Category: Superintendent’s Messages
Calendar Update – Makeup Days
Dear Putnam Valley Community:
As of yesterday, Thursday, March 8, we have used nine emergency closing/snow days for the year.
In order to reach our mandated 180 days, school will be in session on the following days:
Wednesday, April 4
Thursday, April 5
Friday, April 6
If school is closed for any additional emergency closings, the additional make-up days would be in…
PVCSD Schools Open Tuesday, March 6
Dear Putnam Valley Community:
It is anticipated that school will be open on Tuesday, March 6.
We understand that at this time there are still trees blocking certain roads in town. We are aware that road closures remain in the area of Oscawana Lake Road, north of Glenmar Gardens. The bus is prepared to pick up students…
PV Schools Closed Tomorrow – Special Grief Sessions Planned
March 4, 2018
PV Schools Closed Tomorrow - Special Grief Sessions Planned
Dear Staff, Parents and Community:
Due to dangerous road conditions and continued power outages, all schools will be closed for regular sessions tomorrow, Monday, March 5. However, we will be holding special grief sharing sessions for staff, parents and students. For any K-12 staff who are interested in gathering…
Msg. From Dr. Wills
Dear Putnam Valley Staff, Parents, and Community:
Just a short while ago I received official communication from the Putnam County Sheriff's Department about the tragic accident that took the life of a fifth grader at our middle school. The name of the student has not been released to the public as yet. We are heartbroken to learn that due…
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…