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Maddox Schaper is a National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist

Officials of National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) announced the names of approximately 16,000 Semifinalists in the 65th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Maddox Schaper, a VCHS Senior, is among those Semifinalists.  These academically talented high school seniors have an opportunity to continue in the competition for some 7,600 National Merit Scholarships worth more than $31 …

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VCMS to Follow a Two-Hour Delay Schedule on Wednesdays Beginning November 4th

In an effort to provide our teachers with the appropriate time to plan for online learning the middle school will be adjusting our Wednesday schedule to reflect a 2-hour delay. This schedule adjustment will allow for more planning and collaboration time for teachers that teach hybrid or 100% online classes. This will also provide students …

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Letter from the Superintendent Regarding COVID-19

  As you already know, on October 29th, the District was informed that two Valley Central High School students tested positive for COVID-19. We worked closely with the Orange County Department of Health (OCDOH) to ensure we identified and contacted all necessary staff members and the parents/guardians of all students that were probable direct, close …

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School is in session on Tuesday, November 3rd

Just a reminder that school will be in session for Valley Central on Tuesday, November 3rd.  There will be no change in schedule for that week (unless there is a disruption due to COVID).  Please disregard the VC Viking Press Calendar and Guide. 

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Letter from the Superintendent Re: Covid-19- October 29th

Today, October 29th, the District was informed that two Valley Central High School students tested positive for COVID-19. We have contacted the Orange County Department of Health (OCDOH) to assist them with the identification and contact of the staff members and parents/guardians of all students that were probable direct, close or proximate contacts with the …

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Breakfast and Lunch Meals are Free to All Students Beginning November 2nd

Our School Food Director, Eleanore Mills was able to establish Valley Central as site for free meals through the USDA will the help of the NYS Senate due to new regulations and waivers because of COVID-19.  As of November 2, 2020, all meals (breakfast and lunch) are free for every Valley Central student.  Our program …

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Letter to Town of Montgomery Industrial Development Agency

Letter to the Town of Montgomery IDA from Superintendent John Xanthis – October 13, 2020 (Town of Montgomery accounts for about 80% of Valley Central residents) VIA EMAIL:  Mr. Jeffrey Crist Chairman of the Town of Montgomery IDA Town of Montgomery Industrial Development Agency 110 Bracken Road Montgomery, New York 12549  Re:  Proposed Amendment to …

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