VCSD Community Can Download the Activity Scheduler App to Access Winter & Spring Sports Schedules

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 …

Full Circle at VCSD: When the Student Becomes the Teacher

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, …

Football Game Spectators Please Read Valley Central’s Football Game Procedures

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 …

Please Read Parking Info for September 18 MS Orientation & HS Football Game

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, …

Cornell Cooperative Extension is Holding Fall Parenting Workshops

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 …

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:  Students are not allowed to …

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. …

The 2025-2026 East Coldenham Elementary School supply lists are available

Mrs. Kuriplach’s Class 1 Primary journal-top half of page is blank for drawing and bottom half has lines for writing  2 packs of 24 Crayola Crayons  1 box of #2 pencils  1 pack of 4 thin black dry erase markers  4-8 Elmer glue sticks  1 pack of baby wipes  1 box of tissues  A change …