Category: District
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…ES/MS/HS: Pick up meals tomorrow – Please respond here
Dear Putnam Valley Families:
To best support our families in these uncertain times, we are working to make meals available during any closures caused by a COVID-19 response. Aramark, our food service provider, will prepare meals for pickup tomorrow, Tuesday, December 1. Meals are available for ALL Putnam Valley students and siblings, free of…
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…
Weekly Update-11/20/20- Schools Open Monday
Dear Putnam Valley Community:
Thank you for your flexibility in quickly transitioning to remote only instruction over the past few days. I know that this causes considerable challenges for families. Our school community should feel very proud of their efforts and accomplishments over the last several weeks.
Looking forward, there continues to be a great deal of…
Inside Putnam Valley – Episode 50
In this episode of Inside Putnam Valley, host Eric Gross and Superintendent of Schools Jeremy Luft discuss the school year so far, plans for winter sports, what a “yellow zone” destination for Putnam County would mean for schools and the importance of social distancing and not holding large gatherings.