The (early) Friday Five - November 28, 2025

Posted Date: 11/26/25 (10:30 AM)

November 28, 2025

	Early Thanksgiving Edition! On behalf of the Scarsdale Public Schools, we wish our entire school community a very Happy Thanksgiving! We hope you enjoy the holiday with family and friends, and wish our returning college students safe travels and a restful break! Below are a few dates to keep in mind: Schools Closed Thursday, 11/27 and Friday, 11/28 Fall 2025 Conferences - Grades K-5 Friday, 12/5 & Friday, 12/12 - 1/2 Day (early release) Tuesday, 12/9 - After-School Conferences (full day of school for students)
	SBNC Elections The School Board Nominating Committee (SBNC) will hold its election on Wednesday, December 3rd, at Scarsdale Middle School (Auditorium Lobby - lowest level of the school). Polls will be open from 7:00 AM–10:00 AM and 2:00 PM–9:00 PM. All eligible residents are encouraged to vote. For more information on eligibility, mail-in ballot instructions, and candidate details, please visit our website.
	Concert Season is Here! Be sure to check out the first performances of the year for our Middle School and High School ensembles starting Tuesday, December 2nd, with the SHS Orchestra and Chamber Ensemble. The music continues on the 9th with the SHS Choirs, and 16th with the SHS Band ensembles. SMS ensembles perform on December 3rd, 8th, 10th, 11th, and 15th, and 17th.
	Food Drive - Feeding Westchester The food drives in support of Feeding Westchester will run until Monday, December 8th. (*Heathcote and SMS food drives end today.) Donations of non-perishable food items are gladly welcomed, and/or you can participate in the virtual food drive accessible by CLICKING HERE. Collection boxes are available at Fox Meadow, Greenacres, Quaker Ridge, and SHS.
	SHS PTA Teen Gambling Presentation Middle school and high school faculty and parents report an uptick in student gambling given the availability of online platforms. To address these concerns, we have arranged for a presentation to 10th graders at the high school on December 3rd. Parents are invited to a session on Monday, December 1st at 7:00pm in the SHS Little Theater to preview the presentation, discuss underage gambling/betting and mental health, and gain strategies for fostering healthy choices at home. The presentation will be co-facilitated by John Tessitore, Founder of the JCK Foundation, a nonprofit promoting mental health awareness and resilience, and Monique Tricarico, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Underage Gambling Prevention Coordinator at Student Assistance Services Corporation, a nonprofit providing youth prevention and education services. For tips on how to discuss gambling with your child and to learn more, visit YOU Decide NY – For Parents.