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Facilities & Operations Memorandum: Improvements to the WPHS Physical Education Circle

The District will be undertaking improvements to vehicle access at the physical education circle at White Plains High School. As part of our ongoing efforts to maintain efficient access to our athletic facilities and enhance traffic flow, the District will be installing an electronic gate at the entrance of the physical education circle. This improvement is designed to help keep access routes to the gyms and athletic fields clear and ensure parked vehicles are in the designated parking lot. Installation of the new gate will begin on Tuesday, July 7, 2026.

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White Plains High School graduates 567 from Class of 2026 at Westchester County Center

The White Plains High School Class of 2026 crossed the stage at Westchester County Center Thursday evening to officially graduate from high school and begin their next chapter. The commencement ceremony was marked by hundreds of proud family members and friends cheering on the 567 graduates.

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City of White Plains to host National Night Out celebration on Tue., Aug. 4, from 5 to 8 p.m.

The City of White Plains will host its free National Night Out celebration from 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. National Night Out is a nationwide community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships, neighborhood camaraderie and public safety. Join for an evening of entertainment, activities, public safety displays, refreshments and opportunities to meet the men and women who serve and protect the community every day! Two public safety building tours will also be offered at 6:15 p.m. and 6:40 p.m.

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White Plains City School District offering free summer meals to children

The White Plains City School District will offer free summer meals for children 18 and under this summer. Summer meals will be offered at White Plains High School from June 30 to August 17 and at Post Road School from July 6 to July 31. Breakfast will be served from 9 to 9:30 a.m. and lunch will be served from 12 to 12:30 p.m. The White Plains Public Library has also been added as a lunch-only meal site, serving lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. All kids are welcome! No registration or sign-up is needed. 

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Graduating seniors return to where it all began at Post Road Elementary School

The hallways of Post Road School were filled with cheers, smiles and fond memories as graduating seniors returned to their former elementary school for a Senior Walk celebrating how far they have come. The event, now in its second year, welcomed seniors back to the school where their educational journey began just one day before their high school graduation. Students were greeted by former teachers and staff, received childhood photos of themselves from their years at Post Road and walked through the halls as current students waved congratulatory signs and applauded their accomplishments.

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Board of Education student trustees recognized for year of leadership and service

Charis Choi and Afrozah Hossain were recognized for their service as White Plains Board of Education ex-officio student trustees, marking their final meeting before graduation. During their last board meeting before graduation, District Superintendent Dr. Joseph Ricca on Monday evening thanked both students for their contributions and praised the impact they had on the community.

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WPCSD employees celebrated for 25 years of dedicated service in district

A large group of White Plains City School District employees were recognized Monday night for marking a special milestone: 25 years of dedicated service in the district. Superintendent Dr. Joseph Ricca congratulated the teachers and staff members for their lengthy service during a Board of Education meeting in which he also paid homage to dozens of new retirees.

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White Plains City School District honors retirees for lifetimes of service

 The White Plains City School District honored its retiring teachers and staff members during a heartfelt ceremony Monday evening, celebrating decades of dedication to students, families and the school community. A touching video highlighted the evening, with retirees sharing favorite memories from their careers and reflecting on what they will miss most about their time in the district. Their recollections ran the gamut from cherished relationships with students and colleagues to moments that defined their years in White Plains.

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Over 230 Class of 2026 seniors receive prestigious Seal of Civic Readiness in ceremony at WPHS

Students in the Class of 2026 are ready to make their mark on the world beyond graduation, and White Plains High School was proud to celebrate approximately 240 students earning the New York State Seal of Civic Readiness this morning. This was the largest group of recipients in school history and, for the first time, included eight students from Rochambeau Alternative High School. Students and their families were treated to a breakfast before being recognized for their achievements. 

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White Plains community approves 2026-2027 budget with unofficial vote of 838-81

The White Plains City School District's 2026-2027 budget was passed with a (unofficial) total vote count of 838 YES (91.2%) and 81 NO. On behalf of the Board of Education, we would like to take a moment to thank you! Your feedback, recommendations and support throughout the budget planning and presentation processes is appreciated. We are grateful for your continued support of our Tigers and the WPCSD educational community.

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White Plains educators awarded for outstanding service at tenure celebration

White Plains City School District educators were recognized and rewarded for years of high-quality service to students at this year's tenure celebration yesterday evening, where 38 teachers were awarded with tenure. Teachers were highlighted with a video, showcasing their achievement and highlighting their teaching journey, before the Board of Education voted to approve tenure. Click here to watch the video!

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Middle school students honored at National Junior Honor Society Induction Ceremony

More than 150 students were honored during the annual National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) Induction Ceremony, which was held recently at Highlands Middle School. The event -- which recognized outstanding students for their academic achievement, leadership and service -- was supported by Superintendent Dr. Joseph Ricca, Highlands Principal Joseph Spero and Eastview Principal Leroy Dixon.

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Director of Nursing Services Maggie Racioppo's essay about vintage cape

Director of Nursing Services Maggie Racioppo has penned a poignant essay, “The Nursing Cape,” an account of a vintage nurse’s cape with local roots and the remarkable woman who once wore it. In it, Ms. Racioppo captures the enduring spirit of the profession, one defined not only by clinical expertise, but by humanity, resilience and a lifelong commitment to others.

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More than Band-Aids: The real work of White Plains City School District nurses

It's National Nurses Week! Ask most people what a school nurse does, they will likely say the medical providers hand out ice packs, check temperatures and bandage wounds. But the nurses in the White Plains City School District are quick to point out that this diagnosis is way off the mark. In reality, the role is less “Band-Aid station” and more frontline medical provider, public health official, counselor, educator and emergency responder all rolled into one, often operating alone in a building with hundreds of students and staff. 

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Checkmate! WPCSD students shine at regional chess tournament

These White Plains City School District students have all the right moves! From novice chess players to seasoned competitors building their ratings, the district’s young strategists made a strong showing across multiple divisions at a tournament at Seely Place School in Scarsdale, where they brought home team trophies and individual honors.

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