April 2021
- 20: We Are the Champions!
- 19: Football Team Retains Helmet Trophy
- 19: Lady Vikings Represent VC in Section 9 Contests
- 16: Senior Prom Tickets on Sale Through April 25th
- 16: April 16th: Update from COVID-19 Coordinator
- 16: Wondering What Happened to the HS Marquee?
- 16: Deadlines Coming Quickly for Scholarship Applications
- 15: VC Music Department Honored with National Awards
- 14: Activities and Clubs at VCMS
- 14: Special Board of Education Meeting Scheduled for April 22, 2021 at 5:15 PM
- 13: Kindergarten Registration Reminder
- 13: Brian Chen and Maddox Schaper Qualify for Nationals at Future Business Leaders of America Conference
- 12: Elementary Students Return Five Days a Week
- 12: Updated Chart of Instruction for April 12-16
- 12: Senior Lia Grammer Recipient of Scholarship from National Honor Society
- 11: Shakespeare Club Will Release Episode Three of Macbeth April 15th at 7 PM
- 11: Returning to 5 Days A Week at WES
- 10: Implications of NYSDOH Updated Guidance for In-Person Instruction
- 9: Return to School Cafeteria Assignments
- 7: Class of 2021 Scholarship Deadline Reminders
- 7: Junior Class Apparel Store Open
- 6: April News from Mr. Heidemann
- 6: April Parent Tech Newsletter
- 6: Get Berea’s Kid Designed Masks at Fusion Graphix
- 6: Berea’s Youth Art Month Celebration
- 5: April 5th Letter from COVID-19 Coordinator
- 25: Spring Break VC Digital Newsletter- Return to 5-Day Instruction
- 24: March 24th Update from COVID-19 Coordinator
- 24: Information on How to Obtain Portraits or Team Pictures from Legacy Studio
- 23: March 22nd Update on COVID-19
- 21: Local Common Application For Scholarship is Available for Class of 2021
- 21: Adopt A Senior for Class of 2021!
- 21: March 21st Update from COVID-19 Coordinator
- 19: NJHS Offers A Cookbook for Sale
- 19: March 18th Update from COVID-19 Coordinator
- 19: Sign Up for Spring Sports
- 18: Pandemic Parenting Webinar March 24th at 7PM
- 18: Virtual Math Workshop Available for Elementary Parents March 18th at 7PM
- 17: March 17th Letter from COVID-19 Coordinator re: COVID-19
- 17: P-EBT Summer Program Requires Free/Reduced Meals Application
- 17: Read Across America- Celebrate Diversity
- 17: UPK Applications are Due March 18th
- 17: Board of Education Meetings Will Resume Public Attendance
- 16: Class of 2021 Valedictorian and Salutatorian Announced!
- 16: Valley Central Plan to Reopen to 5 Day In-Person Learning
- 15: March 15th Letter from COVID19 Coordinator
- 13: VC A Capella groups compete in ICHSA Northeast Competition
- 13: Message to Upperclassmen
- 12: VCHS To Have SPIRIT WEEKS!
- 11: Find the Community Conversation Town Hall on our Youtube Channel
- 11: March 11th Update from the COVID-19 Coordinator RE: COVID-19
- 11: Parent Survey Open through March 14th
- 11: SOPHIA AMCHENTSEV WINS REGIONAL SPELLING BEE SPONSORED BY THE TIMES HERALD-RECORD AND ORANGE-ULSTER BOCES
- 11: Update Guidance from NYS DOH on Quarantine and Travel
- 10: OCDOH Allowing School Nurses to Clear Students and Staff After Quarantine
- 10: March 10th Second Letter from COVID Coordinator RE: COVID-19
- 10: March 10th Letter from COVID Co-ordinator RE: COVID-19
- 10: Scholarship Opportunities for the Class of 2021
- 10: Next Year’s Calendar Adopted
- 9: March 2021 Digital Newsletter
- 9: Join the Conversation with the Community Town Hall Zoom Meeting Regarding Educating During the Pandemic
- 9: UPK Applications Are Due March 18th
- 9: March 9th: Update Re: COVID-19
- 8: March 8th: Letter from COVID-19 Coordinator RE: COVID-19
- 8: Petitions are Available for Board of Education Seats
- 6: Winter Fest 2021
- 6: Letter from COVID-19 Coordinator RE: COVID-19
- 6: VC A Capella Groups in Northeast Tournament
- 5: Winter Fest 2021 Celebrates Senior Class
- 4: Second Episode of Macbeth Premieres March 4th at 7:00 PM
- 4: Parents Survey Sent Out to Gather Information About Reopening to Full In-Person Instruction
- 3: Spectator Guidelines for Fall (2) Sports
- 3: VC to Host a Community Town Hall by Zoom March 10th at 6:30 PM
- 2: Challenges of Returning to Full In-Person Instruction
- 1: March 1st Letter from COVID Coordinator RE: COVID-19
- 1: VCMS Honor Roll – Second Quarter
- 1: VCHS Honor Roll For the Second Quarter
- 1: East Coldenham Elementary Celebrates Read Across America Week With Books That Celebrate Diversity
- 28: Food Services Department Seeking Substitutes
- 27: ALC Has an Ice Cream Celebration!
- 26: February 26th Letter from the Superintendent Re: COVID-19
- 26: Shakespeare Club Presents Episode Two on Thursday, March 4 at 7PM
- 26: Elise Montenora Accepted To YOLA National Institute
- 26: Fire Inspection Notice
- 25: February 25th Letter from the Superintendent Re: COVID-19
- 23: WES Students Enjoy A Weather Assembly
- 20: Kindergarten Registration for 2021-2022
- 16: Superintendent’s Response to OCDOH Statement and CDC Guidance
- 15: VC has Two NYS FBLA Semi-Finalists
- 15: VCHS Yearbook Advertising is Open to Area Businesses
- 13: View Games on Livestream
- 10: CAP AND GOWN ORDERS WERE EXTENDED THROUGH FEBRUARY 12th
- 9: Senior Maddox Schaper Named A National Merit Scholarship Finalist
- 9: February 9th Letter from Superintendent Re: COVID 19
- 9: EC Yearbook Seeking Photos
- 9: Registration Now Open for Fall II Sports Season
- 8: February 8th Letter From the Superintendent Re: COVID-19
- 8: Kindergarten Registration Open for 2021-2022
- 5: February 5th Letter from Superintendent Re: COVID-19
- 4: Congratulations to the National Art Honor Society Inductees
- 4: February 4th Letter from the Superintendent RE: COVID-19
- 4: Have you got your VCMS Yearbook?
- 3: Scholarship Opportunity for Black and Latinx Students Pursuing Health Care Careers
- 3: Math Opportunity for Elementary School Parents
- 3: WES 2021 DARE Graduation
- 3: February 3rd Letter from the Superintendent Re: COVID-19
- 3: Seniors Need to Place Cap and Gown Orders by Friday, February 5th
- 1: Public Service Announcement for OCDOH Re: COVID-19 Vaccines
- 31: Superintendent’s Consent for Winter High Risk Sports
- 29: January 29th Letter from Superintendent Re: COVID-19
- 29: National Social Studies Honor Society Black History Month Display
- 28: VCHS Students Create Portraits for Children in Syria
- 28: VCHS Teacher Rebekah Stoll Awarded NYSCOSS Scholarship
- 28: Boys’ Swim Meet is the First Athletic Contest of the Year
- 27: A Message from Principal Jayme Ginda-Baxter
- 27: A Message from Principal Russ Burns
- 26: District Closing Early Due to Weather- January 26
- 25: January 25th Letter from Superintendent RE: COVID-19
- 25: Cancellation of PSAT Exam
- 24: Food Distribution Schedule
- 23: January 23rd Letter from the Superintendent Re: COVID-19
- 23: January 22nd Letter to the Superintendent Re: COVID-19
- 21: Superintendent’s Letter Regarding Co-Principal High School Model
- 20: VCHS Will Move to a Co-Principal Model
- 19: The VCHS House Model (Google Slides Presentation)
- 17: Welcome Back Valley Central!
- 13: Board of Education to Meet on January 19th at 6:00 PM
- 13: Indoor Track and Boys’ Swimming/Diving Start Tuesday, January 19th
- 11: Cap and Gown Orders Can Be Placed Through February 5th
- 8: COVID FAQs-January 8, 2021
- 7: VC Getting Ready to Return to Hybrid Learning
- 7: EC Yearbook Seeking Photos
- 6: Two Eighth Graders Named to NYS Band Directors’ Honor Band
- 5: Reminder Regarding Remote Learning
- 4: Orange County Health Updates Guidelines re: Quarantine
- 4: Free Meals for Children Extends to Weekends Beginning January 4th
- 31: Yearbook Seeking Senior Baby Pics
- 28: UPK Applications for 2021-2022 Available in Early January
- 22: Dec. 22nd: Letter from the Superintendent Re: COVID-19
- 22: VC Digital Newsletter: Winter Break
- 16: VCHS Shakespeare Club Releases MacBeth-Episode 1
- 15: High School Honor Roll-First Quarter
- 14: UPK Applications for 2021-2022 Available in Early January
- 10: Elizabeth Michella Retires From MES
- 8: Interim Director of Health, Physical Education and Athletics Appointed
- 8: Parent Circle December Virtual Meeting
- 8: In Response to Orange County Transit
- 8: In Response to Orange County Transit’s False Allegations
- 7: VCHS Shakespeare Club Will Be Performing “Macbeth” Virtually
- 4: Our Librarian Explains How to Access Books While School is Remote
- 4: Our Students are Changing the Future with an Hour of Code
- 2: Dec. 2nd Letter From the Superintendent Re: COVID-19
- 1: EC Yearbook Seeking Photos
- 1: VC Scholarship Council Hosting a Fundraiser
- 1: Parent Circle December Virtual Meeting
- 1: VCMS is Scheduling Appointments for Class Materials and School Picture Pick Up
- 30: UPK Applications for 2021-2022 Available in Early January
- 30: First Student to Provide Busing for VC Effective Immediately
- 30: Attention Class of 2021- College Instant Admissions Days are This Week!
- 30: Our Students are Changing the Future with an Hour of Code
- 29: OCIAA has delayed the start of the Winter Sports season until January 19th
- 25: Free Breakfast and Lunch available to VC Students During Pause of In-Person Instruction
- 25: VCMS National Junior Honor Society Students collecting Board Games for Families
- 25: Access to Childcare for Essential Workers
- 24: Nov. 24th Letter from the Superintendent Re: COVID-19
- 24: WES Staff Honors Memory of Annette Bittner
- 24: VCMS Scheduling Class Materials/School Picture Pick Up
- 23: Section IX Postpones Start of Winter Season
- 23: VCMS First Quarter Honor Roll
- 23: Community and Staff Invited to Apply for the Racial and Social Equity Committee
- 20: All Students Will Go to Remote Learning from November 30th until January 19th
- 20: Nov. 20th Letter from the Superintendent Re: COVID-19
- 20: Special Meeting of the Board of Education on November 30th at 6:00 PM
- 20: ORANGE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH RECOMMENDS SCHOOL DISTRICTS PAUSE IN-PERSON INSTRUCTION
- 19: VC Digital Newsletter
- 19: Nov. 19th Letter from the Superintendent Re: COVID-19 (VCHS)
- 18: Half Day Schedule for All Schools: Friday, Nov. 20, Monday, Nov. 23 and Tuesday, Nov. 24th
- 18: Nov. 18th Letter from the Superintendent Re: COVID-19 (VCMS/VCHS)
- 18: Instant College Admission Opportunities Available
- 18: From Guidance: Junior/Seniors~Opportunity to Apply for Puerto Rican/Hispanic Youth Leadership Institute
- 17: Nov. 17th Letter From the Superintendent Re: COVID-19
- 17: Walden Rotary Club Presents Dictionaries to VC Third Graders
- 17: A Message from the VCMS Administration
- 17: All Indoor and Outdoor Facilities Remain Closed to the Public
- 16: UPK for 2021-2022 Available in Early January
- 16: Track and X-Cross Programs Offer Team Store
- 16: Letter from Superintendent Regarding COVID-19 (Update on MES and EC)
- 16: Instant Admissions- SUNY ORANGE- Sign Up by November 20th
- 16: First Quarter Report Cards Available
- 16: November 16th Marks Thirty-First Anniversary of East Coldenham Tragedy
- 16: VCHS PTSA Magnet Sale
- 16: Virtual Parent Information Night Planned for Parents of Students with Disabilities grades 9-12
- 15: Nov. 15th (2) Letter from the Superintendent Re: COVID-19
- 15: November 15th Letter from the Superintendent Regarding COVID-19
- 15: Berea Returns Time Capsule to Cornerstone
- 15: EC Pick A Time Scheduler Available to Schedule Parent Teacher Conferences
- 15: VCMS Pick A Time Scheduler Available for Virtual Parent Teacher Conferences
- 13: Letter from the Superintendent to the VC Community
- 13: VCMS Yearbook Staff Seeking Photos
- 13: Parent University Virtual Courses Planned on Tech Topics
- 12: Mrs. Brown’s Virtual Class Tribute to Veterans Day
- 10: November 18th: Parent Circle Workshop for HS Parents of Student Disabilities
- 10: SGA Sponsors a Mask Decorating Contest
- 10: December BOE Meeting Rescheduled to December 7th at 6:30 PM
- 9: VCHS Offers Instant College Admissions Opportunities
- 9: Instant Admissions Day- SUNY ORANGE- Sign Up by November 20
- 6: Nov. 6th Letter from the Superintendent Regarding COVID-19
- 6: Regular BOE Meeting on November 9, 2020
- 6: Middle School Pick A Time Scheduler Is Now Available for Virtual Parent Teacher Conference
- 6: NYSED has Canceled the January 2021 Regents
- 5: November 5th: Letter from the Superintendent Regarding COVID-19
- 4: Parent University Workshops Planned on Tech Topics
- 4: November 18th: Parent Circle Workshop for HS Parents of Students with Disabilities
- 3: About Snow Days This Year…
- 3: Mrs. Kinsley’s Mock Election
- 3: ALC Virtual Part Teacher Conference Schedule
- 2: EC To Use Pick A Time Scheduler For Virtual Parent Teacher Conferences
- 2: FAQ’s About VC’s Free Meals for Students
- 1: Nov. 1st Letter from the Superintendent Regarding COVID-19
- 1: VCHS PTSA Hoodie/Shirt Sale
- 30: Maddox Schaper is a National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist
- 30: VCMS to Follow a Two-Hour Delay Schedule on Wednesdays Beginning November 4th
- 30: Letter from the Superintendent Regarding COVID-19
- 30: Calendar Changes for November 2020
- 30: School is in session on Tuesday, November 3rd
- 29: Letter from the Superintendent Re: Covid-19- October 29th
- 29: Breakfast and Lunch Meals are Free to All Students Beginning November 2nd
- 28: National Junior Honor Society Induction
- 28: Letter to Town of Montgomery Industrial Development Agency
- 27: SGA Sponsors a Mask Decorating Contest
- 27: Requirements for Students to Return to School Following an Illness
- 27: The Career Council/ National Hispanic Virtual College Fair Has Been Scheduled for November 20th
- 27: Photo Studio Cancels Retakes/Senior Portraits Oct. 28-31
- 26: Virtual College Fair 2020
- 26: Yearbook Seeks Help Getting Pictures
- 24: Mr. Heidemann’s WES Update-October 23, 2020
- 24: Powder Puff Webstore Available for Juniors and Seniors
- 23: VCHS Cheerleader selected to participate in Varsity Spirit Spectacular
- 21: Instant Admissions Day- SUNY ORANGE- Sign up by November 20th
- 21: School Pictures for 100% Online Students- Make your Appointment
- 21: High School Red Ribbon Themes October 26-30
- 21: Details on VCMS School Pics: In-School and Online Students
- 20: Walden Elementary Red Ribbon Week Themes
- 20: Berea Elementary Celebrates Red Ribbon Week this Year from October 26 – October 30
- 20: Montgomery Elementary to Celebrate Red Ribbon Week October 26- October 30
- 19: Letter from the Superintendent Regarding COVID-19
- 19: Breakfast and Lunch are Free for All VC Students Beginning November 2nd
- 16: William Miller Appointed Interim Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources
- 15: Letter from the Superintendent Regarding COVID-19
- 15: Statement from the Board of Education
- 15: Report on the Racial Equity Ad Hoc Committee
- 14: A Tribute to our Office Staff
- 14: Public Hearing on the District Safety Plan – October 19th at 5:00 PM
- 14: In Appreciation of our Building/Grounds Crew
- 8: In Appreciation of Our Nutritional Staff
- 8: Regarding VC Dress Code and Hate Speech
- 7: High School Club Sponsors Virtual Food/Supply Drive for Walden Humane Society
- 6: November 3rd Schedule Change
- 6: Class of 2021 Senior Portraits- October Sittings
- 2: November Parent Conferences Schedule
- 2: Public Hearing on District Safety Plan will be October 19th at 5:00PM
- 2: NYS Dept. of Health Flow Sheets to Know When to Keep a Student Home/What Happens when A Child in School is Ill
- 1: All Night Grad Mask Fundraiser
- 30: Financial Aid Night is Virtual This Year
- 29: Regarding NWEA Assessments at VCMS
- 25: From the Superintendent Regarding COVID-19
- 25: Changes to October Calendar Dates
- 23: Information Regarding the PSAT
- 22: Regarding Chromebooks
- 18: An Opportunity for Public Input on the District Safety Plan
- 15: Regarding the COVID-19 Report Card
- 14: Information on Student Yearbook Photos
- 11: MES Moves Virtual Open House Date
- 11: Audit Committee to Meet
- 10: Section IX Established Opening Date for Sports in All Section IX Schools
- 10: Swim Coach Scott Warner Named Coach of the Year
- 9: Parents Share First Days of School Photos
- 8: School Grounds Closed to Public During the School Day
- 8: School Meals Available On All School Days For All Students
- 7: VCSD Virtual Calming Room
- 7: 6th Grade Social to be Moved to a Date To Be Determined
- 7: ALC Virtual Open House is moved to September 30th
- 7: Walden Elementary Virtual Open House is moved to September 24th
- 7: MES Virtual Open House is September 17th
- 7: EC Virtual Open House is Moved and Back to School Bonfire Canceled
- 7: Berea Moves Virtual Open House
- 4: We are Ready For Returning to Learning!
- 4: Berea Kindergarten/New Student Orientation
- 4: WES Kinder/New Student VIRTUAL Orientation
- 4: Welcome Back, Valley Central!
- 3: East Coldenham Elementary Virtual Kindergarten/New Student Orientation
- 3: What is ClassLink?
- 1: Traveling to School Safely
- 1: School Supplies That Are Available to All Middle Schoolers
- 31: Welcome Back Message including September 4th Schedule
- 28: MES Has a New Mural
- 27: Here is the VIRTUAL 6th Grade Orientation!
- 26: Viking Press is Being Replaced with the VCSD School Calendar and Guide
- 21: VC Third Town Hall- August 21st
- 21: VCHS Freshmen Orientation Will Be Virtual
- 20: COVID-19 Guidance and Clarification from the Department of Health
- 19: Pediatricians Answer Top 10 Questions Regarding Masks in Children
- 15: VC Third Town Hall Regarding the Reopening of School
- 14: Online/Remote Instruction Guide Added to Our Reopening Plan
- 13: VC First and Second Town Hall Meeting on Reopening
- 13: High School Orientation for Incoming Ninth Graders and New Students
- 12: Additional Date for MS/HS Chromebook Distribution- August 19
- 12: Link to the VC 2nd Town Hall Meeting on Reopening
- 12: Reopening Update: Regarding Masks
- 11: COVID-19 Screening/Testing Part of Reopening Plan
- 11: Second Virtual Town Hall Meeting to Address Reopening Questions – August 13 at 6:30 PM
- 10: Valley Central is Ready to Reopen
- 9: Link is Available to Virtual Town Hall on Reopening VC
- 7: Submit Questions for Virtual Town Hall on VC Returning to Learning
- 4: Valley Central to Host a Virtual Town Hall about Re-Opening and Posts Answers to FAQ’s
- 3: BOE Meeting August 10th Time Change: It Starts at 7:00 PM
- 2: Hybrid Instructional Model Explained- Choose Between Hybrid or 100% Online Learning
- 2: VCHS 62nd Commencement Ceremony Available to View
- 1: Returning to Learning Form-Please reply by August 5th-For All VC Students
- 31: Walden Elementary Received Donation of 518 Books!
- 28: VC is Returning to Learning 2020-2021
- 28: Class of 2020 to have an Opportunity to Turn the Tassel- Saturday, August 1st, 9AM-1PM
- 28: Superintendent is Part of County Task Force Standing Against Racism
- 28: Middle School and High School Chromebook Collection and Distribution
- 27: East Coldenham’s Art Show of Virtual Learning in Art
- 22: High School 62nd Commencement Will Be Virtual on August 1st, 6:00 PM
- 21: Valley Central Recognized as a School of Distinction by NYSPHSAA
- 20: District Statement Regarding Use Of District Facilities And School Grounds
- 20: Online Learning Survey for Students
- 15: Basic School Supplies Have Been Purchased by the District
- 13: Valley Central Digital Learning Website
- 9: English Department Summer Reading Program 2020
- 9: NYSMMA Solo Performances by VCMS Students
- 8: Joseph Bond elected as Board of Education President for 2020-21 School Year
- 8: Diploma Photos are Ready!
- 8: Graduation (August 1) Participation Survey Due by July 14
- 8: Message to UPK Families
- 3: Seeking Parent Input on School Reopening for September 2020
- 29: Congratulations to the Class of 2020 Retirees from VCSD
- 29: Review of the District’s Code of Conduct and Plain Language Summary Scheduled
- 27: VC Football Meeting Announced
- 27: VCHS Sidewalk Festival a Socially Distanced Success
- 26: Valley Central Celebrates Transitions Despite Pandemic
- 22: East Coldenham Gains a Patio Thanks to an Eagle Scout Project
- 18: Valley Central Will Observe Juneteenth
- 17: Budget Passed and Bond and McKnight Elected to the BOE
- 14: 2020 Yearbooks and Class of 2021 Senior Portraits Delayed
- 12: Why is the Middle School draped in Green Lights?
- 12: United Together – A Letter from all the Orange County Superintendents
- 9: Valley Central Developing a Community and School-Based Racial Equity in Education Committee
- 7: Berea and EC Artists of the Week June 1 – June 5
- 4: Backpack Snack Attack has continued through COVID-19 Crisis
- 2: Statement About Conversations Regarding Racism, Discrimination and Social Activism
- 30: Company Handling Election Ballots Informs District of Late Mailing for Upcoming Budget Vote and BOE Election
- 29: Berea Presents Their Art Show Virtually!
- 29: Berea and EC announce their Artists of the Week
- 28: VCMS Faculty donate to St. Jude’s Research Hospital on behalf of the 8th Grade
- 28: VCMS PTA Provides Lawn Signs for 8th graders
- 26: Town of Montgomery Businesses Decorate in Honor of Class of 2020
- 26: VC Elementary Virtual Field Day
- 22: VC Presents the Top 25 of the Class of 2020
- 22: Fifth Grade Inventors answer the call to Invent a New Toy!
- 22: Young at Art Creations by 4th and 5th Graders
- 22: Berea and EC Artists of this week!
- 21: Coronavirus Update: May 21
- 20: May 20 BOE Meeting to Be Livestreamed on Youtube
- 20: MES Project Fit Program is Exemplary
- 20: VCSD Thanked for Providing Services to Our Community
- 20: Town of Montgomery Asks Local Businesses to Support Class of 2020
- 14: Valley Central High School Delivers Signs to Senior Class
- 12: VCHS Junior starts “Green Ribbon Movement”
- 8: 2020 NCAA Athletes
- 6: VCMS Music Dept. Recognizes Season’s End
- 6: Berea musicians play NYSSMA solos virtually
- 6: Survey about Online Learning