The Friday Five - November 21, 2025

Posted Date: 11/21/25 (12:00 PM)

November 21, 2025

	Capital Projects Update On Monday night, the Board of Education heard an update on the work done since October 17th, including a new proposed 6-classroom addition to Edgewood Elementary, an overview of the proposed Fox Meadow addition, revised cost estimates for all proposed spatial and air conditioning projects at all schools, and revisions to proposed field projects. Representatives from BBS and Arris participated in the presentation. Details, including videos of the presentation and results of the recent Bond survey, can be found on our 2026 Bond Planning website. The next update will be on December 15, with a second community survey to follow.
	SBNC Elections The School Board Nominating Committee (SBNC) will hold its election on Wednesday, December 3, 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.
	Little Mermaid This Weekend! Three performances of Disney’s *The Little Mermaid* are scheduled for Friday, November 21st, at 7PM; Saturday, November 22nd, at 7PM; and Sunday, November 23rd, at 2PM. All performances of the SHS Drama Club production take place in the newly renovated auditorium at Scarsdale High School. You can buy your tickets to the show in advance!
	Food Drive - Feeding Westchester This week, all seven Scarsdale Public Schools started food drives in support of Feeding Westchester, and the drive will run until Monday, December 8th. (*Heathcote and SMS food drives end on Wednesday, Nov. 26th). 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.
	Celebrate Thanksgiving Safely The night before Thanksgiving, known as Blackout Wednesday, has become a concerning tradition marked by excessive drinking among young people, particularly college students returning home for the holiday. Unfortunately, it is also one of the deadliest nights of the year for drunk driving and alcohol-related emergencies. This Thanksgiving, the Scarsdale Edgemont Family Counseling Service and the Scarsdale Action for Youth (SAY) Coalition urge parents to discuss the risks of underage drinking with their teens and college-aged children. Conversations should address health and legal consequences, including the dangers of alcohol poisoning, sexual assault, and the use of fake IDs. Together, we can help ensure Thanksgiving is celebrated safely—around the family table, not in the emergency room. For more information, contact Scarsdale Edgemont Family Counseling Service, Scarsdale Action for Youth, or local Youth Outreach Workers.