MISSION STATEMENT
The PEARLS community of families, staff and students is committed to providing a safe nurturing environment which centers on the development of the whole child. We hold high expectations for our gifted students and encourage them to strive for personal excellence. Our purpose is to educate, inspire and prepare our students to be responsible, independent and critical thinkers who will become life-long learners attuned to the diversities, challenges and opportunities of the real world. 

"TOURS ARE AVAILABLE"
Prospective parents interested in seeing our school can call the Main Office and ask for the next tour date. (914-376-8250)

Congratulations to Casey Wetherbee and David Treus, and their coach, Mrs. Bellusci, who ranked in the top 17^th percentile in the National History Bee Final Championship Tournament, held in Atlanta, GA on June 1, 2013.  Casey and David competed against  434 other contestants from all across the United States, from as far west as Oregon, and as far south as Florida.  Well Done!!

Congratulations to Harry Nair, of class 8-5, and his advisor, Mrs. Bellusci, who won the annual Holocaust Remembrance Program Art Competition, sponsored by the Lincoln Jewish Center.  Harry submitted a portrait of a child in a Nazi concentration camp.  Harry’s portrait was recognized at the annual Lincoln Jewish Center brunch on June 2, 2013, where his work was recognized and on display.  Well Done!

PEARLS Earns 9^th Place in National History Bowl Final:  Washington DC/May 18, 2013

Congratulations to the PEARLS National History Bee and Bowl team and their coach, Mrs. Bellusci, who earned 9^th place in the final championship tournament in Washington DC on May 18, 2013.  The team competed against the best and brightest students from across the country, from locations such as New Jersey, Delaware, Virginia, Kentucky, Iowa and Oregon.  Well Done!

Congratulations to Annie Kuriako and her coaches, Mr. McMenimon and Mrs. Bellusci, who earned 2^nd place in the annual district-wide Gettysburg Address competition.  Well Done!

Congratulations to PEARLS Hawthorne NHBB team members Casey Wetherbee, David Treus, Aarsh Desai, and their coach, Mrs. Bellusci, who on Thursday, April 18, 2013, competed against students from all over the Hudson Valley in the National History Bee Regional competition held at Saunders High School.  Casey Wetherbee and David Treus qualified to compete in the National Final Championship Tournament, to be held in Atlanta, GA on June 1, 2013.  Well Done!