As we head into the last few weeks of school, it looks like the hot and humid weather has settled in. I know there have been some questions about the need to continue mask-wearing in our schools. Please understand that the mandate of masks on school property comes directly from the New York State Department of Health and is not a local decision made by the district administration or the Board of Education. The most recent guidance issued to schools can be found by clicking on the following link.
I have communicated with each of our building administrators this week, emphasizing the need for frequent mask breaks and regular opportunities for hydration during these hot days.
As you know, the district experienced significant interruptions to its phone service this week. Backup phone numbers for each school building, the District Office and the Transportation Department are available in the event of an emergency. These numbers are listed below and can also be found on the district website. Please remember that these numbers are not be used for anything other than an emergency.
Buchanan-Verplanck Elementary School: (914) 930-7078
Frank G. Lindsey Elementary School: (914) 402-5915
Furnace Woods Elementary School: (914) 930-7024
Blue Mountain Middle School: (914) 402-4653
Hendrick Hudson High School: (914) 293-0716
District Office: (914) 930-7842
Transportation Department: (914) 293-7908
Lastly, while all signs point toward a much more normal reopening for the next school year, we also expect that the governor and the NYS Education Department will make decisions and announcements regarding the 2021-22 school year over the summer. We will continue to monitor any developments and keep you updated.
Wishing you a happy and healthy weekend.
Regards,
Joseph Hochreiter
Superintendent
