Author: Jeremy Luft
Welcome Back! A message from Dr. Luft
Dear Putnam Valley School Community,
On behalf of the Putnam Valley Central School District, it is my great pleasure to welcome you back for the 2025-2026 school year. For the past two days, our buildings have been filled with dedicated staff eagerly preparing for the upcoming school year. Each September brings the excitement of…
NYS Education Law – Students and Personal Electronic Devices
August 4, 2025
Dear Putnam Valley Community,
On July 21, 2025, the Putnam Valley Board of Education approved Policy 5695 titled “Students and Personal Electronic Devices” to ensure compliance with the newly enacted NYS Education Law §2803. This law requires that all public schools in NYS prohibit the use of internet-enabled devices during the entirety of each…
Summer Meals – Summer Food Service Programs are available SummerMealsNY.org
Dear Putnam Valley Community:
Summer Meals and Summer EBT are two ways to help your family with food over the summer!
Summer Meals
During the summer, all kids and teens ages 18 and under can get free, nutritious meals at community centers or schools that are operating Summer Food Service Programs. Meals vary, but all include nutritious foods like fruits, vegetables,…
Have a great summer PVCSD!
Dear Putnam Valley Community:
Gratitude
I want to extend my gratitude to our students, families, educators, and the Putnam Valley community for your engagement, feedback, and support throughout this school year. Together, we have made it a year of growth, achievement, and opportunity. Opportunity is one of our district’s core values and the focal point of our goal setting—and…Exciting news for PVCSD! IB Middle Years at PVMS and NYSED Green Ribbon Award
Dear Putnam Valley Community:
We have some truly exciting news to share with our school community!
First, we are proud to announce that Putnam Valley Middle School has officially been authorized as an International Baccalaureate World School! This milestone represents three years of dedication, collaboration, and innovation by our staff. Thank you to every educator, leader, and…
District Leadership Transitions
Dear Putnam Valley Community:
I am excited to share some important updates regarding leadership transitions within our district. These changes reflect both our commitment to excellence and our confidence in the dedicated professionals who serve our students every day. It should be noted that all of these positions are currently filled within the District, and no…
Calendar Updates – ES and MS June 26 and 27
Good afternoon,
Due to a rainy, rather than snowy, winter, we are considering some adjustments to our school calendar. It is anticipated that the Board of Education will approve the following calendar changes at their next meeting scheduled for Thursday, June 12.
Thursday, June 26, and Friday, June 27, will be a half-day…