Open Swim Is Cancelled Feb. 27, 2025

Open swim is cancelled Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025 and will reopen Saturday, March 1, 2025  from 10 a.m.-12 p.m.  Please visit our Pool Schedule page for more information about the Community Swim program.

VCSD Offers ParentSquare Parent Workshops on Feb. 12 & 13

Dear Parents/Guardians, I’m writing to connect with you about our new communications platform. As I previously mentioned in the Dec. issue of Viking Voyage, Valley Central School District is using a new communication platform called ParentSquare. We’re making this transition because improved communication is part of our strategic plan, and ParentSquare offers special features that will …

Valley Central School District Has Transitioned to Parent Square for Communications

The Valley Central School District has adopted a new communications tool for the 2024-25 school year. ParentSquare will be used as its primary mass notification system, replacing SchoolMessenger effective Jan. 2025. From mass emails, texts and phone calls, ParentSquare is a unified communications platform that allows parents/guardians to access vital information – how and when …

Berea Elementary School 2024-2025 Welcome Back Letter

Dear Berea Families, I am thrilled and honored to introduce myself as the new principal of Berea Elementary School! As we embark upon this exciting new journey together, I look forward to establishing a strong and productive partnership with you, your child’s first teacher. Our staff is working diligently to create a vibrant and nurturing …

Valley Central School District Announces Kara Raap as the New Principal of Berea Elementary School

Valley Central School District (VCSD) is proud to announce the appointment of Kara Raap as the new principal of Berea Elementary School effective July 1, 2024. With 24 years in education, Ms. Raap makes an excellent addition to the VCSD leadership team. Most recently, Ms. Raap served as the assistant principal of Presidential Park Elementary …