February 2021
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A Message from Superintendent Pero: Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives
At PCSD, we want our students to appreciate all the ways people can be different, recognize that differences include those that are visible and those that are not...
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BOARD INSIGHTS: Board of Education Perspective on Fully Reopening Schools
The topic of schools fully reopening has been front-most on the minds and in the hearts of all seven Pittsford Board of Education members. We are...
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PCSD Contracts with Director of Diversity and Equity Planning
Pittsford Central School District recently began working with BOCES’s newly appointed Director of Diversity and Equity Planning Tasha Potter...
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PCSD Celebrates National “Public Schools Week”
Pittsford Schools joins school districts and education groups across the country for National “Public Schools Week,” February 22-26, 2021, a week that...
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Rainbow Classic 3-Game Series
Support Golisano Children’s Hospital and catch the Rainbow spirit in GAME 2 of the livestreamed Rainbow Classic on MARCH 3 at 7:30 p.m.! Watch...
January 2021
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A Message from Superintendent Pero: Voluntary COVID-19 Testing and a Well-Being Check-In
Last week PCSD began to voluntarily administer COVID-19 rapid tests to 20% of students and staff members in all buildings and departments in an effort to...
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BOARD INSIGHTS: The Search for Hope Through Silver Linings
Follow any social media platform in this new year, and you’re likely to see a GIF or meme half-jokingly reminding us that “Hindsight is 2020.” Maybe that’s better said...
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Principal Appointed to Jefferson Road Elementary School
The Pittsford Central School District Board of Education has appointed Leah Kedley as Principal of Jefferson Road Elementary School. The appointment follows a thorough...
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Pittsford Schools to Celebrate Black History Month
PCSD students and staff members will honor Black History Month throughout February 2021 by participating in curriculum-connected activities and events as a way of...
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Higher Risk Sports Approval
Late last Friday PCSD learned of the Governor’s approval to begin higher risk sports so long as school districts have the consent of...
December 2020
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A Message from Superintendent Pero: Stamina: The ability to sustain prolonged physical or mental effort
We have all needed stamina at some point in our life whether it was to finish a major project, meet a deadline, or fight through a period of adversity. Little did we know...
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BOARD INSIGHT: Advocacy Plays Increasingly Important Role
When thinking about Board of Education responsibilities, advocacy isn’t something that immediately comes to mind for most people. However, every year...
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Dr. Patricia Vaughan-Brogan Announces Retirement
Pittsford Central School District Director of Student Services Dr. Patricia Vaughan-Brogan has announced her plan to retire effective...
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NYSPHSAA Winter Sports Update
New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) has canceled all 2021 Winter State Championships and postponed all high-risk sports...
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Music Keeps Beating at PCSD
As one of the many areas that had to readjust in the midst of the pandemic, the Pittsford Central School District Music Department needed to make changes this...
November 2020
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A Message from Superintendent Pero: Gratitude and Hope in the Midst of COVID-19
Last week, we completed on-site COVID-19 surveillance testing of 20% of our in-school student/staff population to fulfill Governor Cuomo’s Yellow Zone mandate...
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BOARD INSIGHT: Proclamation in Honor of Pittsford Central School District and its Community Partners
In the spirit of World Kindness Day and looking forward to the Thanksgiving holiday, the Board of Education would like to express its heartfelt gratitude to...
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Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources Appointed by Pittsford’s Board of Education
The Board of Education unanimously appointed Shawn Clark as Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources. Clark is currently serving as...
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Board of Education Honors Pittsford Pride Recipients
Nine PCSD students received the Pittsford Pride Citizenship Recognition Award during the November 23, 2020, Board of Education Meeting...
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January 2021 Regents and Local Midterm Exams Canceled
Based on NYS Education Department’s decision to cancel January 2021 Regents Exams due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Pittsford Central School District has...
October 2020
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A Message from Superintendent Pero: COVID-19 Protocols are Working
As we move forward this school year with COVID-19 protocols in place and working well, I thought it might be beneficial to share with you all the processes and...
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BOARD INSIGHT: District’s Financial Health
In advance of our September 30 regular Board meeting, the Audit Oversight Committee (AOC) met with our auditors to hear the status of the District’s...
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PCSD Board Members Honored During School Board Recognition Week
Pittsford Central School District joined public school districts across New York State to honor its Board of Education members during School Board Recognition...
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National and Local Awards Recognize Excellence in Pittsford Schools
Pittsford Mendon High School was recognized as a 2020 National Blue Ribbon School in a September 24 announcement from U.S. Secretary of Education...
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If You’ve Tested Positive for COVID-19, Please Notify PCSD
Pittsford Central School District (PCSD) staff members and parents, on behalf of their child, who received confirmation that they have tested positive for COVID-19 should...
September 2020
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A MESSAGE FROM SUPERINTENDENT PERO: Practicing Civility in Our Community
During the Board of Education meeting on Wednesday, September 30, I made mention of significant challenges our District is contending with...
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BOARD INSIGHT: Teamwork Makes the Dream Work
Welcome back! What a joy and relief it is to proclaim those words. Not long ago, we wondered whether or when we’d have the opportunity to...
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PCSD Renews Equity Contract with National Expert Consultant Natalie McGee
Natalie McGee serves as a lead cultural proficiency consultant helping school districts and organizations respond in healthy ways to diversity by...
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NYSDOH Releases Updated Guidelines for K-12 Students
New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) has released a “Pre-K to Gr 12 COVID-19 Toolkit” with updated guidance for school districts and K-12 families...
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PCSD Board of Education Members Honored for School Board Recognition Week
Pittsford Central School District will join public school districts across New York State to honor its Board of Education members during School Board Recognition Week...
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