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Ratman vs. Bobin a CLASSIC film created in 1966 at Sleepy Hollow High School. Overseeing the production was Peter Smallman, Henry Steiner, a bunch of young determined classmates and teachers who all wanted to have fun and WE DID! The guiding principle stated below was how we lived back in those days and we were fortunate to have such a wonderful home to grow up in.

Paul Sladkus

At Sleepy Hollow High School we are guided by our district mission statement.

It is our mission to work with our community and business partners to maintain the highest standards of learning. Together we will provide students with the opportunity, knowledge and resources to meet our complex world.

and…

We are governed by our guiding principles:

About Our School

Located in southern Westchester county, approximately 20 miles north of New York City, and standing above the east bank of the Hudson River, Sleepy Hollow High School serves approximately 850 ethnically and socio-economically diverse students in grades 9 through 12 from the villages of Sleepy Hollow and Tarrytown.

We have become a community of choice for families who value our “snap shot” of the real world: Our community is a destination point for families immigrating from the Caribbean and Latin America, and home to families who have been in our villages for generations; families who can afford to send their children to any one of a number of private schools in the area, choose instead to have their children attend our public school. Collectively, these families created and provide continuous support for The Foundation for the Public Schools of the Tarrytowns, which raises hundreds of thousands of dollars annually to supplement our educational program.

In October 1957, Sleepy Hollow High School was the focus of an article “New buildings won’t educate your children” in Woman’s Day magazine. Although the 1957 physical plant was deemed “as handsome a high school as any in America,” the renovated curriculum was recognized as enabling our graduates to have “a better chance today than ever before to become all that they are capable of.” While our sprawling building on its scenic campus had been well maintained and consistently upgraded, it experienced many of the facilities restrictions of comparable structures built in the 1950s and has undergone major renovations and expansion over the last two years: One hundred thousand square feet of state-of-the-art science labs, art studios, a gymnasium that boasts a fitness center and dedicated wrestling room, an auditorium that seats 750 and provides professional quality sound and light engineering, a renovated and expanded Library Media Center, a cafeteria with a food court, wireless capability throughout the building, and more than 20 new classrooms now overlook the Hudson River. All pre-existing classrooms are refurbished, outfitted with Smartboards, and white boards have replaced 1957 black boards. What hasn’t changed since 1957 is the public and academic communities’ shared belief that there is “no substitute for a solid foundation” in education. Sleepy Hollow curriculum is continually examined and adjusted to meet or exceed best-practices.

In 2008, Sleepy Hollow was selected by the Magellan foundation to represent one of three exemplary New York State high schools to have programs and practices that lead to high graduation and low drop-out rates. Sleepy Hollow was among the top 40 from over 640 schools to reach benchmark graduation rate standards and was one of five exemplary high schools chosen for in-depth research, study, and visitation by the Magellan Foundation. In 2009, the United States Department of Education featured us on their website “Doing What Works” as one of five schools nationally identified as putting best practices in action to achieve graduation.

Our comprehensive high school programs are designed to meet the needs of each adolescent we serve. We build relationships with our students and their families that guide everyone through the stress and strife of adolescence. Thriving athletic and performing arts programs are complemented by an extensive extra curricular program. A new source of pride is our award winning student-produced Multimedia Production Team, recipient of Honorable Mention in the Adobe Max competition for professional international media developers; Sleepy Hollow’s team came in second to Homeland Security and NASA Space Center. In 2008, the team has produced over 14 hours of programming for our local educational channel 77; check it out at www.sleepyhollowhits.com.

We have established extensive partnerships with local colleges, corporations, and the community at large. Support from local historical and business resources has made our community an extension of our campus; students conduct research and participate in internships as an integral part of our academic program.

Our creativity and commitment has been acknowledged through consistently passed local school budgets, and the award of state, federal, and private foundation grants. Locally, smaller grants have provided funding for cultural trips for students, added instruments to our band and orchestra, audio equipment for our multimedia students, robotic kits for AP Physics students, a gardening component to our Life Skills curriculum for our most handicapped students, and provided a weather station for our Earth Science students.

We are proud of our students’ records of accomplishment. An impressive percentage of students from the Class of 2009—89%—continued their studies in higher education. In the recent past, our top students have matriculated at Emory, Wesleyan, Brown, Cornell, Georgetown, Northwestern, University of Pennsylvania, Princeton, USC, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Vassar, Stanford, Tufts, and Middlebury. We are equally proud of the many first generation graduates we send to local and community colleges. Annually, our students earn an impressive number of scholarship dollars, averaging in excess of $280,000 in each of the last five years.

A key factor to our success is the involvement of our parents in their children’s education; parents feel welcome at our school. Our PTSA sponsors Parent-to-Parent Nights. These events, offered in English and Spanish, enable parents to share strategies for raising a teenager. The PTSA, The Foundation, and our Sports and Performing Arts Boosters raise funds for our curricular and extra curricular programs. Our Parenting Center, located in the heart of the village, provides information about all district schools and a wide range of support for parents.

Sleepy Hollow is an exciting place for students and staff to work and learn together. If any school community can demonstrate that public education is alive and well, it is ours. Our school slogan, “Sleepy Hollow, Say it Proudly” sums up the collective commitment to our school.

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Feeling Festive in Westchester

Nothing says holidays more than twinkling lights, shopping, festive recipes and new family traditions.

Make a Tradition

Westchester’s Winter Wonderland at Kensico Dam Plaza is a 1.2-mile drive-thru experience featuring thousands of holiday lights and entertainment. This year’s event will take place from November 27 through January 3. Highlights include the celebrated elves, Ned and Albert, glittering angels of peace, a 50-foot dove, dancing trees, candy cane lane, a spectacular 100-foot light tunnel, the famous 40-foot Christmas tree and more. All with curated holiday music streaming straight to your radio. There is nothing else quite like it in the area.

Hop on the Fun Train

Holiday on the Hill Exhibit and Train Show at Lasdon Park and Arboretum is a favorite for the family. The fun starts December 4 and runs through January 31; check the website for complete schedule and safety guidelines. Tickets are sold online only for scheduled viewing times. Activities include Safe Santa outdoor visits near the main house, a train layout with four tracks running through Westchester towns, Santa’s Winter Village, and New York City landmarks. The gift shop will be open for holiday purchases, snacks and drinks.

Shop Westchester

Get something for everyone on your list and support Westchester businesses.

Faraway Farm in Yorktown Heights, raises award-winning alpacas and offers beautiful handmade alpaca products through its online store. In addition to homegrown yarn, it offers sweaters, shawls, hats, scarves, socks, sofa throws and super-soft teddy bears.

Phat Olive in Katonah is the shop for your favorite foodie. They offer more than 30 varieties of oils and vinegars, a variety of accessories to accompany your oils, as well as custom gift baskets.

Greyston Bakery makes delicious desserts with an important story. Greyston’s mission is to create thriving communities through the practice of Open Hiring, which hires workers without asking questions or making any judgements, giving opportunity to individuals who face employment barriers. Greyston bakes everything from scratch and is certified kosher and peanut-free.

Clay Art Center has a great selection of handmade goods for the art lover. Be sure to check out Clay Holiday 2020 (Live Nov 21- Dec 24) their annual sale features hundreds of pieces by local and nationally recognized artists. Shop online for ceramic pieces featuring ornaments, mugs, serving pieces and more.

Taste the Season

Simple and delicious, Merchant’s Daughter Dry Cider gives the traditional Moscow mule all the flavors of fall. Seasonal cinnamon and crisp apple slices enhance the flavor and visual appeal. This recipe is perfect for when you want to cuddle up next to a warm fire.

Take Comfort

Westchester’s businesses, attractions and government are working together so you can take comfort and find joy in this season’s best. Westchester With Care is a pledge to safeguard the health of all who live, work, visit and play in the County. It focuses on key safety measures such as face coverings, social distancing, enhanced hygiene standards and cleaning protocols. Over 140 Westchester organizations – and counting – have taken our pledge, from world-class performing arts venues to historic sites, hotels and restaurants.

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Friday, February 14, 2020

Katya Grineva is a world-celebrated performer, Steinway artist, and she has the special distinction of performing more times at Carnegie Hall than any other solo female pianist. This Valentine’s evening, Ms. Grineva will be performing classical romantic favorites, and will be joined by acclaimed cellist Byron Duckwall. We are thrilled to have her back for the second year in a row, and excited to introduce Westchester’s own Marina Varriano, 15, who recently won third place in the 2019 Debut International Piano Competition and was a silver medalist in the 2018 U.S. Golden Key Music Festival.

We will celebrate our theater’s 40th anniversary, having been saved from the wrecking ball on Valentine’s Day 1980. A premium ticket package includes a post-show champagne & dessert reception with the artists on stage ($75).

THE PROGRAM
7:00 pm – Concert Preview Event
A special conversation with pianist Katya Grinvea and cellist Byron Duckwall moderated by Music Hall Executive Director Bjorn Olsson.

7:20 pm – Marina Varriano’s Music Hall Debut
The Music Hall is delighted to support young musicians and welcomes pianist Marina Varriano, age 15, from Westchester to our stage. Marina was the third place winner of the 2019 Debut International Piano Competition and silver medalist in the 2018 U.S. Golden Key Music Festival.

7:35 pm – Brief Intermission

8:00 pm – Performance by Pianist Katya Grineva and Cellist Byron Duckwall
Ms. Grineva is a world-celebrated musician who has the special distinction of performing more times at Carnegie Hall than any other solo female pianist. She will be joined by acclaimed cellist Mr. Duckwall. Together they will perform a program of romantic classical favorite including Debussy “Clair de Lune”, Chopin “Fantasie – Impromptu”, and Beethoven “Moonlight Sonata”

10:00 pm – Post-Show Champagne & Dessert Reception
Make This Valentine’s Day Truly Memorable
Reserve Your Tickets Now
Complimentary tickets available for all students graes K-12 accompanied by an adult
Thank You To Our Event Sponsors

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Mayor Mike Spano serves as the 42nd Mayor of the City of Yonkers. Mayor Spano is a lifelong Yonkers resident, husband and father of three who has dedicated his life to standing up as a voice for Yonkers families and communities.

Spano was first elected to the State Assembly in 1992 as its youngest member. Due to the state’s reapportionment plan, his seat was eliminated later that same year. However, he ran again in 1994 and proudly served his constituents for nearly a decade until deciding to put his family first and not run for re-election, allowing him to spend more time with his wife and three young children.

In his time in the private sector, Spano worked at one of New York’s top governmental relations firms and served on the Board of Directors for the Leake and Watts Children’s Services. After his children became school-aged, he decided to return to public service and ran successfully once again for the State Assembly where he represented the people of Yonkers in the 93rd Assembly District.

Spano is also a member of numerous community organizations such as the Yonkers Chamber of Commerce, Access Westchester, Exchange Club of Yonkers, Sons of Italy, and an Honorary Member (non-veteran) of the Armando Rauso AMVETS Post. He is also is a former Board Member of the Westchester School for Special Children.

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Spano was first elected to the State Assembly in 1992 as its youngest member. Due to the state’s reapportionment plan, his seat was eliminated later that same year. However, he ran again in 1994 and proudly served his constituents for nearly a decade until deciding to put his family first and not run for re-election, allowing him to spend more time with his wife and three young children.

In his time in the private sector, Spano worked at one of New York’s top governmental relations firms and served on the Board of Directors for the Leake and Watts Children’s Services. After his children became school-aged, he decided to return to public service and ran successfully once again for the State Assembly where he represented the people of Yonkers in the 93rd Assembly District.

Spano is also a member of numerous community organizations such as the Yonkers Chamber of Commerce, Access Westchester, Exchange Club of Yonkers, Sons of Italy, and an Honorary Member (non-veteran) of the Armando Rauso AMVETS Post. He is also is a former Board Member of the Westchester School for Special Children.

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