Rebecca Turner Academy holds mid-year graduation dinner

Last Friday, Rebecca Turner Academy male students collaborated with school social worker, Samori Pennant, to do an event for the female staff in the building in honor of Women’s History Month. Six male students read monologues, highlighting the stories of famous women in history.  

Rebecca Turner Academy continued its "Preparing for Your Future" series with a visit from the Director of the Westchester County Association/Workforce Development program on Thursday, March 20, 2025. This series, led by School Counselor Jennifer Goire-Peralta, aims to expose students to the various academic and trade programs that await them! 

On Thursday, March 13, 2025, Rebecca Turner Academy held a graduation dinner for seniors who graduated in January at Vybez Restaurant. This event gave graduates the opportunity to dress nicely and celebrate all of their accomplishments with family, friends and school staff. 
 

Rebecca Turner Academy students received a visit from The Westchester School for Medical and Dental Assistants on Thursday, March 6, 2025. Representatives, Mr. Fabian and Mr. Marcelo were greeted by students eager to learn about their program offerings. Many RTA students have expressed interest in the various healthcare fields and were prepared to engage in a Q & A.

On Friday, February 28, 2025, Rebecca Turner Academy senior Odary Wright accepted a scholarship award for $250 from the Tishe Foundation for demonstrating exceptional character and hard work in high school. Tisheema Brown, CEO and Founder of the Tishe Foundation, visited RTA to deliver the award and discuss all the exciting things he will be doing post-graduation.

Students at Rebecca Turner Academy were recognized for their academic achievements at their award ceremony on Thursday, December 19, 2024. Students received awards such as high honor roll, honor roll, the “Credit Recovery All-Star Award,” and other distinctions marking their success in the first marking period. 

Universal preschool scholars at Rebecca Turner Academy ended their holiday celebrations with a Gingerbread Extravaganza on Friday, December 20, 2024; complete with special snacks, sing-a-long songs and group games! Katharine McGuire, Edgar Brown and Laurie Kellogg, teachers at RTA, had a very special set up for the students and their guests, making the fall VIP event an unforgettable experience.

Rebecca Turner Academy held a student luncheon to celebrate Thanksgiving on Monday, November 25, 2024. Students were served food by RTA staff and enjoyed a meal together before the holiday break.