St. Matthew's School

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DIANA DINZEY PRINCIPAL OF ST MATT'SA Note from Our Principal

 
 At St. Matthew’s, we are committed to guiding our students toward developing essential values like trust, respect, responsibility, and collaboration—both with their peers and their community. These principles are at the heart of  everything we do; as we believe they form the foundation for students to grow into capable, confident, and compassionate individuals.
 
Our students have the unique opportunity to explore both the school and the wider community, engaging in academic and vocational skills, character education, positive social interactions, and leisure/recreational activities. This well-rounded approach helps foster not only their academic growth but also personal and social development, laying the groundwork for lifelong success. We strive to increase the independence of every student. Our goal is for each student to leave our school ready to lead a productive, fulfilling life that is meaningful and full of worth, equipped with the tools needed to thrive in the world beyond our walls. We take great pride in honoring the unique abilities and individuality of every learner at St. Matt’s. We believe that all of our students have the potential to reach their full potential, and we are here to support them every step of the way.
 
As we continue this school year, we are excited to reflect on the remarkable progress of our students. Our returning scholars have quickly resettled into their instructional routines, and those participating in work programs with our community partners are continuing to develop the skills necessary for job readiness and independence. We are grateful to long-standing partners like Reymond Opticians, Fair Deal Deli, White Plains Deli, Big Apple Smoothie, White Plains Party City, and the White Plains Bake Shop, who have welcomed our students year after year. We are also thrilled about the new partnerships we’ve developed, further enriching the learning experience for our students.
 
In addition, our Thanksgiving Feast in November was a wonderful opportunity to see our students in action, applying their skills by creating placemats and preparing meals from scratch. A special thank you goes to the parents who joined us for our Holiday Event in December. It was heartwarming to share a glimpse into how our teaching teams and related service providers work together to accommodate and adapt instruction for our students. We truly enjoyed spending time with you and appreciate your feedback.
 
At St. Matthew’s, we understand that your child’s journey may not always have been easy, and we are deeply honored to be a part of it. We value the trust you have placed in us and are excited to continue partnering with you and your family in the year ahead.
 
Warm regards,

Diana Dinzey
Principal 
 

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What's Up at St. Matts!

  • St. Matt's Celebrates Field Day!

    On Friday, May 30th, St. Matts celebrated our inaugural Field Day at Pierson Park in Tarrytown. Students enjoyed various activities, including yoga with Coach Sarah, a musical celebration with Mr. R, our music teacher, and lots of fun field games. The students and staff also enjoyed a delicious barbecue lunch! We can't wait to have Field Day again next year! 

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  • Seven students lauded on the culmination of their educational journeys

    St. Matthew’s graduates reached for the stars, now set out for new adventures

    At the St. Matthew’s School 2025 Graduation Ceremony on June 10, pride and joy filled the Luther Hall auditorium as families, staff, district leaders, and community partners gathered to honor a remarkable group of seven students. “These are not just graduates — they are bright stars, each with a powerful story and a beautiful future,” Ms. Dinzey said.

     

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  • Engagement event invites families to explore unique program, meet with educators

    St. Matt’s shows off work-based learning, community connections

    A recent Work-Based Learning Parent Engagement Event at SWBOCES St. Matthew’s School in White Plains showed parents the work skills their children learn daily in the classroom and in the community. They also met with educators and business partners who provide work opportunities to students.

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  • Ever-growing number of partnerships expands real-world learning opportunities

    Work-based learning takes St. Matthew's students to DSW, White Plains Library

    Students in Southern Westchester BOCES programs at St. Matthew's School in White Plains already benefit from real-world learning opportunities provided by a number of area businesses. Those invaluable partnerships continue to grow with the addition this month of DSW and the White Plains Library. We couldn't be more thankful for their warm welcome.

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  • St. Matthew’s partners with Big Apple Smoothie, Party City to provide real-world skills and experiences

    Growing network of partnerships expands work opportunities for students

    The number of real-world vocational opportunities for Southern Westchester BOCES students continues to grow thanks to new and expanding partnerships with local businesses like retailer Party City and Big Apple Smoothie in downtown White Plains.

    “We want to ensure that the time our students spend at our school is a reflection of and a preparation for adulthood,” Ms Dinzey said. “So we want to give them a lot of the realistic experiences they are going to need to accomplish independence.” 

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3 Carhart Ave., White Plains, NY 10605
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