The Friday Five - October 2, 2026

The Board of Education will be meeting on Monday, 10/5, at 6:00 PM in SHS Room 170/172. 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. As always, please visit the BOE page for links to meeting agendas, policies, and additional information. 

Planning for the 2026 Capital Projects Bond work is well underway. One of the many aspects of this work involves surveying the sites where construction will be taking place. Our survey consultants from Tectonic were at Fox Meadow this week, and Crew Chief Anthony Lombardi and Instrument Person Christopher Logan, were invited to explain their profession to 5th graders while conducting the survey. They noted that surveying is, "a great profession that many people know very little about, so it is always rewarding to have the opportunity to introduce students to what we do!"

Global Opportunities Coordinator Heather Waters and SHS Global Ambassadors Blake Miller, Ally Menzer and Bryn Bass are finishing an incredible week in Australia as attendees of the 2026 Round Square International Conference hosted by Barker College in Sydney, Australia. Our delegates have enjoyed meeting and talking with their peers from around the world, making new friends and learning about each other's countries. Keynote speakers asked our students to look at themselves, their world, and seek to understand, connect and engage. The conference also included service opportunities and cultural performances as these teens discuss the things that connect us and the challenges facing our global society. We look forward to seeing how their shared experiences and inspiration will turn into action! 

Email phishing is on the rise, and we have seen a significant increase in attempts here in the Scarsdale Public Schools. Cybersecurity Awareness Month is a global initiative every October that raises awareness about online safety and empowers individuals and organizations to protect themselves from cybercrime. Small actions make a big difference. The National Cybersecurity Alliance recommends starting with four easy steps anyone can take to boost their online safety:

Come to support our Varsity Football team and enjoy a beautiful evening in our community! The game against Arlington takes place on Butler Field at 6 PM. Maroon and White will be selling Raider apparel, and our student government will have food for sale. We also wish good luck to our other teams playing today and over the weekend. Click here see the event schedule, scores, and standings, and subscribe to the Raider Reporter for in-depth coverage of our athletes and teams!