Category: Superintendent’s Messages
Memorial Day Message from Dr. Wills
Dear Putnam Valley Community:
On a day for remembrance, we feel a comingling of grief and gratitude. There is a deep sadness for those heroes who sacrificed all for us and left families bereft. We seek photographs and memories for solace, and they are reminders of the loss of their presence in our families, their love and friendship. At the same time, our gratitude…
Our Sphere of Influence
Dear PV Colleagues and Community:
Yesterday, our high school principal, Ms. Intrieri, sent me a text asking what we should write, what message we should send about the shooting in Santa Fe, Texas that led to the loss of 10 lives of students and teachers. To be truthful, I said I didn't know what to say…
May 15-MS/HS Campus
Dear Putnam Valley Community:
Today, Tuesday, May 15, the Putnam County Personnel Department will be conducting agility testing for the Sheriff's Department on our high school track. County personnel and candidates will be on our high school campus throughout the day. The high school track will be the only area in use and traffic will be monitored…
Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week – All teachers within or outside the classroom
Celebrating Our Educators
With the first week in May we are enjoying warm weather at last, and we look forward to celebrating Teacher and Staff Appreciation, creating our own good weather marked by recognition, generous feasts, and much goodwill from our PTA and PTSA and all members of our school community. The celebrations are welcome and…
Ticks / Information / Prevention
Dear Parents, Caregivers, and Staff:
I recently received an email from an elementary school parent who found a tick on her daughter after school. The tick may have come from outdoor recess play, but there is no way of really ascertaining the exact location of contact. Ticks, primarily, are on the ground and climb up the…
Tomorrow, Tuesday 4/24-Tenure/Retirement-Msg. from Dr. Wills
Dear Putnam Valley Community:
The Putnam Valley Board of Education will hold a special business meeting, tomorrow, Tuesday, April 24, beginning at 7PM in the High School cafeteria. The purpose of this meeting is to approve the BOCES 2018-2019 budget and to vote on the BOCES Board of Education candidates.
The Board will also acknowledge the 2017-19 retirees of the…
PV’s Community Read- A Man Called Ove? First Discussion: April 8 – 11 -Tompkins Corner Cultural
Dear Community and Staff:
I want to remind you about Putnam Valley's Community Read. I think you will agree that the book selection, A Man Called Ove is moving and accessible. Please consider joining us for any or all of our scheduled book discussions. The dates and times are attached. You will laugh and cry and will not…