Thursday, September 10, 2026 · 8:00 AM – 2:20 PM. Doors open at 7:30 AM via 167th Street; breakfast served.
Grades 11 & 12 on the college campus start Friday, August 28, 2026.
Encourage scholars to read 30–60 minutes daily — books, comics, magazines, or audiobooks all count. Free access via Sora, NYC Public Libraries, and Khan Academy.
Enforced for Grades 6–10 starting this year: blue polo, gray tee, or school sweater/fleece + appropriate bottoms. Gray YECA P.E. shirt for gym. Grades 11–12 exempt.
Order shirts at flynnohara.comPer NY State law, students will use individually assigned Yondr pouches. Phones power off at arrival, locked all day, unlocked at dismissal.
Full supply lists for Grades 6–10 are included in the complete letter — donations of general classroom items are always appreciated.

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Ms. Narissa Ganpat was named a 2021 NYC Bar Diversity Fellow and a 2021 Don H. Liu Scholar from the Asian American Bar Association!
The Daily News is celebrating New York City public high school seniors graduating during the coronavirus pandemic with a special edition on June 28 featuring valedictorian speeches from across the five boroughs.
Ms. Niaya James, a transplant research scientist at INOVA Schar Heart and Vascular Institute, founded the EMR Project Perseverance Scholarship in honor of her mother, Elisa Monique Richbourg. The award recognizes students who show resilience, strong character, and community commitment, especially those who have overcome adversity. This year’s award went to two YECA seniors. We extend our heartfelt thanks to Ms. James for her continued support of YECA students.