WVHS Honors Wind Ensemble earns highest rating from New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA)

May 23, 2013 - Warwick Valley High School's Honors Wind Ensemble has achieved a Level 6, "Gold with Distinction" rating from the New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA)! More.

A letter to the community from Superintendent Dr. Raymond Bryant

May 22, 2013 - "....Regardless of which way you voted, the community involvement and support of education here in Warwick is greatly appreciated." Open full letter (pdf)

Hockswender to replace Caskey on Warwick school board

May 22, 2013 – Paul Caskey has announced his resignation from the Board of Education. Read more.

2013-14 school budget approved by voters

Proposition to purchase school buses fails, two other propositions pass

May 21, 2013 - Warwick residents have approved the $82.47 million school district spending plan for 2013-14. Preliminary results show 1,672 voted in favor of the budget, while 1,073 voted no. The proposition to purchase five new school buses failed by 203 votes - 1,261 to 1,464. The proposition to increase the eligibility for transportation to one mile for K-12 passed, with 1,643 yes votes and 1,085 voting no. The proposition for capital improvements at the high school passed, 1,863 to 859. Also on the ballot was the election of three members to the Board of Education. The three candidates who have won those seats are the incumbent Robert Howe, Eilleen Gagliano and Keith Parsons. Thank you to all who came out to vote!

• 2013-14 budget newsletter (pdf)

• 2013-14 Public Budget Document (pdf)

• Information on three separate propositions included in the vote

• BOE candidate photos and profile information

• Video from "Meet the Candidates Night"

Appeal to halt the closing of Kings Elementary School denied again
by Commissioner of Education

May 22, 2013 – The Warwick Valley Central School District received word from the New York State Commissioner of Education that the request by attorney Michael Sussman for a stay on the closing of Kings Elementary School has been denied. The petition was made by Sussman on behalf of an ad hoc committee led by representative parent Daniel Jackson to save Kings Elementary School. Through Sussman, the group appealed to Commissioner of Education John King to reverse or suspend the Board of Education’s decision to close the school. The Warwick school board voted in March to close Kings Elementary School after this school year due to declining enrollment and budget considerations. The filing of the petition was initially denied last month because of a mistake in filing procedure. After resubmitting the petition in April, the commissioner has once again denied the request for a stay.

Park Avenue & Sanfordville to welcome K-3rd grade students for "Another New Adventure Day" on June 4

Parent tours of their children's new schools also scheduled:
Park Avenue - May 30 and Sanfordville - June 4

Park Avenue and Sanfordville schools will welcome K-3rd grade students for "Another New Adventure Day" on Tues., June 4. Students being redistricted will visit their new schools, tour the buildings, meet the teachers and staff and make lots of new friends. More

Heroes in Teaching Award Recipient Named: Honoring Eugene Burns

May 14, 2013 - WVCSD is known for its dedicated staff and faculty. The Heroes in Teaching Award provides an additional way to recognize the unwavering commitment of an outstanding teacher. Congratulations to this year's recipient, Eugene Burns, and all the nominees. Read more

Sojourner Truth Awards 2013:
Eleven WVCSD Students Honored

May 14, 2013 - Through a celebration of the accomplishments and culture of youth from Orange County schools, SUNY Orange honors the life of Sojourner Truth. Read more

District is pleased to continue fourth-grade band & strings for 2013-14

May 14, 2013 - With the reconfiguration of schools and grades next year, it was uncertain whether the district would be able to continue to offer band & strings at the fourth-grade level for 2013-14.

The district is happy to report that the current elementary school band & strings teachers will continue to instruct fourth-grade students next year.

"There will be enough flexibility in the teachers' schedules to allow them to teach fourth-grade band & strings at the elementary schools," said Superintendent Dr. Ray Bryant, "They will also teach fifth-grade band & strings at the middle school and Sanfordville's PIE 4/5 students."

“Ah music! A magic far beyond what we do here.”
                                                                                 – Albus Dumbledore

Kings fourth-grade teacher uses "flipped" teaching model

May 13, 2013 - Mrs. Ryan, a 4th grade teacher at Kings Elementary, has begun selecting various lessons to "flip" with the goal of enhancing student engagement and improving student level of understanding. Read more

Warwick outperforms all other districts in tri-county area on
2011-12 NYS Report Card

May, 2013 - Warwick students meet state's annual progress requirements in all categories for 2011-12, but as assessments become more rigorous, district has more hills to climb. More

Important changes to MS parent orientation

Date change and now includes incoming 5th grade and 6th grade parents

April, 2013 - The Middle School incoming parent orientation date has been changed, and will now be held on Wed., June 5 in the MS cafeteria. Please join us for an informative evening.
Incoming 5th grade parents: 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Incoming 6th grade parents: 7:45-8:45 p.m.

WVCSD is one of the "Best Communities for Music Education"

March 23, 2013 - The NAMM Foundation has recognized the Warwick Valley Central School District for its outstanding commitment to music education with a 2013 "Best Communities for Music Education" (BCME) designation. WVCSD is one of just 307 districts across the country to receive the prestigious distinction this year, out of nearly 2,000 districts in the running. More.

Sanfordville Elementary recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School

Sept. 10, 2012 - Warwick's Sanfordville Elementary School has been named a 2012 National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education. More. 

» Warwick gets "Safe Routes to School" grant

» PI Library collection loaned to East Rockaway elementary school

» District's new wellness policy explained

» Communications tools make it easy for parents to stay informed

» WVCSD 2012-13 calendar is now online only!