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Tappan Hill students run circles around Achilles challenge

Deputy Superintendent Brendan Lyons was on hand to witness the completion of the Achilles virtual marathon at Tappan Hill School. The event is a nationwide program of Achilles International in which students log their step, strides and minutes of physical activity all school year and come together to cross the finish line together.
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Tappan Hill students make and enjoy their own personal pizzas

Mangia! Mangia! Mrs. Christiansen's students at Tappan Hill School learned all about how to make individual pizzas, from following a recipe to hands-on pizza-making techniques and, most popular, eating the delicious finished product. Yum!
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Tappan Hill students take a mini golf field trip

Tappan Hill School teacher Linda Liebman's class took a trip to play miniature golf at Saxon Woods Park May 11. The class has been practicing in the school gymnasium with Coach Diane to help get ready for this field trip. Practice makes perfect, as they say, and the students all had a great time on the course! They had fun on the playground as well and enjoyed a picnic lunch and riding the bus with their classmates.
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Calendar

Jun 19

Juneteenth - School Closed

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Jun 21

Student Dismissal at 11:30 AM

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Jun 22

Last Day of Student Attendance - Student Dismissal at 11:30 AM

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The Principal's Desk

Principal Phyllis Rizzi As the principal of Southern Westchester BOCES’ Tappan Hill School program, it is my pleasure to welcome new and returning families. It is wonderful to be a part of the Tappan Hill community, where teachers, students and parents work collaboratively to support academic, behavioral and social-emotional growth. Our outstanding staff eagerly await the start of the new school year.

At Tappan Hill, we are committed to supporting parents and working together to achieve the strongest possible outcomes for their students.

I encourage all families and staff to become active members in our Southern Westchester BOCES Special Education Parent Teacher Association. In SEPTA we place an emphasis on topics surrounding special education and the lives of families with children who have special needs. The organization is led by parents, educators and administrators, and we host several informative events during the school year.

Programs at Tappan Hill include five AIIM classes, four MD classes and one Intensive Day Treatment class. Our aim is to create a compassionate, supportive and stimulating environment that encourages independence and confidence in every one of our students.

I am honored to serve as the principal of Tappan Hill School. Please feel free to call or email me to discuss an idea or to share any questions or concerns you might have.

I look forward to working with you and assisting each of our students in meeting their goals this school year.

Warm regards,

Phyllis Rizzi
Principal

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Assistant Principal

Welcome to the Tappan Hill website!

The Tappan Hill School is a program within Southern Westchester BOCES that serves students within the AIIM, MD and IDT programs. Our classrooms work to implement strategies that support the development of each child’s academic and social emotional skills. In conjunction with a students’ IEP, teachers and related service providers work together closely to ensure students continue to meet their goals throughout the school year.

Please be sure to fill out all forms fully and return them to your child’s teacher. Be sure to make any necessary medical appointments for your child’s annual physical or other forms that may be needed for the school nurse.

Please let us know if you need any assistance or have questions, you can call 914-366-2560.

Sincerely,

Francesca Fernandez

Assistant Principal