The City of Yonkers and Yonkers Public School opened the Justice Sonia Sotomayor Community School (JSSCS) to students this week. The JSSCS is the first new school in the City of Yonkers in over 20 years.The new 95,000sf community school, houses 675 students in grades Pre-K through 8th and includes spaces for art, science, special projects, dual language curriculum, and computer science. Designed to be a community resource, the physical education wing, and a community health clinic function as a stand-alone community resource after school and on the weekends.
KG+D Architects, PC designed the school. With a focus on sustainability, the school incorporates an all-electric heat pump heating and cooling system, photovoltaic solar panels on the roof, a partial green roof, extensive daylighting, and low-water-use plumbing fixtures. The use of low VOC and recycled materials further underscores the school’s commitment to environmental responsibility.
The Pre-K-8 school envisions a future where our students achieve high levels of multi-cultural competence. We are dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment that nurtures a generation of culturally responsive leaders who champion social justice, celebrate diversity, and contribute towards positive change in the school community and beyond. The Justice Sonia Sotomayor Community School aims to empower students enrolled in our dual language program to become bilingual, biliterate, and bicultural individuals.
At the Justice Sonia Sotomayor Community School (JSSCS), we are dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive learning environment where social justice is not just a concept, but a way of life. Through our innovative language learning programs and Social Justice focus, we empower students to embrace their cultural heritage, develop multilingual proficiency, express themselves creatively and become active citizens in a diverse and inclusive world. Our mission is to cultivate compassionate, socially conscious global citizens who advocate for equity, justice, and biliteracy.
We believe in nurturing the unique talents of each student, foster a deep respect for all cultures, and inspire the love of community and lifelong learning. Together we strive to create a vibrant educational community where parents’ voices are valued, and every student is prepared to make a positive impact not only in their community but in the world.
The school is located at 121 McLean Avenue.
