Learn more about Virtual Financial Aid Night on October 16

On Thursday, October 16 from 5:30 to 6:30 pm, a financial aid night will be held in collaboration with SUNY Dutchess for parents/guardians of seniors. The event will be held virtually, to attend go to the link below or dial the number listed.  Reach out to melynda.kane@vcsdny.org with questions regarding the event.  Information on how …

Tickets for VC Shakespeare Club’s Production of The Tempest Are Available Online

What happens when a vengeful sorceress uses magic and mischief to trap her enemies, arrange her daughter’s marriage, and outsmart a trio of drunken rebels? Take a wild ride to an enchanted island with the VC Shakespeare Club’s production of THE TEMPEST on October 23 and 25 at 7p.m. in the VCHS auditorium. Tickets are …

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 …

VC Scholarship Council Offers Fall SAT Prep Course to Boost Scores and Scholarship Opportunities

The VC Scholarship Council will host a Fall SAT Prep Class beginning Sept. 8 to help high school students improve their test-taking skills and raise scores on the newly formatted digital SAT exam. The seven-session course, which runs through Oct. 20, is designed to prepare students for college entrance exams and increase their eligibility for …

See the High School Homeroom Assignments for the 2025-26 School Year

See the homeroom information below organized by last name for the 2025-26 school year in Valley Central High School.  Grade 9 Teacher Room Alpha Last Name Santana/Glodich 201 A – BOR Montalvo/Gambro 202 BOU – CAR Murphy 203 CAS – DOR Flaten/Longo 204 DUF – FLO Portillo/Morris 205 FON – GOO Basher/Zunich 206 GRA – …

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. …