Category: Superintendent’s Messages
Thank you Putnam Valley! PV School Budget Passes
Dear Putnam Valley Community:
On behalf of the Putnam Valley Board of Education, thank you for your support of our 2023-2024 budget and your participation in the school board election. We remain focused on moving our district forward in innovative ways while respecting the financial implications for our community. We are grateful for your…
Budget Vote reminder – Tuesday, May 16
Dear Putnam Valley Community:
Please remember to get out and vote on Tuesday, May 16. Voting will take place from 6 am to 9 pm at Putnam Valley Elementary School. Please visit our website www.pvcsd.org for more detailed budget information. Proposed budget highlights:- Below the allowable tax levy cap (12th consecutive…
Msg. from Dr. Luft
Dear Putnam Valley Community:
The Putnam Valley School District takes all issues related to the safety of the school community very seriously. We make every effort to communicate openly and frequently, while also protecting the privacy rights of each and every student.
We are reaching out regarding a disciplinary matter that took place yesterday…
Msg. from Dr. Luft – Additional update 3/30/23
Dear Putnam Valley Community:
Let me begin by again stating that all students and staff are safe across our district. I would also like to thank all law enforcement and school personnel who reacted quickly in response to this morning’s incident.
This morning, shortly before 8:30 am, an anonymous call was made directly to…
Update – hold in place – all buildings cleared by law enforcement
Update:
Out of an abundance of caution, after the high school was cleared, our elementary and middle schools were asked to do a "hold in place" and law enforcement has now completed an inspection of all of our school buildings including all buildings on our elementary school campus.
Classes will resume as scheduled.
We hope to be able to share additional information…
Together we will keep our schools safe
Dear Putnam Valley Community:
The tragic events at The Covenant School in Nashville weigh heavy on our hearts and serve as yet another reminder of the importance of the policies and procedures we have in place to keep our students and staff safe. As we do after any school-involved shooting, we will work directly…
Message from Dr. Luft – HS Parking Lot Theft
Dear Putnam Valley Community:
The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating the theft of a catalytic converter from a car parked in our High School Parking lot. The school district is providing the Sheriff’s office with all available information to help expedite the investigation. We are making plans to increase supervision of the parking lot…