Category: Superintendent’s Messages
Congratulations to our Winter Sports Teams
Dear Putnam Valley Staff and Community:
I am very excited for our winter sports teams. We have 5 wrestlers competing in the New York State tournament this Friday and Saturday; our cheerleaders are advancing to sectionals this weekend; and both of our boys and girls basketball teams will compete in semi-finals at…
Black History Month/President’s Day
Dear Staff and Community:
As we honor Black History Month, Lincoln's Birthday and Washington's Birthday in February, I wanted to share some reflections with you. Recently, based on a number of events, some local, some national, I have thought more about the role of civics and history in our schools. Certainly, our…
Let’s Make Attendance A Priority to Impact Student Success
Dear Putnam Valley Staff and Community,
Let's make attendance a priority to impact student success!
Last week, the Putnam Valley Central School District held an "Attendance Summit." A representative group of parents, administrators, a Board member, teachers, guidance counselors, social workers, psychologists and support personnel met from 12:00-2:00pm to focus on…
There’s an app for that… PVCSD now has their very own app
Dear Putnam Valley Community:
I am excited to announce the launch of the Putnam Valley School District app. As more and more people seek information on their mobile devices we wanted to provide direct access to the district’s most sought after information in the most convenient format. Recognizing trends in social technology…
Interim Middle School Principal
Dear Putnam Valley Staff and Community:
It is anticipated that on Friday morning at a Special Board Meeting, the Board of Education will appoint Mr. Travis McCarty as Interim Assistant Principal at the Middle School until the end of the school year. Mr. McCarty has taught social studies in Putnam Valley since…
Parent Presentation Wed. 1/27-Invitation from Dr. Wills-Achieve 3000
Dear Putnam Valley Parents:
On Wednesday evening, January 27 at 7:00pm at the high school, the District will have representatives of the Achieve 3000 program provide information on the program and ways for parents to become more involved in building a reading relationship with their students. While the program has been introduced…