Families in our community have reliable access to nutritious food thanks to the GSM Fresh – Guild of St. Margaret Food Pantry, located at 12 Depot Street in Middletown, NY. The pantry provides essential support to households in need and welcomes all eligible residents. Pantry Hours The food pantry is open several days a week …
The Family and Community Engagement meeting that was scheduled for Jan. 20th has been rescheduled for Jan. 28th at 6:30 p.m. at East Coldenham Elementary School located at 286 NY-17K, Newburgh, NY 12550.
The Valley Central School District has an outstanding Universal Prekindergarten (UPK) Program! We are thrilled to announce the anticipated continuation of this program for the 19th year. Our UPK program for the 2026-2027 school year plans to again offer half-day, full-day and expanded-day placements. Eligible children include those who reside in the district and who …
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The VCSD community can now use the new Activity Scheduler App to access schedules for the Winter and Spring Sports Seasons for 2025-2026. Sports schedules can also be accessed online at https://section9sports.org/. This app will not replace ParentSquare as the app the coaches and the district will continue to use to communicate with parents and …
When Megan Guidry stepped back into Mrs. Garrison’s fifth grade class at East Coldenham Elementary School in Montgomery, NY in 2024, it was as if she stepped into a time machine. The memories flooded in: Mrs. Garrison warmly greeting her with a smile at the door each morning, carefully crafting narratives in her writer’s notebook, …
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To ensure our games are safe and enjoyable for everyone, all attendees should be aware of the expectations prior to arriving for any games, which will be enforced. Procedures for Valley Central Football Games 1. No backpacks are permitted. If you bring one, you will be asked to return it to your vehicle before being …
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On Thursday, September 18, Valley Central High School and Middle School will host two major events: a Varsity Football Game and the Middle School Open House. Please read this important message regarding expectations for football game attendees from Theresa Uhelsky, Valley Central’s Director of Health, Physical Education, and Athletics. With both events taking place at the same time, …
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Cornell Cooperative Extension of Orange and Sullivan Counties is rolling out a robust lineup of fall programming designed to support families, caregivers, and educators across the region. These virtual and self-paced offerings aim to strengthen parenting skills, deepen understanding of adolescent development, and foster community collaboration. Upcoming Workshops: Virtual Parenting Series Discipline is Not a …
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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 …
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 …
