A Message from Superintendent Price
Managing Costs, Maintaining Excellence - -
Fiscal Controls and Practices - -
During these difficult economic times, PCSD faces many fiscal challenges including potential and real revenue shortfalls, rising costs in many budget areas, and taxpayer fatigue. At the same time, our educational community continues to expect the same high quality of educational and extra-curricular programs and services for the children in our schools today. It is essential that we continue to employ thoughtful strategies for controlling expenses while keeping our eye on the main mission of providing an excellent education for our students. Selected examples of how we manage costs follow.
The District works diligently to contain costs and seek efficiencies. Although not exhaustive, the following li...more
Board of Education 2010-2011 Budget Development Meeting Schedule
The development of a school district budget is a thoughtful, year-long process. This process is multi-faceted including budget preparation, presentation, review by the Board of Education and community members, formal budget adoption, further sharing with the community, and Board election. During this process, there are a variety of meetings held by the Board of Education including Budget Work Sessions. Budget Work Sessions are used by the Board of Education to gather information and ask questions about particular sections of the budget. These sessions are held outside of formal Board of Education meetings. Most decisions will be discussed during these sessions.
The Pittsford Central School District community is invited and encouraged to attend these sessions as they are open to the publ...more
Jacqelyn Roblin, PCSD’s Director of Pupil Services, Retires after 35 Years of Service
For the past eleven years, PCSD families, students and staff have depended on Jacqelyn “Jackie” Roblin’s leadership as Director of Pupil Services. The 24 years prior to that, Mrs. Roblin served PCSD as Mendon High School’s Assistant Principal, District Prevention Coordinator and as a junior high and high school math teacher. After some 35 years of service to the District, Mrs. Roblin is retiring. “For me, it’s been about helping students be successful,” said Mrs. Roblin, “I’ll certainly miss the students and the people I work with as well as the excitement of planning future opportunities for students.”
“Jackie has been an integral part of our leadership team. Her consistent focus on students and experience within the District have been invaluable,” said Mary Alice Price, Superinte...more
2010-2011 School Calendar
The Board of Education approved the School Calendar for 2010-2011 on February 22, 2010. See the attached file for more information....more
Sledding on School Grounds Unsafe
Sledding is an exciting pastime when you grow up in Upstate New York. We understand the draw to some of the hills on the PCSD grounds, but we ask that you not sled on school grounds due to safety concerns. School grounds are not groomed for sledding which means there could be hidden hazards lurking under the snow or at the bottom of a hill. There are signs posted at each school indicating that sledding is not allowed on school property.
Locally there are several locations where sledding hills are properly groomed and can provide a safe environment for sledding. Here is a list of parks in Monroe County with dedicated sledding hills:
• Black Creek Park has one designated sledding hill that is located behind the Woodside Lodge.
• Ellison Park offers one designated sledding hill ...more
Alumni Photography Exhibit at Sutherland High School
Sutherland High School Alumni photographers from the 1980’s, 1990’s and 2000’s, and guest photographers from Sutherland High School’s Class of 2010, have come together for a unique exhibit of their work. The SHS Alumni Photography Invitational Exhibit will hang in Gallery Thirty One at Sutherland High School March 5 - March 19, 2010.
Photography teacher Bruce Elling was inspired to develop this exhibit after receiving a heartfelt letter from a former student who began his journey as a full-time photographer at Sutherland High School. “Each artist’s images are diverse, personal, intriguing and illustrative of where their photographic journey has taken them,” said Mr. Elling.
Some of the photographers exhibiting include: Jeff Berry ’86, Kate Melton ’88, Suzie Paley Boehl ’90, Greg ...more
“The Music Man” on the Sutherland High School Stage
Sutherland High School presents “The Music Man” on March 25, 26 and 27 at 7:30pm and on March 27 at 2pm. You won’t want to miss this musical theatre classic. In it, a con man comes to a Midwestern town with a scam using a boy's marching band program, but things don't go according to plan.
Tickets are $12 for reserved seating and are available at the door....more
MHS Senior Bash Date Change
The Mendon High School Senior Bash date has been changed to Saturday, June 12. All other event details remain the same, including the location at Mendon High School....more
Kindergarten Parent Information Meetings
If you have a child that will be entering Kindergarten in September 2010 and have not yet registered with the District, please contact Barb Pittinaro, Registrar, at 267-1027.
The Kindergarten Parent Information Meetings
Allen Creek Elementary School 7 p.m. March 31
Jefferson Road Elementary School 7 p.m. March 25
Mendon Center Elementary School 6 p.m. March 25
Park Road Elementary School 7 p.m. April 8
Thornell Road Elementary School 7 p.m. April 15...more
Grades 3 - 8 Parents: NYS Assessments begin after April Break
Monday, April 26, 2010 is the first day back from April Break and Tuesday, April 27, 2010 is the first day of New York State Assessments for grades 3-8. It’s crucial that students are in school for these important assessments....more
Free Science Activity Night
The Central Western Section, Science Teachers Association of NY State presents a Free Science Activity Night on Wednesday, May 12, from 7 to 9 P.M. at St. John Fisher College Student Life Center, 3690 East Avenue, Rochester.
You can: silverplate a penny, meet live hawks and owls, extract DNA, taste a wild plant salad, mold plastics, make your own concrete block, and much more. Suitable for all ages. No pre-registration required.
The event is professionally developed, focusing on hands-on activities with demonstrations staffed by experts.
For more information email: jcapellupo@rhnet.org....more
Pre-sale tickets Available for Pittsford Hockey in NYS Championship
Pittsford's Varsity Hockey team will compete in the NYSPHSAA Ice Hockey Championships on March 13 and 14, 2010.
Division 1 Semifinals -- Saturday, March 13th
10am - Pittsford vs. Saratoga
Division 1 Finals --Sunday, March 14th
12:30pm - West Genesee/Suffern vs. Pittsford/Saratoga
The NYSPHSAA is offering the convenience of advanced online ticket sales for the first time this year. Fans can skip the line at the door by buying their tickets online in advance. First come, first served.
To order tickets, please click on the link below....more
Get PCSD Section V Scores on Twitter
Pittsford fans can now follow their favorite Pittsford Central School District Varsity athletic team through the Section V playoffs on Twitter. Scores and highlights will be posted on the “PCSDAthletics” Twitter account and sent to its “followers.”
If you want to follow the excitement of Pittsford’s teams in the Section V playoffs on Twitter, go to http://twitter.com/PCSDAthletics. Once on Twitter, you can choose to create your own account which will enable you to automatically receive updates.
PCSD Athletics’ “followers” are reminded to be respectful and show good sportsmanship. If “followers” post inappropriate messages, they will be blocked from receiving further tweets. Followers must comply with the PCSD student and athletic codes of conduct and the Board of Education Polici...more
Date Change - - Park Road Elementary Talent Show
The Park Road Elementary School Talent Show will be held on new dates: March 18 and 19, 2010. Time and location remain the same, 6pm at Park Road Elementary School auditorium....more
