Dear Putnam Valley High School Families,
We hope this message finds you well. Today, Friday, October 3rd, we’re reaching the midpoint of the first quarter!
To keep you informed of your student’s progress, all teachers will have their grades updated by Wednesday, October 15th.
Back to School Night
We are excited to open our doors to you next week for our annual Back to School Night on Wednesday, October 8th.
- Doors will open at 5:45 PM.
- I will deliver a welcome message at 6:00 PM in the Performing Arts Center.
- Concurrently, Dr. Payne, Mrs. Perez, Mrs. Himmelfarb, and Mrs. Nelson will welcome our multilingual families in the library at 6:00 PM.
- You will follow your child’s MONDAY A-DAY schedule to meet their teachers. Please ask your child for a copy of their schedule. We will also have student schedules available in the front foyer if needed.
- PVHS Back to School Night Schedule 2025
- Dr. Payne and I will be available to address your questions throughout the evening.
- Babysitting will be available in the Wellness Center!
School Spirit & Engagement
Get ready to show your school pride! Spirit Week begins on Tuesday, October 14th, culminating with the legendary Color Wars competition on Friday, October 17th.
Upcoming Presentations for Students and Parents
We have several important and informative events coming up:
- Why Character Matters Presentation: On Thursday, October 16th, we will welcome speaker Mark Leinweaver for a 30-minute presentation to all students. His presentation will stress the importance of character, covering topics like Social Media Dangers & Consequences, Being Brave In Behavior, the Need To Volunteer, and Anti-Bullying Leadership.
- College Financial Aid Night: On Wednesday, October 22nd, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM in the Performing Arts Center, we are pleased to host Mr. Dan Robinson, Campus Director at Pace University, who will present on Financial Aid for college. We encourage all interested families to attend in person or watch virtually.
Academic Information & Deadlines
- PSAT/NMSQT: Registered students will be administered the Digital PSAT/NMSQT on Saturday, October 11 at 8:00am. Doors open at 7:45 am and doors close at 8:00am. Students must arrive on time on test day.
- IB Information Night: Join us on Tuesday, October 21st, at 6:00 PM in the library for our annual IB Information Night. This will immediately precede the Financial Aid presentation.
- High School Opening of Schools Presentation: Following the IB Information Night, we will present at the Board of Education meeting at 7:00 PM on October 21st.
- DCC Course Registration Deadline: The last day to register for DCC courses is Friday, October 10th.
- AP and IB Course Payment Deadline: The deadline to pay for AP and IB courses is Saturday, November 1st. Please log in to Total Registration to complete the payment process. A note regarding IB courses: The district pays for all IB Language and Literature courses. All IB courses are two-year commitments, and payment is due on November 1st of the senior year.
BOCES Closures
Please note that the BOCES campuses will be closed on Wednesday, October 15th and Monday, October 20th.
Thank you for your continued support of Putnam Valley High School. If you have any questions regarding these updates, please do not hesitate to contact the main office.
Sincerely,
Matt Mello
Principal
Putnam Valley High School