September 19th, 2022 Dear Parents/Community Members: We have received several inquiries concerning the fire alarm on Friday. Initially an alarm at the Middle School was triggered and the indication was the code for a possible gas leak. Because the high school and the middle school are connected, both buildings are evacuated when an alarm …
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6th graders had an opportunity at the end of their first week of school to hang out and get to know each other at the 6th Grade Social. The Social is a 6th grade only event and the students and their teachers have a chance to play games, dance, and relax together in their first …
Many of our athletic teams host athletic gear stores. They are posted to our Facebook page and are located on this page on our website: Viking Athletic Gear The stores all have deadlines, so be sure to check the page frequently.
James T. Coonan, VCSD Superintendent from August 1986 through August 1992 passed away on Saturday, August 20, 2022 in Orwigsburg, PA. Jim Coonan was superintendent at the time of the East Coldenham tragedy. He was also the superintendent for a bond project that resulted in major updates to the high school cafeteria, library, classrooms, and …
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Trustee Dee Kelly tendered a letter of resignation from her position on the Board of Education on August 11, 2022. Kelly was elected to the BOE in May 2021 and had served on the Board from July 2021. Dee Kelly offered her sincere appreciation to the community members who had supported her for the position …
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On August 10, 2022, the Board of Education reviewed and approved four agreements with local police departments to provide an SRO in each school. Town of Montgomery Police Department will provide SRO’s in: Berea, EC, VCMS and VCHS. They will also provide substitute SRO’s in other buildings when needed. Village of Maybrook will provide the …
School safety is a top concern for parents around the country as we recover from not only another tragic school shooting, but a string of senseless mass shootings around our country. At Valley Central, a recent threat made by an elementary student has brought the discussion of school safety to the forefront. Interim …
For the third year in a row the Valley Central School District will be providing basic school supplies for all students. The source of funding was unspent supply money from last school year. We are sensitive to the continued difficulties that many of our District residents are encountering with rising costs due to inflation and …
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Continuing to provide students with engaging activities and opportunities to practice skills is of great importance during the summer months. Summer learning has a real impact on both academic and social-emotional development. It provides structure to children’s summer experiences, making it more likely that they’ll stay engaged and focused. It also keeps their academic skills …
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A Letter from Superintendent John Xanthis to the Valley Central Community: May 25, 2022 Dear Valley Central Community, It is with deep sadness that I write to you today regarding the tragic incident that occurred yesterday in a Texas elementary school. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of those who have been irreparably …
