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November Newsletter 2025

Posted Date: 12/01/25 (06:28 PM)
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Pocantico Hills Newsletter

November 2025

Designing Women

Two young women smile, one holding a small blue object, in a brightly lit room.

Students create special key chains

There was a soft whirr emanating from one of the laser printers. Sixth grader Zia Jacobs Finnegan and eighth grader Alana Salfarlie watched closely. Noticing an odd occurrence, they stopped the machine to see what the matter was.

It was not their first time operating the laser printers. The two have been designated as the official student operators. When middle school science teacher Vincent Cook is unable to attend the machines, he trained Zia and Alana to assist.
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Pocantico Students Appreciate Teachers, Resources at Briarcliff High School

Catch up on what three alums who chose to go to Briarcliff High School are planning for their educational futures.
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A letter from the Superintendent,

Dear Pocantico Hills Community,

Happy Thanksgiving to all of our families!

Our classrooms and hallways and building in general has been buzzing with music in preparation for our holiday concerts, with new technology being used by our students and a generosity of spirit with the PTA food/clothing outreach. It is amazing to the see all the hard work and dedication of our students and staff.

I hope you take an opportunity to view our Fall 2025 Update video, which highlights our Portrait of a Graduate, PBIS efforts, celebrates student and faculty success and provides an overview of our building projects. These special videos are a unique way to shine a spotlight on what make Pocantico great and helps to keep our families informed.

I encourage you to keep an eye on our calendar, as we head further into the holiday season there are several activities you will want to support, including our winter choral and band concerts. We hope to see you there!

In the meantime, I offer my heartfelt gratitude for this amazing community—our families, students, staff, Board of Education. I remain truly grateful for each of you and continue to be deeply impressed by the dedication, support, and commitment to learning you demonstrate every single day.

Warm regards,
Rich Calkins
Superintendent of Schools
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Thank you!

Two young women organize items on a metal shelving unit in a kitchen.

Food and Coat Drive

Thank you to all who donated to the PTA Thanksgiving/Winter Outreach food drive! Members of the Student Council helped sort items before they were distributed.
 
A school cafeteria scene with Thanksgiving-themed food and service.

Thanksgiving came early at Poco ....

Poco students got a preview of what's to come during the annual Thanksgiving lunch!
 

Upcoming Events

Dec. 3, Board of Education Meeting, 6:30 p.m.
Dec. 4, Elementary Winter Concert, 6 p.m.
Dec. 8, Golden Guest Concert, 10 a.m.
Dec. 10, Middle School Winter Concert, 6 p.m.
Dec. 17, Board of Education Meeting, 6:30 p.m.
Dec. 22-Jan. 2, Holiday Recess