Public Schools Of The Tarrytowns

What Public Schools Of The Tarrytowns does

Public Schools of the Tarrytowns (TUFSD) is a Union Free School District and public governmental entity operating a K-12 public school system for approximately 2,800 students from the villages of Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow in southern Westchester County, New York, 25 miles north of New York City. The district is organized under the Princeton Plan, a model in which all students at each grade level attend the same school, operating six schools across five buildings: John Paulding (PreK-K), Tappan Hill (Grade 1), W.L. Morse (Grade 2), Washington Irving Intermediate (Grades 3-5), Sleepy Hollow Middle School (Grades 6-8), and Sleepy Hollow High School (Grades 9-12). It is governed by an elected Board of Education under Superintendent Dr. Raymond Sanchez (since 2023) and operates 431 directory constituents including faculty, staff, and administrators. Educational programming centers on the American Reading Company (ARC) K-5 literacy curriculum, a Dual Language program for English and Multilingual Learners, and STEM initiatives delivered in partnership with Mercy University Center for STEM Education, including the Hudson Watershed Blue School designation. Co-curricular offerings span an extensive athletics program and the Tarrybots FIRST Robotics team.

The district's technology stack is a conventional public-sector ed-tech portfolio: Infinite Campus serves as the student information system; ClassLink provides single sign-on; ParentSquare, launched summer 2025, unifies district-school-classroom-family messaging; Finalsite powers tufsd.org; MySchoolBucks processes meal payments; Branching Minds supports the Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) data workflow; and Whitson's provides food services. Mobile apps for iOS and Android, plus active social channels on Facebook, Instagram, X, and YouTube, complete the community-facing infrastructure. Compliance posture covers FERPA, HIPAA, DASA, Title IX, Title I, Alyssa's Law/Desha's Law (Project SAVE), and an Asbestos Management Plan.

TUFSD is funded through a tripartite public revenue model rather than commercial sales: voter-approved local property tax levies, New York State education aid allocated through state formulas, and federal grants including Title programs, IDEA special education funding, and America Rescue Plan Act (ARP) allocations. Since November 2023, the district participates in the Community Eligibility Provision, providing free breakfast and lunch to all enrolled students and capturing federal reimbursements through the National School Lunch Program. Non-resident students may be subject to tuition. The 2026-2027 budget was approved by voters on May 19, 2026 by a 476-148 margin, reflecting strong community mandate. Active capital commitments include a 2025 Ameresco energy performance contract covering 711kW of solar installations across three school buildings, LED lighting, energy management system upgrades, and roof replacement.

Name

Public Schools Of The Tarrytowns

Legal name

Union Free School District of the Tarrytowns

Website

https://tufsd.org

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Public Schools of the Tarrytowns is a K-12 public school district serving approximately 2,800 students across six schools in Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow, Westchester County, NY, funded by property taxes, state aid, and federal grants under the Princeton Plan model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB), Public Middle Schools (EDAJAAAC), Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• School district services
• Academic curriculum programs
• Special education services
• Extracurricular athletics programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Sleepy Hollow

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Property Tax Revenue: Primary funding source from local property taxes assessed on residential and commercial properties within the school district boundaries. Annual budget vote and Board of Education elections determine tax levy.
2. State Education Funding: New York State education funding allocated through state aid formulas based on enrollment, district wealth measures, and categorical aid programs.
3. Federal Grants: Federal funding including Title programs, IDEA special education funding, and America Rescue Plan Act (ARP) grants for pandemic recovery.
4. Food Services Revenue: National School Lunch program participation with federal reimbursements; free meals provided to all students under Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) since November 2023.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Public Schools of the Tarrytowns (TUFSD) operates a K-12 public school district delivering PreK through grade 12 education to approximately 2,800 students across six schools in five buildings under the Princeton Plan. The district provides core academics aligned to New York State Learning Standards, special education and multilingual learner support, dual language programming, STEM initiatives through Mercy University partnerships, athletics, performing arts, food services via the National School Lunch Program with universal free meals under the Community Eligibility Provision, and transportation.

Product overview

Public Schools of the Tarrytowns (TUFSD) is a K-12 school district serving approximately 2,800 students across six schools. The district operates as a unified educational platform offering core academic programs including the American Reading Company (ARC) Literacy Curriculum for K-5, Dual Language programs, and STEM initiatives through partnerships with Mercy Center for STEM Education. The district provides co-curricular programs including athletics and the Tarrybots FIRST Robotics team. Communication services include ParentSquare for district-school-family messaging and a mobile app for calendar and news access. Supporting services include food services through Whitson's, transportation, special education, and multilingual learner programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• John Paulding School: Elementary school (PreK-K)
• Tappan Hill School
• W.L. Morse School
• Washington Irving Intermediate School
• Sleepy Hollow Middle School
• Sleepy Hollow High School

Products and services

• K-12 Education Program (PreK-12) Comprehensive K-12 public education delivered across six schools following the Princeton Plan, where all students at each grade level attend the same school. Curriculum is aligned to New York State Learning Standards and supported by the Portrait of a Learner framework emphasizing Communication, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Civic Mindedness, Curiosity, Perseverance, and Socio-Cultural Competence. Open enrollment to all school-age residents of Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow.
• American Reading Company (ARC) Literacy Curriculum K-5 literacy curriculum adopted district-wide after a two-year evaluation, aligned to the NYSED Literacy Initiative and Next Generation Learning Standards. Includes differentiated instruction, cultural responsiveness, the IRLA (Independent Reading Level Assessment) formative assessment, and the Spanish ENIL assessment for multilingual learners. ARC Version 12 strengthens phonics, decodable texts, phonemic awareness, decoding, and fluency practice.
• Dual Language Program Bilingual education program serving English Language Learners and Multilingual Learners with instruction in English and Spanish, leveraging cultural and linguistic diversity as an asset to the learning community.
• Special Education and Pupil Personnel Services Special education programming and related services for students with disabilities, delivered through Individualized Education Programs (IEP), 504 plans, and CPSE/CSE referrals. Includes specialized instruction and accommodations to support educational goals.
• Athletics Program Co-curricular interscholastic athletic program at Sleepy Hollow offering cross country, field hockey, football, soccer, basketball, lacrosse, baseball, softball, wrestling, track and field, tennis, swimming, volleyball, and cheerleading at modified, JV, and varsity levels.
• Tarrybots FIRST Robotics Team Competitive robotics team offered through the district's Technology department, participating in FIRST Robotics competitions.
• Mercy STEM School Programs STEM programming delivered through the Mercy University Center for STEM Education partnership, including STEM Ambassadors, Wipro Fellows, the STEM Schools Network, and Hudson Watershed Schools. Washington Irving Elementary School holds the Mercy STEM School Designation.
• Food Services Program District-wide school meal program operated in partnership with Whitson's Food Services under the National School Lunch Program. Free breakfast and lunch are provided to all enrolled students under the Community Eligibility Provision since November 2023, with a free summer meals program for children ages 18 and under.
• Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Program District-wide SEL programming supporting student well-being and behavioral growth, integrated with the Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) framework and Branching Minds data management tool.
• Transportation Services District-operated student transportation services to and from schools for resident students.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 200 graduates honored at Sleepy Hollow High School Class of 2026 commencement ceremony on June 17
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Foundation for the Public Schools of the TarrytownscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit foundation supporting the district through fundraising and community engagement to enrich learning opportunities and support student success.
• Horsemen PTAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent-Teacher Association supporting district schools through volunteer programs, fundraising, and school supply partnerships (SchoolToolBox.com for PreK-8 supply lists).
• Sleepy Hollow Performing Arts BoostersmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity organization supporting performing arts programs in district schools through fundraising and volunteer support.
• Mercy University Center for STEM EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership on STEM programs including STEM Ambassadors, Wipro Fellows, STEM Schools, and Hudson Watershed Schools. Multiple cohorts of teachers have participated since 2014.
• Whitson's Food ServicesmajorOthersDistrict partners with Whitson's to provide food services for students and staff. District participates in National School Lunch Program with free meals for all students under Community Eligibility Provision.
• American Reading CompanycoreTechnology or IntegrationK-5 literacy curriculum provider with ARC Core program aligned to NYS Learning Standards, including IRLA assessment system and Spanish ENIL assessment.
• Branching MindsmajorTechnology or IntegrationMTSS data management platform used district-wide to support Multi-Tiered Systems of Support, helping identify student needs and coordinate interventions.
• ClasslinkmajorTechnology or IntegrationSingle sign-on platform providing students and staff access to district digital resources and applications through launchpad.classlink.com/tufsd.
• FinalsitemajorTechnology or IntegrationWebsite platform provider powering tufsd.org district website with event calendars, resource management, and content delivery.
• Infinite CampuscoreTechnology or IntegrationStudent information system managing enrollment, grades, attendance, and parent portal access for district operations.
• ParentSquarecoreTechnology or IntegrationCommunication platform launched summer 2025 for district, school, and classroom updates with families receiving messages, calendar events, photos, and files in one place.
• Community Organizations (Rotary, Chamber of Commerce, YMCA, JCC, Kids Club)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMultiple community partners collaborate with district to enrich learning opportunities and support student success through various programs and services.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hastings-on-Hudson Union Free School District: Westchester K-12 district with comparable suburban enrollment and similar reliance on NYS aid and property tax revenue.
• Edgemont Union Free School District: Greenburgh-area Westchester K-12 district with similar size and operating characteristics; comparable governance, curriculum, and budget approval mechanics.
• Briarcliff Manor Union Free School District: Westchester K-12 district with similar enrollment (~2,000-2,500 students) and demographic profile; comparable in funding model, governance, and academic programming.
• Ossining Union Free School District: Nearby Westchester K-12 district with similar size and demographics; shares the same Hudson Valley catchment, NY State aid structure, and suburban public-school operating model.
• Pocantico Hills Central School District: Small Westchester K-12 public district operating under the same NY State Education Law framework and voter-approved budget cycle, useful as a size and demographic comparison.
• Croton-Harmon Union Free School District: Adjacent Westchester County K-12 public school district of comparable size; same funding model (property tax + NYS aid) and similar regulatory environment, making it the closest operating peer.
• Pleasantville Union Free School District: Westchester K-12 district of similar scale and demographic composition; relevant peer for evaluating curriculum, STEM, and parent-engagement programming.
• Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District: Westchester K-12 public school district with overlapping Hudson River communities and similar voter-base dynamics for budget approval.
• Mamaroneck Union Free School District: Larger Westchester K-12 district operating under the same state regulatory framework; useful upper-bound peer for scaling, programming breadth, and per-pupil benchmarks.
• Irvington Union Free School District: Westchester K-12 district with comparable enrollment scale and similar property-tax-funded suburban public-school structure; useful peer for benchmarking academic outcomes and budget.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/ufsdtarrytowns
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/UFSDTarrytowns/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/tarrytownschools
• Instagraminstagram.com/ufsdtarrytowns

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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