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. …

Class of 2025 Graduation Photos Are Available For Purchase

Back by request, the photo gallery for the class of 2025 graduation ceremony has been reopened. Visual Concepts Photography photographed the graduation ceremony on June 28. The graduation gallery is up on their website for you to be able to browse through all of the pictures taken that day and order any pictures that you’d …

VC Scholarship Council is sponsoring a fall SAT prep class

The VC Scholarship Council is sponsoring a Fall SAT Prep Class designed to help students raise their SAT scores and improve their test-taking skills in preparation for the new computer-based SAT exam. This class offers comprehensive review and preparation, focusing on strategies, tips, and techniques for taking the digital SAT. The class will run from …

Parking applications for VCHS seniors are now open!

Student Parking is available at the High School by permit only. Permits are a privilege. A copy of the student’s driver’s license and parent permission is necessary. The parking application is open as of July 30th to Seniors Only at this time. We will open up the parking application for Juniors on Monday, September 22nd.  …

August Regents Prep Courses Are Available For Algebra I, Geometry, Living Environment and Earth Science

August 2025 To help our students prepare for Regents Exams, we are offering Regents Prep Courses in Algebra I, Geometry, Living Environment and Earth Science. Regents prep classes will be held from Monday, Aug. 11 through Thursday, Aug. 14, and on Monday, Aug. 18. Regents Prep Period #1: 8:00 – 9:00am Algebra I & Living …

Valley Central Congratulates 2024-2025 HS Q4 Honor Roll Students

Valley Central School District congratulates all the high school students whose grade point average qualified them to be listed on the honor roll. We are proud of their academic achievement. Please join us in congratulating the following students: 9th Grade Mutahar Alshabibi, Bianca Baringer, Isabella Barone, Angela Barry, Isabella Becerra, Christopher Bedolla Guzman, Leianna Beers, …

Class of 2025 Are Encouraged To Join VCSD Alumni Group

Valley Central has created an alumni group called VCSD Class of 2025 Alumni so you can stay informed about important news and events, as well as future alumni events and opportunities. If you’d like to sign up to receive emails or texts, please sign up using your personal email address (not work or college accounts) and cell phone number …

Class of 2026 Seniors Can Schedule Their Senior Portraits in August

Class of 2026, Legacy Studios will be holding additional senior portraits this summer in August. The photographers will also be returning in the fall, as well. We will be sure to update you when those fall dates have been confirmed. Please be mindful of these guidelines when scheduling your appointment: 1. Photographers will ensure a …