Category: Superintendent’s Messages
PV Schools Remote Only Monday 11/30 – Wednesday 12/2
Dear Putnam Valley Community:
We were notified late this afternoon that our contracted transportation company, Orange County Transit, is unable to provide transportation services after learning that several of its employees are being mandated to quarantine. Most of these exposures are not related to any positive cases in Putnam Valley. Additionally, a number of…
Msg. from Dr. Luft – COVID Notification 11-25-20
Dear Putnam Valley School Community,
This afternoon, the District was notified that an individual at Putnam Valley Middle School has tested positive for COVID-19. As required by law, we must maintain this person’s confidentiality, which prevents us from further identifying the individual.
We are working collaboratively with the Putnam County Department of Health to…
Thanksgiving Message from Dr. Luft
Dear Putnam Valley Community:
I really wish that this message was not marred by the fact that we had another positive case at the Elementary School that resulted in an early dismissal, but I guess that speaks to the struggle that we are enduring each day. I am hopeful today's events will not take…
Weekly Update-11/20/20- Schools Open Monday
Dear Putnam Valley Community:
Thank you for your flexibility in quickly transitioning to remote only instruction over the past few days. I know that this causes considerable challenges for families. Our school community should feel very proud of their efforts and accomplishments over the last several weeks.
Looking forward, there continues to be a great deal of…
Update: All PV Schools Remote Only-Tomorrow, Friday 11/20/20
Dear Putnam Valley Community:
As we were finalizing our contact tracing associated with yesterday's positive case in the transportation department, we were notified that two high school students have tested positive and another member of the transportation department is pending test results. As a result of these new cases, all schools will remain…
PV Schools REMOTE ONLY Tomorrow, Thursday 11/19/20
Dear Putnam Valley School Community,
We were notified this evening that an employee of the school district’s contracted bus company has tested positive for the COVID virus. After speaking with the Department of Health, we have determined that all schools must operate in remote only status tomorrow, Thursday, November 19,…
Msg. from Dr. Luft-Elementary School Campus – Today
Good afternoon,
This afternoon, an ambulance was called to our Elementary School campus for a medical concern. This was precautionary and non-COVID related.
Thank you,
Dr. Jeremy Luft
Superintendent of Schools