Category: Superintendent’s Messages
PVCSD Announces Pre-K program – Application and Lottery information
Dear Putnam Valley Community:
We are excited to share the news that the Putnam Valley Central School District will begin offering Universal Pre-K in September, in partnership with the YMCA of Central and Northern Westchester. A few weeks ago, the YMCA submitted a Request For Proposal to provide a program that meets the requirements of the…
BOE Meeting tonight – Tuesday 4/22 – Retirement and Tenure Recognition/budget Q&A
Dear Putnam Valley Community:
Tonight, Tuesday, April 22, the Putnam Valley Board of Education will hold a special business meeting beginning at 7 PM in the High School cafeteria.
The Board will acknowledge the 2025 retirees of the district: Maureen Bellino, Natalie Doherty, Cheryl Kahn, Kathie Marsico, Maureen Pedersen, and Laura Sherwood. In addition, it is anticipated…
Update from Dr. Luft – PVHS – threat not credible
Dear Putnam Valley Community:
I want to provide an update regarding the potential threat reported to our high school Monday afternoon. After a thorough investigation regarding a potential threat involving high school students, authorities have determined that the threat is not credible and there is no danger to our school community.
We know situations like this can…
Msg. from Dr. Luft – Student and Staff Safety
Dear Putnam Valley Community:
This afternoon, we received notification of a potential threat involving high school students. The administration was notified, and together with the School Resource Officer, we began investigating in accordance with our building safety plan. The Putnam Valley Central School District takes all threats seriously and is collaborating with the Putnam County Sheriff's Office as…
Updated Budget Q&A Information
Dear Putnam Valley Community:
Across New York State, annual school budgets will be presented to voters on Tuesday, May 20. Our vote will be held at Putnam Valley Elementary School and polls will be open from 6 AM to 9 PM.
Please consider joining us for one or more of our budget sessions. These informal settings are…
School Budget Q&A sessions – All Welcome Thursday 3/27 / Wednesday 4/23
Dear Putnam Valley Community:
Across New York State, annual school budgets will be presented to voters on Tuesday, May 20. Our vote will be held at Putnam Valley Elementary School and polls will be open from 6 AM to 9 PM. Please consider joining us for one or more of our budget sessions.
Thursday, March…
Msg. from Dr. Luft – 3/14/25 Amazing Students / Capital Project / Security Measures
Dear Putnam Valley Community,
As the weather outside warms, we are reminded that spring is right around the corner. However, I do wonder if at least one more snow day could still surprise us. Tonight, many families of our third and fourth-graders will be treated to a joyful production of The Jungle Book. I…