Category: Superintendent’s Messages
Msg. from Dr. Luft Regarding Mask Mandate
Good morning,
As many may be aware, it was an interesting evening regarding the enforcement of the mask mandate that has been in place for schools.
First, a New York State Supreme Court judge ruled that masks may no longer be required in school settings pursuant to 10 NYCRR 2.60.
A short time after…
Msg. from Dr. Luft – Tracing/Testing/Remote Access/Test to Stay
Dear Putnam Valley Community:
I would like to express my gratitude for the hard work and dedication of the Putnam Valley Schools’ staff and administration for doing what was necessary to welcome students back into our buildings this week. Despite our ability to reopen schools, we remain on the tipping point of being unable…
Msg. from Dr. Luft – January 3, 2022
Dear Putnam Valley Community:
I’m wishing you a Happy and Healthy New Year!
I am hopeful that everyone has enjoyed their break and is optimistic the New Year will bring better days ahead. Today, as we approach the anticipated reopening of schools on Monday, January 3, COVID remains prevalent in our nation, and I…
Msg. from Dr. Luft – Holiday Break
Dear Putnam Valley Community:
I hope this message finds you and your loved ones well and looking forward to the holiday celebrations to come. As evidenced by our recent newsletter, there is much to celebrate as a school community, and we are looking forward to the time with our families, as well as the…
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…