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Written by: Rebecca Ludwig

Published: 22 January 2026

Created: 22 January 2026

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There are two new, underage faces at the table at meetings of the Scarsdale School Board. Under a new law, drafted by State Senator Shelley Mayer and signed by Governor Kathy Hochul, school districts in NYS are required to have non-voting student members on their Boards of Education.

As a result, last spring the SHS student body held an election, and selected two students and an alternate to serve. Junior Lucy Eisenberg and Senior Anish Mehta won the two seats and have been in attendance at school board meetings, serving as the eighth and ninth members of the board for the 2025-26 school year.. They have both given the student body a voice on matters before the board, weighing in with a student perspective on important issues such as the upcoming school bond.

We had the opportunity to question Board of Education member Lucy Eisenberg, who spoke on behalf of herself and Anish. Here is what she had to say:

How has the experience been so far as the first students on the Board of Education? Is it what you expected?

So far I've really enjoyed my time serving on the Board of Ed. All of the school staff and other board members have been so kind and welcoming, and I really feel like they appreciate, and take into account, what Anish and I have to say. Going in, and given it was the first year, I wasn't sure how much of an opportunity Anish and I would have to add value and provide input at the meetings, but I've been pleasantly surprised how much of a "voice at the table" we've had.

What are some things this experience has taught you?

This experience has taught me how important preparation is before meetings, how vast the school board scope of work is, and how interested and passionate people in the community are, outside of the board, regarding Scarsdale school issues. I've also learned a lot about the procedure of school boards and the best ways to gather feedback from a large student body.

What motivated you to apply for this position?

I thought this was a great and unique opportunity to not only learn further about the inner workings of our schools, but also to give the student body a voice on important decisions.

The meetings are quite long. Are you finding it challenging to balance the meetings with schoolwork?

Everyone on the Board has been so accommodating with allowing Anish and I to leave early if we need to. I try to plan ahead and complete my work in advance, when possible, but I've never felt pressured to stay very late from any Board members. Over time, I've gotten more familiar with the agenda of meetings and have been able to further approximate what topics would most benefit from having a student's perspective in the discussion.

Has this experience impacted what you might want to do professionally in future years?

Yes, it's definitely piqued my interest in the operations of a school district and civic engagement in general. I have a much larger understanding and appreciation for what goes into operating a school system like our own.

Commenting on the addition of student board members, Coleen Brown, Vice President of the Scarsdale School Board said, “Having students as part of the Board of Education has been a real asset. It provides us with hands-on student perspective and feedback during our discussions. It has also been a wonderful way to keep the student community informed about Board of Education work. Student members provide updates to their peers through the school newspaper, Maroon and meet regularly with student government. This involvement is strengthening the BOE–student relationship, which can only enhance our work.

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Written by: Joanne Wallenstein

Published: 14 January 2026

Created: 14 January 2026

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The SBNC seeks candidates for nomination to the Scarsdale School Board -- Two members of the Board of Education are completing two-year terms and are not running for another term.

The School Board Nominating Committee (SBNC) is seeking to identify potential candidates to serve on the Scarsdale Board of Education. The SBNC held its first meeting of the 2026 season on January 11th and is now engaged in active outreach to build a robust candidate pool.

Over the next several weeks, SBNC members will recruit and review candidates in order to nominate two candidates for the nonpartisan slate in the next school board election. The school board election and budget vote are slated for Tuesday, May 19, 2026. The two BOE members who are completing their second term officially announced at the January 12 BOE meeting that they will not be running for another term.

The SBNC invites all Scarsdale School District residents to propose names of qualified individuals to serve on the Scarsdale Board of Education by email to sbncchair@gmail.com. A candidate must be at least 18 years old, a U.S. citizen, a qualified voter, and a resident of the Scarsdale School District for at least one year prior to the May 19th school board election date. Jenny Simon Tabak, SBNC Chair, stated: “The non-partisan SBNC process continues to enable a wide-range of Scarsdale citizens to be considered for nomination to the Board of Education. We welcome service-minded residents to step forward to help shape educational policies that support the children of our community.”

Interested candidates should complete a biographical information form and submit it via email to sbncchair@gmail.com as soon as possible, but no later than 7:00pm on Friday, February 6, 2026. The application form is available on the SBNC website at scarsdalesbnc.org. Please see the “Join the School Board” tab or contact the SBNC Chair (sbncchair@gmail.com) for further information.

Download the application here:

Contacts:
Jenny Simon Tabak, Chair
Jennifer Zola, Co-Vice Chairs

SFCS Seeks New Board Members

Are you interested in joining the Board of a non-profit organization right here in Scarsdale? Are you passionate about supporting families and individuals in our community? The Scarsdale Edgemont Family Counseling Service (SFCS) is looking for enthusiastic and dedicated individuals from the Scarsdale/Edgemont community to join our Board of Trustees. As a Board member, you'll play a vital role in guiding and shaping our organization's mission to be a hub for family growth and learning.

What is SFCS? Scarsdale Edgemont Family Counseling Service is a voluntary, not-for-profit family counseling agency. With over a century of service to the Scarsdale community, SFCS has been a cornerstone, offering counseling services, social programs, and crucial initiatives like our Scarsdale Action for Youth (SAY). In addition to counseling services, the Agency provides social service programs for Scarsdale residents across the life cycle from social skills groups for young children to leadership training programs and adventure trips for teens, to facilitated monthly discussion groups for parents with kids in 5th-12th grades, to aging in place services for older residents.

Why Join Us?

• Make an Impact: Your involvement directly contributes to supporting families at every stage of life.
• Community Engagement: Connect with like-minded individuals dedicated to the betterment of Scarsdale and beyond.
• Personal Growth: Gain valuable experience and insights in nonprofit governance and community leadership.

Who Are We Looking For?

We welcome Scarsdale residents with diverse backgrounds, preferably with children attending Scarsdale schools. We seek residents with relevant experiences who are committed to our mission.

How to Apply: Interested in becoming a part of our Board of Trustees?
Apply by February 1, 2026 by sending a short email with the following information to SFCSNominatingCommittee@yahoo.com
Volunteer/Professional Background/Key Skills
Community Experience in Scarsdale/Edgemont, including ages of children (and schools attending)
Experience with SFCS

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Written by: Jack Capobianco

Published: 07 January 2026

Created: 07 January 2026

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Photo Credit: Dave TaberThe Scarsdale Raiders return from the two week break and begin 2026 with their winter sports teams, ready to charge in the second half of the season.

The winter season which began on November 17th is now in full swing. Though most teams did not see game action until the first week of December, they return from the break refreshed and ready to go. Grind is what a lot of the teams must focus on as they head into the second half of the season and hopefully into playoffs in late February.

Men's Basketball

The men's basketball team looks for the 2026 portion of their schedule to be a bounce back after a string of losses in December. Sitting at 1-6, they play Pelham, Horace Greeley, and Ketcham to begin the new year. Coming off a trip to the county center last March with senior phenoms Jake Sussberg and Daniel Hoey, the team has strong players like freshman Henry Spicer, Junior Ryan Sussberg and senior Joey Pappalardo and will look to have a good second half of the season.

Women's Basketball

The women’s basketball team ended 2025 on a 2-1 record with both wins coming against White Plains by final scores of 42-25 and 40-37. The girls open up 2026 with an away tilt against Sleepy Hollow on Thursday January 8th.

Men's Hockey

‘Ders puck looks to build off two big wins against Mt. Pleasant and Rye-town Harrison to end the 2025 campaign as they open the new year at 3-2 with a back to back against White Plains and Amity this week. Buddy Meiselman will look to hold down the pipes in net along with 10 other seniors in front of him to help the hockey team down the stretch.

Men's Swim

Men's swim opens up 2026 with a meet over at North Rockland on Tuesday and then home meet against Harrison on Thursday at Westchester community college. Their two wins came against Eastchester and Clarkstown South. Sitting at 2-2, they are led by seniors Avi Stahl and Kieran Lee. Stahl will attend Brown this fall for swimming and Lee will swim at Williams.

Ski Team

The ski team will begin the new year with bigger opportunities and more chances for people to qualify for sectionals, starting with a few races and time trials along the way. The boys are led by Hunter Frank and Andrew Jeremiah and the girls are led by Stella Van Arsdale and Jayden Hernandez.

Men's Wrestling

The boys wrestling team opens up the new year with great success at many weight levels. They finished off 2025 with a 3rd place finish overall at the Bernie Miller invitational at Rye back on December 13th. The boys first meet will take place at Clarkstown South this week and later in the week will host the annual Scarsdale wrestling invitational. Captains Jack Harrison, Alex Duval, Ben Xiao and Henry Sperling lead the way for the squad!

Women's Wrestling

Building off a season where the girls wrestling won the section championship back in 2025, this year’s team hopes to emulate that success. Junior captain Daisy Bennet leads the way along with sophomore stud Iman Maroff. With three strong performances to open the season, the girls team do not compete until January 16th at the Scarsdale girls tournament. They will close January with a meet over at Edgemont.

Indoor Track

The indoor track team is running well and they hope to carry their momentum into 2026. Led by seniors Charlie Rich, Nate Lynch, Jack Sheridan, Jake Saxon and Labrowne Brown just to name a few, the boys team is bound to have a big run down the stretch and on the girls Leia Patel, Ana Pentenelli, Rachel Rackower and Alice Nicassio lead the way on what is the team with one of most crowded rosters in all of Scarsdale. A few athletes will compete over at the Milrose game trials along with a whole squad trip to the ​​Refuel with Chocolate Milk Officials HOF Invitational later this week, both at the armory in NYC.

January is already shaping up to be an exciting month for SHS athletes. Tune in here for more updates on these teams and the gymnastics, fencing, bowling and squash teams.

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Written by: Claudia Wang

Published: 24 December 2025

Created: 24 December 2025

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On Friday, December 12th, Scarsdale High School welcomed a burst of Raider Pride during the Maroon & White Pride event, held after school from 2:00 to 3:00 PM. With winter settling in and the holidays approaching, the event offered students and athletes a moment to gather, recharge, and celebrate their school community.

The Pride event featured a food stall with free treats, including cupcakes, muffins, chicken sandwiches, and a variety of snacks. Conveniently located outside the gymnasiums, the setup could not have been better timed. Winter sports athletes were already in the area for picture day, making it easy for students heading to or from the gym to stop by, grab food, and connect with teammates and friends.

Organized by the Maroon & White Spirit Committee, the event was led by co-chairs Jenn Pappalardo, mother of Joey ’26 and Ava ’27, and Jen Fischer, mother of Ivy ’28. The Spirit Committee is part of the Maroon & White Booster Club, a parent-led volunteer organization that supports Scarsdale athletics, physical education, and student health while promoting school spirit throughout the Scarsdale community. Through fundraising, the Booster Club helps provide equipment and resources not covered by the school budget, strengthening Raider Pride across SHS.

According to the co-chairs, these Pride events take place each season during Raider Pride Week to recognize student-athletes and our community who support them. With students balancing long school days, games, and extracurriculars, offering free food was a simple way to show appreciation. The response from students was enthusiastic, with many lingering to talk and enjoy the festive atmosphere before heading to their next commitments.

Pappalardo said, "Leading the Maroon & White Spirit Committee is honestly my favorite role because it’s so fun and student-facing. Getting to be around the kids and see their smiles and their energy is the best part. I can’t believe I’ve known some of them since kindergarten! Working with our new Athletic Director Cindy Parrott is fantastic, she super supportive!"

The event reflected SHS values by bringing together students, parents, and staff to celebrate teamwork and unity beyond the playing field. While planning required careful coordination around busy athletic schedules, the Spirit Committee worked closely with the athletic department to ensure students could participate.

For the organizers, the experience was particularly rewarding. Seeing students relax, smile, and spend time together made the effort worthwhile. Athletic Director Cindy Parrott’s active involvement further highlighted the SHS administration’s commitment to student life and school spirit.

Looking ahead, the Maroon & White Spirit Committee plans to return in the spring with hopes of expanding food options, adding giveaways, and increasing student involvement. As the holiday season approached, this Pride event offered a timely reminder of a strong sense of community, shared pride, and plenty of maroon and white spirit.