District News
Ms. Holtz is currently the Director of Pupil Personnel and Student Services for the Mount Pleasant Central School District.
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The community will have the opportunity to vote on the Budget on Tuesday, May 17 from 7am-9pm in the Middle School Gym.
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A recap of the March 5, 2022 BOE Meeting
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Open forums fo parents/guardians will be held:
- Wednesday, March 16, 9am | Join via Zoom
- Wednesday, March 16, 7pm | Join via Zoom
- Thursday, March 17, 8:30am | Join via Zoom
Families and staff are also encouraged to complete a short survey to assist with the search.
Information about repairs to the damaged slide and the long-term plans for the park
A recap of the February 16, 2022 Board of Education Meeting.
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Rapid tests will be distributed prior to Winter Recess
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Information about the future of masks in schools.
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Kindergarten registration is being planned for February
Important changes to the isolation/quarantine guidance from the Department of Health
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Important information regarding COVID-19 Following the Holiday Recess
Information about COVID testing pickup, international travel, at home tests, and more
Highlights from the November 17, 2021 Board of Education Work Session.
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Learn more about community-wide events and classroom activities
Important COVID-19 Update for this week.
Schools are set to open on Monday, December 20.
Information about spectators at sporting events/concerts
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Highlights from the November 17, 2021 Board of Education Work Session.
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Information about safety concerns involving the high school.
Highlights from the November 3, 2021 Board of Education Meeting.
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Information about the District's COVID-19 testing program
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Highlights from the October 6, 2021 Board of Education Meeting.
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Please grant authorization by 12:30pm on Monday, October 11
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Highlights from the September 29, 2021 Board of Education Work Session.
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Applications due by October 7
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The District is partnering with C-19 Safety First and Mount Sinai Health Systems to conduct COVID-19 testing
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Highlights from the September 14, 2021 Board of Education Meeting.
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Important updates and clarifications regarding COVID protocols
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Introducing our new COVID Coordinator and other important information for families.
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Information about COVID-19 protocols, instruction while students are quarantined and the Hutchinson School ribbon cutting.
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Information from info session with families
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Highlights from the August 25, 2021 Board of Education Meeting.
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Information about the opening of schools for the 2021-22 school year
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Reopening Task Force to Meet in August
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Dr. Champ's Summer Newsletter
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Information about next school year.
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The Cultural Competence Committee Shared recommendations from its work during the 2020-21 school year.
Congratulations to 8th grader Gianluca Polenzani (Pelham Middle School), 3rd grader Veda Jain (Hutchinson School) and 4th grader Jai Wakins (Colonial School) for finishing 1st, 2nd and 3rd respectively
Honoring retirees from 2020 and 2021
Information about the school schedule, virtual learning and the 2021-22 calendar/professional learning days for next school year.
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The District's curriculum team presented information about internal assessments and discussed the impact of the pandemic on student progress.
Budget and election results
The Pfizer vaccine will be available from 12pm-6pm for ages 16 and up.
Links to videos from the elementary, MS and HS workshops
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Information about the proposed budget, the upcoming May 18 budget vote and absentee ballot information
The Board will vote on the budget at its meeting on April 21
Middle school students will return for FTIP on April 19 and PMHS students will shift to a more robust hybrid model on April 26.
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Domestic travelers will no longer be required to quarantine upon returning to New York.
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Members of the Reopening Advisory Task Force presented recommendations to the Board of Education on March 24.
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April 7 will be a Cohort A in-person instructional day. Cohort B will learn remotely.
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Elementary Schools will begin Full-Time In-Person instruction on April 12 while plans to phase in the MS/HS will begin next month.
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Families are welcome to attend virtually at 9:30am or 7pm to learn more about the District's FTIP plans.
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Dr. Champ will present plans at a BOE meeting on March 10 and info sessions will be held on March 11.
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Information about the 2021-22 preliminary school budget
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Dr. Champ discussed the District's priorities and challenges at the February 24 Board of Education Meeting
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Help the District advocate with our representatives about:
- Increasing Foundation Aid funding to our District
- Opposing bundling of expense-driven aids into a block grant
- Providing more funding for mental health and wellbeing initiatives
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Additional information to help families complete the survey
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Seeking information from families about possible changes to distancing and learning models
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Help us advocate for changes and resources that our schools need
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Please complete this Google Form to report COVID-19 cases.
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Dr. Champ discusses the District's hybrid model and challenges facing the District.
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Exciting information about the new Hutchinson School, Prospect Hill addition and other projects.
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Information for families about the return to in-person learning and health expectations.
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Registration will take place in January and February depending on school
Celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Information for families about the return to in-person learning and health expectations.
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Links to the BOE Meeting video, slide presentation and Thoughtexchange results.
Dr. Champ's statement on the events at the nation's Capitol
The Department of Health reduced the length of quarantine to 10 days.
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Work to commence in early January
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Department of Health guidance on length of quarantine
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Cohort B will be in-person on January 20 and April 7.
Information about the District's plans to keep schools open for in-person instruction.
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We are asking that all families complete this Google Form to provide consent for testing should Pelham be designated a yellow or orange zone.
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Information for families ahead of Thanksgiving
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A note regarding political speech and a time to heal
Rapid tests will no longer be accepted.
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Dr. Champ's statement on political speech among staff members
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Guidelines for Quarantine include:
- Having a separate room and bathroom facilities,
- Sanitizing shared spaces often,
- Delivering food to the individual’s quarters,
- Wearing a mask in the home, and
- Monitoring the individual closely for symptoms.
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Individuals may now "test out" of travel quarantine
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Preliminary results of the District's equity audit and the results of the hybrid learning surveys were discussed by the Board of Education.
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Information about how to handle symptoms of COVID-19
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Wednesday is an early release for all students!
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Please view for important information about the reopening of our elementary schools.
The Board of Education will meet virtually.
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Important information for parents
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Important reminders to start the week
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Be sure to register for one of the three parent forums on Thursday, August 20.
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An update following the governor's announcement
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An update about the plans to reopen school in the fall.
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Working Card Procedures Application
Opportunities for meals and childcare.
Mr. Hodge will succeed Stephen Luciana.
Taking action to address systemic racism.
Expressing gratitude for our community
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Expressing gratitude for our community
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The Board will meet via videoconference to appoint additional election inspectors
And announcing the annual Kids Vote Winner
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The last week of distance learning is upon us
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Seeking feedback using Thoughtexchange
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Seeking feedback using Thoughtexchange
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Join us tomorrow evening for the Storyteller's Celebration
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Reflections on our Strategic Plan goal
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Votes will be tallied June 16
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Updates for the week ahead.
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Praise for graduation and information about Parent Discussions
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Friday night lights and world language honor society inductions
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Friday night lights and world language honor society inductions
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Information about absentee voters and the ballot dropbox
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Confronting Injustice
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Information about completing ballots
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Information about the upcoming budget vote
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Family friend activities!
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Information about the last day of distance learning
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BOE meeting tonight!
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Virtual candidates forum tonight!
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Join us for a BOE virtual coffee on Thursday
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Behind the scenes of distance learning
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Updates from the governor
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Please continue to practice social distancing
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Try the virtual escape room!
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Additional bond updates
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Talking budget at upcoming PTA meetings
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Two years since the capital improvement bond passed
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Continuing discussions on end of year planning
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The Board of Education adopted the 2020-21 Budget Proposal
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All voting by Absentee Ballot
Make sure you are counted!
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Social distancing reminder and a heartwarming video
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Calendar updates for the month of May
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Thanking our teachers
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month
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A recap of Tuesday's BOE meeting
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Information regarding the school budget vote and BOE election
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Distance learning survey results and changes
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Some information to start your week
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Buildings will be closed for the remainder of the academic year
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Awaiting state guidance and continuing professional learning
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Don't miss tonight's science research virtual event!
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A brilliant performance and lawn signs for seniors
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Adapting to our new normal
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Information and reminders for the week ahead
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Preparations and planning continue for the extended school closure
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State revenue shortfalls could severely impact school funding
Recapping the Board of Education Meeting
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Happy Earth Day!
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A busy day in Pelham!
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Saluting our heroes
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Mindful Mondays for MS/HS students
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Seeking feedback on distance learning
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Fostering connections outside the classroom
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Continuing to perform important district functions
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Thanking our heroes and fostering connections
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Social distancing remains essential!
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Working together to make Distance Learning safe
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Making connections during this difficult time.
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Four weeks ago, our buildings closed
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Wishing those who celebrate a Happy Passover
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More information about regents exams
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School closure extended until April 29
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Don't forget to practice social distancing!
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Plans for continuity of learning and other information
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Updates about the bond projects and other information
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Important update about spring break.
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Preparing to lauch the next phase of Distance Learning
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Updates on Distance Learning
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New Distance Learning opportunities coming this week
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Making progress on distance learning.
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The Board will meet via videoconference
Schools have now been closed for two weeks
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Helpful tips for virtual office hours.
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Positive feedback on Distance Learning and other updates.
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Working together on distance learning opportunities
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Virtual office hours begin this week
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Available for children ages 5-12.
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Updates on Distance Learning and the District's operations
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More information on the District's efforts during this time.
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Updates on Distance Learning and other efforts.
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Information about distance learning while school is closed.
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Distance learning opportunities begin Wednesday.
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Work continues on Distance Learning plan.
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A school closure is necessary to help curb the spread of COVID-19
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Schools are expected to be closed for two weeks.
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This interim closure will provide time for further planning.
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We will be closed Friday as we continue to deal with health concerns.
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Please read for some important points about the upcoming construction project.
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A short-term closure will provide time for cleaning and of monitoring ongoing health concerns
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Additional information on the Pelham Public Schools response to COVID-19
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The Pelham Public Schools do not fall within the containment area set by Governor Cuomo.
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The District is taking steps to allow for further cleaning and monitoring guidance from the state.
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The schools have been thoroughly cleaned and we are ready to open on Monday.
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Dr. Champ updates the community regarding Coronavirus.
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Dr. Champ shares plans that are underway by the District.
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Additional information about steps the schools are taking to prepare.
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The proposed budget complies with the tax cap and shows a tax levy increase of 3.15%
Dr. Champ's letter about health precautions following the February break
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Construction details being finalized so work can begin this spring.
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The Board will meet in PMHS Alumni Hall
Construction of the new Hutchinson School is moving ahead.
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A summary of Dr. Champ's report to the Board of Education.
The District will soon begin a process for filling three important leadership positions
Dr. Champ's opening day speech to teachers and staff.
The two principals combined to serve the District for 33 years.
Dr. Champ's opening day speech to teachers and staff.
Please read about our summer work and new initiatives for the upcoming 2019-20 school year.
Work is progressing on the capital improvement bond work while the District facilities staff has recharged the schools for a another new year.
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Dr. Champ reports on graduation, construction and summer initiatives.
Retiring Board member Peter Liaskos was also honored.
Rock blasting at Hutchinson is set to begin on Friday, June 28, 2019.
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The special vote on acquiring the property at 314 Pelhamdale Avenue was approved by voters 783-123.
A ceremony will be held to mark the beginning of work on the new Hutchinson School.
Congratulations to teachers Alicia Gallagher (Hutchinson School), Kevin Miller (Middle School) and Rebecca Reina (Siwanoy, Prospect Hill) and teaching assistants Trisha Lahn (Hutchinson) and Marc Ritacco (Prospect Hill).
The second annual District-wide spelling be was an incredible success!
The proposed budget was approved and Leah Tahbaz, Vincent Mazzaro and John Brice were elected to the Board of Education.
The Board of Education will meet in PMHS Alumni Hall.
Check out some photos from the Pelham Education Foundation Exploratorium
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
The addition of Unified Basketball this spring will provide an opportunity for students with disabilities to compete at the varsity level.
Dr. Champ updates the community on strategic planning, bond implementation and cultural proficiency training.
The Pelham Public Schools announcing the Spelling Bee Program for 2019. Please read more for information about the program and key dates/contacts.
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
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.
District officials and key contributors broke ground on the Siwanoy Outdoor Classroom on December 19, 2018.
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.
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.
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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.
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.