Enjoy a video of the Class of 2025's Commencement ! https://klschools.hosted.panopto.com/Panopto/Pages/Viewer.aspx?id=22200be9-8bf1-408c-8a10-b30000f82412
Katonah-Lewisboro School’s Board of Education is meeting on Tuesday, June 10, and Thursday, June 12. The June 10 meeting is Executive Session only. The Public Session of the June 12 meeting begins at 7:30 pm. in the John Jay High School Library. The Agenda includes:
- Presentation - Altaris School and Safety Review
- Presentation - Public Consulting Group (PCG) - Special Education Review
Click here for the meeting's agenda and streaming link:
https://klschools.edurooms.com/engage/klsd-board-of-education/newsletters/june-10-and-june-12-2025-board-of-education-meetings?fbclid=IwY2xjawK1FSVleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFjTXZUaXBEWWRid2E2ajhxAR7fjLtru1_qGRFqEXP4EZzYWgmnczGIw7Xi1Plc-wQKLO1CnvVG5-EdKHu9Qw_aem_16-a_iCkeL6-LTiWlfYmrg
🐜 : MPES grade 2 Insect Museum
Congratulations to John Jay Robotics—it was awarded $8,000 from the Gene Haas Foundation.
"We’re incredibly grateful for this generous support,” said Jonathan Peter, robotics teacher at John Jay. “These funds will go directly toward parts and equipment to help our teams compete with at the highest level.”
In the past two years, John Jay’s robotics teams have represented the school at the World Championships and brought home New York State titles. “We’re excited for what’s ahead,” added Peter. “Next season is shaping up to be one of our best yet.”
Katonah-Lewisboro’s next Board of Education meeting is Thursday, June 5, in John Jay High School’s cafeteria. The evening features the recognition of tenure candidates, retirees and outgoing Board of Education trustees.
A reception will be held in the John Jay High School cafeteria at 5:30 p.m. for tenure recipients, retirees and their guests. The public session begins at 6:30 p.m.
Click here for the meeting's agenda and streaming link:
https://klschools.edurooms.com/engage/klsd-board-of-education/newsletters/june-5-2025-boe-meeting-notice
🧶: IMES third graders’ yarn birds
Thank you to everyone who voted! The school budget passed, as did the two propositions related to energy savings.
The newly elected Board of Education trustees are:
Jon Poffenberger
Arwen Thomas Belloni
Carolyn Snell
The unofficial results are as follows:
Proposition #1
Yes: 744
No: 309
Proposition #2
Yes: 826
No: 226
Proposition #3:
Yes: 807
No: 244
Arwen Thomas Belloni: 790
Jon Poffenberger: 766
Carolyn Snell: 825
Congratulations to our new and returning trustees! We deeply appreciate the community's support of our schools and our students, and look forward to the work ahead, Empowering All.
Sincerely,
Ray Blanch
Superintendent of Schools
May 22, 2025 Board of Education Meeting
https://klschools.edurooms.com/engage/klsd-board-of-education/newsletters/may-22-2025-board-of-education-meeting
In the news! Our science research and robotics programs are featured in a STEM series in The Recorder. Read it here. https://www.therecorder.org/post/robotics-and-science-classes-sharpen-problem-solving-skills
Mark your calendar for the Katonah-Lewisboro Schools' Sustainability Fair! Tuesday, April 22, 5:30 - 7 pm, at John Jay High School. All welcome!
A perfect start to Earth Month - an article in The Recorder highlights some of the many sustainability projects in KLSD classrooms.
https://www.therecorder.org/post/sustainability-education-has-taken-root-in-area-schools
Enjoy the District's Spring newsletter: https://klschools.edurooms.com/engage/klsd-news/newsletters/spring-into-learning
Enjoy the just-released District Newsletter—Celebrations and Special Guests: https://klschools.edurooms.com/engage/klsd-news/newsletters/celebrations-and-special-guests
The next Board of Education meeting is Thursday, February 27. Please read here for details:
https://klschools.edurooms.com/engage/klsd-board-of-education/newsletters/february-27-2025-boe-meeting-notice
Incoming Kindergarten Orientation on March 5! Parents and guardians with a child turning five years old on or before December 1, 2025, are invited to attend our Kindergarten Orientation, held at the assigned elementary school based on your address, on Wednesday, March 5, at 7 p.m. Snow Date: Wednesday, March 12. Information about Kindergarten Registration will be provided. This evening presentation is for parents/caregivers only.
School will be in session on Friday, April 11, due to the snow day on February 6.
All KLSD Schools on 2/6/25
Enjoy the District's Winter 2025 Newsletter: https://klschools.edurooms.com/engage/klsd-news/newsletters/winter25
Three Hour Delay (1/31/25) for all KLSD Schools
The next Board of Education meeting is Thursday, January 16. Please read here for details:
https://klschools.edurooms.com/engage/klsd-board-of-education/newsletters/january-16-2025-board-of-education-meeting
Submissions for the District's PreKindergarten Lottery will be received January 2 through February 6. Find out more and access the application here: https://www.klschools.org/page/prek-program
Best wishes for a wonderful winter recess. Enjoy the District's December newsletter: https://klschools.edurooms.com/engage/klsd-news/newsletters/holiday-read-48316