Category: Superintendent’s Messages
NYS Dept. of Health Notification – re: Pertussis
Dear Putnam Valley Community:
As required by the New York State Department of Health, we are notifying you that a person in our elementary school was recently diagnosed with pertussis (whooping cough). Pertussis is an illness particularly notable for its severe and long-lasting cough. The following information has been provided by the Putnam County Department of Health.
Pertussis is…
Water at HS/MS campus is safe
The District is aware of the discoloration of the water on the High School/Middle School campus. We have been in contact with the Yorktown Water District which provides water service to those buildings. They have received similar complaints from residents along that section of their system. The discoloration is a result of yesterday’s fire along…
Update MS/HS Campus closed to incoming traffic
Dear Putnam Valley Community:
Peekskill Hollow Road remains closed at this time. We expect student dismissal from our High School and Middle School to be on time. However, due to the road closure, the dismissal process could take longer and may impact the Elementary School dismissal. We expect any delays to be minimal.
Please…
Capital Project Vote Fails – Update from Dr. Luft
Dear Putnam Valley Community:
As you know, we held our capital project vote on Tuesday, January 28. While the outcome was not what we had hoped for, we deeply appreciate the engagement, feedback, and support from our community throughout this process. Encouraging voter turnout has been and will continue to be a focus for…
Vote Day Information – Today – Tuesday, January 28 at PVES
Dear Putnam Valley Community:
To clarify, all public votes conducted by the school district must abide by the strict guidance outlined by New York State Education Law and the Commissioner of Education. Annual budget votes and special votes, like today’s capital project vote, follow the same training, safeguards, and vote-counting processes.
Our priority is to ensure that…
Be Informed – Capital Project Vote Tomorrow – Tuesday 1/28/25
Dear Putnam Valley Community:
Tomorrow, Tuesday, January 28, the PVCSD community will have the opportunity to decide on the next steps for much-needed capital improvements to our school buildings and grounds. Our capital project vote will be held in the Elementary School between 6:00 AM and 9:00 PM. The goal was always to present a project…
Msg. from Dr. Luft – Stay warm and informed
Dear Putnam Valley Community:
It looks like we will break out of the frigid temperatures next week, but just slightly. I am happy to report that our geothermal heating systems on both campuses are fully operational and working effectively, despite any inaccurate information to the contrary. Our geothermal systems have served this community very well and…