Category: Superintendent’s Messages

Dear Putnam Valley Community:

It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic news that one of our students died as a result of the house fire last night. Our deepest condolences go out to the student’s family and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time.

We have activated the regional crisis response team and…

Dear Putnam Valley Community: Yesterday, we had the honor of welcoming Dr. Betty Rosa, Commissioner of Education, to our schools, along with Deputy Commissioner Angelique Johnson-Dingle, Chancellor Lester Young, Regent Fran Wills, and Assistant Commissioner David Frank. Over the past several years, the New York State Education Department has focused on developing and implementing the NY Inspires…

Dear Putnam Valley Community,

The Putnam Valley School District is joining districts across the region and asking for your help on an issue that directly affects fairness for our student-athletes and all public school student-athletes across New York. The current system for section and regional play is completely unfair to public school student-athletes.

After…

Dear Putnam Valley Community: Please consider joining me and Dr. Chan, Assistant Superintendent of Business Administration, for a Superintendent's Listening Hour on Thursday, March 26, from 6 pm to 7 pm in the High School Library. This informal setting and Q&A format is a great opportunity to learn about the 2026-2027 school budget. Thank you, Dr. Jeremy Luft Superintendent of Schools Vote - Tuesday, May 19 -…

Dear Putnam Valley Community: This is a reminder that our Superintendent’s Conference Day is scheduled for tomorrow, Friday, March 20. Schools will be closed for students. Our faculty and staff will be engaged in professional development focused on strengthening instruction and supporting student success across the district. Thank you for your continued partnership, Dr. Jeremy Luft Superintendent of Schools

Dear Putnam Valley Community,

Thank you for your continued patience and partnership during a winter season that has been quite challenging - even for a snow lover like me. Following Tuesday’s closure, we have now exhausted all available snow days.

While I admit that we did not get every call exactly right, we did…

Good afternoon,

I’m writing to update the community regarding an incident that occurred yesterday afternoon in the Wellness Center.  As students were preparing to begin their athletic practices, a student experienced a severe medical emergency.  Several students were present and witnessed this student in distress.

We are thankful that our students acted quickly in…