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The community is invited to attend an info session on the Hutchinson School Site Preparation.
District News
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The 21st Century and Professional Learning Oversight Committee will meet on Thursday.
The Board of Education will attend the Hutchinson Site Preparation Info Session on Monday.
The Board of Education will meet to continue its review of the 2019-20 preliminary budget.
![2019-20 NYS Budget Advocacy]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1552062074/pelhamschoolsorg/dfjdw7hhcqgplhuk8edg/Advocacy.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1552062074/pelhamschoolsorg/dfjdw7hhcqgplhuk8edg/Advocacy.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1552062074/pelhamschoolsorg/dfjdw7hhcqgplhuk8edg/Advocacy.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1552062074/pelhamschoolsorg/dfjdw7hhcqgplhuk8edg/Advocacy.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1552062074/pelhamschoolsorg/dfjdw7hhcqgplhuk8edg/Advocacy.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1552062074/pelhamschoolsorg/dfjdw7hhcqgplhuk8edg/Advocacy.jpg","width":2200}])
Please send this letter to our NYS legislators!
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Don't miss the PMHS Sock'n'Buskin Performance of "Mamma Mia" March 29-31.
The Board of Education will consider the budget proposal over the next several weeks before the community wide Budget Vote and School Board Election on Tuesday, May 21
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Sean Llewellyn was named interim assistant principal of Pelham Middle School after serving as the interim since last spring.
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The Pelham Public Schools enthusiastically celebrated World Read Aloud Day on Feb. 1 with a variety of guest readers who shared their favorite books with elementary school students.
Resources from the Jan. 22 Board of Education Meeting
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The addition of Unified Basketball this spring will provide an opportunity for students with disabilities to compete at the varsity level.
![Dr. Champ's Winter Newsletter]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1548177409/pelhamschoolsorg/ka9ez8jj61isbtzvzwqs/Proficiency.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1548177409/pelhamschoolsorg/ka9ez8jj61isbtzvzwqs/Proficiency.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1548177409/pelhamschoolsorg/ka9ez8jj61isbtzvzwqs/Proficiency.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1548177409/pelhamschoolsorg/ka9ez8jj61isbtzvzwqs/Proficiency.jpg","width":1200}])
Dr. Champ updates the community on strategic planning, bond implementation and cultural proficiency training.
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The Pelham Public Schools announcing the Spelling Bee Program for 2019. Please read more for information about the program and key dates/contacts.
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Join us Feb. 1-3 for the Pelham Middle School production of the iconic musical "Bye Bye Birdie"
Two open forums will be held to hear from members of the community as the District begins work on its next Strategic Plan. Read more
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Dr. Cheryl Champ, superintendent of schools delivered her mid-year report on benchmarking toward the superintendent and Board of Education goals on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019.
![Julia S. Chung]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1546890013/pelhamschoolsorg/pe0vntb2wnhb46gcaeia/JChungPic-cropped.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1546890013/pelhamschoolsorg/pe0vntb2wnhb46gcaeia/JChungPic-cropped.jpg","width":480}])
Dr. Cheryl Champ will recommend Julia S. Chung as the next Assistant Superintendent for Pupil Personnel Services at the Board of Education meeting Tuesday night.
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District officials and key contributors broke ground on the Siwanoy Outdoor Classroom on December 19, 2018.
![Lauren Gobbo and Fran Corelli are shown holding their certificate.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1543530183/pelhamschoolsorg/yjnvwavgxkxcslqajibb/LaurenandFranwithNYSAFLTAward_Web.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1543530183/pelhamschoolsorg/yjnvwavgxkxcslqajibb/LaurenandFranwithNYSAFLTAward_Web.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1543530183/pelhamschoolsorg/yjnvwavgxkxcslqajibb/LaurenandFranwithNYSAFLTAward_Web.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1543530183/pelhamschoolsorg/yjnvwavgxkxcslqajibb/LaurenandFranwithNYSAFLTAward_Web.jpg","width":1082}])
FLES Teachers Lauren Gobbo and Fran Corelli were presented with the Sally G. Hahn Outstanding NYS FLES Program award for their implementation of Spanish-language instruction in grades 2-4 in Pelham elementary schools.
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Kindergarten registration for the Pelham Class of 2032 will be held on January 29-30, 2019 in PMHS Alumni Hall. Please read for more information and the complete schedule.
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Congratulations to the PMHS Sock'n'Buskin Theater Group's hilarious rendition of Neil Simon's "Brighton Beach Memoirs." The show was directed by Tom Beck and Neil Schleifer and performed Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, November 16-18.
- PMHS
![Varsity basketball coach Tim Pitrulle, Samantha Volpe, Jennifer Bell, Lucy Bischof and Athletic Director Steve Luciana are sh]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1543529410/pelhamschoolsorg/jnt51y4pi7uzhfjhngkx/web_6029_AthleteSigning.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1543529410/pelhamschoolsorg/jnt51y4pi7uzhfjhngkx/web_6029_AthleteSigning.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1543529410/pelhamschoolsorg/jnt51y4pi7uzhfjhngkx/web_6029_AthleteSigning.jpg","width":687}])
Three PMHS athletes were honored on Monday, November 20, 2018 as they signed their National Letters of Intent to continue competing at the college level.
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The crisp air, shorter days and beautifully colored leaves are signs that we have reached the throes of autumn. The fall has always been one of my favorite times of year, especially when I think about how far we've already come this school year and the exciting work we have before us.
![Greg Lau, Lynn Sabia and John Sebalos are pictured together.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1535139287/pelhamschoolsorg/lqlj9aczypmxtdret8yk/Lao-Sebalos-Sabia_web_4340.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1535139287/pelhamschoolsorg/lqlj9aczypmxtdret8yk/Lao-Sebalos-Sabia_web_4340.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1535139287/pelhamschoolsorg/lqlj9aczypmxtdret8yk/Lao-Sebalos-Sabia_web_4340.jpg","width":687}])
I hope this letter finds you well rested and enjoying the last weeks of summer. Whether you traveled somewhere local or exotic, relaxed by the pool or beach, visited your kids at camp, or spent the summer here in Pelham, I hope that the past two months have been restful and enjoyable.