Dear Putnam Valley families,

Both the middle school and high school will have a state-mandated lockdown drill on Wednesday, January 14th.  Prior to the drill, we will announce that we will begin our lockdown drill shortly.  We will test out our automated lockdown system.  Students and staff will hear an automated voice loudly announcing “Lockdown. Lockdown, Lockdown” repetitively for a minute.  The automated lockdown will be heard at the middle school and high school.  Both schools will enter the lockdown protocol.  The Putnam County Sheriff’s Department will conduct the drill with other local law enforcement agencies simultaneously in both buildings.

Sincerely,

Matt Mello
Principal
Putnam Valley HS

January Regents exams will be administered on January 20, 2026 through January 23, 2026.  On January 20th there will be no classes.

• Only students taking the English Language Arts Regents need to come to school the morning of January 20th, and can go on their regular AM bus.

• NOTE: JUNIORS are permitted to drive to school on January 20th, if they have permission from their parents/guardians and a valid driver’s license.   Here is the link to the form JUNIORS need to fill out.  June 20th Junior Driving form.  

• Mid-day transportation will be provided for students taking Living Environment and Physical Setting/Chemistry Regents exams in the afternoon.

• If students are being dropped off, they must arrive by 7:40 for the morning exam and 11:00 for the afternoon exam.

• Transportation will be provided after each exam session.  The BUS SCHEDULE will be posted on the High School website. 

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