Author: Jeremy Luft

Dear Putnam Valley Central School Community,

I am writing to inform you of an incident that occurred today involving one of our elementary students. Earlier in the day, school staff were made aware that a student was in possession of a toy gun on school grounds.

Thanks to the swift actions of our staff…

October 9, 2025

Dear Putnam Valley Community:

This is a reminder that tomorrow, Friday, October 10, 2025, all three schools will hold their Early Dismissal Evacuation Drill as required by the New York State Education Department.  Each school will dismiss 15 minutes earlier than its regular dismissal time. Please make arrangements to accommodate the early arrival…

Dear Putnam Valley Families: Please consider joining me for a Listening Hour on Thursday, October 9, in our High School library beginning at 6:00 pm. This meeting will be held just before our regularly scheduled Board of Education meeting and is an opportunity for us to spend time together in a casual setting. The goal of the Listening Hour is to share…

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…

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…

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,…

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…