PBIS: Cultivating a Caring Community at Walden Elementary School

“It takes a village to raise a child.” Schools have long been considered as part of a child’s village or community. For the past seven years, Walden Elementary School has been utilizing Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) to cultivate a caring school community where every person contributes to student engagement and success. PBIS is …

VCMS Announces HS Transition Information For 8th Grade Families

Dear VCMS 8th Grade Families and Students,  We know that just hearing the words high school can generate feelings of excitement and also apprehension for both families and students. Our goal at Valley Central Middle School over the next few months is to provide the resources and information that will ease the transition and address …

VCHS Announces NYS Regents Exams and Midterms Beginning Jan. 21, 2025

January Midterm and Regents Exam Schedules January Regents Exam Schedule January Regents Bus Schedule Regents/Midterm Two Hour Delay/School Cancellation Schedule  Message from Principal Burns – 1/14/25 IMPORTANT UPDATE: A 10:30 a.m. HS bus run has been added for the rest of the week for Regents Exams.  Dear Parent/Guardian,  The Valley Central High School will be …

VC Scholarship Council is Sponsoring a Spring SAT Prep Class

Attention high school students: You can raise your SAT scores and improve your test-taking skills to prepare for the new computer-based SAT exam and maximize your opportunities for college-based scholarships. VC SCholarship Council is sponsoring a spring SAT prep Class. This class provides review and preparation, and gives you the opportunity to learn and improve …

VCMS Announces 8th Grade Field Trip to Lake Compounce Amusement & Water Park

The VCMS 8th Grade Field trip to Lake Compounce Amusement & Water Park will take place on June 5, 2025. The students should arrive at school at the regular time. They will go to the side parking lot where the buses will pull in. Students will leave school by 8:30 a.m. and leave Lake Compounce around 4 p.m.  …

VCHS Announces Scholarship Opportunity for 2025 Seniors Continuing in Lacrosse While Pursuing Higher Education

The  Tyler Adkins Memorial Fund – Varsity Lacrosse Scholarship program was established in 2024 to assist high school seniors on Valley Central’s girls and boys varsity lacrosse teams in pursuing higher education and continuing their lacrosse careers. Established in his memory, Tyler was a Valley Central High School student and was set to graduate in …

VCHS Announces Scholarship Opportunity for 2025 Seniors Pursuing a Career in Mental Health

The Tyler Adkins Memorial Fund Scholarship – Mental Health was established in 2024 to honor the memory of Tyler Adkins. The purpose of this scholarship program is to provide financial support for students pursuing a career in the field of mental health, which is in dire need of more professionals. Tyler was a Valley Central …