District News

The Pittsford Central School District Board of Education appointed Jay Ballard as the District's new Director of Transportation at its July 14, 2026, Board of Education meeting, effective July 27.

Ballard brings nearly three decades of school transportation leadership experience to Pittsford and is skilled at managing safe, efficient transportation systems while fostering strong collaboration across school departments. “Mr. Ballard’s extensive experience leading school transportation departments, along with his collaborative approach and unwavering commitment to student safety, make him an outstanding addition to our leadership team,” said Superintendent Shana Cutaia.

Congratulations to Pittsford’s middle- and high school students who have achieved academic honors and been named to the June 2026 Honor Roll!

View links to honor rolls here: https://www.pittsfordschools.org/parents-students/pcsd-honor-roll

Congratulations to Sutherland High School student Ved Deshmukh who has been named the American Lung Association’s Western NY regional winner of the Youth Ambassador of the Year award, in recognition of his work against tobacco and nicotine use. Ved received this award out of about 140 applicants across the state at a conference at SUNY Oswego on June 30, 2026. 

Earlier in the year, Ved won the Best Topic Presentation Award at the...

Congratulations to Park Road Elementary School teacher Brittany Heffler and Mendon Center Elementary teachers Bridget Bauman and Sandy Stewart who recently received Honor an Educator awards! 

To nominate a PCSD staff member, please complete the Honor an Educator Nomination Form here.

E-bikes and e-scooters are becoming increasingly popular with young people, but many adults are surprised to learn that these motorized devices are not the same as traditional bikes. National Electronic Surveillance System (NEISS) data from 2023 show e-bike injuries accounted for 49.8% of all pediatric traffic-related hospitalizations and e-bike use has only increased since then!

In New York, it is against the law for anyone under 16 years old to operate an e-bike or e-scooter.

E-bikes and e-scooters are motorized vehicles with the same responsibilities as driving a vehicle.

You must also check local laws for each municipality as every location has their own codes!

We have collected some of those resources at the Monroe County traffic safety page!

Safety tips for families...

Pittsford Central School District is seeking a community volunteer with business experience to serve on its Instructional Leadership Council (ILC), a key advisory group dedicated to advancing educational excellence across the District. 

 

Pittsford Schools Board of Education appointed Danielle Cota as Assistant Principal of Sutherland High School at the June 16, 2026, Board of Education Meeting. Her start date is July 6, 2026.

“We are excited to welcome Danielle Cota to the Pittsford Schools leadership team,” said Superintendent Shana Cutaia. “Ms. Cota brings a wealth of experience in instructional leadership, student support, and school culture, along with a strong commitment to fostering academic excellence and belonging for all students. Her background in educational leadership, restorative practices, and collaborative problem-solving will be a tremendous asset to Sutherland High School. We look forward to the positive impact she will have on our students, staff, and school community.”

With over 14 years of experience in education...

Pittsford’s secondary schools and athletic teams are showing their Pittsford Pride with bold new and refreshed logos designed for today’s digital world. Designed both in full color and black and white, they feature a polished, modern look that improves readability and adaptability across multiple digital formats, while also meeting ADA accessibility standards. 

If you need these graphics for graduation signs, fundraisers or other school-related uses, they can be found on the District website at this link: https://www.pittsfordschools.org/departments/communication-office/branding-resources.