News

October 2020

• 29District suspending in-person instruction at Sanfordville Elementary School and Warwick Valley Middle School
• 29Superintendent’s Spotlight: Celia Greco
• 28Superintendent’s Artist of the Week: Griffin Luthin
• 27Virtual Family Yoga on Nov. 12th and March 11th
• 26PIE 3-4 students’ painted rocks going to Yuma
• 26LISTEN: Superintendent Dr. David Leach on WTBQ Radio – Your Schools (Oct. 26, 2020)
• 26Congratulations to the newest members of the National Junior Honor Society
• 26Red Ribbon Week at WVMS
• 25WVHS – Positive COVID-19 Case UPDATE 10.25.20
• 23Water testing results – Pine Island Elementary
• 23Get ready for Red Ribbon Week at Sanfordville Elementary School?
• 22Ready for Red Ribbon Week at Pine Island Elementary?
• 22District residents invited to comment on the 2020-2021 District-Wide Emergency Response Plan
• 22Superintendent’s Spotlight: Ryan Curran
• 21Warwick Valley High School – Positive COVID-19 Case (UPDATE)
• 21Warwick Valley High School – Positive COVID-19 Case
• 21Superintendent’s Artist of the Week: Joelle Fiol
• 19WVMS students can enter the National PTA Reflections Program art contest
• 19POSTPONED: Middle School PTA presents a screening of… Screenagers – NEXT CHAPTER
• 16Superintendent’s Spotlight: Max Feragola
• 15Middle School Yearbook Art Contest
• 15Odyssey of the Mind tryout/registration deadline extended
• 14Superintendent’s Artist of the Week: Brynn Hasbrouck
• 14WVMS spirit wear orders have arrived
• 13Participate in Red Ribbon Week from Oct. 19-23
• 9Park Avenue Elementary – Positive COVID-19 Case
• 8Superintendent’s Spotlight: Holly Purta
• 7Virtual parenting workshop on “Building Resilient Families”
• 7Thank you from the WVMS PTA
• 7Superintendent’s Artist of the Week: Samantha Molinelli
• 6AP registration/payment deadline approaching…
• 5Middle School Mum Sale… Pick-up date changed to Tuesday. 
• 2Superintendent’s Spotlight: Ainsley Goldman
• 1Superintendent’s Artist of the Week: Caidyn Parsons
• 1WVCSD teachers walked/ran 14 thousand+ miles for charity this summer

September 2020

• 29Welcome to the newly redesigned Warwick Valley Central School District website
• 28Warwick Valley HS hosting PSAT
• 23Warwick Valley Central School District Superintendent’s Artist of the Week: Kenya Vicente
• 22District Honors Dr. Melanie Kolacy with Annual PTA Volunteerism Award
• 22Superintendent’s Spotlight: Alexander ‘AJ’ Zimmerman
• 21Shop & Support: Middle School PTA Annual Mum Sale
• 21Virtual Open Houses coming up on September 30
• 18Coronavirus Information and Resources
• 15WVCSD recognizes faculty & staff for service milestones
• 11District opens its doors to students for 2020-2021 school year
• 11MS and HS Distance Learning Academy book distribution Saturday
• 11Athletics will return to Wildcat Country as Section IX athletics begin November 30th
• 10NYSPHSAA announces some traditionally fall sports to begin in March
• 8Questions about cohorts and letter days of the week?
• 4Emergency Dismissal Drill coming up -> Wednesday, September 16
• 2Park Avenue Elementary School Welcome Back video
• 2Sanfordville Elementary School Welcome Back video
• 1LISTEN: WTBQ Radio – Your Schools: College Planning (August 31, 2020)

August 2020

• 28WVHS Orientation 2020-21 video
• 27A sneak peek inside Pine Island Elementary with Dr. Leach & Principal Russo
• 27WV Middle School -> Welcome Back for 2020-2021! Watch our ALL NEW return to school video today…
• 27LISTEN: Superintendent Dr. David Leach on WTBQ Radio – Your Schools – Q & A with the Principals (August 24, 2020)
• 24District/PTA Council Virtual Town Hall Meetings
• 19LISTEN: Superintendent Dr. David Leach on WTBQ Radio – Your Schools (August 17, 2020)
• 14Warwick schools to use Pine Island Elementary as part of district reopening plan
• 12Letter from WVCSD Health and Attendance Coordinator Marguerite Adams
• 11LISTEN: Superintendent Dr. David Leach on WTBQ Radio – Your Schools (August 10, 2020)
• 7Governor Cuomo announces that schools across New York State are permitted to open this fall
• 7Reopening – Keeping Informed – Aug. 6 BOE Presentation of Restart Plan
• 7Statement from Board of Regents Chancellor Betty A. Rosa and Interim Commissioner Shannon Tahoe on Decision to Reopen Schools
• 4Student Learning Enrollment Form deadline extended to Sunday, August 9 at 5 p.m.
• 4LISTEN: Superintendent Dr. David Leach on WTBQ Radio – Your Schools (August 3, 2020)
• 3WVCSD expands outdoor learning area

July 2020

• 28LISTEN: Superintendent Dr. David Leach on WTBQ Radio – Your Schools (July 27, 2020)
• 27District launches new site to share latest reopening information
• 21Community Message – Incident
• 21District moves forward to fine tune a hybrid learning model for September
• 20New York State Education Department issues additional reopening guidance
• 17Community survey shows families lean toward hybrid models if schools cannot fully reopen in September
• 17New York State Education Department Issues Reopening Guidance Specific to In-person Instruction (Pre-K – Grade 12)
• 17State Education Department Presents Framework with Guidance to Reopen Schools
• 17Community survey shows families lean toward hybrid models if schools cannot fully reopen in September
• 10Community Message – July 10, 2020
• 10Downtown merchants honor the WVHS Class of 2020
• 9District and Reopening Task Force to gain feedback from families through survey before selecting a model for reopening in the fall
• 6Warwick Valley establishes Reopening Task Force and begins planning for fall 2020
• 2Backpack Snack Attack program offers thanks to our community
• 1Warwick Valley establishes Reopening Task Force and begins planning for fall 2020
• 1WVMS Literary Magazine Spring and Summer Issue
• 1Warwick Valley Middle School performs “Frozen”
• 1WVMS team finishes first at Odyssey of the Mind 2020 Virtual World Finals
• 1Community Message – July 1, 2020
• 1WVMS National Junior Honor Society raises money for local organizations
• 1WVHS students earn O-U BOCES Career and Technical Education awards
• 1Community Message – July 1, 2020

June 2020

• 30Warwick Valley High School graduates 300 during 3 days of small graduations
• 27Browse and download photos from ALL small graduation ceremonies
• 26WVHS graduates celebrate with drive-in ceremony
• 26Summer meals available for kids and teens
• 25WVHS Class of 2020 Virtual Graduation Presentation
• 20Community Message-Incident
• 19Warwick Valley Middle School Gamma Team 8th Grade Virtual Moving-Up Ceremony 2020
• 19Warwick Valley Middle School Zeta Team 8th Grade Virtual Moving-Up Ceremony 2020
• 19Warwick Valley Middle School Epsilon Team 8th Grade Virtual Moving-Up Ceremony
• 17Warwick Valley Voters Approve 2020-2021 Budget
• 16WVMS 8th grade Moving-Up videos coming Friday morning
• 16Warwick Valley Central School District Livestream of Budget Vote/Board Election Canvassing
• 15Sanfordville Elementary School Fourth Grade Moving-Up Celebration
• 15Park Avenue Fourth Grade Moving-Up Celebration
• 15United Together: A letter from the School Superintendents of Orange County
• 10Celebrating Our Retirees!
• 10Congratulations to Warwick’s NYSPHSAA Scholar Athletes
• 10Warwick Athletics 2019-20 Award and Scholarship Winners
• 8Budget Vote and Election Change
• 3Community Message- June 3, 2020
• 3National Honor Society and National Technical Honor Society
• 1WVHS Annual Science Research Symposium

May 2020

• 28Cap and Gown Information
• 27The 47th Annual Awards Night
• 26Important Dates for the end of the year
• 26High School Distance Learning Teaching Time Management
• 26OCIAA Scholar Athletes
• 23Superintendent Update #16 – May 23, 2020
• 23Board of Education Candidates 
• 22WVMS Literary Magazine “The Warwick Valley Chronicles
• 22Warwick Valley Empty Bowls 2020
• 22Budget Newsletter
• 21Budget Voting Directions
• 20Technology Department Provides Support as Distance Learning Grows
• 19Budget Vote 2020-21: What you need to know about voting
• 19Quarantine Senior Chair Online Auction runs through June 5th
• 15District’s Administrators, Teachers and Students Taking the Next Step in Distance Learning
• 8Looking to get a work permit?
• 7To the Class of 2020: Hope, Plan, and Celebrate!
• 1Superintendent Update #15 – May 1, 2020

April 2020

• 30Warwick Valley High School wins Recognition Schools Award from New York State Education Department
• 28District Provides Parents Guide to Distance Learning Plan to Highlight District’s Standards and Offer Resources to Support Families While at Home
• 24Superintendent Update #14 – April 24, 2020
• 20Superintendent Update #13 – April 20, 2020
• 20WVMS eighth grader Conrad Wendell advances to National History Day state competition
• 10Superintendent Update #12 – April 10, 2020
• 8Please find the most recent information regarding College Board standardized assessments
• 6Superintendent Update #11 – April 6, 2020

March 2020

• 31Superintendent Update #10 – March 31, 2020
• 25Superintendent Update # 9: – March 25, 2020
• 21Superintendent Update # 8: – March 21, 2020
• 18Superintendent Update # 7: Supporting Our Community – March 18, 2020
• 16Superintendent Update # 6 Regarding Coronavirus: Continuing Meal Service – March 16, 2020
• 15Volunteer Meal Delivery Form
• 15Superintendent Update # 5 Regarding Coronavirus – March 15, 2020
• 13Superintendent Update # 4 Regarding Coronavirus – March 13, 2020
• 13Superintendent’s Spotlight: Evan Grundfast
• 13Warwick Valley Central School District Superintendent’s Artist of the Week: Cate Jacob
• 11Warwick High School Student Athlete of the Week: Tristan Peterson
• 11Spring Musical Update
• 10The Drowsy Chaperone-Thursday Performance ONLY
• 9Superintendent Update #2 Regarding Coronavirus- March 9, 2020
• 93 Warwick teams advance to state OM competition
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• 6Warwick Sophomores Learning How to Confront Hateful Language and Actions
• 6Warwick Valley Central School District Superintendent’s Artist of the Week: Grace Stough
• 6Superintendent’s Spotlight: Elvin Momanyi
• 4WVHS Junior Prom tickets on sale March 4-6
• 3Superintendent Update Regarding Coronavirus
• 2Warwick High School Student Athlete of the Week: Nehal Ajmal

February 2020

• 28Superintendent’s Spotlight: Savannah Acosta
• 26Warwick Valley Middle School announces honor roll students
• 25Sign up for WVHS Parent-Teacher Conferences Online
• 25Superintendent’s Artist of the Week: Zoe Link
• 25K-9 Drug Detection Training at Warwick Valley High School
• 24Warwick High School Student Athlete of the Week: Jesse Hazard
• 21Superintendent’s Spotlight: Elizabeth Centorrino, Billie Finn, Charlotte O’Connor, Cameron Quinn
• 19Arts Build Confidence Showcase
• 18Superintendent’s Artist of the Week: Erin Eicher
• 18Warwick High School Student Athlete of the Week: Michael Moore
• 18Tickets for the HS Play:Drowsy Chaperone
• 12Warwick Valley High School announces valedictorian, salutatorian for Class of 2020
• 12Superintendent’s Artist of the Week: Jacob Piskadlo
• 11Eighth-graders learn about courses at Electives Fair
• 10Warwick High School Allstate Student Athlete of the Week: Simone Sullivan
• 10Jason Boone Inducted to Warwick Boys Basketball Hall of Fame
• 6Information about the Coronavirus
• 6Superintendent’s Artist of the week: Julia Roome
• 4Board of Education reviews district-based programs in place to stop substance abuse
• 3Warwick High School Allstate Student Athlete of the Week: Nicole Rice

January 2020

• 31Warwick Valley High School’s Robotics Team Wins Qualifier, Headed to State Championship
• 30Artist of the week: Sadie Garrett
• 30Superintendent’s Spotlight: Timothy (T.J.) Brown
• 30Superintendent’s Spotlight: Leah Purta
• 28Artist of the Week: Leigh Anne Tannar
• 26Warwick HS Student Athlete of the Week: Behailu Bekele-Arcuri
• 24Warwick High School Boys Basketball Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony
• 24Warwick Girls Varsity Basketball 1982 NYSPHSAA State Champions
• 20Warwick High School Allstate Student-Athlete of the Week Shannon MacDougall
• 17Schools closed Monday, Jan. 20 for MLK Day
• 17Yearbooks
• 16Warwick High School Student Athlete of the Week: Sean Corrigan
• 16Superintendent’s Spotlight: Izabele Horowitz
• 14Superintendent’s Spotlight: Jacqueline Rodriguez, Park Avenue Elementary School
• 14Superintendent’s Spotlight: Adrianna Bastardi, Warwick Valley Middle School
• 9Artist of the Week:  Millie Pritchard, Warwick Valley Middle School
• 6Student Athlete of the Week-Alanna Garner

December 2019

• 19Children’s Instructional Swim Program
• 18Capital Project Vote
• 18
• 112 hour delay
• 10School Board appoints Bill Biniaris principal of Park Avenue Elementary School
• 6Voters to decide on capital improvement project Dec. 18
• 5Early dismissal for elementary schools on Friday, Dec. 6
• 3Junior Cara Peddle wins People’s Party nomination during Youth in Government event
• 1Meistersingers to perform Dec. 15 at Charlotte’s Tea Room

November 2019

• 28Stay informed about weather related closings and delays
• 27WVMS announces honor roll students
• 27Warwick Valley Meistersingers open for Radio City Rockettes
• 27WV Middle School announces Winter Concert Season
• 27WV High School announces Winter Concert Season
• 26Two seniors sign letters of intent to pursue collegiate athletics
• 26Superintendent’s Spotlight: Fiona Sezak
• 25Meistersingers caroling schedule available online
• 22High school’s ‘Taste of Culinary’ class students prepare Thanksgiving meal for a very special middle school class
• 22Happy students are thrilled to explore Sanfordville Elementary’s new Sensory Path Hallway
• 22Warwick Valley student artist of the week: Alexa Keys
• 21PSAT/NMSQT: How to access your test scores
• 21Traveling Trunk artifacts connect students with learning tools of the past
• 20Tabletop Gaming Club makes math and storytelling connections
• 20Four seniors sign letters of intent to pursue collegiate athletics
• 19Senior Behailu Bekele-Arcuri wins Class A Boys Cross Country State Championship in Plattsbugh
• 19Sign up for WVHS Parent-Teacher Conferences online
• 15Warwick Valley student artist of the week: Sanfordville Elementary fourth-grader Matthew Cuesta
• 15Motivational speaker Billy Keenan reminds WVHS Leadership Academy students they can do anything
• 14Administrators, teachers look to paint a Portrait of a Graduate 
• 13Park Avenue kindergarteners spread kindness while celebrating the importance of reading
• 13“The Jungle Book Kids” at Park Avenue is sold out
• 8Warwick Valley student artist of the week: Paul Gagliano
• 8Park Avenue salutes area veterans during annual celebration
• 7Superintendent’s Spotlight: WVHS senior Maddie Schloicka
• 6Schools closed Veterans Day, Nov. 11
• 5Conference Day provides skills that will support, engage students
• 4Mask creations connect students with ancient civilization
• 1Sign up for WVMS Parent-Teacher Conferences online
• 1High school’s 3D Media Arts Class shows ‘ghoulish’ creativity at recent Crystal Spring Resorts’ annual Pumpkin Carving Contest
• 1Warwick Valley student artist of the week: Owen Machingo

October 2019

• 31“Almost, Maine” cast talks about the show, opening Friday, Nov. 1
• 30SROs contribute safety expertise to elementary curriculum 
• 30WVCSD board adopts resolution for $14.9 million capital project
• 3014 WVHS students named to NYSMMA Area All-State music ensembles
• 30WVHS Drama Club will present Almost, Maine Nov. 1-2
• 29WVCSD to test SchoolMessenger system Tuesday, Nov. 5 at 6 p.m.
• 29Sign up for SES Parent-Teacher Conferences online
• 28WVHS chorus students visit, inspire 8th-grade counterparts
• 28New STEM Lab brings learning to life at WVMS
• 28Superintendent’s Spotlight: Teddy Gower, C.J. Dumas and Maya Dumas
• 25Ribbon cutting officially opens Warwick Valley Middle School’s new media center, industrial kitchen and music suites
• 25Warwick Valley student artist of the week: Abigael O’Rourke
• 21Christopher Radon appointed WVMS secondary associate principal
• 21WVMS takes precautions to manage peanut allergies
• 21Superintendent’s Spotlight: Park Avenue fourth-grader Lyla Sandfort
• 18Middle school sparkles in pink to support breast cancer awareness, support services and funding
• 18Warwick Valley artist of the week: Lorenza Brennie
• 17Warwick schools continue to focus on enhancing teaching and learning 
• 17Blanketed with love: St. Anthony Hospital shows support for students 
• 16Board discusses potential facilities improvements during work session
• 16WVCSD partners with Yale Center to advance social-emotional learning
• 15WILDCUTS Salon now open to the public
• 11Warwick Valley artist of the week: Jillian Parsons
• 10Sanfordville kindergartners “SAVE the day” with mindful practices
• 10High school’s annual college fair a huge success!
• 10Elementary students learn fire safety and prevention from their firefighting neighbors
• 10Board to discuss facility improvement recommendations on Oct. 15 
• 10“Banana Splits” support groups are forming at WVMS
• 10Park Avenue to celebrate Red Ribbon Week, Oct. 21-25
• 8WVHS Club Fair draws a crowd
• 8AP exam registration deadline is now Nov. 8
• 8Juniors, see Mrs. Fogler to participate in the coffee fundraiser
• 7WVHS Yearbook News
• 7Schools Closed Veterans Day, Nov. 11
• 4Four students chosen to present at Youth Development Training Conference
• 3Sanfordville students apply science learning to the real-world
• 3Warwick Valley Artist of the Week: Geoffrey Hall
• 2Seniors Michael Moore and Henri Prevost named ‘Commended Students’ in the 2020 National Merit Scholarship Program
• 2CCE Parenting Workshops will take place Oct. 29 and Nov. 5, 12, 21

September 2019

• 27Park Avenue Elementary fourth-graders’ French-themed ‘book tasting’ offers opportunites to experience different book genres
• 27SES, WVMS Green Ribbon School awards presented to district officials at U.S. Department of Education ceremony
• 26Warwick Valley Student Artist of the Week: Thomas Maiorana
• 25John Russo named Park Avenue Elementary School acting principal
• 25Five Warwick Valley High School students selected for NYSSMA All-State Festival honors
• 24PSATs will be Oct. 19; registration due Oct. 4
• 24A natural rite of autumn serves as science and geography lesson
• 23Warwick Valley High School will host Back-to-School Night on Sept. 25
• 23Board to discuss facility improvement recommendations on Oct. 15 
• 20Warwick Valley artist of the week: Grace Hoey
• 20Presentation notes from the WVHS College Kickoff available online
• 19WVCSD solar power project surpassing estimated savings
• 16College Kick-Off & Financial Aid Night, Thursday, Sept. 19
• 16WVHS Drama Club announces season of comedy
• 16Early dismissal drill Wednesday, Sept. 18
• 14Warwick Valley pride on display during Homecoming Parade
• 13Pep rally photos now online
• 13Warwick Valley Artist of the Week: Sydney Tomlinson
• 12Middle School welcomes back John B. Russo
• 12Parents/guardians: please make sure your child’s immunizations are up to date
• 11Warwick Valley schools double-down efforts to keep students off vaping products
• 10Girls tennis varsity team plays in memory of Denise Schmidt
• 6No students injured after bus incident
• 6Warwick Valley artist of the week: Reagan Oswald
• 4Here’s what you need to know about Spirit Week and Homecoming
• 3Warwick Valley kicks off school year with teacher, staff convocation 

August 2019

• 29Warwick Valley schools welcome new faculty
• 29WVCSD announces fall community enrichment offerings
• 29Park Avenue students break for a confidence boost
• 28The WVHS New Student and Freshmen Orientation will be Aug. 29
• 27Sensory upgrades coming to Sanfordville Elementary
• 26Free and Reduced-Price Meal applications in the mail
• 26Girls swim and dive team aim to be their best
• 26Parent Portal is open for the 2019-20 school year
• 23The junior and senior Student Driving Forum will be Aug. 28
• 22Boys soccer program welcomes new head coach
• 22Girls tennis: New coaching team and season outlook
• 20Summer construction continues at all Warwick Valley schools
• 14District explores potential facility improvements with community feedback 
• 13Middle school’s capital project construction work is moving forward!
• 13Notice from the technology department
• 7Registration for the Fall 2019 ‘Girls on the Run’ season is now taking place

July 2019

• 17Warwick Valley High School earns NYSPHSAA Scholar-Athlete School of Excellence Award
• 17Student-athlete of the week: Christopher Malota
• 15Leadership Academy grows future leaders through community and school connections  
• 11WVHS identified as Recognition School by NYSED
• 10Summer Enrichment Program provides fun, learning opportunities
• 10Middle School announces Marking Period 4 High Honor Roll and Honor Roll
• 8Warwick Valley Middle School main office temporarily housed in the District office building
• 1Congratulations to Career & Technical Education honor roll students

June 2019

• 29Warwick bids farewell to members of the Class of 2019
• 26The Class of 2019 will turn their tassels June 29
• 26The Softball Summer Skills Camp is open to students in grades 5-8
• 25“Onward and Upward” – Administrative changes at high school & elementary levels
• 24BOE Special Meeting on June 24 canceled
• 24Free summer meals! When school’s out, power up for summer fun
• 20WVCSD Sports Banquet Awards 2019
• 20Important – new legislation regarding non-medical/religious exemptions from school vaccinations
• 17Student-Athlete of the Week: Stephanie Menoutis
• 172019 Summer School registration
• 14Congratulations to the Class of 2019 Valedictorian and Salutatorian
• 14Congratulations to the district’s award-winning student artists!
• 14Award recognizes dedicated PTA volunteer 2019
• 12District recognizes 2019 retirees for their dedication
• 12BOE recognizes WVCSD faculty members recommended for tenure
• 12Spots available for Purple Champions Sports Camp, July 8-12
• 12Watch Senator Metzger on WVHS’ Community Crossroads
• 11Student-produced videos coming soon to Town of Warwick website
• 10Student-Athlete of the Week: Zackery Bauman
• 7Class of 2019 student-athletes celebrate Athletic Commitment Day
• 6Physics students & club members attend Physics Day at Six Flags Great Adventure
• 6MS Gold Team student-scientists study rainforests and seeds
• 5Reveal party held to unveil WVHS student-produced commercials
• 4Information about upcoming Class Reunions available online
• 3Student-Athlete of the Week: Alex Fogg
• 3Virtual field trips come to life thanks to parent volunteers

May 2019

• 31WVHS winners of AWPL Foundation College Scholarships ’19 announced
• 30HS Leadership Academy students visit with Secret Service agent
• 30Another successful Sanfordville Kindergarten Orientation!
• 30Warwick Valley Middle School and Sanfordville Elementary receive Green Ribbon School awards
• 29Art Rocks at WVCSD!
• 29WVMS Odyssey of the Mind team places first at finals
• 28WVHS bands make award-winning “Music In The Parks”
• 28Student-Athlete of the Week: Nicholas Garcia
• 21Warwick voters approve 2019-20 school budget, elect three board members
• 21Annual school budget vote is May 21
• 21Inspired by reading, Sanfordville Elementary sponsors sea life rescue, recovery
• 20Student-Athlete of the Week: Lauren Fox
• 16Reading Workshop: Raising Lifelong Readers, Learners at Warwick Valley
• 14Warwick wins spring sports challenge, honors wounded warriors
• 13Student-Athlete of the Week: Wakeley Banker
• 10Board of education approves budget; public hearing set for May 13
• 8‘Rigamajig’ tool kit provides Park Avenue Elementary students with STEM/STEAM teachable moments
• 7Sixth annual WVCSD STEAM Fair is May 10
• 6Six seniors sign letters of intent to pursue collegiate athletics
• 62019 Summer Enrichment Program registration now open
• 6Student-Athlete of the Week: Lily Newkirk
• 3Health Department reports 23 confirmed cases of measles in Orange County
• 3Congratulations to the newest members of the National Honor Society
• 3Warwick unified basketball celebrating a great season
• 3Empty Bowls Ice Cream Social, May 3, will raise funds to fight local hunger

April 2019

• 30WVHS seniors recognized for outstanding artistic achievement
• 30Art students bring animal magic to “playground of dreams”
• 23Student-Athlete of the Week: Zachary Ripp
• 16Student-Athlete of the Week: Gregory Sirico
• 12Draft 2019-20 budget maintains academic programs
• 10Dino-mite doors coordinate with Park Avenue’s dino-themed book fair!
• 9Leadership Academy students hear first-hand account of Holocaust experience
• 4Notice regarding Kings Estates bus delays on April 4
• 4School Board to meet Monday, April 8 for WVCSD, BOCES budget presentations
• 4A message from the New York State Education Department (NYSED) related to 3-8 CBT testing (update 4-4-2019)
• 3Student-Athlete of the Week: Shannon Hegarty
• 2High School Drama Club presents Mamma Mia! to sold out audiences
• 1Seniors: Scholarship deadlines are fast approaching

March 2019

• 29Girls Summer Volleyball Camp June 17-19
• 26Portfolio art class hosts multi-media collage exhibit and speaker
• 26Science research students present and compete at state level
• 25Middle School team places first in NYS Odyssey of the Mind; advances to World Competition
• 25Alumnus Naya Vasquez wins first place in Safe Homes poster contest
• 18Park Avenue fourth-graders visit middle school, get ready for grade 5
• 18Student-Athlete of the Week: Robert Maslanka
• 15Sanfordville families embark on reading adventure with PARP
• 15Middle School renovations underway, will continue over spring break
• 6Superintendent’s Spotlight: Ryan Westervelt, Park Avenue Elementary
• 5Student-Athlete of the Week: Jeremy Platt-Strack
• 4Inaugural “Someone Special” Dance a great success
• 1Initial budget projections for 2019-20 call for another year below the tax cap

February 2019

• 27The STEM classroom and curriculum at WVCSD Elementary Schools
• 26Instructional improvements happening in the WVMS media center
• 22Warwick basketball celebrates Senior Night
• 22Congratulations to our middle school honor roll students!
• 22Park Avenue launches One Book, One School Program
• 21Warwick Gridder Matthew Hansen receives State Scholar-Athlete Award
• 20View the Middle School February 2019 Video Newsletter!
• 19Two Warwick schools are nominees for 2019 National Green Ribbon Awards
• 19Student-Athlete of the Week: Zachary Goldstein
• 10Superintendent’s Spotlight: Stella Serafin, Sanfordville Elementary School  
• 8WVHS Robotics Team headed to regional competition
• 4February is Career and Technical Education Month

January 2019

• 30Superintendent’s Spotlight: Vidar  Hageman, Warwick Valley High School
• 28WVHS students to advance to Science and Humanities Symposium regionals
• 24Warwick Valley teachers, staff get life-saving trauma training
• 23Student-Athlete of the Week: Kaeli Thompson
• 22Calling all animal lovers: Join Dumbledore’s Army S.P.E.W. Drive
• 15Superintendent’s Spotlight:  Jessica Bessler, Warwick Valley High School
• 11Announcement of Senior Projects reinforces culture of applied learning
• 4Kindergarten Registration begins Jan. 11

December 2018

• 18WVHS musicians participate in select NYSSMA festivals
• 18View the Middle School January 2019 video newsletter!

November 2018

• 29Congrats on terrific performances of Aladdin Kids!
• 26Peace Pole dedicated at Sanfordville Elementary School
• 20WVCSD Solar Array powers education
• 15Warwick student-athletes sign college National Letters of Intent
• 15View the Middle School November video newsletter!
• 10Superintendent’s Spotlight: Gianna Sganga, Park Avenue Elementary School
• 9Participation in Research Teachers Conference advances student opportunities
• 6Board of Education welcomes Community Partners at special work session
• 5Warwick School District recognized for excellence in communications
• 5HS & elementary students “buddy up” for a hands-on robotics lesson
• 1Find scholarship opportunities in November, National Scholarship Month

October 2018

• 26Amazing 2018 fall season for the Warwick Valley Girls Varsity Tennis Team: Warwick’s Wild Card and # 1 Doubles Team qualify for States!
• 25Superintendent’s Spotlight; Liliana Rivera, Warwick Valley High School
• 19Science meets performing arts on field trip
• 18WVCSD mourns loss of David Cabassa, security staff member
• 16View the Middle School October video newsletter!
• 12Flu facts and prevention tips for parents
• 10WVHS Science Research students present at Science Cafe & earn college credit
• 3WVHS “First Tech Robotics” team participates in regional workshop
• 3WVHS alum speaks to students about working in the TV/Communications field
• 2WVCSD schools receive Green Ribbon Schools award

September 2018

• 28Do it yourself: The benefits of putting kids in charge of the morning routine
• 26WVHS pool reopens after extensive renovation
• 26NYS regulation requires meningitis vaccination in grades 7, 12
• 2410 educational apps for the modern family
• 14Warwick to induct three to Football Hall of Fame: Guadalupe, DeGraw and Mann to be honored at Homecoming
• 10MS 7th grade students conduct science experiment with “outer space” seeds

August 2018

• 29Ways to help children with special needs get a great start to the school year
• 27From the Superintendent – a sad loss in our school community
• 27Parents can help ease the transition to kindergarten
• 13Warwick’s first StoryWalk installation features student artwork
• 1Focus on collaboration: looking back at a unique STEM service project

July 2018

• 20WVCSD joins Tri-State Consortium

June 2018

• 27View the commercials! Students create commercials for local businesses
• 21District presents award to dedicated PTA volunteer ’18
• 15Warwick Valley High School Athletic Award Winners 2018
• 14All Warwick schools receive OCGSSP Green Star Score Award for sustainability efforts
• 13District recognizes 2018 retirees for their dedication
• 11Substitute teacher donates baseball treasure to district Athletics Dept.
• 7With pottery bowls, soup & fun, Empty Bowls ’18 raises over $3,300
• 7Three WVHS seniors sign letters of intent

May 2018

• 31Congratulations to the Class of 2018 valedictorian and salutatorian
• 29First place honors for High School bands at music festival
• 25Vaping 101: What every parent should know
• 24HS “Mock Crash” delivers message about making smart choices
• 24WVHS winners of the AWPL Foundation College Scholarships 2018
• 22Warwick Tennis earns academic team top marks
• 22Five Warwick football players sign National Letters of Commitment
• 21Prestigious environmental award honors Warwick Valley High School & Park Avenue Elementary School
• 16Warwick Valley Crew enjoys great showing at NY Scholastic Championships
• 15Warwick Crew has great showing at NYS Scholastic Championships

April 2018

• 30Students’ artwork recognized with Scholastic Art & Writing Awards
• 30WVMS Rocks STEM at third annual workshop
• 24HS students check out surgical robot trainer
• 23Grade 8 honors writers recognized by Governor Cuomo
• 19National Honor Society welcomes new members
• 19Music program receives national honor for sixth year in a row
• 16WVHS Senior Hannah Hamling commits to play volleyball for Georgetown
• 9WVHS Mock Trial Team advances to semi finals
• 3District receives congratulations from its sustainability partner organization

March 2018

• 19Focus on collaboration: PA & MS students pair up to design, build and launch rockets
• 12Mary “Mai” Mezzetti, loyal Wildcats supporter, remembered with gift to high school gym
• 9Superintendent’s Spotlight: Emma Boland, Warwick Valley High School
• 9SADD students discuss their work and concerns
• 5Warwick senior to present at the 2018 Upstate New York Regional Junior Science and Humanities Symposia

February 2018

• 24Superintendent’s Spotlight: Isabella Costanza, Park Avenue Elementary School
• 23A follow-up note regarding district safety and security – from the WVCSD Superintendent
• 22Warwick Valley’s Middle School students test Google’s augmented reality program
• 15A note regarding district safety and security from the WVCSD Superintendent
• 12Superintendent’s Spotlight: Elaina Schlesinger and Maryjane Lancer, Middle School
• 12District launches online kindergarten registration
• 9WVCSD Solar Power Project begins generating electricity
• 9Superintendent’s Spotlight: Daniel Lupkovich, Sanfordville Elementary School
• 5WVHS senior lands prestigious Mars Generation award
• 1Superintendent’s Spotlight: Josephine Kreischer, Park Avenue Elementary

January 2018

• 30Warwick School District recognized for excellence in communications
• 29Three Warwick gridders named First Team All-Section
• 26Wildcuts Salon celebrates grand opening
• 26WVHS students to present research at junior science competition
• 25High School expands Advanced Placement and College Course offerings
• 7A recent loss to our school community

December 2017

• 28Gov. Cuomo’s executive order does not permit prepaying of school taxes
• 22WVMS Green Team presents gift to Guidance Office
• 13CTE program readies students for graduation, careers
• 7Warwick district voters approve Capital Project
• 7Superintendent’s Spotlight: Traci Montelbano
• 6Warwick School District support makes enrichment program possible

November 2017

• 22Superintendent’s Spotlight: Ethan Maguire,  Warwick Valley High School
• 20Warwick Valley teachers master their craft at Demo Derby
• 13Superintendent’s Spotlight: Violet Tinnirello, Sanfordville Elementary
• 13WVCSD Solar Power Project nearing completion
• 3Regents approve new graduation pathway
• 3District buildings to get security upgrades

October 2017

• 31Boys Varsity Soccer wins 2017 Section IX Soccer Tournament
• 30Superintendent’s Spotlight: Molly Hewitt, Warwick Valley Middle School
• 27Alum and Emmy winning video editor Dan Rosado inspires WVHS communications students
• 20Park Avenue engineers design a better play dough
• 19Warwick Tennis advances to State Tournament
• 19Varsity Athletes get lesson in leadership
• 18Wildcats defeat Valley Central, win Division title
• 5Warwick Valley CSD Considers Capital Project: No Local Tax Impact

September 2017

• 29Four WVHS seniors commended by national merit program
• 28Students are on the move with Kinesthetic Learning Labs
• 14District to work with Jewish Federation on tolerance and diversity education
• 13Rotary presents check to support the district’s Odyssey of the Mind program
• 11“Human Capital” topic of special Board of Education Work Session
• 5Superintendent welcomes teachers back & recognizes service anniversaries

August 2017

• 31Warwick Valley CSD to consider capital project: No local tax impact
• 10WVHS Class of 1967 50th Reunion held August 4-6

July 2017

• 31WVHS teacher participates in Astronaut Training Program
• 18Work begins on WVCSD solar power project
• 18Wildcat Football’s 2017 Hall of Fame Class announced
• 17Warwick football star commits to Maine, accepts full scholarship
• 6Have a question about Parent Portal or student registration?

June 2017

• 23WVCSD appoints new Middle School principal
• 19District presents award to dedicated PTA volunteer
• 14Warwick Valley High School 2016-17 awards ceremony
• 13Congratulations to Warwick’s first group of Criminal Justice program participants
• 12Nearly 400 students participate in 19th annual WVCSD String Fling
• 12Enhancing classroom learning with field trips and special visitors
• 12Thank you, teachers
• 8Excelsior Scholarship information
• 6Hannah Davis selected as “Emperor Science Award” winner
• 6Four Warwick students recognized at “Outstanding Career and Technical Education Student Recognition Dinner”
• 2Sanfordville PIE students participate in “Garden Inspired Dance Project”

May 2017

• 30Warwick alum named All–American
• 30BOTH WVCSD Odyssey of the Mind teams come in FIRST PLACE at World Finals
• 25District wins $4,156 Lowe’s Toolbox for Education grant
• 25WVHS qualifies at regional Envirothon Competition, represents Orange County in state contest
• 22Three Warwick Crew boats place in Club Championships at Saratoga
• 22Warwick duo wins tennis doubles title
• 10Leadership Academy student raises $13,000 to help fight breast cancer
• 8Warwick Valley Middle School student wins countywide essay contest
• 5Three WVHS student athletes sign National Letters of Intent

April 2017

• 26WVMS National Junior Honor Society inaugural Induction Ceremony
• 25WVHS three-sport standout Ryan Ferro signs National Letter of Intent to attend Ohio State Univ.
• 19SADD play provides important message for students, while “The X-Plan” offers a way out
• 19Six WVHS students receive 2017 NYS Comptroller’s Student Achievement Award
• 18Warwick STEM Education teacher becomes a Master Teacher
• 17Two WVCSD Odyssey of the Mind teams head to World Finals!
• 14Video gives overview of the Warwick Valley Central School District
• 7WVCSD recognized as a “Best Community for Music Education” for fifth consecutive year
• 5WVHS alum, CBS Evening News Director, speaks with HS students
• 3HS & MS baseball players educated about health dangers of chewing tobacco

March 2017

• 30Leadership opportunities abound for Warwick students
• 29Media Center/Communications Suite now state-of-the-art
• 20Terrific production of “42nd Street” by HS Drama Club
• 20Warwick athletes among those honored by USA Track & Field
• 16WVCSD receives grant from Stewart’s to help revitalize Peace Wall Memorial
• 9Warwick boys basketball coach recognized
• 6Ultamania ’17 draws record crowds
• 1WVCSD has three Regional winners and one State winner in 2016-17 PTA Reflections Program

February 2017

• 24The American Revolution comes to life in the classroom
• 24Elementary band teacher awarded mini-grant
• 232017 Scholastic Art Award Winners
• 8WVHS students attend national leadership conference
• 3Sanfordville’s musical was fun for the whole family
• 3Leo Kaytes Ford “Drive 4UR School” event raises $8,000 for athletics program
• 2WVHS Senior Gabriela Gamory to play soccer at University of Hartford

January 2017

• 27WVHS Senior recognized for smoking prevention poster design
• 25Engineering is Elementary
• 23Kyle LeDuc wins 2016 12th Man Award
• 17It’s not too late to prevent seasonal flu
• 5Faculty introduced to “Understanding by Design”
• 3WVMS Green Team refurbishes wood table

December 2016

• 19MS Leadership Club assembles baskets for “Coloring for Chemo” donation
• 13School attendance and student achievement go hand-in-hand
• 5Teachers’ “North Star” work produces many program ideas for #TheirFuture
• 5District works to create a North Star that will guide #TheirFuture

November 2016

• 23Warwick elementary schools make holiday donation to our troops
• 21High school science teacher selected as NYS Master Teacher
• 17Solar Power Project approved by Board of Education; work to begin Spring 2017
• 16Warwick Valley Central School District mourns loss of student
• 9The survey says…..
• 4Warwick XC has strong showing at Section IX Class AA meet

October 2016

• 31District lead testing results to date
• 31All PA faucets under legal limit for lead, and safe for use
• 25A letter from the Principal regarding Halloween costumes
• 20Coach Richard Furst’s long career honored
• 18Wildcat Football’s “44” tradition continues
• 12Teaching tolerance amid hateful acts
• 4Two WVHS seniors recognized by National Merit Scholarship Program

September 2016

• 30“9/11 Never Forget” experience leaves lasting impression on visitors young & old
• 25Warwick Grads Carl & Christopher Fischer make history at SUNY Maritime College.
• 24“9/11 Never Forget” mobile exhibit comes to WVHS on Sept. 28 & 29
• 21District’s new propane buses run cleaner and save money
• 21New Leadership class off to a good start
• 7Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) and Sign-Off form for students
• 6WVCSD receives Library of Congress grant for teacher training in the use of historical records and artifacts
• 6Parents: make plans now for early dismissals
• 1Superintendent welcomes teachers back to school

August 2016

• 31District buildings get security upgrades
• 15Changes for high school students who participate in music ensembles
• 4Grades 3-8 state assessment scores released

July 2016

• 28Summertime, and Your Teachers are Learning!
• 25WVHS Class of 1966 celebrates 50th Reunion

June 2016

• 23Does my child need special education services?
• 21Reilly is champ in steeplechase at Outdoor Nationals
• 20District committed to elementary literacy effort
• 14WVHS students receive State Senate Leadership Award
• 13Megan Reilly is State Champ of 2,000-meter steeplechase with Section 9 record time of 6:45
• 13Principal Leandro’s Bookworms Book Club: “Final Chapter”
• 7Warwick Valley Central School District Receives Utica National’s School Safety Excellence Award
• 7Congratulations to the Class of 2016 Valedictorian, Salutatorian
• 6Warwick Citizens Memorial Fund has honored many with HS scholarships

May 2016

• 24WVHS seniors win AWPL Foundation Scholarships
• 19WVCSD to get classroom technology upgrades
• 3WVCSD awarded Taconic IPA Science Education Grant
• 3Remembering Dale
• 1District mourns loss of student

April 2016

• 27District joins statewide weather station network
• 22Baseball team receives donated sound system in honor of Coach Harry ‘Butch’ Steen
• 21Upcycling before recycling: Park Avenue students imagine a new world from recyclables
• 20Interact Club receives Rotary Presidential Award
• 11WVCSD named a “Best Community for Music Education” for fourth consecutive year
• 8Warwick becoming a much greener school district
• 5HS Crew Team is on the water in new boat paid for by fundraising
• 4Grant funds HS student visits to FDR home & Vanderbilt Mansion

March 2016

• 29Running for a seat on the Board of Education
• 11A valuable resource for parents of students with disabilities
• 7Boys 4×800 Meter Relay Team Takes Home New York State Title
• 2District to introduce K-12 Character Education curriculum

February 2016

• 29WVHS Student Senate members attend LEAD conference in Washington, D.C.
• 25District begins long-term community project to determine future for WVCSD
• 23Changes ahead for NYS grades 3-8 exams in ELA and math
• 9District provides faculty targeted professional development at Superintendent’s Conference Day
• 4WVHS Senior Davis Brief signs National Letter of Intent for Dartmouth

January 2016

• 27Former ‘Cats Recognized at 7th Annual Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony
• 22Jan. 23 SAT rescheduled for Feb. 20
• 21Children’s Instructional Swim Program reg. open
• 14Exploring wind as a renewable energy source:
• 12Gov. Cuomo’s education budget & policies

December 2015

• 15WVHS Science Research students complete Hour of Code
• 15Longtime WVCSD educator and administrator John B. Russo to retire
• 15New federal education law replaces No Child Left Behind
• 7Boys soccer team celebrates 9th Division title

November 2015

• 25Board of Education fills vacant board seat
• 18Warwick Student-Athlete Commits to Bryant
• 12WVHS Student-Athlete signs National Letter of Intent to play softball at Univ. of North Carolina
• 5WVHS announces four Commended Students, one Semifinalist in 2016 National Merit Scholarship Contest
• 5Leo Kaytes Ford Drive 4UR School program raises $6,000 for Warwick athletics