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⋆ February 2022 ⋆

During our regular Board of Education meeting on February 8, we voted on a proposed Resolution that would allow for a Partial Property Tax Exemption for Volunteer Fire Fighters and the Ambulance Corps. In a unanimous vote (with two abstentions due to a perceived, potential conflict of interest) and as your representatives, our action reflected our community’s desire to invest in itself. Our duty as your...

In honor of Black History Month, Pittsford Schools’ students and staff members took turns reading from a book called, “28 Days: Moments in Black History that Changed the World” by Charles R. Smith, Jr. Many of the student readers hold leadership positions in their schools, including service on the Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council, Student Council, Executive Council, and more. The District’s mission focuses ...

As you’re aware, the Pittsford Central School District emailed a survey to parents/guardians and staff on January 31 (closed Feb. 4). The purpose of the survey was to assess the level of support for a mask-optional policy – in the event Governor Hochul lifted the mandate and tasked districts across the state with making a local decision about masking.

View the survey results (including page numbers)...

PCSD will continue to hold COVID-19 Testing Clinics following February Break for PCSD students and staff members who suspect they have been exposed to the COVID-19 virus or are exhibiting some of the COVID-19 symptoms. There will be a testing clinic on Sunday, February 27, with subsequent testing clinics on Tuesdays and Thursdays through April 14, 2022, at Barker Road Middle School from 4:30-6:30 p.m...

PCSD continues to prioritize safety while ensuring graduation is special and memorable for seniors. Due to the changing COVID-19 protocols and guidelines, this year’s graduation ceremonies will once again be held at each high school’s athletic stadium. With ceremonies moved outdoors, plans now include a rain date, if necessary. Information regarding the MHS and SHS graduation ceremonies and rehearsals...

Nine PCSD students received the Pittsford Pride Citizenship Recognition Award during the February 8, 2022, Board of Education Meeting. These students were selected by their schools for demonstrating excellent citizenship and positive leadership. Students are chosen for this award three times a year. The February 2022 Pittsford Pride honorees include...

April 9 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Each year Pittsford students rally the community together in support of the Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester and the Golisano Children’s Hospital. The extraordinary spirit of philanthropy and leadership is on full display as students work together to raise money through the sale of tickets, program ads and merchandise for the annual “Pink the Rink” hockey games and “Rainbow Classic” basketball games...

Families and community members joined District administrators on February 17 to learn about what has been accomplished in the areas of equity and inclusivity, what is in process, and what’s ahead. Attendees had the opportunity to ask questions about the District’s equity goals and meet PCSD’s newly appointed Coordinator of Equity and Inclusivity Vincent I. French. To learn more about...

Thornell Road Elementary School fifth-grade students in Allie Ferington’s class met with Collins Alinaitwe, founder and creator of the Namanya Memorial Community Library in Nansana, Uganda, via Zoom on February 18, 2022, to present him with more than 9,000 books for the new library. The students were inspired to start a used book drive to benefit Alinaitwe’s community library after they learned...

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, further sharing with the community, and Board election. During this process there are a variety of meetings held by the Board of Education including Budget...

Pittsford Central School District joins public school districts and education groups across the country to celebrate Public Schools Week, February 21-25, 2022. Join us in saying thank you to our dedicated educators and staff members who serve our students with pride and compassion every day.

This special week brings together school leaders, educators, board members, parents and community members to...

Pittsford Central School District is hiring bus drivers, clerical staff, custodians/cleaners, food service staff, paraprofessionals, and substitutes for teachers and paraprofessionals. Positions offer competitive pay and benefits, NYS Retirement and a rewarding, positive work environment. Learn more at...

Pittsford Sutherland High School senior Amy Feng was named one of the nation’s top 300 scholars in the Regeneron Science Talent Search 2022, the nation’s oldest and most prestigious science and math competition for high school seniors! The 300 scholars and their schools will be awarded $2,000 each. Feng’s original research project is titled...

Mendon and Sutherland High School students received a combined 87 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards in the 2021-2022 school year. For the art awards, PCSD students participated in the inaugural year of the “Western New York Art Region” which was judged and organized by faculty and graduate students at the Alfred University School of Art and Design. More than 400 entries were submitted from...

Mendon High School students Maris Lindley, Noah Lucia and Mark LoMaglio earned first place in the Virtual Enterprise (VE) Northeast regional competition for the business plan they created for their VE business “Horizon,” a subscription-based vintage clothing company. The stated mission of “Horizon” is to “provide sustainable, fashionable options to add to your wardrobe delivered straight to your door that maintain a...

Congratulations to Thornell Road Elementary School teacher Teresa Roets who received the “2022 Outstanding Social Studies Elementary School Classroom Teacher Award” from the New York State Council for the Social Studies (NYSCSS). As Pittsford Central School District’s Standards Leader for Elementary Social Studies, Ms. Roets was recognized for the contributions she has made to social studies education...

Did you know the Pittsford Schools website can be translated into more than 100 languages through the Google Translate feature? This feature can be used to assist our PCSD families who speak and read more than 20 languages. Here's how: Visit the PCSD website, then...

American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter services are available by request for PCSD events. Please email Executive Assistant Deb Carpenter at least three business days prior to District-level events.