Superintendent's eNewsletters

It is hard to believe that we are already in May. In a blink of an eye we will graduating our seniors and preparing for the 2024-2025 school year. But in our very short future, we have our annual budget vote. I encourage all of our eligible residents to vote on May 21,2024, at Barker Road...

The Board of Education election and 2024-2025 budget vote are fast approaching on May 21. The budget process is year-long, and involves countless hours of work by District employees, the Board of Education, and community representatives. The Board of Education hosted...

Nine students received the Pittsford Pride Citizenship Recognition Award during the May 14, 2024 Board of Education Meeting for demonstrating excellent citizenship and positive leadership. View the awardees and the video...

Richard Albano was named the Principal of Mendon Center Elementary School where he previously served as Assistant Principal for the past seven years. Jeffrey Pollard was named the Principal of Allen Creek Elementary School. Pollard comes to Pittsford from the Rush-Henrietta School District...

At the April 2024 Superintendent’s Conference Day, the entire District took part in an important training of the Standard Reunification Method. This critical aspect of crisis response allows for accountable reunification of students with their parents or guardians in the event...

Phase 1 of the capital project that voters approved in 2023 is off to a good start. Intruder locks for internal doors are mostly installed with the remainder being fitted this summer. These upgraded locking...

Pittsford Mendon and Sutherland High Schools were recognized in the 2024 U.S. News & World Report’s Best High Schools Rankings as the top two schools in Rochester and among the top 3% nationwide. According to...

For the 19th year, the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation has named Pittsford Central School District one of the “Best Communities for Music Education”...

During the May 7, 2024, Power Hour participants learned about ways to support students as they transition to middle school, high school and post high school programs. View the video...

Pittsford Mendon AP Statistics students swept awards at Rochester Institute of Technology’s Pre-College Data Analytics Competition by landing 10 teams in the top 12...

Pittsford’s FIRST Robotics Team 3181 qualified for and attended the FIRST Robotics World Championship in Houston, TX in April. Team 3181 placed 44th in its division out of 74 teams, with a 4-6 record...

Barker Road Middle School Presents its 6th Grade Musical, "Mary Poppins Jr.," on June 7 at 7 p.m. & June 8 at 2 p.m. Get your tickets at...

Pittsford Mendon Junior Claire Baek has been awarded first prize in the “Prose” category of the 38th Annual Sokol High School Literacy Awards...

The 2024 New York State SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Championships took place at the New York State...

Pittsford Mendon High School Senior OlaRose Ndubuisi has been named the 2024 New York State Youth Poet Laureate by Urban Word and Teachers & Writers Collaborative in collaboration with Girls Write Now....

Pittsford Mendon High School is proud to announce that it has been named as a Unified Champion School. Also known as “Project Unify” or “Champions Together,” the Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools program promotes social inclusion by...

Pittsford Schools is hiring in a number of areas, including bus drivers, clerical staff, food service staff, custodians/cleaners, paraprofessionals, substitutes and more...

One of the many ways the Pittsford Education Foundation supports Pittsford Schools is through its Honor an Educator program. Pittsford teachers, administrators and staff members work hard to support the needs of students. Whether it is in the classrooms, on the athletic fields...

Informed, alert individuals that use the “See Something, Say Something” protocols play a critical role in keeping Pittsford Schools safe...

As Pittsford residents head to the polls for the School District 2024-25 Budget Vote and School Board Election, they’ll see a proposed budget that maintains District academic programs and continues to put students first...

Spring is upon us here in Pittsford and the rainy days are not slowing us down one bit. In fact, this is a very busy time of year for the Board of Education. We have finalized the 2024-25 budget and continue to prepare...

Nicole Barry has been hired as the new Teacher Center Director, beginning July 1, 2024. She replaces Julie Barker who is retiring after many years of service to the Pittsford School District,..

The Pittsford Education Foundation is continuing its annual tradition of sending Postcards of Positivity for 2024, and this year the postcard features artwork by Youyou Wu, a 9th grader at Mendon High School. Congratulations, Youyou!  Submit a postcard...

Congratulations to our Pittsford community members who will be honored with New York State PTSA Life Membership Awards on April 24, 2024. Award recipients include...

Pittsford varsity athletes finished the winter sports season with multiple State, Sectional, County and All-Greater Rochester titles. Congratulations to our student athletes who excel both in their chosen sports and in the classroom....

For the 19th year, the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation has named Pittsford Central School District one of the “Best Communities for Music Education”...

The Take a Look a Teaching (TALAT) club, available at both Mendon and Sutherland High Schools, offers the opportunity for students to learn about education as a profession and help them decide if teaching is a good career choice for them. Learn more and watch a video...

Join us for our upcoming Power Hour on Tuesday, May 7 at 6:30 p.m. in the Calkins Road Middle School Commons. The topic is on supporting students as they transition to middle school, high school and...

As hundreds of thousands of people were preparing for the Total Solar Eclipse this past weekend, one local hero, World War II Veteran and friend of Pittsford Schools—Robert Persichitti—was preparing for his 102nd birthday...

Congratulations to Mendon High School senior Gregory Demos, who recently published a paper in "Optical Engineering" as lead author. The paper, titled “Laser-damage performance of gallium-alloy liquid metal mirrors,” explores...

Congratulations to the following students who won Rochester Philharmonic League 2024 Young Artist Awards...

One of the many ways the Pittsford Education Foundation supports Pittsford Schools is through its Honor an Educator program. Pittsford teachers, administrators and staff members work hard to support the needs of students. Whether it is in the classrooms, on the athletic fields...

Informed, alert individuals that use the “See Something, Say Something” protocols play a critical role in keeping Pittsford Schools safe...

Western New York is preparing for the April 8 Great North American Eclipse with extensive preparations to ensure both fun and safety for all. In anticipation of an influx of visitors to our area, we are collaborating with the Town and Village of Pittsford to share ideas, resources and...

The Pittsford Board of Education is heavily invested in advocacy efforts to support all students within the District. As members of the Monroe County School Boards Association (MCSBA), we participate in year-round legislative work that enables our District to remain closely connected with lawmakers and government officials at all levels, at all times...

Congratulations to the Pittsford Central School District class of 2024 students who were named National Merit Scholarship Finalists by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation! They are among 15,000 of the highest-scoring...

Sutherland High School Presents The 25thAnnual Putnam County Spelling Bee, March 21-23 at 7 p.m. Six spellers enter; one speller leaves the champion! The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee charms audiences with its effortless wit and humor...

As part of the Rochester celebrations of the total solar eclipse on April 8, the CRMS Drama Club presents an encore presentation of “Midnight at Midday, the Musical Tales of an Eclipse.” This heartfelt script written by Calkins Road teacher John Beel tells the story of...

At Pittsford School’s recent Power Hour on March 5, students with disabilities, parents/guardians, and school staff shared their experiences about disability awareness, acceptance, and celebration and what meaningful inclusion means to them...

Pittsford Central School District is proud to announce the names of students who have earned a place on the Honor Roll. Congratulations to our students who have achieved academic honors! VIEW HONOR ROLLS...

The study of military history is a crucial element of civic participation and actively shapes students' growth in next-generation skills by enhancing their critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities. Two courses currently offered in Pittsford high schools, Military History and...

Calkins Road Middle School raised $1,113.36 through their annual Jar Wars fundraiser. This year, Student Council members voted to support the Wilmot Cancer Institute as the charity of choice. Representatives from the Institute visited CRMS to receive the check...

Image City Photography Gallery’s annual Through the Student Lens art show will feature works from 21 local high schools, including photos by Mendon and Sutherland students. The exhibit runs March 19 through April 14...

Mendon High School student OlaRose Ndubuisi won a Prudential Emerging Visionaries award for founding the Finding Scoliosis Kindly project, an initiative she created to compassionately increase the global awareness...

Last week, two students from Pittsford Schools participating in the EMCC Automated Manufacturing and Machining class had the opportunity to attend the Finger Lakes Youth Apprenticeship Program (FLYAP) Signing Day...

One of the many ways the Pittsford Education Foundation supports Pittsford Schools is through its Honor an Educator program. Pittsford teachers, administrators and staff members work hard to support the needs of students. Whether it is in the classrooms, on the athletic fields...

Informed, alert individuals that use the “See Something, Say Something” protocols play a critical role in keeping Pittsford Schools safe...

Pittsford Central School District has seen multiple retirements over the past few years causing a flourish of open administrative positions, particularly at the elementary level. To put this in perspective, Pittsford Schools’ most senior elementary principal has two years...

Although budgeting for an organization like PCSD is a year-round collaborative process involving many people, this time of year is when budgeting activity peaks. The Board of Education’s first budget work session was on...

TEDxPittsford Sutherland HS will feature student speakers on Thursday, March 7 from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. in Sutherland High School’s auditorium. Under the overarching theme of "In a New Light," speakers will introduce attendees to new perspectives in the hopes that participants will...

The Pittsford Central School District Board of Education accepted retirement letters from Assistant Superintendent for Instruction Melanie Ward, Allen Creek Elementary School Principal Michael Biondi, and Teacher Center Director Julie Barker...

The Pittsford Central School District Board of Education has appointed Heather Clayton as Assistant Superintendent for Instruction. The appointment follows a thorough search and interview process. “Heather has that rare mix of knowledge and experience and serves...

The safety and security of our students is the number one priority for Pittsford Schools. As part of our efforts, we have partnered with the "I Love U Guys" Foundation to lead administration and staff through trainings and tabletop exercises around the reunification of parents/guardians with their children in the event of...

New this year, Pittsford Schools has implemented flexible learning days, called WIN days, for its high school students. WIN is an acronym that stands for "What I Need." Parents and teachers know the school day can be busy for students, usually followed by after school extracurricular...

Join us for our upcoming Power Hour about disability awareness on March 5 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Calkins Road Middle School in the Commons. Pittsford Power Hours are designed to provide an opportunity for parents, guardians, and staff members to interact and learn...

Mendon High School Presents Seussical, a fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza in which the Cat in the Hat tells the story of Horton, an elephant who discovers a speck of dust that contains the Whos, including Jojo, a Who child sent off to military school for thinking too many thinks...

The Calkins Road and Barker Road 8th Grade Bands are teaming up for an exciting collaborative project with Herb Smith, a world-class musician and trumpet player with the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra. This unique...

Registration for spring athletics is open at all levels. All families can register a month in advance from the start date by visiting Pittsford Athletics Registration Page...

Parents/guardians wishing to obtain bus transportation for their students to private and parochial schools during the 2024-2025 school year must complete and return a transportation request application to the Transportation Department at Pittsford Central School District by April 1, 2024...

Kindergarten registration is now open for the 2024-2025 school year! To be eligible for kindergarten, children must be five years old on or before December 1, 2024...

Pittsford Central School District offers numerous ways for parents, students, staff and community members to connect with the District and stay informed about programs, activities and special events happening throughout the school year...

Pittsford Central School District is hiring teachers, bus drivers, clerical staff, custodians/cleaners, food service staff, paraprofessionals, and substitutes for teachers, nurses, and paraprofessionals...

Pittsford CSD knows that keeping children safe is a top priority for parents/guardians and schools. PCSD offers the Safe School Helpline®, a service used by school districts nationwide that offers an easy anonymous way for anyone to report information about situations that might affect safety at our schools...

As we navigate the increasing costs of education, I wish to shine a spotlight on the incredible work of the Pittsford Education Foundation (PEF) as they support the Pittsford Central School District through philanthropic funding to ensure all students at PCSD have equitable access to...

So much of the focus of our Board and administration is on the work we do within our buildings to support our students in their educational journey. However, a big part of our mission as a District is to teach students how to be independent, healthy, resilient, and compassionate contributors to our community and beyond...

Eight students received the Pittsford Pride Citizenship Recognition Award during the January 9, 2024, Board of Education Meeting for demonstrating excellent citizenship and positive leadership. Congratulations to...

At the start of this school year, Pittsford Central School District welcomed Elena Montgomery as the new Director of Food Services. With her extensive food service background, Montgomery brings a fresh perspective while maintaining the District’s longstanding...

The 23rd annual Rainbow Classic basketball games on December 22 and Pink the Rink hockey games on January 20 saw the Pittsford community come together once again to support a great cause...

Inspired by the upcoming April 8 total solar eclipse, Calkins Road Middle School presents the world premiere of, “Midnight at Midday, the Musical Tales of an Eclipse.” This heartfelt script written by Calkins Road teacher John Beel tells the story of several strangers who meet...

Pittsford Schools offers courses in financial literacy aligning with New York State standards to equip students with essential life skills. Currently, the curriculum includes the courses Financial Planning and Business Dynamics II – Financial Management. In addition, our Career and Technical Education...

Pittsford Central School District is proud to announce the names of students who have earned a place on the Honor Roll for the first quarter of the school year. Congratulations to our students who have achieved academic honors! VIEW HONOR ROLLS...

Pittsford School’s recent Power Hour on January 4 discussed helpful information about keeping students safe online and social media, and what parents and guardians need to know about drug and alcohol prevention. The Power Hour was moderated by Director of Student Services Shana Cutaia and included...

Section V provides a $500 scholarship for each sport per season, aiming to encourage excellence in interscholastic athletics and contribute to a learning environment centered around education. Congratulations to Section V Athletics fall 2023 scholarship winners...

Twenty-nine students received awards at the DECA Regional competition at RIT held on December 14, 2023, and will advance to the New York State competition in the spring. Those students were among the fifty Mendon High School students and forty-eight Sutherland High...

Congratulations to our Mendon and Sutherland High School students who make up one third of this year’s Rochester Philharmonic Youth Orchestra (RPYO). While 15% of performers come from Sutherland High School, another 20% come from Mendon High School...

When you become a Pittsford PTSA member, you are joining hundreds of families in support of providing valuable programs and volunteer opportunities...

Pittsford Central School District is hiring teachers, bus drivers, clerical staff, custodians/cleaners, food service staff, paraprofessionals, and substitutes for teachers, nurses, and paraprofessionals...

Informed, alert individuals that use the “See Something, Say Something” protocols play a critical role in keeping Pittsford Schools safe...

At Pittsford Central School District, we take great pride in ensuring our students thrive and are prepared to tackle their future endeavors. In my September message I spoke on new strategic initiatives focusing on engaging students in learning through instruction that supports increased...

As the Board of Education, we have to think about many stakeholders: students, teachers, staff, administrators, parents, community members, etc. How do our stakeholders think we are doing? Are our policies, initiatives and efforts supporting them...

During the Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council’s first meeting of the year, students from Mendon and Sutherland High Schools met with Superintendent Pero to discuss goals, review committee norms and talk about what issues they’d like to address and work to change...

14th Annual Pink the Rink Hockey Games benefiting the Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester will be on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at the Tim Hortons Iceplex (2700 Brighton Henrietta Townline Rd). Pittsford Panthers take on the Victor Blue Devils...

Join us for our upcoming Power Hour about raising healthy tweens and teens - January 4 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Calkins Road Middle School in the Commons. At this Power Hour, PCSD staff and administrators will...

Dive into a magical under the sea world as Sutherland High School present Disney's The Little Mermaid on January 18-20, inspired by one of Hans Christian Andersen's most beloved stories. Ariel, King Triton's youngest daughter, is fascinated by the human world...

Congratulations to security officer Alejandra Washington who received the Pittsford Pride – Excellence in Service Award at the November 28 Board of Education meeting. Superintendent Pero and the Board of Education awarded her this recognition for consistently going above and beyond in her role with Pittsford Schools...

Mendon High School and Sutherland High School earned a Gold 2023 AP School Honor Roll Distinction. Both schools placed among the 6% of 15,150 eligible schools in the United States and Canada...

Pittsford Central School District is again partnering with Natalie McGee from Progression Partners to help evaluate and ensure an optimal learning environment for all PCSD students. McGee and Orlando Benzan, Pittsford Schools’ Coordinator of Equity and Inclusivity, conducted focus groups this fall with Pittsford students, parents and teachers...

Students from Mendon and Sutherland High Schools joined more than 400 students from over 40 local school districts at the 15th Roc2Change Student Summit on Race held at Monroe 2 BOCES on November 17, 2023...

Pittsford varsity athletes finished up an exciting Fall sports season with six Section V team championship titles, six Section V individual championship titles and one New York State individual championship title...

Thornell Road Elementary students from Mrs. Stevens-Oliver's 2022-2023 class won an award for first place in the elementary school division in the 2023 New York State Student Research Awards. Their entry, a book titled Six Miles on the Erie Canal, details the lives of...

Schools are closed for Winter Recess from Monday, December 25 through Monday, January 1, 2024. Pittsford Central School District would also like to remind families of the District’s process used in making determinations about school closings or early dismissal early due to inclement weather...

One of the many ways the Pittsford Education Foundation supports Pittsford Schools is through its Honor an Educator program. Pittsford teachers, administrators and staff members work hard to support the needs of students. Whether it is in the classrooms, on the athletic fields...

American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter services are available by request for District wide meetings and school events...

Pittsford Central School District is hiring teachers, bus drivers, clerical staff, custodians/cleaners, food service staff, paraprofessionals, and substitutes for teachers, nurses, and paraprofessionals...

Pittsford CSD knows that keeping children safe is a top priority for parents/guardians and schools. PCSD offers the Safe School Helpline®, a service used by school districts nationwide that offers an easy anonymous way for anyone to report information about situations that might affect safety at our schools...

During this season of thankfulness, I would like to take a moment to reflect on the sense of community and support that defines Pittsford Schools. Creating an environment where our students and their families feel welcome is one of the fundamental values of our school district...

With the year in full swing and so many amazing things happening, the Board of Education feels November is an appropriate time to take a step back and express our gratitude to students, families, caregivers, employees, and the broader Pittsford community for all they do in support of the crown jewel of our community, its schools...

Join us for the 23rd annual Rainbow Classic basketball games as cross-town rivals Mendon and Sutherland high schools take to the court. All proceeds from ticket sales will benefit the Golisano Children’s Hospital...

The development of a school district’s budget is a thoughtful, year-long, multi-faceted process that includes careful long-term planning, budget preparation, presentation, review by the Board of Education and community members, formal budget adoption...

Congratulations to the Pittsford Central School District seniors named 2024 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists and Commended Students by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation! They are part of...

Pittsford Central School District congratulates long-time Board of Education member and former president Kim McCluski who has been named a finalist for the ATHENA International Award, presented by Greater Rochester Chamber and its Women’s Council affiliate. Currently serving as Board Chair for Golisano Children’s Hospital, McCluski was among 14 finalists for this award which recognizes female leaders “who ...

The Town of Pittsford and Color Pittsford Green launched the Pittsford Pollinator Pathway Challenge in September 2023 to help educate and encourage residents and businesses to create pollinator pathways around Pittsford...

Seventeen high school students from Pittsford Central School District were selected to be members of the 2023-2024 Hochstein Youth Symphony Orchestra (HYSO), the highest-level youth orchestra in the Hochstein School’s four-tier youth orchestra program....

Barker Road Middle School 7th and 8th Grade Musical presents “Shrek the Musical,” based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film. This Tony Award-winning fairy tale adventure brings all the beloved characters you know from the movie to life on stage and proves there...

Mendon High School’s student Diversity Council and an English 12 class recently hosted a student event with guest representatives from Ganondagan State Historic Site to speak about what it means to be Haudenosaunee in the 21st century in Upstate New York...

Fourteen athletes from Mendon and Sutherland High Schools participated in Unified Bowling this fall. The team competed against other Monroe County high school teams, including Fairport, Greece, Brighton, Eastridge, Rush Henrietta, and West Irondequoit. Paul Keller (MHS), Simone DeVore (SHS) and Jonah Goetz (SHS) scored personal bests in the match against Greece Unified. Pierson McQuillen (SHS) and Elie Siebert (SHS) had personal bests in the Eastridge Unified match...

Pittsford Central School District hosted the first Power Hour of the school year on October 24 at Calkins Road Middle School to discuss self-care and stress management for parents and...

When you become a Pittsford PTSA member, you are joining hundreds of families in support of providing valuable programs and volunteer opportunities...

Pittsford Central School District offers numerous ways for parents, students, staff and community members to connect with the District and stay informed about programs, activities and special events happening throughout the school year...

Pittsford Central School District is hiring teachers, bus drivers, clerical staff, custodians/cleaners, food service staff, paraprofessionals, and substitutes for teachers, nurses, and paraprofessionals...

Informed, alert individuals that use the “See Something, Say Something” protocols play a critical role in keeping Pittsford Schools safe...

October is National Bullying Prevention Month, an opportunity to join together to create a world that is kind, accepting, and inclusive. Bullying isn’t a childhood rite of passage; it has real implications for our children’s education, health, and safety, now and well into...

It’s fall again in Pittsford and this time of year makes it difficult to imagine living somewhere without four distinct seasons. The school year is underway, warm clothes are getting pulled out of storage, sports are in full swing, the days are getting shorter but the leaves are getting...

Pittsford Central School District appreciates the dedication and stewardship of its Board of Education members and joins Governor Hochul and Districts state-wide in celebrating their work during School Board Recognition Week October 16-20...

The Pittsford Board of Education approved the appointments of Orlando Benzan as the new Coordinator of Equity & Inclusivity, and Theresa McDonald as Committee on Special Education (CSE) Coordinator...

Mendon High School soccer players start each school year looking forward to the season ahead while looking to the past to determine who will wear jersey #9 in honor of alum Todd Pelino who was killed on 9/11 while working at the World Trade Center...

Congratulations to Barbara Cain, a paraprofessional at Thornell Road Elementary School who was selected for a News 8 Golden Apple Award...

Join us for the first Power Hour of the school year on October 24 from 6:30 -7:30 p.m. at Calkins Road Middle School in the Commons on managing stress...

Pittsford Pride was at its peak during Homecoming Week from October 2 to 6. Students participated in various themed days, such as jersey day, neon/tie-dye day, anything-but-backpack day, and afternoon pep rallies...

Calkins Road Middle School – 6th Grade presents “Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka Jr.” and Mendon High School’s Drama Club presents “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)”...

The New York State Education Department (NYSED) administers an annual survey to parents/guardians regarding the availability of digital access and connectivity for their children. This year’s survey will be distributed to PCSD parents/guardians on October 19, 2023...

The Fall Sectional season has arrived. Please join us in cheering on our sports teams! We encourage you to check out the complete list of Section V Fall Post Season Dates for upcoming matches and locations by sport...

The New York State Department of Education recently notified school districts that it does not anticipate issuing new guidance for COVID-19 prevention in schools and is referring families back to the most recent CDC guidance...

Pittsford Central School District offers numerous ways for parents, students, staff and community members to connect with the District and stay informed about programs, activities and special events happening throughout the school year...

Pittsford Central School District is hiring teachers, bus drivers, clerical staff, custodians/cleaners, food service staff, paraprofessionals, and substitutes for teachers, nurses, and paraprofessionals...

Pittsford CSD knows that keeping children safe is a top priority for parents/guardians and schools. PCSD offers the Safe School Helpline®, a service used by school districts nationwide that offers an easy anonymous way for anyone to report information about situations that might affect safety at our schools...

As Pittsford Schools prepared for the 2023-24 school year, significant safety upgrades were made to building access control systems throughout the District. These upgrades include new intruder locks as well as servers, control...

As the summer months come to a close, it’s time to look ahead to the start of our new school year. On Thursday, September 7, 2023, we officially welcome students for an exciting new year...

Last year, Pittsford Central School District released a video highlighting the diversity of backgrounds that make up the student body at Pittsford Schools. Students of different ages, abilities, and gender identities shared in their own voices their unique stories. These genuine testimonies shared by these young learners not only resonated...

During a two-day workshop this summer, administrators, Board of Education members, principals, teachers, paraprofessionals, PTSA leadership and community members came together as part of the District Leadership Team to work on the Strategic Initiative and how...

The Pittsford Central School District Board of Education elected its president and vice president at its reorganization meeting on July 11, 2023. Robin Scott was elected as president, and Jeff Casey was elected as vice president...

In the recently released U.S. News and World Report’s “Best High Schools” rankings, Mendon High School (MHS) and Sutherland High School (SHS) ranked in the number one and two spots, respectively, among Rochester area high schools. To determine the rankings, more than 17,600 nationally-ranked high schools were evaluated at the national, state and local level on a variety of factors including math, reading and science state assessment scores; college-readiness as demonstrated by scores on college-level...

Congratulations to the Pittsford Central School District class of 2023 students who were named National Merit Scholarship Finalists by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation! They are among 15,000 of the highest-scoring entrants to advance to the Finalist level...

The Board of Education unanimously appointed Patrick Irving, Ed.D. as Pittsford Schools’ new Director of Athletics. Dr. Irving is currently serving as the Director of Physical Education, Health and Athletics at Gates Chili Central School District and will begin his new role as PCSD’s Director of Athletics on August 11, 2023.

Celebrate your Pittsford Pride during homecoming week, October 2-7, 2023...

Congratulations to Pittsford Mendon and Sutherland high schools for earning 2023-2023 Scholar-Athlete School of Distinction awards from the NYS Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHAA)...

As part of the first phase of the 2023 Capital Improvement Project (CIP), a variety of work was completed around the District this summer. One of the most noticeable renovations was to the Pittsford Schools’ Swim Team changing room and shower facilities at Mendon High School. With more than 20 consecutive Section V titles won by both the boys’ and girls’ swim teams, our champion swimmers will enjoy a variety of upgrades...

The Pittsford Central School District, Pittsford Parents Teacher Student Association (PTSA), Pittsford Youth Services (PYS), and Town of Pittsford have come together to create the Pittsford Partnership for Community Education. This partnership is designed to engage in collaborative efforts to develop, implement, and cross-promote educational and community-wide events for the Pittsford community...

The Pittsford PTSA will host its 60th annual Super Sale on October 17-19, from 3-8 p.m., in the Pittsford Mendon High School gymnasium. Pre-sale for PCSD staff and Super Sale volunteers begins on October 16 from 3-8 p.m.

Each year, the Communications Office supports Pittsford’s nine schools by telling the story of Pittsford Central School District in a myriad of ways. Whether it is celebrating student accolades and achievements, building the annual calendar, sharing District updates or posting timely news to the website, Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn, the Communications team works tirelessly to ensure our community is informed and excited about all that happens in Pittsford Schools...

The health and safety of our students and staff is always our number one priority. One important aspect necessary for good health is indoor air quality and air handling systems...

Construction on the Stone Road culvert replacement project has been underway since late May and is now in Phase 2, with Stone Road closed east of Clover and traffic detoured to Clover and Tobey...

Differences in culture, gender, generations, backgrounds, and religion shape who we are as a school community. Our community becomes more diverse every year, increasing the importance of sensitivity to families and students from a variety of backgrounds and beliefs. Respect and acceptance to such a diversity of students is vitally necessary to those of us who are responsible for modeling the behavior we want in our children...

Pittsford Central School District is hiring teachers, bus drivers, clerical staff, custodians/cleaners, food service staff, paraprofessionals, and substitutes for teachers, nurses, and paraprofessionals...

Informed, alert individuals that use the “See Something, Say Something” protocols play a critical role in keeping Pittsford Schools safe...

Pittsford CSD knows that keeping children safe is a top priority for parents/guardians and schools. PCSD offers the Safe School Helpline®, a service used by school districts nationwide that offers an easy anonymous way for anyone to report information about situations that might affect safety at our schools...