Author: Jeremy Luft
Welcome Back! A message from Dr. Luft, Superintendent of Schools
Dear Putnam Valley Community:
As we near the end of what I hope was a wonderful summer for all, we are eager to welcome our students back to school. As usual, the reopening of schools has been the focus of many throughout the summer, our buildings and grounds staff have ensured that our facilities have been…
Msg. from Dr. Luft – High School Interim Assistant Principal
Dear Putnam Valley Community:
As mentioned in yesterday’s communication, the appointment of Mr. Mello as interim principal created an immediate vacancy for an assistant principal at Putnam Valley High School. I am happy to announce that Dr. Letitia Payne has agreed to move over from Putnam Valley Middle School to fill the assistant principal…
Msg. from Dr. Luft – High School Principal
Good morning,
Earlier this week, Dr. Sepe informed the district that she anticipates being appointed as the next principal of Horace Greeley High School in Chappaqua, New York. We thank Dr. Sepe for the outstanding leadership she has provided Putnam Valley High School over the past seven years and wish her only the best in her…
Msg. from Dr. Luft – Have a wonderful summer!
Dear Putnam Valley Community:
As we put another year in the rearview mirror, I am reminded of both the struggles and triumphs over the past year. While we entered this year with high hopes of a return to typical schooling, COVID had other plans. However, I am thankful that we were able to again…
Msg. from Dr. Luft – Elementary School Update
Good afternoon,
I am writing to provide some additional information regarding this morning’s situation involving a single student at Putnam Valley Elementary School. In response to the incident, law enforcement officers arrived quickly. An ambulance was also dispatched to provide medical assistance. All classrooms were initially asked to “hold in place,” keeping all students…
Msg. from Dr. Luft – Notification to Community
Dear Putnam Valley Community:
This morning, administrators at Putnam Valley High School were made aware of concerning messages directed toward a few Putnam Valley students. The messages were posted online by another Putnam Valley student last evening. We immediately contacted the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office. They have made contact with the individual and have…
Msg. from Dr. Luft: We will support each other as we mourn with the Uvalde community
Dear Putnam Valley Community:
Today is a sad day following yet another senseless tragedy where 19 innocent school children and 2 teachers were killed in Uvalde, Texas. As a district, we have been in communication since the tragedy first went public. This morning we convened a meeting with our administrative team and our clinical…