VCSD Recognized for Music Education by NAMM Foundation

We are very excited and proud to share that the Valley Central School District has been recognized as one of the nation’s Best Communities for Music Education by the NAMM Foundation! The Best Communities for Music Education designation is awarded to school districts across the United States that demonstrate special achievement in efforts to provide access …

VCHS Announces the Class of 2024 Valedictorian and Salutatorian

Families and classmates filled the lobby as Autumn Strobach and Adam Elkashef were congratulated by VCHS Principal, Dr. Russell Burns on achieving the award of Valedictorian and Salutatorian, respectively for the Class of 2024.  Autumn Strobach, Valedictorian Autumn Strobach is a participant in the MedAcheive program hosted at Touro Medical School in Middletown. MedAcheive empowers …

BOE Approves School Calendar for 2024-2025

The Board of Education approved the VCSD 2024-2025 School Calendar at their March 4, 2024 meeting.   The calendar is posted on the website on our Calendar page.   

Valley Central A Cappella Groups Returning to National Competition

The Valkyries and Voxtones of Valley Central High School were selected to participate in the 2024 International Championship of High School A Cappella (ICHSA) Competition. Both groups submitted audition videos in November and were selected to participate in the Northeast Region. Their Quarterfinal date is scheduled for Friday, February 23, at the Experimental Media Performing …

UPK Applications Will Be Accepted Beginning January 25th

The UPK Application for 2024-2025 opens on Thursday, January 25th. To request an application, email UPK@vcsdny.org and one will be sent to you. (Be sure to include all required information listed on this webpage: https://www.vcsd.k12.ny.us/…/universal-pre-kindergarten/ Applications will be accepted from January 25th – March 22nd at 4PM. (An application may be requested at any time. …

All VC Fall Varsity Teams Earn Distinction of Scholar-Athlete Team

Athletic Director, Rich Steger proudly announced that  all eight of our 2023-2024 Fall Varsity teams have earned the distinction of New York State Public High School Athletic Association Scholar Athlete Team. Congratulations to the following Fall teams:  Girls Cross Country  Boys Cross Country Girls Soccer  Boys Soccer  Girls Swimming/Diving Football Girls Tennis Volleyball  To receive …

Emergency Closing Information

With winter weather quickly approaching, we want to ensure that you stay informed about any potential school delays or closures. School closures and two-hour delays will be promptly communicated via phone message, email, the Valley Central School District website, and local news stations. Please check the following stations: News 12, Spectrum News Hudson Valley, WPDH, …

Kindergarten Registration

The Valley Central School District will soon begin accepting Kindergarten Registrations for the 2024-25 school year. Only those children who will be five years old on or before December 1, 2024, will be enrolled for the upcoming school year. Registration packets will be mailed to parents in late February. If you have an eligible child, …