District News

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.

Leah Tahbaz, John Brice and Vinny Mazzaro officially began their new terms on the Board of Education

Dr. Champ reports on graduation, construction and summer initiatives.

Retiring Board member Peter Liaskos was also honored. 

View photos from all four 5th grade moving-up ceremonies

The special vote on acquiring the property at 314 Pelhamdale Avenue was approved by voters 783-123.

The Pelham Education Foundation awarded 14 grants totaling $424,128 this school year. 

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

View photos

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

Sean Llewellyn was named interim assistant principal of Pelham Middle School after serving as the interim since last spring. 

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.

View photos from the day!

Resources from the Jan. 22 Board of Education Meeting

View the meeting Video

See the presentation slides

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. 

Resources

Know the Risks Tip Sheet - Talk to Your Teen About E-Cigarettes

Truth Initiative - E-Cigarettes

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.

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. 

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.

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. 

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.