Valley Central Families: You Can Protect Your Student’s School-Issued Device for the 2025–2026 School Year

Valley Central School District is offering families an affordable way to safeguard school-issued devices for the upcoming academic year. Through a partnership with Worth Ave. Group, families can purchase comprehensive insurance coverage that protects against a wide range of incidents — from accidental damage to theft. Coverage includes: Accidental damage Cracked screens Spills and liquid …

Meet the Facility Dog, Buddy!

About Buddy HI! My name is Buddy. I am a facility dog who you will see around the school with my handler, Mrs. Benjamin, who is a student assistance counselor. We will be supporting students through group and individual counseling, various events, lessons in the classroom, and on wellness walks. I can’t wait to meet …

Printed District Calendar Contained Errors in December; New Printable December Page Available Online

It has come to our attention that Christmas and New Year’s Eve were listed on the wrong dates in December in the printed calendar that was mailed to everyone who lives in the Valley Central School district. We apologize for the error and are taking additional steps to ensure it doesn’t happen again in the …

NEW: Updated Students and Personal Electronic Devices/Cell Phones Policy and Procedures Are Available Online

Personal Electronic Devices/Cell Phone Policy Summary To support a focused learning environment, VCSD has updated Policy 5695 to prohibit student use of personal electronic devices during the school day. This includes smartphones, smartwatches, tablets, wireless earbuds, fitness trackers, music players, and similar items. Key Points: No Use During Instructional Time Including Extracurricular Clubs & Post-session: …

VCSD to Offer No-Cost Meals to All Students Thanks to State Funding for the 2025/2026 School Year

Dear VCSD Families, We are excited to share that both breakfast and lunch will be provided at no cost to all students in all schools for the 2025-2026 school year. This is being made possible by the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) designation and funding granted to the District by the New York State Education Department. …

Parents/Guardians Take Note of these Important Year-End Dates

Valley Central Families,  As the end of the school year approaches, we want to ensure our families are well informed about a few adjustments to the end of year calendar.  These changes include scheduled half days.  Please review the important dates below so you can plan accordingly and support your child to finish the year …

Valley Central School District for its Music Education by the NAMM Foundation

For the second year in a row the Valley Central School District has been recognized as one of the nation’s Best Communities for Music Education by the NAMM Foundation! VC is being recognized for our work in providing our students with opportunities and access to a quality music education. This national recognition is a community award, and …

Residents of VCSD Are Invited to a Family and Community Engagement Meeting on May 13

Please join us on Tuesday, May 13 at 6:30 p.m. for our Family and Community Engagement (FACE) Meeting at the Berea Elementary School! All residents of the Valley Central School District are invited to attend this event to learn about the proposed 2025-26 school budget and the upcoming vote on May 20. We value your voice …