Policies, Procedures & Forms

Periodically the press and/or media request to do a feature or a news story on an educational theme, safety topic or a specific District, PTSA, Ardsley Education Foundation, Ardsley Community Enrichment (ACE) or Ardsley Panther Booster Club event.  They often ask for pictures of our students to accompany these articles.  In order to highlight work that is going on in our buildings, children’s photographs and voice recordings occasionally may appear on the Ardsley District, PTSA, Ardsley Education Foundation, Ardsley Community Enrichment (ACE) or Ardsley Panther Booster Club websites as well.  And, to build global awareness, many students have the opportunity to participate in Skype sessions, Google Hangouts, and virtual field trips.  Please note when posting content on the internet or through the press, or when using social media, streaming video or voiceprints, children may be identified by name.

If you DO NOT wish your child to participate in any of the above, please download the form below.

Media release form

In May, Ardsley Middle Schools students will be taking standardized tests in English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, and Science.  Testing dates for AMS will be as follows:

• English Language Arts (ELA) Exam:  May 1 & 2, 2025
• Mathematics Exam:  May 13 & 14, 2025
• Grades 5 & 8 Science Exam:  May 8, 2025

Standardized testing provides districts with important data that we use to ensure that our ELA, Math, and Science curriculum is, and continues to be, of the highest quality.  A review of our data allows us to look at student performance as individuals, as a cohort, as a school, and as a district.  This year, these assessments will be one measure among several that will help teachers adjust curriculum in the fall to address any impact from this year’s instruction.  In addition, standardized testing results can be used to help a struggling student get the necessary academic support.  We believe that our children are well-positioned to take these assessments and that the information provided will help our teachers support all students in the fall.  

Our students are well positioned to take these assessments.  If you have any questions about the assessments, their use, and the impact of refusals, please feel free to contact Stu Horlacher at 914-295-5610.  Please download the form below to access the 2024/2025 State Testing Refusal Notice.  You can also visit the NYS Education Department Parent Resources site for more information.

Please download the form below .  

testing refusal notice