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. …

Learn What’s Ahead for Incoming Fourth Grade Band Members

Dear Parent/Guardian, Congratulations! Your child was selected to play an instrument in the beginning band this September. In addition to being sent home previously, this letter also includes a list of supplies that your child will need for his/her first lesson in September. It is best to begin looking for an instrument soon. Music shop …

VCSD Announces Eight UPK Spots Available for September

Valley Central School District announces that there are eight open spots in the Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) program for the upcoming school year starting this September. In addition to these current vacancies, the district would like to remind families that UPK applications are accepted throughout the entire year. This flexibility is especially important for families who move into …

Valley Central School District for its Music Education by the NAMM Foundation

For the second year in a row the Valley Central School District has been recognized as one of the nation’s Best Communities for Music Education by the NAMM Foundation! VC is being recognized for our work in providing our students with opportunities and access to a quality music education. This national recognition is a community award, and …

VCSD Shares Early Swimming Safety Tips During Water Safety Month

May is National Water Safety Month! Together, let’s increase water safety within our Valley Central community! According to the American Red Cross: “(Drowning) only takes a moment. A child or weak swimmer can drown in the time it takes to reply to a text, check a fishing line or apply sunscreen” Things You Can Do …

Open Swimming is Cancelled on May 6

Open swimming is cancelled tonight, Tuesday, May 6 due to staffing conflicts. Open swim will resume Wednesday May 7 at 7:30 p.m. 

Attn: Morning Lap Swimmers Note New Parking for May 1

 Attention all morning lap swimmers. Please note that the front parking lot will be closed tomorrow, 5/1/25, due to the Mock Disaster drill. Morning lap swimmers should park on the middle school side of the building and walk down to the pool.  Thank you!