Author: Jeremy Luft
Update from Dr. Luft – All Schools will transition to remote only
Dear Putnam Valley Community:
I could not be more impressed by all we have been able to accomplish since schools reopened for students in September. Thanks to the collective efforts of our staff, students, administrators, and parents, we have successfully kept our doors open, prevented the virus from spreading within our buildings, and continued to…Msg. from Dr. Luft – Change for PVMS
December 8, 2020
Dear Putnam Valley School Community,
We were notified late this afternoon that an individual at Putnam Valley Middle School has tested positive for the COVID virus. This individual has recently been in the building and contact tracing will need to be completed.
Therefore, PVMS will remain in all remote instruction for…
Msg. from Dr. Luft – HS/MS/ES Updates: Monday 12/7
December 6, 2020
Dear Putnam Valley School Community,
Over the past several days, we have been notified of several positive cases spanning all three buildings. In most cases, the individual who tested positive has not been in the building since before Thanksgiving and no contact tracing was necessary. Putnam Valley High School had an…
Update from Dr. Luft – ES/HS Return-MS Remote
Dear Putnam Valley Community:
Good morning, I hope that everyone had a restful Thanksgiving break, and I appreciate everyone’s flexibility as we were unexpectedly forced back into remote only instruction. At this time, our Elementary School and High School are ready to welcome students back into their classrooms on Thursday, December 3. Unfortunately, our Middle School…PV Schools Remote Only Monday 11/30 – Wednesday 12/2
Dear Putnam Valley Community:
We were notified late this afternoon that our contracted transportation company, Orange County Transit, is unable to provide transportation services after learning that several of its employees are being mandated to quarantine. Most of these exposures are not related to any positive cases in Putnam Valley. Additionally, a number of…
Msg. from Dr. Luft – COVID Notification 11-25-20
Dear Putnam Valley School Community,
This afternoon, the District was notified that an individual at Putnam Valley Middle School has tested positive for COVID-19. As required by law, we must maintain this person’s confidentiality, which prevents us from further identifying the individual.
We are working collaboratively with the Putnam County Department of Health to…
Thanksgiving Message from Dr. Luft
Dear Putnam Valley Community:
I really wish that this message was not marred by the fact that we had another positive case at the Elementary School that resulted in an early dismissal, but I guess that speaks to the struggle that we are enduring each day. I am hopeful today's events will not take…