COVID-19 Health Protocols for 2022-2023
COVID-19 Health Protocols for 2022-2023 can be found on this page. The link is located on our Health Services page.
Federal Free Meal Program Has Ended – School Meals Price Same as 2019-20 School Year
The federal program that provided free meals to all students during the last two school years has not been renewed for the 2022/2023 school year. Therefore, there will be a cost for meals which will be the same as in the 2019/2020 school year. Elementary breakfast will be $1.85, lunch $2.85. Middle School and High …
Former VCSD Superintendent James T. Coonan Has Passed
James T. Coonan, VCSD Superintendent from August 1986 through August 1992 passed away on Saturday, August 20, 2022 in Orwigsburg, PA. Jim Coonan was superintendent at the time of the East Coldenham tragedy. He was also the superintendent for a bond project that resulted in major updates to the high school cafeteria, library, classrooms, and …
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Trustee Dee Kelly Resigns from the Board of Education
Trustee Dee Kelly tendered a letter of resignation from her position on the Board of Education on August 11, 2022. Kelly was elected to the BOE in May 2021 and had served on the Board from July 2021. Dee Kelly offered her sincere appreciation to the community members who had supported her for the position …
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District Will Have SRO in Each School
On August 10, 2022, the Board of Education reviewed and approved four agreements with local police departments to provide an SRO in each school. Town of Montgomery Police Department will provide SRO’s in: Berea, EC, VCMS and VCHS. They will also provide substitute SRO’s in other buildings when needed. Village of Maybrook will provide the …
Safety at Valley Central
School safety is a top concern for parents around the country as we recover from not only another tragic school shooting, but a string of senseless mass shootings around our country. At Valley Central, a recent threat made by an elementary student has brought the discussion of school safety to the forefront. Interim …
Suggested Summer Reading Lists Available
Suggested Summer Reading Lists are now available. Click here for the list of High School Summer Reading Suggestions Click here for the list of Middle School Summer Reading Suggestions Click here for the list of Elementary Summer Reading Suggestions
VCSD To Provide Basic School Supplies for 2022-2023
For the third year in a row the Valley Central School District will be providing basic school supplies for all students. The source of funding was unspent supply money from last school year. We are sensitive to the continued difficulties that many of our District residents are encountering with rising costs due to inflation and …
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The Importance of Engaging Children Over the Summer Months
Continuing to provide students with engaging activities and opportunities to practice skills is of great importance during the summer months. Summer learning has a real impact on both academic and social-emotional development. It provides structure to children’s summer experiences, making it more likely that they’ll stay engaged and focused. It also keeps their academic skills …
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Our Hearts Are Saddened
A Letter from Superintendent John Xanthis to the Valley Central Community: May 25, 2022 Dear Valley Central Community, It is with deep sadness that I write to you today regarding the tragic incident that occurred yesterday in a Texas elementary school. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of those who have been irreparably …