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 …

In Service of our Country: East Coldenham Event Teaches Patriotism and Honors Veterans

“What does it mean to be a patriot?” Members of the American Legion, Town of Wallkill Post #1181, asked a group of fourth graders at East Coldenham Elementary this and other thought-provoking questions during their presentation on Nov. 15. The post-Veterans’ Day celebration began with students introducing their family members who have served or still …

New York State Summer EBT Information

The new Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) program will help low-income families buy food for their school-aged children during the summer. Each eligible child will get $120 in food benefits. Eligible children will receive Summer EBT food benefits on an EBT card. Families can use their Summer EBT food benefits to buy food like fruits, …

Budget Passes | Voters approve 2024-25 budget, elect two to Board of Education

On Tuesday, May 21, 2024, Valley Central School District residents approved the proposed 2024-2025 budget of $129,300,000.  The unofficial budget results are as follows: The budget passed with 70.9% voter approval, 662 yes votes and 272 no votes. This budget represents a 2.74% increase over the current year’s budget. This budget maintains all programs for …

VCSD Recognized for Music Education by NAMM Foundation

We are very excited and proud to share that the Valley Central School District has been recognized as one of the nation’s Best Communities for Music Education by the NAMM Foundation! The Best Communities for Music Education designation is awarded to school districts across the United States that demonstrate special achievement in efforts to provide access …

BOE Approves School Calendar for 2024-2025

The Board of Education approved the VCSD 2024-2025 School Calendar at their March 4, 2024 meeting.   The calendar is posted on the website on our Calendar page.   

UPK Applications Will Be Accepted Beginning January 25th

The UPK Application for 2024-2025 opens on Thursday, January 25th. To request an application, email UPK@vcsdny.org and one will be sent to you. (Be sure to include all required information listed on this webpage: https://www.vcsd.k12.ny.us/…/universal-pre-kindergarten/ Applications will be accepted from January 25th – March 22nd at 4PM. (An application may be requested at any time. …

Emergency Closing Information

With winter weather quickly approaching, we want to ensure that you stay informed about any potential school delays or closures. School closures and two-hour delays will be promptly communicated via phone message, email, the Valley Central School District website, and local news stations. Please check the following stations: News 12, Spectrum News Hudson Valley, WPDH, …