Category: Superintendent’s Messages
Thank You Putnam Valley Community!
Dear Putnam Valley Community:
Appreciation is the theme for this month’s message. As the Superintendent of Schools in Putnam Valley, I would like to extend my gratitude to the community members who came out and voted on this year’s school budget and propositions. Regardless of how you voted, thank you for taking the time to let…
Notice: Pertussis diagnosis
Dear Putnam Valley Community :
As required by the New York State Department of Health, we are notifying you that a person in our high school was recently diagnosed with pertussis (whooping cough). Pertussis is an illness particularly notable for its severe and long-lasting cough. The following information has been provided by the Putnam County Department…Springing into Action in PVCSD!
Dear Putnam Valley Community:
As chilly mornings begin to giveaway to sunny afternoons, our schools continue to buzz with activities. The spring is a season of performances across all three buildings. Putnam Valley Elementary School brought smiles to everyone’s face with their performance of Seussical Kids, Putnam Valley Middle School captivated audiences with their performance of Anatasia, and…
BOE Meeting tonight includes retirement and tenure recognition, student presentation and calendar amendments
Dear Putnam Valley Community:
The Putnam Valley Board of Education will hold a special business meeting, tonight, Tuesday, April 16, beginning at 7 PM in the High School cafeteria. This meeting is being held today to approve the BOCES 2024-2025 budget and vote on the BOCES Board of Education candidates.
The Board will also…
Msg. from Dr. Luft – Calendar Updates
Good afternoon,
Due to a rainy, rather than snowy, winter, we are able to consider some adjustments to our school calendar. It is anticipated that the Board of Education will approve the following calendar changes at their next meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 16.
School buildings and offices will be closed on Monday,…
Msg. from Dr. Luft – Solar Eclipse / Eclipse Solar
Dear Families:
On April 8, 2024, a highly anticipated solar eclipse will provide our students with a unique learning opportunity. Our teachers will have a chance to discuss this phenomenon in their classrooms, tailoring their lessons to the various age groups in our buildings, and some of those lessons have already begun. Students will learn what…
Msg. from Dr. Luft – PVMS today
Dear Putnam Valley Community:
A short time ago, we had an isolated incident involving a student at our middle school. Our campus SRO (School Resource Officer), SPO (School Patrol Officer), and our administrators have investigated the incident and have taken appropriate action. Although most of our student body is completely unaware of this, we wanted to…