The Friday Five - September 11, 2026

As we do annually, we paused earlier today for a moment of silence to remember the lives that were lost, the extraordinary acts of heroism, and the enduring impact the acts of violence of September 11, 2001, have had on our communities, country, and the world. This day also provided an opportunity to help our secondary students develop a better understanding of this defining event in the history of New York State and of the nation. Today's SMS News program included a segment on 9/11, and SHS social studies classes took time for discussion and contemplation as well. This year, to commemorate the 25th anniversary of 9/11, a group of Scarsdale educators shared their personal connection to and experiences from that day with SHS students during community lunch. As our NYSED Commissioner and Regents Chancellor shared in their joint statement earlier today, "Through education, we preserve the memory of those who came before us and ensure that the lessons of September 11 are not lost to time. By teaching them with care, honesty, and reverence, we honor those whose lives were lost or forever changed, while helping future generations understand their responsibility to remember, learn, and carry those lessons forward."

Fox Meadow Elementary welcomed students to the new playground earlier today in a ribbon cutting ceremony. The revitalized playground was designed with input from students, parents, and staff, and represents the first phase of a multiyear renewal of our elementary playground structures across the District. This project also enabled us to make additional safety improvements through that addition of door-ajar sensors at key locations within the school. We thank our community for supporting this important work, and are excited for our students to enjoy the new equipment!

Click here for a gallery of pictures from today's ribbon cutting!

The Board will hold its first Business Meeting since the school year started on Monday evening. The meeting will include updates on enrollment, staffing, capital projects, and other summer improvements including safety items. As always, the meeting will be live-streamed online at SPS-TV, and public comments will be accepted in person and via Zoom. To participate in the public comment periods virtually, click the link here. For more information, please visit the Board of Education site. 

Senior Chalking took place on Wednesday of this week, one of the many SHS traditions our seniors look forward to annually. Students took to the paved area in front of the Brewster Road entrance to make their mark and announce their arrival as the next group of Scarsdale High School graduates! Click here to see a few more pictures of the event.

The Raiders Varsity Football squad kicked off the season yesterday with a 40-14 win over Yonkers. Seasons are underway for all of our teams, including Cheer, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Soccer, Girls' Swimming/Diving, Girls' Tennis, and Volleyball. Bookmark our Scores and Schedules page, and consider subscribing to the Raider Panther Reporter from Todd Sliss. Good luck to all of our teams and athletes!