News

September 2021

• 13: Berea 3rd Graders Welcomed Back in a Unique Way!
• 10: Last Day for Schedule Changes is September 23rd
• 9: Senior Portrait Dates Available
• 8: District Safety Plan Approval Process
• 7: Underclass Student Photos September 8th-10th
• 3: Berea Returns to Blooming Flowers!
• 3: Follow Valley Central Athletics!
• 2: Yearbook Photos for Underclassmen September 8 through September 10
• 1: Junior and Senior Powderpuff Apparel is Now Available
• 1: VCHS Special Occasion Homerooms
• 1: Congratulations to our 2021 Tenure Recipients

August 2021

• 30: NYS Commissioner of Health’s Determination on Indoor Masking Pursuant to 10 NYCRR 2.61
• 30: Orientation Information
• 27: Freshmen Orientation a Great Success!
• 27: MES Gets Visit from a Service Dog
• 27: Athletic Spectator Guidelines
• 27: VCMS Orientation Presentations
• 27: Questions and Answers Regarding 2021-2022 Back To School Plan Available
• 26: VCMS Schedules Available Friday, August 27th
• 26: VCHS Special Occasion Homerooms
• 26: Montgomery Elementary School Open House Moved to September 14
• 26: References from Dr. Remenar
• 26: Thirty Day Comment Period on District Safety Plan Now Open
• 25: Where are all the Supply Lists?
• 24: HS Schedules to be released August 25th
• 24: Parent Portal Issues?
• 22: High School to Begin a New Schedule
• 17: How Our 2021-2022 Back to School Plan was Developed
• 13: Face Masks to be Worn Inside Buildings Beginning August 16th
• 11: Superintendent’s Letter Regarding 2021-2022 Back to School Letter
• 9: Registration for Modified Sports is Open
• 1: Class of 2021’s Grace Palczewski named to United Soccer Coaches Girls HS All-Mid-Atlantic Region Team

July 2021

• 26: Elementary Summer Enrichment Agricultural STEM Class Successfully Hatches Chicks!
• 23: Registration for Fall JV/Varsity Sports is OPEN!
• 19: VC Digital Newsletter July 2021
• 19: Berea’s Spring Chorus Concert 2021
• 18: Change of Time for July 26th BOE Meeting
• 15: Registration for 2021 Fall JV and Varsity Sports Opens July 23rd
• 13: 2021-2022 VCHS Student Parking Permits Being Accepted
• 9: New Guidance from NYSDOH Regarding Masks – Summer Only
• 9: VCMS Virtual Art Show
• 7: VCSD To Provide Basic School Supplies for 2021-2022
• 1: Elementary Summer Reading List 2021-2022 Available

June 2021

• 25: Class of 2021 Commencement Livestream Link
• 25: Where to find Summer Meals
• 25: VCMS PTA Honors Two for Founders’ Day Award
• 24: Graduation Details Update
• 23: Incoming 6th Grade Orientation
• 23: Athletic Awards Presented on June 18th
• 23: ALC Students Create Celebration of Life Tables
• 21: Advocacy at Valley Central School District
• 20: Class of 2022 Senior Portrait Information
• 18: Class of 2021 Students Earn the NYS Seal of Biliteracy
• 17: Just ONE GRADUATION for VCHS- Class of 2021 Will All Graduate Together!
• 16: Congratulations to our Class of 2021 NCAA Athletes
• 15: Information Player Meeting for Modified Football (Fall 2021) to be held June 16 at 7:30 PM by Google Meet
• 12: Senior Awards Night Live-stream June 15th at 6:30 PM
• 12: HS Sidewalk Art Festival
• 12: MES Socially Distanced Kindergarten Show
• 12: Class of 2021 Celebration Details: Celebration Lane, Graduation and All Night Grad
• 11: 8th Grade Recognition Drive Through to Be Held June 16 and June 17
• 11: Cheerleading Clinic/ Tryout for 2021-2022 Fall Season Tuesday 6/15 and Friday 6/18
• 11: Some Yearbooks Remain Available for Purchase
• 10: Ms. Lomolino’s 5th Graders Encourage 3rd and 4th Graders to Sign Up for Band
• 10: Two WES Students Spent Day with Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Walden
• 10: WES PTO Year End Spirit Sale
• 8: NY Project Hope Hosting COVID-19 Support Group for Teens!
• 8: VCMS Drama Club Presents: Topsy Turvy Tales
• 7: Informational Player Meeting for Modified Football Fall 2021
• 7: Drama Production Class Presents “You’re Muted” at 7 PM on Tuesday, June 8th
• 6: June 6: Regarding Masks – from COVID-19 Coordinator

May 2021

• 30: Malley and Ramos Take Second in County Boys’ Tennis Doubles
• 27: Class of 2021 Destination Day
• 27: PTA Selling Lawn Signs for 8th Graders
• 27: VCHS Gradus Honoris (National Honor Society) Inducts Class of 2021 and Class of 2022 Members
• 27: A Year in Music at WES
• 26: Berea Memorial Day Ceremony Hosted by Mrs. Herman’s Class
• 25: Congratulations to Newly Inducted Members of NJHS
• 25: Apply for Racial and Social Equity Committee for the 2021-2022 School Year
• 23: Music Departments Combine for Live Pops Concert
• 23: Two VC Graduates Graduating Service Academys
• 23: Robin McMillan Receives Award for Excellence in Teaching
• 20: Science Research Symposium 2021
• 18: The 2021-2022 Budget and Capital Project Passes
• 14: Regarding Mask Wearing At Valley Central
• 14: VCMS PTA 8th-Grader Lawn Sign Sale
• 13: Shakespeare Club Releases Episode Four of Macbeth
• 13: Senior Maddox Schaper Receives a National Merit Scholarship
• 12: 12th Grade Honor Roll – Third Quarter
• 12: 9th Grade Honor Roll – Third Quarter
• 11: 2021-2022 Budget Newsletter
• 10: State Construction on 17K Expected to Cause Delays
• 7: May 7th Update From COVID-19 Coordinator
• 5: Spanish Honor Society Inductions 2021
• 5: Last Chance to Order Your VCMS Yearbook!
• 4: Valley Central Day of Remembrance

April 2021

• 26: A Message from ALL the Principals of Orange County Schools!
• 23: Returning to 5 Days A Week Instruction – Grade 6
• 23: COVID-19 Weekly Update: April 23
• 22: April Digital Newsletter – Capital Project
• 22: Capital Project Review- Tuesday, April 27th
• 21: Covid Update: Community Conversation Zoom Town Hall – April 21st
• 21: A Capital Project Will Be Part of the School Budget Vote on May 18th
• 21: Happy Administrative Professional Day to Our Clerical Staff
• 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
• 12: Elementary Students Return Five Days a Week
• 12: Senior Lia Grammer Recipient of Scholarship from National Honor Society
• 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
• 5: April 5th Letter from COVID-19 Coordinator

March 2021

• 25: Spring Break VC Digital Newsletter- Return to 5-Day Instruction
• 24: March 24th Update from COVID-19 Coordinator
• 23: March 22nd Update on COVID-19
• 21: Local Common Application For Scholarship is Available for Class of 2021
• 21: March 21st Update from COVID-19 Coordinator
• 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!
• 15: March 15th Letter from COVID19 Coordinator
• 13: VC A Capella groups compete in ICHSA Northeast Competition
• 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
• 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: 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
• 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: 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

February 2021

• 26: February 26th Letter from the Superintendent Re: COVID-19
• 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
• 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
• 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

January 2021

• 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
• 8: COVID FAQs-January 8, 2021
• 7: VC Getting Ready to Return to Hybrid Learning
• 7: EC Yearbook Seeking Photos
• 4: Orange County Health Updates Guidelines re: Quarantine
• 4: Free Meals for Children Extends to Weekends Beginning January 4th

December 2020

• 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
• 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

November 2020

• 30: UPK Applications for 2021-2022 Available in Early January
• 30: First Student to Provide Busing for VC Effective Immediately
• 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: 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: 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

October 2020

• 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: 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

September 2020

• 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

August 2020

• 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