Dear Eastchester Families,

I would like to update you on the latest information regarding the extended closure of the Eastchester School District. As per Governor Cuomo’s directive earlier today, all schools in New York State will be closed until April 29, 2020. The Eastchester School District will continue to provide distance learning, childcare for essential workers and grab and go meals for families who have been identified in need of this service. 

In addition, the Board of Regents announced that Regents exams scheduled for June in New York have been canceled amid the coronavirus shutdown. More details are still forthcoming. 

At this time, we implore you to maintain ...

Working Alone – Working Together 

Eastchester students remain at home but they still find ways to connect. Some fourth graders from Greenvale formed groups to help each other as they navigate e-learning. 

Mara Collins, Bria Cornyn, Amelia Iannuccilli, Sara Yoshida, Nadia Gemma, Celia Mayer, Maddy Murray and Emma Schultz work together a few times a week. Students take turns leading each session and they rotate the topic.

 Parents said hearing their children work together at home is often the highlight of their day. “We are witnessing sharing, leadership, teamwork, kindness, organization and planning. The initial set up took some time but it is worth it,” remarked ...