Category: Superintendent’s Messages
Presidents Day Msg. from Dr. Wills
Dear Putnam Valley Community:
"Perseverance and spirit have done wonders in all ages." These words of George Washington are also the epigraph of David McCullough's collection of essays, The American Spirit: Who We Are and What We Stand For. McCullough has been the biographer of Presidents, and is perhaps best known for 1776, a narrative describing…
School Safety/Response to Florida Tragedy
Dear PVCSD Staff and Community:
We learned yesterday of yet another school shooting with fatalities and injuries. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Parkland, Florida community and all others that have been affected by such violence.
There have been 18 school shootings in the United States since January 1, 2018. What is most worrisome is that…
HS Start Time-September 2018-MS/HS Parents Please Read
Dear Putnam Valley Community:
For the past year and a half, the District has been discussing the benefits of a later start time at the High School. Our focus has been on the mental and physical health and well-being of our students. We have shared abundant research on this matter with our community, staff and students…
Info for Varsity Boys Basketball game-Friday 1/26/18
Dear Putnam Valley Community:
In an effort to best support our student-athletes, the boys varsity basketball games vs. Haldane, scheduled for Friday, January 26 as well as the February game, will be played at Brewster High School. The basketball coach will communicate details to team members and their families. Games will be played without middle or high school…
Msg. From Dr. Wills
Dear Putnam Valley Community Members:
On January 11, our district learned that a bus monitor in the employ of Montauk Bus Company was accused of threatening and striking one of our middle school students while he was on a Montauk bus. We immediately informed parents of the student and the bus company and referred the incident to…
Board of Education Mtg-Thursday 1/18/18-Start time 8PM
Dear Putnam Valley Community:
In order to support the High School band concert which has been postponed to tomorrow's snow date, the Board of Education meeting will now begin at 8:00 pm. The meeting will take place in the High School cafeteria. Meetings are open to the public and all are welcome. A live stream video…
Msg. from Dr. Wills
The Putnam Valley School District affirms our dedication to ensure that we remain committed to our students who are learning English as a new language and all students, celebrating diversity, respecting the dignity of all, and creating a safe, welcoming educational environment.
Sincerely,
Dr. Frances Wills
Superintendent of Schools