News

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

March 2021

• 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

February 2021

• 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

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
• 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

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
• 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

November 2020

• 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

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: 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

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
• 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

July 2020

• 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

June 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

May 2020

• 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