District News
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Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Monday is a day to recognize the achievements of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Two things strike me as I think about honoring Dr. King this year...
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Public Schools in ACTion Webcast Discusses Social Emotional Learning During COVID-19 & Crises
Local superintendents discussed how schools have been embedding social emotional wellness into all aspects of education, especially since remote and hybrid learning began last spring...
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Update from Superintendent Pero on COVID-19 Testing
In an effort to support the health and wellness of our students and staff, PCSD has volunteered to administer COVID-19 rapid tests (non-invasive tests) to 20% of students and staff members who choose to volunteer across all nine of our schools and support offices, including central offices, transportation, food service and maintenance departments...
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Students Compose their Own Music with New Software
Using recently acquired Soundtrap software, Barker Road Middle School students composed their own music by using loops, original sounds and recordings along with a sound bite from their favorite movie, television show or video game. To listen to student compositions, visit...
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Middle School Students Perform Virtual Concert for Area Nursing Home Residents
Pittsford Middle School Orchestra Director Julia Plato worked with Barker Road and Calkins Road Middle School orchestra students to put together a mini virtual concert for nursing home residents...
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What to Do While Waiting for a Contact Tracer to Call – Monroe County Department of Public Health’s Guidance
Due to the growing number of COVID-19 cases in the Finger Lakes Region, the Monroe County Department of Public Health (MCDPH) has indicated that there may be delays in the contact tracing process. To help individuals know what to do if they have tested positive for COVID-19 or been in close contact...
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New Year Update from Superintendent Pero
Happy New Year to you and yours! As we reopened our schools following the winter recess, we continue to be in a Yellow Zone, and rely on the effective health protocols we’ve been using all school year – because they work...
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A Message from Superintendent Pero: Happy New Year
I have never been more excited to say HAPPY NEW YEAR! This past year has been like no other and you rose to the occasion. You are all heroes in my book. You have persistently given so much of your heart to your children and to the District over a sustained amount of time and under stressful circumstances. Since the start of this pandemic, I have watched our School Community come together...
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Use of School Facilities by Outside Groups Not Permissible Through June 30, 2021
Due to COVID-19 Measures and to best assure use of facilities for the primary mission of the District, the use of school facilities for other...
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Managing Stress and COVID-19 Caution Fatigue
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, it can be tiring to repeatedly hear about the pandemic and frustrating to keep following health guidelines after months of...
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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...
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Protect Yourself During Cold and Flu Season!
As winter begins and cold and flu season ramps up, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reminds us that it is imperative to follow basic precautions to...
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Snow Day Closing Information
With winter soon approaching and the weather changing, Pittsford Central School District would like to remind families of the District’s process...
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Budget Development Meeting Schedule
The development of a school district’s budget is a thoughtful, year-long process that includes careful long-term planning. It is a multi-faceted process including...
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Call for Nominations - Pittsford PTSA Life Membership Award
The Pittsford PTSA invites you to help honor an individual who makes our school community a better place by nominating them for the...
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Flu Season
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) officials say it’s likely that flu viruses and COVID-19 will both be spreading this upcoming fall and winter and recommend people get their flu shot. To help community members locate pharmacies and locations that offer flu shots, PCSD has a link...
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Donate to the Pittsford Food Cupboard
Acts of kindness are actionable things that we can do right now as we deal with the uncertainty of the COVID-19 outbreak. Our Board of Education, staff and PTSA is conducting a donation drive for the Pittsford Food Cupboard...
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Hand Washing Promotes Good Health
Keeping hands clean helps to prevent illness at home, at school, and at work. The CDC reminds us that hand washing is a simple thing and...
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Resources for Parents – Support for Your Child through Trauma, Illness and Grief
Traumatic events, serious illnesses or deaths of family members, friends or members of the school community can have a profound impact on...
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