Dear PVMS Families,
We have made it to the final month of our 2025-2026 school year. The month of May saw some fluctuation in temperatures and certainly gave us warm days that helped remind us of what summer may look like. Let’s hope the warmer trend continues as we appreciate being able to take our students outside for recess and occasional walks on the wellness trail. With that being said, many of our students do have summer break on their minds and with extended daylight many have extended opportunities to be outside. Although we will be on summer vacation starting on June 27th, we are still engaged in vital learning opportunities and assessments through our last day of school on June 26th. Take some time to speak with your children about completing their HW assignments and studying for assessments throughout this month as it is vital to finish the year strong.
Thank you for partnering with us over the course of this school year. The middle years can be an ever changing time for our students. I applaud you and your children for continuing to be engaged, thoughtful, and resilient, through their journey of middle school. It takes a village to raise a child and your support is more important now than ever before especially with all of the outside influences that impact our students.
*Our Eighth Grade Moving Up Ceremony will be taking place on Wednesday, June 24th at 5:00PM in the High School Performing Arts Center. This will be followed by a Moving Up Dance at Cortlandt Colonial from 7:00 – 9:30PM.
Please mark your calendars:
Friday, June 5th – 8th Grade Band Trip to Calvary Temple / Dorney Park
Week of June 8th – Spring iReady Benchmark Assessments in math and reading. Paper based progress reports will be sent home at the conclusion of the school year.
Wednesday, June 10 – Community Project Showcase 5:00 – 6:30 PM – PVMS Gymnasium – Our 8th grade students will be presenting their Community Projects to the public. Students will also have the opportunity to present during the school day to grades 5–7.
Wednesday, June 10 – Art Show 5:00 – 6:30 PM – PVMS Dining Hall and Hallways. The Art Department will be displaying a culmination of their entire year’s work. All are invited!
Wednesday, June 17 – NYS Algebra I Regents Exam – HS – All students taking this exam should arrive at school with a fully charged calculator, 2 non-erasable pens (blue or black), and 2 sharpened pencils.
- (TBD) – PTA Event – Whole School Event – Sun’s Out, Fun’s Out taking place during the school day.
- Friday, June 19 – Juneteenth – School Closed / No Staff or Students
- Monday, June 22 & Tuesday, June 23 – Locker Cleanouts during lunch periods
- Monday, June 22
- 8th Grade Trip – Lake Compounce
- 5th Grade Trip – Bounce
- Tuesday, June 23
- 6th Grade Trip – PV Town Park
- 7th Grade Scavenger Hunt (Morning)
- Wednesday, June 24
- 7th Grade Trip – Xtreme Play
- PTA Sponsored 8th Grade Breakfast – Thank you to our PTA!
- 8th Grade Moving Up Ceremony – 5:00PM – HS PAC
- 8th Grade Moving Up Dance – 7:00-9:30PM – Cortlandt Colonial
- Friday, June 26 – Last Day of School
- Early July – Report Cards and iReady Reports Mailed Home
Thank you for your partnership over the course of this school year. Our students have grown tremendously and have a lot to be proud of with regard to their educational journey. Putnam Valley is a special place and our middle school community values the relationships we have with all families. We want to wish you a safe, healthy, and restful summer with your children.
Sincerely,
Travis W. McCarty
Principal