District News

A recap of the September 7 Board of Education Meeting

Colonial was honored as one of just 353 schools in the country to earn this recognition. 

The Board adopted the 2023-24 proposed budget. 

A summary of the Board's continued review of the 2023-24 Preliminary Budget

A summary of the Board's Work Session on the Vision for PMHS

A summary of Dr. Champ's mid-year report

A summary of the Board of Education's January 4, 2023 meeting.

A summary of the Board of Education's September 28, 2022 meeting, including a report on student performance and the results of the District's external audit. 

A summary of the Board of Education's September 28, 2022 meeting, including student recognitions and updates on Authentic Learning, The Whole Child, and Finance/Facilities

A summary of the Board of Education's September 7, 2022 meeting, including information about standardized test results, summer programming, superintendent's conference days, and facilities. 

Ms. Holtz is currently the Director of Pupil Personnel and Student Services for the Mount Pleasant Central School District. 

The community will have the opportunity to vote on the Budget on Tuesday, May 17 from 7am-9pm in the Middle School Gym. 

A recap of the March 5, 2022 BOE Meeting

A recap of the February 16, 2022 Board of Education Meeting. 

Rapid tests will be distributed prior to Winter Recess

Information about the future of masks in schools.

Important changes to the isolation/quarantine guidance from the Department of Health

Highlights from the November 17, 2021 Board of Education Work Session.

Information about spectators at sporting events/concerts

Highlights from the November 17, 2021 Board of Education Work Session.

Highlights from the November 3, 2021 Board of Education Meeting.

Information about the District's COVID-19 testing program

Highlights from the October 6, 2021 Board of Education Meeting.

Please grant authorization by 12:30pm on Monday, October 11

Highlights from the September 29, 2021 Board of Education Work Session.

Applications due by October 7

The District is partnering with C-19 Safety First and Mount Sinai Health Systems to conduct COVID-19 testing

Highlights from the September 14, 2021 Board of Education Meeting.

Important updates and clarifications regarding COVID protocols

Introducing our new COVID Coordinator and other important information for families.

Information about COVID-19 protocols, instruction while students are quarantined and the Hutchinson School ribbon cutting. 

Information from info session with families

Highlights from the August 25, 2021 Board of Education Meeting.

Information about the opening of schools for the 2021-22 school year

Reopening Task Force to Meet in August

Dr. Champ's Summer Newsletter

Information about next school year.

Information about the school schedule, virtual learning and the 2021-22 calendar/professional learning days for next school year. 

Links to videos from the elementary, MS and HS workshops

Middle school students will return for FTIP on April 19 and PMHS students will shift to a more robust hybrid model on April 26. 

Domestic travelers will no longer be required to quarantine upon returning to New York. 

Members of the Reopening Advisory Task Force presented recommendations to the Board of Education on March 24. 

April 7 will be a Cohort A in-person instructional day. Cohort B will learn remotely. 

Elementary Schools will begin Full-Time In-Person instruction on April 12 while plans to phase in the MS/HS will begin next month.

Families are welcome to attend virtually at 9:30am or 7pm to learn more about the District's FTIP plans. 

Dr. Champ will present plans at a BOE meeting on March 10 and info sessions will be held on March 11. 

Information about the 2021-22 preliminary school budget

Dr. Champ discussed the District's priorities and challenges at the February 24 Board of Education Meeting

Help the District advocate with our representatives about: 

• Increasing Foundation Aid funding to our District 
• Opposing bundling of expense-driven aids into a block grant
• Providing more funding for mental health and wellbeing initiatives 

Additional information to help families complete the survey

Seeking information from families about possible changes to distancing and learning models

Help us advocate for changes and resources that our schools need

Please complete this Google Form to report COVID-19 cases. 

Dr. Champ discusses the District's hybrid model and challenges facing the District. 

Exciting information about the new Hutchinson School, Prospect Hill addition and other projects. 

Information for families about the return to in-person learning and health expectations. 

Information for families about the return to in-person learning and health expectations. 

The Department of Health reduced the length of quarantine to 10 days.  

Work to commence in early January

Department of Health guidance on length of quarantine

Information about the District's plans to keep schools open for in-person instruction. 

We are asking that all families complete this Google Form to provide consent for testing should Pelham be designated a yellow or orange zone. 

Information for families ahead of Thanksgiving

Rapid tests will no longer be accepted. 

Dr. Champ's statement on political speech among staff members

Guidelines for Quarantine include:

• Having a separate room and bathroom facilities,
• Sanitizing shared spaces often,
• Delivering food to the individual’s quarters,
• Wearing a mask in the home, and
• Monitoring the individual closely for symptoms.

Individuals may now "test out" of travel quarantine

Information about how to handle symptoms of COVID-19

Wednesday is an early release for all students! 

Complete our K-5 Technology Priority Survey

• Middle/High School Forum
• District-wide Forum
• Elementary School Forum
• Presentation Slides

Important information for parents

Important reminders to start the week

Be sure to register for one of the three parent forums on Thursday, August 20.

• 9:30am - Middle/High School Parents |  Register
• 4pm - District-wide |  Register
• 7pm - Elementary Parents |  Register

An update following the governor's announcement

An update about the plans to reopen school in the fall. 

Expressing gratitude for our community

Expressing gratitude for our community

And announcing the annual Kids Vote Winner

The last week of distance learning is upon us

Seeking feedback using Thoughtexchange

Seeking feedback using Thoughtexchange

Join us tomorrow evening for the Storyteller's Celebration

Reflections on our Strategic Plan goal

Votes will be tallied June 16

Updates for the week ahead. 

Praise for graduation and information about Parent Discussions 

Friday night lights and world language honor society inductions

Friday night lights and world language honor society inductions

Information about absentee voters and the ballot dropbox

Confronting Injustice

Information about completing ballots

Information about the upcoming budget vote

Family friend activities!

Information about the last day of distance learning

BOE meeting tonight!

Virtual candidates forum tonight!

Join us for a BOE virtual coffee on Thursday

Behind the scenes of distance learning

Updates from the governor

Please continue to practice social distancing

Try the virtual escape room!

Additional bond updates

Talking budget at upcoming PTA meetings

Two years since the capital improvement bond passed

Continuing discussions on end of year planning

The Board of Education adopted the 2020-21 Budget Proposal

Make sure you are counted!

Social distancing reminder and a heartwarming video

Calendar updates for the month of May

Thanking our teachers

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

A recap of Tuesday's BOE meeting

Information regarding the school budget vote and BOE election

Distance learning survey results and changes

Some information to start your week

Buildings will be closed for the remainder of the academic year

Awaiting state guidance and continuing professional learning

Don't miss tonight's science research virtual event!

A brilliant performance and lawn signs for seniors

Adapting to our new normal

Information and reminders for the week ahead

Preparations and planning continue for the extended school closure

Recapping the Board of Education Meeting

Happy Earth Day!

A busy day in Pelham!

Saluting our heroes

Mindful Mondays for MS/HS students

Seeking feedback on distance learning

Fostering connections outside the classroom

Continuing to perform important district functions

Thanking our heroes and fostering connections

Social distancing remains essential!

Working together to make Distance Learning safe

Making connections during this difficult time. 

Four weeks ago, our buildings closed

Wishing those who celebrate a Happy Passover

More information about regents exams

School closure extended until April 29

Don't forget to practice social distancing!

Plans for continuity of learning and other information

Updates about the bond projects and other information

Important update about spring break.

Preparing to lauch the next phase of Distance Learning

Updates on Distance Learning

New Distance Learning opportunities coming this week

Making progress on distance learning. 

Schools have now been closed for two weeks 

Helpful tips for virtual office hours. 

Positive feedback on Distance Learning and other updates. 

Working together on distance learning opportunities

Virtual office hours begin this week

Available for children ages 5-12. 

Updates on Distance Learning and the District's operations

More information on the District's efforts during this time. 

Updates on Distance Learning and other efforts.

Information about distance learning while school is closed. 

Distance learning opportunities begin Wednesday.

Work continues on Distance Learning plan. 

A school closure is necessary to help curb the spread of COVID-19

Schools are expected to be closed for two weeks. 

This interim closure will provide time for further planning. 

We will be closed Friday as we continue to deal with health concerns. 

A short-term closure will provide time for cleaning and of monitoring ongoing health concerns

Additional information on the Pelham Public Schools response to COVID-19

The Pelham Public Schools do not fall within the containment area set by Governor Cuomo. 

The District is taking steps to allow for further cleaning and monitoring guidance from the state.  

The schools have been thoroughly cleaned and we are ready to open on Monday. 

Dr. Champ updates the community regarding Coronavirus.

Dr. Champ shares plans that are underway by the District. 

Additional information about steps the schools are taking to prepare. 

Dr. Champ's letter about health precautions following the February break

Construction details being finalized so work can begin this spring. 

Construction of the new Hutchinson School is moving ahead. 

Work is progressing on the capital improvement bond work while the District facilities staff has recharged the schools for a another new year. 

Rock blasting at Hutchinson is set to begin on Friday, June 28, 2019. 

Read more about the Groundbreaking Ceremony and View Photos from the Event

Congratulations to the PMHS Sock'n'Buskin Theater Group's hilarious rendition of Neil Simon's "Brighton Beach Memoirs." The show was directed by Tom Beck and Neil Schleifer and performed Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, November 16-18.

Three PMHS athletes were honored on Monday, November 20, 2018 as they signed their National Letters of Intent to continue competing at the college level.