Category: Superintendent’s Messages
Best wishes for a healthy and happy holiday season!
Dear Putnam Valley Community:
The month of December is always an exciting time of year here in the Putnam Valley School District. We are proud of the perseverance of our students in our classrooms and for the hard work many are putting in to prepare for musical performances and the winter sports season. With…
Msg. from Dr. Luft – Social Media Post
Dear Putnam Valley Community:
The Putnam Valley School District is aware and has been closely monitoring a threatening social media post that has recently gone viral. As always, we are working closely with our neighboring school districts and the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office. As mentioned in the statement issued by the Sheriff’s Office, this…
PVCSD to implement voluntary COVID testing for students
Dear Putnam Valley Families:
In accordance with the guidance issued by the New York State Department of Health, the Putnam Valley School District will be implementing COVID surveillance testing for interested students. Interested families will need to “opt-in” to participate in the surveillance testing program, testing is voluntary.
The District is exploring a variety of in-school and…
Thanksgiving Message from Dr. Luft
Dear Putnam Valley Community:
This time of year provides an opportunity to pause and reflect on all we are grateful for. The past couple of years have been difficult for everyone, both personally and professionally. As we captured in our pre-pandemic district goal, it is how we respond to those challenges that matters most. …
Board of Ed Meeting Tonight, November 18, 7 pm – Live Stream pvcsd.org
Dear Putnam Valley Community:
The Putnam Valley Central School District Board of Education will hold their regularly scheduled Business Meeting, tonight, Thursday, November 18, at 7:00 pm in the High School Cafeteria. The Board of Education will convene this evening at 6:30 pm for Executive Session. The Board will reconvene at 7:00 pm in the High School Cafeteria for the public portion of the meeting.
Board of Education
Veterans: Thank you to all of our Putnam Valley residents and alumni who have served
Dear Putnam Valley Community:
This Thursday, November 11, is Veterans Day. As the oldest of four brothers raised in Putnam Valley, I have had many opportunities to assume the role of the proud older brother; mostly on the sports fields and courts in and around Putnam Valley. However, one of my proudest moments had…
Msg. from Dr. Luft – Vaccine Clinics in Putnam County
Dear Putnam Valley Community:
As I am sure you are aware, the FDA has approved the Pfizer vaccine for children aged 5-11. The vaccine is a smaller dose of the Pfizer vaccine that has already been fully authorized by the FDA for adults. We are aware that this announcement was welcome news to many parents…