Confirmed Case of Pertussis (whooping cough) at WVHS

Jan, 27, 2012 - The Warwick Valley School District has been informed that there is a confirmed case of pertussis, also called whooping cough, in the high school - one of 30 cases diagnosed in Orange County this year.

Pertussis is a contagious respiratory tract infection that is treatable with antibiotics. Signs and symptoms of pertussis include runny nose, nasal congestion, sneezing, red & watery eyes, a mild fever and dry cough. If your child experiences any of the above symptoms, call your pediatrician.

An informational letter to parents will go home with students on Monday. Notes WVCSD Superintendent, Dr. Bryant, "I urge all parents to read the FAQs linked below and to call their physician if they have further questions. District Coordinator of Health and Attendance, Maggie Adams, and I remain in direct contact with the Orange County Department of Health and will continue to follow their advice."

Pertussis (whooping cough) Frequently Asked Questions (pdf)

Superintendent's Community Forum - Sat., Jan. 28 at 9 a.m. in the Community Room of the Dorothy C. Wilson Education Center

Click here to view the forum presentation. (pdf)

The Warwick Valley Central School District PTAs will host a Superintendent’s Community Forum, Sat., Jan. 28, 2012 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the community room of the Dorothy C. Wilson Education Center. The event will kick-off with keynote speaker Peter Van Buskirk, founder of The Admission Game (TAG). Please join us to discuss what the community values in education, programs the community would like kept intact, the importance of foreign language, math, science and the arts, what the future of education in the district should look like and how best to prepare students for life after school. More

New Phone System will Increase Security, Add a Phone to Every Classroom

Jan. 25, 2012 - The Warwick Valley Central School District is in the process of updating its phone system, with the changeover expected to be complete by mid-February. More

WVHS National Honor Society Welcomes New Members

Jan. 11, 2012 - WVHS inducted 40 new members into its chapter of the National Honor Society. Principal Richard Linkens noted that NHS embraces the highest standards of scholarship, service, leadership, and character as the criteria for membership.
Click here to view the ceremony program with lists of new members (pdf).

Register for Spring 2012 Children's Instructional
Swim Program on Jan. 28

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West Point Jazz Knights to Perform at
WVHS Pops Concert February 29

Jan. 9, 2012 - The Warwick Valley High School Music Department is pleased to announce that the Jazz Knights of the United States Military Academy at West Point will be the guest artists for the annual Pops Concert this year. More

The CDC Says "Take 3" Actions to Fight the Flu This Year

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