St. Matthew's School

Welcome to St. Matthew's!

DIANA DINZEY PRINCIPAL OF ST MATT'SWelcome to The Center for Special Services’ Saint Matthew’s School! Our mission is to support students, families, and component districts by empowering every student to transition successfully into adulthood. We prioritize the development of essential life and vocational skills, preparing students to become confident, capable, and contributing members of their communities. At St. Matt’s, we are committed to creating a learning environment filled with growth, discovery, and meaningful opportunities for every student.

Our programs reflect our dedication to serving students with diverse learning profiles and providing pathways that prepare them for life beyond the classroom. The location of Saint Matt’s offers unique access to the surrounding community, creating valuable opportunities for exposure and engagement. These experiences, combined with school-based and community-based vocational programming, allow students to practice essential skills in real-world environments, fostering independence, self-confidence, and workplace readiness.

Guided by ongoing assessment and data-driven practices, we emphasize targeted academic instruction and functional skill development that meet students where they are and support measurable progress. Equally important is our focus on restorative practices and social-emotional learning, which are embedded into recreational and leisure activities to build community, self-awareness, and confidence.

We also believe that families are our most important partners. Through workshops, events, and collaborative planning opportunities, we strive to keep families connected, informed, and engaged as part of each student’s journey.

At Saint Matt’s, we are guided by a student-centered vision for the future—one where every learner is equipped with the academic, functional, social-emotional, and vocational skills they need to lead fulfilling, independent lives. We are honored to work alongside such a caring and dedicated community in support of our students’ success.

Warm regards,

Diana Dinzey
Principal 
 

St. Matthew's Calendar

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  • Superintendent Conference Day Staff Only

    No Students Staff Only

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  • Veterans Day

    No School in Observance of Holiday

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What's Up at St. Matts!

  • Fall-O-Ween Spirit Week: October 27-31, 2025

    Hey St. Matthew's Family! It’s time to join in a week full of festive fun!

    From October 27-31, 2025,  we’ll be celebrating with themed dress-up days and creativity. Each day brings something new, from Team Spirit Monday to our Costume & Candy Bash Friday!

    Students and staff are encouraged to take part by dressing up, decorating classrooms, and bringing that special St. Matthew’s every day energy.

    Monday, Oct 27: Rep Your Team Day: Show your favorite sports team pride!

    Tuesday, Oct 28: Think Pink Day: Wear pink in support of Breast Cancer Awareness.

    Wednesday, Oct 29: Wacky Drip Wednesday: Go wild with mismatched, colorful, or silly outfits!

    Thursday, Oct 30: Chill & Cozy Pajama Day: Get comfy and come ready to learn.

    Friday, Oct 31: Costume & Candy Bash: Celebrate Halloween with costumes, candy, and fun activities!

    Let’s fill our halls with excitement, positivity, and autumn vibes as we celebrate Fall-O-Ween Spirit Week together!

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  • Parent Teacher Conference Reminder

    Hello Families! This is a friendly reminder that Valhalla Center’s Parent-Teacher Conferences will take place on Monday, October 20, 2025, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with your child’s teacher, related service provider, and classroom team to discuss your child's progress, goals, and the ways we can continue to support their success together. Conferences may be held in person or virtually, whichever is most convenient for you and your family. St. Matthew's staff looks forward to connecting with families and working collaboratively to support every student’s growth and achievement!

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  • 📣 Parent-Teacher Conferences – October 20, 2025

    📣 Parent-Teacher Conferences – October 20, 2025

    We invite all families to join us for Parent-Teacher Conferences on Monday, October 20th, from 3:00 to 5:00 PM.

    Please look out for notices being sent home with your child, which will include scheduled conference times arranged by teachers.

    We look forward to seeing you and sharing updates on your child’s progress, achievements, and goals for the school year!

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  • Open House + Paws to Learning = one busy, happy Saint Matt’s!

    Mission Accomplished! On September 30th, we hosted our Parent Open House, with about 50% of families joining us. Teachers shared highlights of our instructional program, community integration, work-based opportunities, and the many wonderful things happening in our school building. Principal Diana Dinzey also spoke about how SWBOCES supports families through SEPTA, helps facilitate communication and access to student data through eSchools, and offers ways for parents to stay involved in our school community.

    🐾 The very next day, excitement filled the halls as we welcomed Wordly, the Blue Path Therapy Dog! Students loved spending time with Wordly; walking, petting, and soaking up lots of puppy love. It was a joyful day that reminded us of the many ways learning and connection happen at Saint Matt’s.

    🌟 And out in the community, one of our new students was hard at work!

    This is what life is like at Saint Matt’s—endless opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive, both inside our building and beyond.

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Southern Westchester BOCES
Center for Special Services
St. Matthew's School
3 Carhart Ave., White Plains, NY 10605
ph. 914-761-7524
fax 914-761-8806