7/9 BOE Meeting - The 7/9 Board of Education meeting will take place at 3:30 p.m. in the District Office Conference Room ( 71 Broadway, Dobbs Ferry NY 10522) You can also always find our public announcement (with livestream link) at https://www.gncufsd.org/page/board-of-education - save it to your bookmarks!
Congratulations Mr. Morales on receiving tenure!!!
A message from our incoming Principal:
Dear Kaplan Academy Community,
It is with great excitement and a deep sense of pride that I write to introduce myself as the new Principal of Kaplan Academy. Having served in our school district for over twenty years, I have had the privilege of witnessing our community's incredible growth, resilience, and dedication to education. I am thrilled to bring my two decades of experience in the district to Kaplan Academy and to embark on this new chapter with all of you.
Throughout my career in the district, my core philosophy has always centered on creating an environment where every student feels valued, challenged, and supported. As your principal, I am deeply committed to maintaining Kaplan Academy’s high standards of excellence while fostering a safe, inclusive, and innovative learning space.
I firmly believe that a school thrives best when it operates as a true partnership. Because of this, I eagerly look forward to collaborating with all of our wonderful stakeholders:
Our Talented Staff: To continue building a supportive environment that empowers your incredible teaching and leadership.
Our Dedicated Parents & Families: To maintain open lines of communication and ensure you are active partners in your child’s educational journey.
Our Vibrant Community Members: To strengthen the ties that connect Kaplan Academy to the broader neighborhood and its resources.
Our Amazing Students: To listen to your voices, celebrate your achievements, and help you reach your highest potential.
My door is always open, and I welcome your insights, questions, and conversations.
Thank you for the warm welcome I have already received. Together, I know we will make this an extraordinary school year.
Warmest regards,
Ms. Jonelle Ballard
Principal, Kaplan Academy
jballard@gncufsd.org
845-522-8460
Dear Kaplan Academy Community,
It is with great excitement and a deep sense of pride that I write to introduce myself as the new Principal of Kaplan Academy. Having served in our school district for over twenty years, I have had the privilege of witnessing our community's incredible growth, resilience, and dedication to education. I am thrilled to bring my two decades of experience in the district to Kaplan Academy and to embark on this new chapter with all of you.
Throughout my career in the district, my core philosophy has always centered on creating an environment where every student feels valued, challenged, and supported. As your principal, I am deeply committed to maintaining Kaplan Academy’s high standards of excellence while fostering a safe, inclusive, and innovative learning space.
I firmly believe that a school thrives best when it operates as a true partnership. Because of this, I eagerly look forward to collaborating with all of our wonderful stakeholders:
Our Talented Staff: To continue building a supportive environment that empowers your incredible teaching and leadership.
Our Dedicated Parents & Families: To maintain open lines of communication and ensure you are active partners in your child’s educational journey.
Our Vibrant Community Members: To strengthen the ties that connect Kaplan Academy to the broader neighborhood and its resources.
Our Amazing Students: To listen to your voices, celebrate your achievements, and help you reach your highest potential.
My door is always open, and I welcome your insights, questions, and conversations.
Thank you for the warm welcome I have already received. Together, I know we will make this an extraordinary school year.
Warmest regards,
Ms. Jonelle Ballard
Principal, Kaplan Academy
jballard@gncufsd.org
845-522-8460
Hello GNC,
Linked below you will find the application forms for the 2026-2027 Summer Session.
Please complete the form(s) below, as applicable, for employment during the summer session.
Main form, all positions: https://forms.gle/DvYwQhLdXBvgqk887 (copy the link).
This posting will close Friday 6/19 at 3:00 p.m.
This posting includes the following positions for Kaplan Academy
Teacher Aides
Summer School Teacher
Linked below you will find the application forms for the 2026-2027 Summer Session.
Please complete the form(s) below, as applicable, for employment during the summer session.
Main form, all positions: https://forms.gle/DvYwQhLdXBvgqk887 (copy the link).
This posting will close Friday 6/19 at 3:00 p.m.
This posting includes the following positions for Kaplan Academy
Teacher Aides
Summer School Teacher
Mr. Jay Posephney, Principal at Kaplan Academy, will be changing roles at the end of this school year.
Dear Kaplan Career Academy Families,
I am writing to share some bittersweet news regarding my journey with Kaplan Career Academy, as well as an exciting new chapter for our school community.
Effective July 1, 2026, I will be stepping into a new role as the Director of Curriculum and Instruction for our school district. While I am incredibly excited to serve our students and teachers on a broader scale, leaving my day-to-day role as your Principal is deeply emotional.
Since 2016, it has been the absolute privilege of my professional life to lead this wonderful program. Together, we have watched Kaplan grow, double its enrollment, and truly become the premier special education program in our region. I am immensely proud of the resilience, hard work, and triumphs of our K-12 students, and I am profoundly grateful for the trust, partnership, and support you have extended to me over the last decade.
As I transition to the district office, I do so with absolute confidence in the future of Kaplan Career Academy. Our school is being left in incredibly capable, passionate, and dedicated hands:
Ms. Jonelle Ballard will be stepping in as your new Principal. She was the Assistant Principal at Kaplan previously. Many of you may know her. She brings a wealth of expertise and a deep commitment to our students' success, and I know she will lead Kaplan into its next great chapter with vision and heart.
Ms. Jennifer Miller will continue her outstanding work as our Assistant Principal. Her steady leadership, deep familiarity with our families, and unwavering dedication to our therapeutic and academic mission will ensure stability and continuity.
Though my office may be moving, my commitment to the Kaplan community remains unchanged. In my new district role, I will continue to work hard every day to ensure our school has the innovative curriculum, resources, and instructional support it needs to help your children achieve lifelong success.
Thank you again for allowing me to be a part of your children's lives and for making my time as Principal so profoundly meaningful.
Warmest regards,
Jay Posephney
Principal, Kaplan Career Academy
Dear Kaplan Career Academy Families,
I am writing to share some bittersweet news regarding my journey with Kaplan Career Academy, as well as an exciting new chapter for our school community.
Effective July 1, 2026, I will be stepping into a new role as the Director of Curriculum and Instruction for our school district. While I am incredibly excited to serve our students and teachers on a broader scale, leaving my day-to-day role as your Principal is deeply emotional.
Since 2016, it has been the absolute privilege of my professional life to lead this wonderful program. Together, we have watched Kaplan grow, double its enrollment, and truly become the premier special education program in our region. I am immensely proud of the resilience, hard work, and triumphs of our K-12 students, and I am profoundly grateful for the trust, partnership, and support you have extended to me over the last decade.
As I transition to the district office, I do so with absolute confidence in the future of Kaplan Career Academy. Our school is being left in incredibly capable, passionate, and dedicated hands:
Ms. Jonelle Ballard will be stepping in as your new Principal. She was the Assistant Principal at Kaplan previously. Many of you may know her. She brings a wealth of expertise and a deep commitment to our students' success, and I know she will lead Kaplan into its next great chapter with vision and heart.
Ms. Jennifer Miller will continue her outstanding work as our Assistant Principal. Her steady leadership, deep familiarity with our families, and unwavering dedication to our therapeutic and academic mission will ensure stability and continuity.
Though my office may be moving, my commitment to the Kaplan community remains unchanged. In my new district role, I will continue to work hard every day to ensure our school has the innovative curriculum, resources, and instructional support it needs to help your children achieve lifelong success.
Thank you again for allowing me to be a part of your children's lives and for making my time as Principal so profoundly meaningful.
Warmest regards,
Jay Posephney
Principal, Kaplan Career Academy
6/18 BOE Meeting - The 6/18 Board of Education meeting will take place at 3:30 p.m. in the District Office Conference Room ( 71 Broadway, Dobbs Ferry NY 10522) You can also always find our public announcement (with livestream link) at https://www.gncufsd.org/page/board-of-education - save it to your bookmarks!
Hello GNC,
Linked below you will find the application forms for the 2026-2027 Summer Session.
Please complete the form(s) below, as applicable, for employment during the summer session.
Main form, all positions: https://forms.gle/ydZQgsAtAUZ8C1pR6
This posting will close Friday 6/5 at 3:00 p.m.
This posting includes the following positions for REACH Academy and Kenneth Clark Academy:
Teacher Aides
Linked below you will find the application forms for the 2026-2027 Summer Session.
Please complete the form(s) below, as applicable, for employment during the summer session.
Main form, all positions: https://forms.gle/ydZQgsAtAUZ8C1pR6
This posting will close Friday 6/5 at 3:00 p.m.
This posting includes the following positions for REACH Academy and Kenneth Clark Academy:
Teacher Aides
Kaplan's June Calendar. Please call the school if you have any questions.
Kaplan Academy News -
Reminder: Graduation will be on Thursday June 25th at 9:30am right here at Kaplan. Moving Up Ceremonies will be on Friday June 26th, Kindergarten and 5th grade will be at 9am, 8th grade will be at 10am, right here at Kaplan.
Last couple of days for the spring fundraiser: https://bigfundraisingideas.com/sites/default/files/spring-summer-fundraiser-brochure-2026.pdf
A school schedule for the month of June will be sent home soon. This will let you know what days the school is in regular session and what days are for Regents testing only.
Please call the school if you have questions.
Reminder: Graduation will be on Thursday June 25th at 9:30am right here at Kaplan. Moving Up Ceremonies will be on Friday June 26th, Kindergarten and 5th grade will be at 9am, 8th grade will be at 10am, right here at Kaplan.
Last couple of days for the spring fundraiser: https://bigfundraisingideas.com/sites/default/files/spring-summer-fundraiser-brochure-2026.pdf
A school schedule for the month of June will be sent home soon. This will let you know what days the school is in regular session and what days are for Regents testing only.
Please call the school if you have questions.
5/21 BOE Meeting - The 5/21 Board of Education meeting will take place at 3:30 p.m. in the District Office Conference Room (Building 2 of 71 Broadway, Dobbs Ferry NY 10522) You can also always find our public announcement (with livestream link) at https://www.gncufsd.org/page/board-of-education - save it to your bookmarks!
Good afternoon Kaplan families. Reminder - field day is this Friday, May 15th at Bowdoin Park on the riverfront in Poughkeepsie. This is a whole building trip. We are sending home permission slips this afternoon, so please ask your child. There is also a copy attached to this link if you would like to download or print it yourself. Please sign the form and send it back with your child. If you have any questions, please call the school. Thank yoiu.
Good Evening Kaplan Families and Staff
This is a reminder that there is a SEPTSA meeting this evening , but it has been moved to 7:30pm. Please see the link below to join.
Topic: Kaplan Career Academy SEPSTA
Time: May 5, 2026 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89464380665?pwd=zMVXBsU0XdL82f9mjNFnOBwNEpG2ZI.1
Meeting ID: 894 6438 0665
Passcode: 980975
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This is a reminder that there is a SEPTSA meeting this evening , but it has been moved to 7:30pm. Please see the link below to join.
Topic: Kaplan Career Academy SEPSTA
Time: May 5, 2026 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89464380665?pwd=zMVXBsU0XdL82f9mjNFnOBwNEpG2ZI.1
Meeting ID: 894 6438 0665
Passcode: 980975
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Kaplan staff luncheon today. Make sure you got your ticket from Ms. Ronnie . It is both your ticket in and your raffle ticket!!
Good Morning Kaplan Staff - Happy Staff Appreciation Week!!! There is a breakfast for you in the cafeteria, please stop by and get some food. There are gifts in the main office as you punch in and our SEPTSA is putting on a Thank you Lunch in the staff lounge during lunch periods. Thank you for all your hard work and dedication. Enjoy.
Kaplan families, tomorrow, Sunday May 3rd, there will be a Pop Up Art Show at Kaplan Academy. It will run from 2pm to 4pm in the lobby. The show will highlight some of the great work of our student. If you have a moment, swing by. Hope to see you there.
The May issue of the Kaplan Kronicles is ready to read. https://www.gncufsd.org/o/kaplan/article/2858011
Linked below you will find the application form for 25-26 Senior Prom Chaperone positions. This posting will close on Friday, May 8th at 3:00pm.
Please complete the form below for Senior Prom Chaperone employment.
Link: https://forms.gle/CgNveQS38cVQXF4V6
Please complete the form below for Senior Prom Chaperone employment.
Link: https://forms.gle/CgNveQS38cVQXF4V6
Kaplan Academy at the 2026 GNC Art Show!!!
