June 2021
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A Message from Superintendent Pero: Congratulations, Gratitude and Advocacy
As we close the 2020-2021 school year, we have much to be grateful for, but I am especially grateful for our amazing families, students and staff...
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BOARD INSIGHTS: A Litany of Thank You’s for the Year That Was
We did it. Imperfectly, yes. Bumps in the road, absolutely. But through immense sacrifice, sheer determination, and force of will ...
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Thank You PCSD Residents for Your Support
Pittsford residents approved the 2021-2022 Pittsford Central School District budget and propositions at the annual election on...
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2021-22 Learning Models
We are excited to be planning for a fully in person return to school in September. We have not received guidance relative to learning models for the...
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Izzo, Rodriguez Named 2021 Outstanding Seniors
Congratulations to Mendon High School senior Sophia Izzo and Sutherland High School senior John Rodriguez for being selected by...
May 2021
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A Message from Superintendent Pero: Reopening Updates
For the past month in my weekly COVID-19 update I have shared with you if we are permitted to open our secondary schools for the following week...
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2021-2022 School Budget Vote and Board Election is May 18
The Pittsford Central School District 2021-2022 School Budget Vote and Board Election is Tuesday, May 18, 2021. For more information...
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Join Us for the “Class of 2021 Parade” to Celebrate PCSD Seniors
To celebrate its graduating seniors, Pittsford Central School District has planned a socially distanced “Class of 2021 Parade” in the Village of Pittsford...
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Mendon and Sutherland High Schools Ranked in the Top 2% Nationwide by U.S. News & World Report
Pittsford Mendon and Sutherland High Schools were among the top 2% of U.S. high schools in U.S. News & World Report’s 2021 Best High Schools Rankings...
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Barker Road Middle School Principal Named Director of Student Services
At a special meeting of the Pittsford Central School District Board of Education on Wednesday, May 12, 2021, Shana Cutaia was appointed...
April 2021
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A Message from Superintendent Pero: Announcing PCSD’s Equity Policy
Recently, our Board of Education approved a highly comprehensive policy on the application of equity within and across the District. This newly adopted...
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BOARD INSIGHTS: Board Policies Impacting Culture and Change
Particular policies serve as our overarching expectations as they relate to creating and sustaining a positive culture and climate. Once they are adopted by...
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BOARD INSIGHTS: The Facts Around Board of Education Service – Did You Know?
Our service as Board of Education members is governed by state and federal law. It is also informed by self-imposed bylaws, the PCSD code of conduct...
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2021-2022 School Budget Adoption
The Pittsford Central School District's 2021-2022 Budget Proposal was adopted by the Board of Education on April 19, 2021. The proposed budget is...
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Board of Education Returns to In-person Meetings
The Board of Education has returned to in-person meetings. As we begin to move back to normalcy and pre-COVID-19 practices, residents who wish to share...
March 2021
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A Message from Superintendent Pero: Reopening Schools Update
You are an amazing community and I am grateful for your unwavering support. I ask that you continue to challenge yourself to remain optimistic as...
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BOARD INSIGHTS: 2021-2022 Budget Guidelines Underpin District’s Path Forward
Boards of Education learn early on that our role is one of governance – not operations. We set District direction and establish policies and processes that...
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2021-2022 School Calendar
The 2021-2022 PCSD School Calendar has been approved by the Board of Education. To view or print the calendar, visit...
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NEW Guidance for Travelers – Effective April 1, 2021
New York State has announced new guidance for travelers, effective April 1, 2021. Domestic travelers who enter New York from another state or U.S. Territory...
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Rainbow Classic Raised Over $10,000 for Golisano Children’s Hospital
The Pittsford Central School District 2020-21 Rainbow Classic Basketball Games raised over $10,000 for the Pediatric Behavioral Health and Wellness Building...
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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