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Yorktown board highlights student achievements, middle‑school tech projects

Yorktown Central School District Board of Education · January 13, 2026
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Summary

Board meeting opened with student 'good news' presentations: sixth‑grade technology projects in Adobe Photoshop and recognition of 16 high‑school seniors for academic honors including National Merit and Regeneron STS distinctions.

The Yorktown Central School District Board of Education opened its Jan. 12 meeting with two "good news" segments: a middle‑school technology presentation and recognition of Yorktown High School seniors for academic awards.

At Mildred E. Strang Middle School, technology teachers Matt Ladka and Robert Stayskull brought sixth‑grade students to demonstrate Photoshop cloning projects. Student Leah Balor explained the software's uses: "Adobe Photoshop is a computer program that helps people edit and create images. It is used in schools, businesses, and creative jobs like graphic design, photography, and animation." Students described how cloning and layers support projects that develop creativity and digital skills.

Yorktown High School principal Mr. De Janeiro recognized 16 students from the Class of 2026, including National Merit semifinalists and Regeneron STS scholars. He named students individually and noted several honored seniors were not present due to illness or prior commitments. Board members and the superintendent praised students and families during board comments.

The presentations preceded the public hearing and business portions of the meeting; the board took a brief five‑minute recess after the recognitions.