The MES Odyssey of the Mind team went to the NYS competition where they were accompanied by Cobalt, their team mascot (advisor, Mrs. Nozell’s Guiding Eyes for the Blind puppy in training). The team won first place for their problem and division and are headed to the World competition in Ames, Iowa in May. This …
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We are very excited and proud to share that the Valley Central School District has been recognized as one of the nation’s Best Communities for Music Education by the NAMM Foundation! The Best Communities for Music Education designation is awarded to school districts across the United States that demonstrate special achievement in efforts to provide access …
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Valley Central Community, As you may be aware, the tri-state area experienced an earthquake today, April 5, 2024. All buildings have been inspected and sustained no damage. All staff and students were safe. During this event, the administration at Walden Elementary School decided to evacuate the building. All staff and students were relocated to Most …
The Board of Education approved the VCSD 2024-2025 School Calendar at their March 4, 2024 meeting. The calendar is posted on the website on our Calendar page.
Kindergartners from MES visited Montgomery Nursing Home for Valentine’s Day to perform songs and share Valentine wishes with the residents. This year, one of the residents, Ed, offered to accompany the students on the piano. The students sang Ed’s favorite song, “You Are My Sunshine” much to everyone’s delight.
The UPK Application for 2024-2025 opens on Thursday, January 25th. To request an application, email UPK@vcsdny.org and one will be sent to you. (Be sure to include all required information listed on this webpage: https://www.vcsd.k12.ny.us/…/universal-pre-kindergarten/ Applications will be accepted from January 25th – March 22nd at 4PM. (An application may be requested at any time. …
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With winter weather quickly approaching, we want to ensure that you stay informed about any potential school delays or closures. School closures and two-hour delays will be promptly communicated via phone message, email, the Valley Central School District website, and local news stations. Please check the following stations: News 12, Spectrum News Hudson Valley, WPDH, …
The Valley Central School District will soon begin accepting Kindergarten Registrations for the 2024-25 school year. Only those children who will be five years old on or before December 1, 2024, will be enrolled for the upcoming school year. Registration packets will be mailed to parents in late February. If you have an eligible child, …
The December Issue of the Superintendent’s Newsletter, the Viking Voyage is now available. Click here for a printer friendly version.
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 17th year. Our UPK program for the 2024-2025 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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