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To strengthen coordination and support for students, families, and schools, Pittsford Schools has established a new Assistant Superintendent for Pupil Services position, bringing special education and student services together under one department and one leader.

The creation of the new position comes as the District prepares for the retirement of Director of Special Education Elizabeth Woods at the conclusion of the 2025-26 school year. “Ms. Wood’s leadership, advocacy, and commitment to students and families have helped shape the strong systems and programs that exist today, and we are grateful for her many contributions to Pittsford Schools,” said Superintendent Cutaia.

Lindsay Ali, Ed.D. was appointed by the Board of Education to serve as Pittsford's first Assistant Superintendent for Pupil Services, beginning July 1, 2026. Dr. Ali currently serves as Director of Student Services and brings extensive experience in special education, student services, and educational leadership.

“Dr. Ali’s role reflects the District's commitment to providing seamless, student-centered support as student needs continue to become increasingly interconnected,” said Superintendent Cutaia. By aligning services...

A team of Pittsford Middle School students earned a remarkable 5th place finish at the Odyssey of the Mind World Finals in Iowa where they competed against students from around the globe, May 27–30, 2026. Their balsa wood structure, weighing less than 18 grams, held a monumental 810 pounds! Congratulations to Barker Road Middle School students William Haldeman, Lakshayaa Kaza, Anjali Man, Vanmayee Mudgundi, Rithvik Pagadala, Rishi Talamanchi; Calkins Road Middle School student Damianos Tzogas; and Coach Niketha Devireddy.

These students were among five other Pittsford teams who qualified for world finals...

Thank you to Mendon High School student Mesude Yusra Ersoz and Sutherland High School student Manaar Abdel-Gadir for serving as ex officio members of the Pittsford Schools Board of Education this school year! Hear what they have to say about their experience working alongside the District’s seven elected Board members to represent student perspectives: https://youtu.be/ruc4WdD4FCs?si=PW1qm-YyZ7JI0o7x . 

Congratulations to Mendon High School students Addie Schulitz and Lily Archer, and Sutherland High School student Ainsley Teeters, who were recognized on May 20, 2026, as three of just 40 students nominated for the Rochester Broadway Theatre League’s Stars of Tomorrow New York City Bound Competition. Their nominations were earned through standout auditions during Mendon’s production of Ride the Cyclone and Sutherland’s production of Footloose.

Addie Schulitz (MHS) was also named a Top 20 performer and had the opportunity to perform before a panel of Broadway professionals for a chance to represent Rochester at the prestigious Jimmy Awards in New York City this June. She was selected as one of Rochester’s two official 2026 Jimmy Award nominees.

Ainsley Teeters (SHS) made it to the final round and sang as one of the top 10 finalists.