About Us
RedHawk Ready: Be Real. Be Bold. Be NPS!
Vision
We are building bridges for today's students to cross into tomorrow's world with equity, innovation and optimism.
Embedded into the Profile of a Graduate of Nyack Public Schools are seven core competencies - Critical Thinking, Creativity, Collaboration, Communication, Compassion, Content Mastery and Cultural Awareness.
Nurturing these competencies in each student begins at birth, extends into each classroom, and prepares students for success and wellness beyond graduation onto a global platform.
Mission
We, the students, parents, community and staff of the Nyack School District, VALUE: the pursuit of scholastic excellence; the richness of our diverse community; harmonious relationships among individuals and groups; partnerships among students, staff, parents, and community; respect for self, and others; responsible ethical behavior that engenders trust; individuals who think critically and creatively; ongoing involvement in local and global issues; development of essential skills and attitudes for a productive life; a safe and nurturing environment.
To embody these values, we ENVISION: A community, proud of its traditions, that uses the richness of its diversity to meet the needs of all students and prepare them for a rapidly changing world. In a spirit of collaboration, we provide an environment that fosters scholastic excellence, cultural appreciation, and ethical behavior. Nyack is a community of lifelong learners, encouraging new ideas to shape a positive future.
In Nyack Public Schools (NPS), we believe that when students are truly seen, heard, and valued for who they are, they gain a deep sense of belonging—and research confirms that belonging is paramount to both academic achievement and social-emotional success. Studies from the American Psychological Association and CASEL show that students who feel a sense of belonging have higher grades, stronger attendance, better engagement, and lower levels of anxiety and depression. Belonging is not just a feeling, it is a research-based foundation for learning and growth. Our district's vision and mission remain our bold commitment to the community we serve.
Our school district is a community that reflects the diversity of our nation. With more than thirty world languages spoken and an ethnic makeup that mirrors the United States, we are living proof that unity, success, and love are born out of diversity. Together, we must build in our students the boldness, confidence, and unwavering truth that they are seen, they belong, and they cannot be erased.
Our commitment to equity, innovation and optimism are embedded in our Profile of a Graduate with the District's 7 Core Elements of Education infused into classrooms and curriculum: Critical Thinking, Creativity, Collaboration, Communication, Compassion, Core Mastery and Cultural Competence.
Guided by our values and vision, we will STRIVE to:
- N urture a love of learning
- Y ield positive outcomes
- A ppreciate diversity
- C are for each other
- K eep on the path to excellence
Milestone Measures of Success
Our Milestone Measurements of Success hold us accountable to the trajectory of becoming the best we can be, closing opportunity gaps, reaching our goals, and remaining vigilant in supporting the success of each student in our care.
EACH STUDENT
will enter Kindergarten ready
to learn and First Grade
ready to read.
EACH STUDENT
will be reading on grade level
at the end of Third Grade.
EACH STUDENT
will complete Grade 8
ready for high school.
EACH STUDENT
will enter Grade 10 on track
to graduate high school.
EACH STUDENT
will complete Grade 12
ON TIME and be ready
for college, vocational school
and/or the workforce.
EACH STUDENT
will have access to explore,
create and be active participants
in their learning.
Location
Situated twenty miles north of mid-Manhattan, just over the Tappan Zee Bridge, the Nyack School District encompasses eight square miles of beautifully diverse culture and community. A primarily residential location in the lower Hudson Valley region of Rockland County, Nyack's approximately 23,000 residents live in six villages and hamlets: Central Nyack, Nyack, South Nyack, Upper Grandview, Upper Nyack and Valley Cottage.
Along the banks of the Hudson River, the District is distinguished not only by geographic proximity to New York City but also by a charming downtown area of shops and restaurants; small communities with local business owners; vibrant venues for music, visual and performing arts; two major shopping malls; picturesque park lands and hiking trails; a major hospital; a variety of housing options; and easy access to major transportation modes leading to a host of academic and cultural resources.