First Nighters Friends of The Arts, is a parent and patron support group for the Performing Arts programs in Yorktown School District.
Yorktown Heights, NY
Joined October 2019
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TONIGHT! Join Us for a Special Learning Disability Awareness Month Zoom!
Welcome back Dr. Nicole Crispinelli as our guest speaker for an informative conversation about Dyslexia and Dysgraphia.
Be sure you are on our email list to receive the zoom link OR become a member today.
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Our newly updated “You Can Do Both” photo - we love showcasing our multifaceted students who balance and excel in so many activities in high school 🎶🌽💚 @YHSDeGennaro @YorktownCSD @MsKluga @FirstNighters
We’re not signing off just yet! We’ve got 2 more seniors to celebrate! First up is YHS tech wizard, Joshua Weiner! Read his Yorktown News Arts Spotlight article linked here, and see why his tech advisor, Mr. Moore, nominated him for a feature: news.halstonmedia.com/storie…
Up next in our senior celebrations is Xander Primerano! Read about Xander’s acting and musical accomplishments in his Yorktown News Arts Spotlight, linked here: news.halstonmedia.com/storie…
This sunny Saturday, we’re celebrating musical senior Jashvi Desai! Read about her in her Yorktown News Arts Spotlight, linked here: news.halstonmedia.com/storie…
Up next in our celebration of YHS seniors in the arts is Emily Whalen! Read about Emily’s many talents (both musically and in acting roles) in her Yorktown News feature, linked here: news.halstonmedia.com/storie…?
Next up in our feature series is senior Riley Grieve! Read about Riley’s love of dance in her Yorktown News Arts Spotlight, linked here: news.halstonmedia.com/storie…?
Resuming our celebration of Arts seniors is the dynamic Jackson Jacobs! Read about Jackson and his accomplishments in the Yorktown News, linked here: news.halstonmedia.com/storie…?
Arts seniors from Band, Orchestra, Choir, Tech Crew, and Dance are going to be given these amazing posters created by our very own Miranda McGill. Here is a look at them, hanging in the high school! We are so proud of you, seniors! 💚🎶🤍 @YorktownCSD
Save the date for HuskerFest on October 3, 2026!
Hosted by the YHS Huskers, PTSA & First Nighters, HuskerFest will feature food, music, dancing, games, raffles and more, all while supporting our school community. Tix on sale:
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Next up in our celebration of this year’s featured seniors in the Yorktown News’ Arts Spotlights is Devin Robinson! Read about Devin here: news.halstonmedia.com/storie…?
Today, the YHS Band commemorated Memorial Day by playing in the town parade, and senior Ichiro IIzuka played Taps during the ceremony. It was a beautiful way for the students to support their community and show their respect, and is a tradition they have upheld year after year.
Earlier in the year, we celebrated various seniors who were nominated by a specific teacher for an Arts Spotlight in the Yorktown News! Let’s look back at the features, beginning with Ichiro Iizuka! news.halstonmedia.com/storie…?
Throwback Thursday has us looking back to a couple of weekends ago, when YHS music students took part in an adjudicated performance and clinic led by college music professors, and scored a SUPERIOR rating! Congrats to our incredible music teachers and their dedicated students!
Yorktown CSD has once again been named a Best Community for Music Education by the NAMM Foundation, marking the second consecutive year receiving this distinction. The recognition highlights the continued commitment of our music educators, students, & supportive school community.
This weekend, MESMS presents two performances of their Spring Musical, “Finding Nemo Jr.” Tickets are on sale now through the link below!
onthestage.tickets/show/york…
When it rains, look for rainbows….at Yorktown High School’s Wizard of Oz school play! There are 2 shows today, at 2 pm and 7 pm. Stay after the 2 pm matinee for the Emerald City Lounge. Photos are available with Dorothy, the Tin Man, the Scarecrow, and the Cowardly Lion 🌈
Don’t miss Saturday’s Emerald City Lounge and Cafe after the Wizard of Oz matinee at Yorktown High School, where alumni perform while you indulge in treats & shop for magical souvenirs. Photos with Dorothy, Tin Man, Scarecrow, & the Cowardly Lion are a Lounge highlight 🌈
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Follow the Yellow Brick Road to Yorktown High School's The Wizard of Oz! Performances March 6 (7 p.m.) and March 7 (2 & 7 p.m.). Stay after Saturday 2 p.m. show for the Emerald City Lounge & Café — autographs, treats & live music. Tickets on sale now at onthestage.tickets/show/york…
Hello Oz’ians! Follow the yellow brick road to Yorktown High School, where the fabulous young actors of the YHS Drama Club will be performing The Wizard of Oz! 🩷💚 Magic awaits when you click this link for tickets: onthestage.tickets/show/york…
