Author: Jeremy Luft

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…

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…

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…

Dear Putnam Valley CSD Parents/Guardians:

Invitation to participate in a review of the District’s Vision, Mission, and Core Values: 

As you may recall, several months ago, we established a Superintendent’s Advisory Council, composed of parents and educators. This important group of stakeholders generated the Parent Communication Survey that was sent to families in early…

Dear Putnam Valley Community:

On behalf of the Putnam Valley Board of Education, thank you for your support of our 2022-2023 budget and your participation in the school board election. We remain focused on moving our district forward in innovative ways while respecting the financial implications for our community.  We are grateful for your…