First Nighters Friends of The Arts, is a parent and patron support group for the Performing Arts programs in Yorktown School District.
Joined October 2019
- Tweets 593
- Following 91
- Followers 197
- Likes 680
161 Photos and videos
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…
2
3
165
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…?
2
6
173
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…?
1
2
256
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…?
2
4
221
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
3
7
385
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:
yhs.givebacks.com/
shop/items/58f4a8623527
3
5
285
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…?
2
3
236
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.
3
9
340
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…?
2
5
194
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!
3
3
373
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.
2
3
237
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…
33
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 🌈
1
3
264
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 🌈
3
4
279
RT @YorktownCSD: 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…
4
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…
2
4
264
First Nighters Yorktown Friends of The Arts retweeted
Feb 9
Swing Dance Concert #17 was a beautiful evening of sharing music and building community. So incredibly proud of our students and so very thankful to all who contributed to the magic!
@yhsbands @YHSDeGennaro @FirstNighters @yhstrim @YorktownCSD
4
5
402
Support the YHS Band with an evening of dancing, ogling amazing raffle baskets, and listening to incredible student performances! Dance lessons are included and part of the fun! The 17th Annual Swing Dance is coming soon so mark your calendars and shake off that winter drag! 🎶
1
4
218
Throwback Thursday feature:
Looking back to Thursday, October 30th, when 20 band, choir, and orchestra students represented Yorktown at the 2025 Area All-State Festival at SUNY Purchase! Bravo to the YHS students who represented the school and congratulations for this showcase!
1
4
265
Students from the Yorktown, Croton, and Hendrick Hudson school districts came together in musicianship to perform in the TriTowns honor symphony orchestra yesterday! Bravo to all these amazing young musicians! (Photos courtesy of Ms. Emily Kluga)
2
132