Category: Superintendent’s Messages

Dear Putnam Valley Community:

Earlier today we received by both a student and via our reporting system, Anonymous Alerts, information about an Instagram posting that indicated a serious threat by two students against our high school and referenced a future date.  Law enforcement was immediately contacted and an investigation is ongoing. We…

Dear Putnam Valley Community:

Putnam Valley CSD had determined that it is important to introduce a new communications tool called Anonymous Alerts®. Anonymous Alerts® allows students or parents to quickly, easily, and anonymously report urgent information to school officials across all of our school campuses. The system encourages students, parents and staff…

Dear Putnam Valley Community:

In this season when darkness comes swiftly and early, the lights of many holidays celebrated in December and representing the cultural diversity of our community, enliven our spirits and ignite our own inner fire.  We are rescued from the bleak early winter evenings by celebrations sharing decorative, glowing…

Remembering Pearl Harbor

Seventy-five years have passed since the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, also known as the "the date that will live in Infamy." Indeed, on that day our nation was compelled to enter the conflagration, and to confront the genocide and destruction that had been roaring through…

Dear Putnam Valley Community and Staff: 

As you know, a committee representing all constituents has been studying the possibility of a later start at the high school based on research on the physical, mental and academic needs of adolescents. As a result of the committee study, we have determined that we would…

Dear Putnam Valley Colleagues and Community:

As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches,  I want to extend my best wishes to all for a fulfilling and joyful day.  Time with family and friends is special; we relax in the comfort of our homes, sharing our offerings of food and good spirits. That warmth is…

Dear Putnam Valley Community:

Dr. Wills sent the below message to the PVCSD staff this morning and asked that it be shared with the community.

Dear Colleagues:

Yesterday we voted; today we acknowledge the results of the democratic process that continues to prevail throughout America's 240 year history. Faith in…