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Sports registration via FamilyID

Beginning with the 2018-19 school year, the Rams will use FamilyID, a new online sports registration clearance program. For each season, you will find registration links and a presentation on FamilyID on our district home page during the registration period.

Registration links have been posted at the bottom of the district home page for Spring High School sports registration, which begins Feb. 4, and Spring Middle School sports registration, which starts Feb. 11.
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PCMS Drama Club set to stage "Mary Poppins," get your tickets now!

Get your tickets to the Port Chester Middle School Drama Club's presentation of the Disney musical "Mary Poppins"! Performances will be at 4 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 31 and 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Feb. 1-2. Ticket link: www.showtix4u.com
News & Announcements - Port Chester Middle School
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Sign the Petition and Help Port Chester Obtain Rightful School Foundation Aid

Please help Port Chester Public Schools obtain our rightful school aid by contacting state-elected officials and others who influence state funding for education.

One way to do this is by signing the petition urging our legislators and education leaders to fund Port Chester's Foundation Aid now!

Foundation Aid was established a decade ago to ensure that all students receive their constitutionally guaranteed right to a sound and basic education, regardless of their zip code. The failure to adhere to the original 2007-08 Foundation Aid formula has cut our state aid by more than $168 million over 10 years. This comes at a time when costs have risen and our enrollment has grown by more than 800 students. Read more here!

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Collecting for a cause

Students and staff at Port Chester Middle School outdid themselves during the Paws for the Cause event held in December. Read how they raised a record-breaking amount to benefit area pets.

News & Announcements - Port Chester Middle School
Planetarium

Students at Port Chester Middle School have the opportunity to learn more about space and what, literally, makes the world go round in their school's planetarium. Learn more about this exciting field of study.

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Reading on fire

Seventh-grade students in Brenda Burke's reading workshop got a surprise when new technology was introduced into their classroom. Read more about how this will improving reading skills.

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Check out Episode 2 of Ram Watch: One to One

Hear from a PCHS senior about being part of "The Pride of PC!" Ryan Heffernan talks to Eli Taylor-Lemire about being part of the Marching Band since he was in Elementary School and much more. Click here for episode 2 of Ram Watch: One to One. And see the attached photos for great behind-the-scenes pics!
News & Announcements - Port Chester High School
National Art Honor Society members inducted

Congratulations to the newest members of the National Art Honor Society:
Layla Barreto, Colette Corcoran, Michell Fajardo, Ikra Konukcu, Mehmet Konukcu, Jenny Le, Miguel Lopez, Gopika Nair, Kimberly Oyervide, Liana Rich, Gianella Robles, Melissa Rodriguez and Karen Romero.
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Spring baseball registration is under way

Coming soon.... online registration on PCYBL’s new website! Within the next few days, the league will be rolling out its new PCYBL website with a brand-new look and online registration! Watch for the new website at www.portchesterbaseball.com and for further announcements. You can still register using the paper form attached here as well... whatever is most convenient for.
- 2019-Spring-Inhouse-Registration-Form 11 30.pdf
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Port Chester named to Advanced Placement Honor Roll

The Port Chester-Rye Union Free School District has been named to the College Board's AP District Honor Roll, one of just 373 districts in the U.S. and Canada and the the only one in Westchester so honored.

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PCHS students have opportunity to learn television production

Learn more about Ram Watch, a student produced television show at PCHS.

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Singin' in the holiday season

Thomas Edison student musicians and singers share holiday cheer.

News & Announcements - Thomas A. Edison School
Ram Watch: One to One — PCHS seniors discuss student life

Check out the pilot episode of Ram Watch: One to One. Hear from senior-class students Maria Fernandez and Eli Taylor-Lemire as they chat about PCHS student life.

News & Announcements - Port Chester High School
A walk of Thanksgiving

Each month students take a few minutes to step outside and take a short walk.

News & Announcements - Park Avenue School
King Street students mark Veterans Day with breakfast, moving assembly

At King Street School students and faculty marked Veterans Day with the school's annual Veterans Breakfast, which kicked off with an assembly in the school auditorium.
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Port Chester students show appreciation for veterans

In honor of Veterans Day,Port Chester Middle School students visited with veterans to deliver Veterans Day cards to the VA Hospital in Montrose.

Eight students were selected by their teachers as being model citizens with an interest in social studies. Students were selected from each grade to visit the Veteran's Day Celebration at the VA Hospital.

There was a special celebration to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the end of World War 1. Students handed out several hundred thank you cards, written by them and their fellow students, to thank the veterans who attended the ceremony as well as throughout the hospital.

Students also helped to organize the food pantry and took part in a tour of the hospital and its facilities. They were accompanied by Principal Pat Swift, Social Studies Department Chairperson Chris Halstead, and 7th Grade Social Studies Teacher Dan Doherty.

Meanwhile, the Social Studies Department put together the “Picture Wall of Veterans” in our main lobby that is pictured here. Students and staff were invited to submit a copy of a veteran's picture along with information about them and their service to our country.

Just when we thought our kids couldn't make us prouder. Thank you to all our veterans for their service!
News & Announcements - Port Chester Middle School
Thank you, Jessica Lynn!

Big thanks to country music star Jessica Lynn, who performed her hits LIVE at Port Chester Middle School on Friday, Nov. 2!

Born and raised in Yorktown, N.Y., Jessica Lynn is today's hottest rising country music star with hits such as "Crazy Idea,” "Roadhouse” and "Let's Don't.” She generously took a break from her international tour to do a ONE NIGHT ONLY performance to benefit the PCMS Drama Club and this year's winter musical, "Mary Poppins.” Jessica Lynn brought the whole band to the Archie Jacobs Auditorium! Check her out at www.jessicalynnmusic.org.
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Inaugural Thespian Society Inductees honored at ceremony at PCHS

Twelve students made history next week when they became the first inductees into the Port Chester High School Thespian Society, Troupe 2199. Read the full story here.

The induction took place at ceremony on Thursday, Oct. 25, at the Port Chester High School Theatre. Inductees wore formal attire and were joined by invited family and friends.

Those being inducted include: Nicolas Arnel, Lindsay Co, Mason Cruz, Megan Gleason, Ryan Heffernan, Francesca La Dore, Savannah Langenbach, Genevieve Pastena, Olivia Perrone, Lyndsay Rosenfeld, Moira Sullivan and Faith Tomasula. The honor reflects their hard work and commitment to excellence in theatre arts.

Details regarding a celebratory reception and fundraiser will be announced.
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Parent Advocacy

What can you do as a parent to support our schools?

Help us obtain our rightful school aid by contacting state-elected officials and others who influence state funding for education.

Send emails and make phone calls to state officials before mid-March, when a state budget is normally passed.

Please click on the "Port Chester's Foundation Aid" link at right. You will be redirected to our Change.org site, where you can sign a petition that will be shared with government officials.

Please find a Spanish-language version here.

Petition, Sample Letters and Resources

Contact Information for Elected Officials

NY State
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo • NYS State Capitol Building, Albany, NY 12224

• Phone 518-474-8390 • Fax # 518-474-1513 • email form • send an email

Mary Ellen Elia, Commissioner of Education • NY State Education Department, 89 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12234

• send an email • 518-474-3852

Dr. Betty A. Rosa, Chancellor, New York State Board of Regents • Regents Office, 89 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12234 • 518-474-5889 • send an email

Our NYS Legislators
NY State Assemblyman Steven Otis • 325 Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248 • 518-455-4897 • send an email
District Office: 222 Grace Church Street, Suite 303, Port Chester, NY 10573 • 914-939-7028

Other State Legislators Who Influence School Funding
Assembly Speaker Carl E. Heastie • LOB 932, Albany, NY 12248 • send an email

Senate President John J. Flanagan • Room 330, State Capitol Building, Albany NY 12247 • send an email
Senate Coalition Co-Leader Jeffrey D. Klein • LOB 913, Albany NY 12247 • send an email

Our US/Federal Legislators
United States Representative Nita Lowey • 2365 Rayburn HOB, Washington, DC 20505 • 202-225-6506 • email form
District Office: 222 Mamaroneck Avenue #310 White Plains, NY 10605 • 914-428-1707

US Senator Charles Schumer • 322 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington DC 20510 • 202-224-6542 • email form
780 Third Avenue, Suite 2301, NY, NY 10017 • 212-486-4430

US Senator Kirsten Gillibrand • 478 Russell, Washington DC 20510: • 202-224-4451 fax 202-228-0282 • Email form
780 Third Avenue, Suite 2601, NY, NY 10017 • 212-688-6262 fax 866-824-6340