Dear Putnam Valley High School Parents and Guardians,

We’re in the home stretch of the school year, and what a busy time it’s been! We just wrapped up our IB/AP May assessment cycle. Over 100 seniors sat for 11 two-day IB exams, with most taking three or more. We hope they’re enjoying a much-needed break this weekend!

Student Recognition

We want to extend a huge congratulations to Tyler Lock, our Student of Distinction from Putnam Valley! Tyler is graduating from the Law Enforcement program at PNW BOCES and is excited about pursuing his lifelong dream of becoming a police officer. We’re incredibly proud of his dedication and success.

NYS Cellphone Policy Review & Feedback

As many of you know NY State has amended the education law to eliminate student cellphone use for the entirety of the school day – NYS Cellphone Law.  Our district needs to develop a policy that will be submitted to the state by August 1st, 2025.  We have created a Google Meet on Wednesday, June 11th at 5:30 PM and are inviting any of our parents to join in, ask questions, and provide feedback that will enable us to develop a clear and concise cellphone use policy.

Upcoming Year-End Celebrations and Important Dates

As we head into our final weeks, we have many exciting year-end celebrations planned. Please mark your calendars for these important dates:

• Wednesday, May 28th at 7:00 PM: High School Band Concert

• Thursday, May 29th: Junior Class Trip to Great Adventure

• Friday, May 30th at 10:50 AM: Spring Spotlight Ceremony

• Wednesday, June 4th at 7:00 PM: Senior Awards Ceremony

• Thursday, June 5th at 6:00 PM: IB Banquet

• Friday, June 6th: Underclassmen Awards Ceremony

  • Juniors 9:30 AM

  • Sophomores 11:50 AM

  • Freshmen 1:15 PM

• Monday, June 9th: Last day of classes for Seniors

• Monday, June 9th: 8th-Grade Orientation

  • Student Orientation 1:30-2:30 PM

  • Parent Orientation 6:00-8:00 PM

• Tuesday, June 10th: Beginning of Senior Week – Senior Week 2025

• Wednesday, June 11th: Geometry Regents – No Classes

• Wednesday, June 11th at 5:30 – Virtual Meeting NYS Cellphone Review Google Meet

• Friday, June 13th: Last Day of Classes – June 2025 Exam Schedule

• Wednesday, June 18th at 5:00 PM: Athletic Awards Ceremony

• Friday, June 20th at 7:00 p.m.: Graduation – More information will be sent home to senior families next week.

Please visit https://pvcsd.org/index.php/hs/ for more information about our upcoming events and schedules.

We look forward to celebrating a successful school year with all of you!

Sincerely,

Matt Mello
Principal
The Putnam Valley High School

Dear Putnam Valley HS Parents & Guardians,

Reminder: Tomorrow, May 8th, is a half-day of classes due to many students taking the AP World History and IB Language and Literature exams in the afternoon. Lunch will be served, followed by a full midday bus run to take students home. The BOCES Tech Center is open, and we will have our normal Tech Center bus runs.

Junior IB Diploma Candidates are still meeting with Mrs. DeMaine in the library in the afternoon.

Thank you,
Matt Mello
rincipal
Putnam Valley HS