silverman and enthusiastic students with much of the produce being shared with the community. Read more about it here!
Please review the following material pertaining to the 2021 Advance Tax Credit Payment. Learn more from #IRS at
www.irs.gov/childtaxcredit2021
For additional information and a helpful Child Tax Credit Toolkit, click here.
Revise el siguiente material relacionado con el Pago anticipado del crédito fiscal de 2021. Obtenga más información de #IRS en #IRS en www.irs.gov/creditoporhijos2021
The Arts are flourishing here in Port Chester Schools. We are excited to welcome our new district-wide orchestra program, new art teachers at every elementary school, and a new High School Theatre program. All of these programs will join our already fantastic music and arts programs. For more information about our programs and how your child might participate, check out our new Fine and Performing Arts website: https://sites.google.com/portchesterschools.org/port-chester-rye-ufsd-fine-and/home
In Port Chester’s elementary schools, the point of contact to assist families in obtaining social- emotional and mental health supports for children is the school’s Community School Coordinator or School Psychologist, depending on the school. Please review the attached document to help connect with the appropriate person at each school.
Read a note to the community from Superintendent, Dr. Aurelia Henriquez, and view her 100-Day Plan of Priorities, Actions and Outcomes for our school community. Both are linked below in English and in Spanish.
Dr. Henriquez is seeking input from the community as well. Community members are invited to share their suggestions at this link for making Port Chester Schools the very best they can be.
Port Chester Public School Families: Please visit our Dual Language Website to learn about bilingual education and our diverse K-5 dual language programs. The website includes additional information on our K-5 DL programs (50:50, 90:10), benefits of DL, e.g., social, emotional, educational, cognitive, and information on how to enroll!
Familias de las Escuelas Públicas de Port Chester: Por favor, visite nuestra página web de nuestros Programas de Dos Idiomas para aprender más acerca de la educación bilingüe y sobre nuestros diversos programas en K-5 (50:50, 90:10). ¡Además, en esta página web, podrán obtener información adicional sobre los beneficios sociales, emocionales, educativos, cognitivos, e información para inscribirse en nuestros programas!
Port Chester Community and Parents, we are excited to announce the launch of our Parent Resource Page on our district website! Here you will find local and county wide supports and services. For more information please contact your school’s social worker.
Miembros y padres de la comunidad escolar de Port Chester, nos complace anunciar el lanzamiento de nuestra Página de Recursos en el sitio web del distrito. Aquí encontrará apoyos y servicios locales y del condado. Para obtener más información, contactase con la trabajadora social de su escuela.
New York Project Hope is a FEMA funded program that provides free, confidential emotional and public education for New York residents in response to COVID-19. For more information on the program, please click here.
Regarding the 2801 -a(m) District Plan – Protocols for a Public Health Emergency, the Board of Education approved the 30-day public comment session at the February 10, 2021 meeting. Any comments should be sent to the district clerk at districtclerk@portchesterschools.org
Port Chester Public School Families: Please visit our Dual Language Website to learn about bilingual education and our diverse K-5 dual language programs. The website includes additional information on our K-5 DL programs (50:50, 90:10), benefits of DL, e.g., social, emotional, educational, cognitive, and information on how to enroll!
Familias de las Escuelas Públicas de Port Chester: Por favor, visite nuestra página web de nuestros Programas de Dos Idiomas para aprender más acerca de la educación bilingüe y sobre nuestros diversos programas en K-5 (50:50, 90:10). ¡Además, en esta página web, podrán obtener información adicional sobre los beneficios sociales, emocionales, educativos, cognitivos, e información para inscribirse en nuestros programas!
New York Project Hope is a FEMA funded program that provides free, confidential emotional and public education for New York residents in response to COVID-19. For more information on the program, please click here.
Click on the image below to be directed to our Parent Resource Page! Here you will find local and county wide supports and services. For more information please contact your school’s social worker.
Haga clic en la imagen a continuación para ser dirigido a nuestra Página de Recursos. Aquí encontrará apoyos y servicios locales y del condado. Para obtener más información, contactase con la trabajadora social de su escuela.
Please click on the image below to be directed to our Technology Resource Page
Haga clic en la imagen a continuación para ser dirigido a nuestra página de recursos tecnológicos
The Port Chester Public Schools has developed distance learning opportunities for students
Parent and Student Resource Page
For the latest district information regarding Coronavirus, please visit our Coronavirus Updates page. Information is also available on our Social Media platforms. Be sure to follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
December 8-11
Wednesday, 12/8 Girls: 4:30 p.m. vs. Palisade Prep, 6:15 p.m. vs. Ursuline B.
Friday, 12/10 Boys: 4:30 p.m. vs. Yonkers, 6:15 p.m. vs. YMA
Saturday, 12/11 Girls and Boys: 12 Noon Girls Consolation Game, 2 p.m. Boys Consolation Game, 4 p.m. Girls Championship Game, 6 p.m. Boys Championship Game
Admission is $5 Adults, $2 Student
Location is Port Chester High School
6 pm, Orchestra and Grade 3 Glee Club
7:15 pm, Band and 4th and 5th Grade Glee Club
Teachers will send Zoom link
Port Chester Athletics uses FamilyID, an online sports registration clearance program. Click here for a presentation on FamilyID.
Port Chester Athletics utiliza FamilyID, un programa de autorización de registro de deportes en línea. Haga clic aquí para ver una presentación sobre FamilyIDe abre en una nueva pestaña del navegador. Cuando este listo
Winter sports registration for the high school opens this Friday, 10/15 and will remain open for a period of one month. Winter sports offered are Varsity Bowling, Varsity/JV Boys & Girls Basketball, Varsity/JV Wrestling, Varsity/JV Cheerleading, Varsity Boys Swimming, & Varsity Indoor track.
El registro de deportes de invierno para la escuela secundaria se abre el viernes 15 de octubre y permanecerá abierto por un período de un mes. Los deportes de invierno que se ofrecen son Boliche, Varsity/JV Boys & Girls Basketball, Varsity/JV Lucha Libre, Varsity/JV Animadoras, Varsity Boys Natación y Varsity Indoor track (correr).
Cuando vaya al sitio de Family ID, hay una opcion para diferentes lenguajes
Winter Sports registration for our modified (middle school) teams will open on Friday 10/29 and run through the first week of practices which will start on Monday 11/29.
The sports to be offered are Boys and Girls Basketball, Ice Hockey, Wrestling and Cheerleading.
El registro de deportes de invierno para nuestros equipos modificados (escuela intermedia) se abrirá el viernes 29 de octubre y se extenderá hasta la primera semana de prácticas que comenzará el lunes 29 de noviembre.
Los deportes que se ofrecerán son baloncesto para niños y niñas, hockey sobre hielo, lucha libre y porristas.
Cuando vaya al sitio de Family ID, hay una opcion para diferentes lenguajes
