February 19th - Closed (President's Day)

Please be advised, PPCSD has used three (3) of the five (5) emergency closing days planned for the 2023-24 school year. As a result, the district has just two (2) emergency closing days remaining for the rest of the winter weather season. In an effort to keep spring recess intact, we have decided to cancel the recess day scheduled for Friday, February 16, 2024. This will allow this district to utilize an additional emergency closing day, if needed. The 2023-24 School Calendar will be amended at the February 7, 2024 Board of Education meeting to reflect this change, and school will be in session on Friday, February 16, 2024.

In the event that the PPCSD has an emergency closing day(s) remaining at the end of the year, the “give back day(s)” will be scheduled after spring recess.

Thank you for your support and understanding.

Dr. Brian Timm

Superintendent

The following students have received Student of the Month for the month of December:

Isabel Rodriguez, Austin Sherman, Charlotte Smith, Yarami Gutierrez and Elliot Hurley.

Please click this link to nominate a student for the month of January: https://forms.gle/wNkUgDd1d1YgaFCu8

Monday, January 29th marked the beginning of the second semester. Please continue to monitor your child's progress on SchoolTool and if you have any questions or concerns reach out to their Guidance Counselor. Report Cards will be mailed home at the end of this week and the grades will be visible on SchoolTool starting Friday, February 2nd.

10th grade families,

The guidance department will be hosting a field trip to CTI on February 6. CTI, the Career and Technical Institute, provides an opportunity to Juniors and Seniors for a variety of programs. We have attached the CTI field trip permission slip as well as a list of program they offer.

The permission slip needs to be returned to guidance on February 2. The students will have to opportunity to sit in on 2 programs, so please let us know their two choices as well.

Any question or concerns please contact the guidance office.

518-398-7181 x 1330

In the upcoming weeks, current 8th - 11th graders will start meeting with their Guidance Counselors to discuss course requests for next year. This is a great opportunity to talk with your student about their interests and what they would like to take for courses next year.

A message from CAPE:

Children of Addiction Awareness Week is February 11 – 17, 2024. Please join CAPE on February 28, 2024 as we kick off our 2nd in a series of new prevention forums. Our focus this month is on addiction in the home, the impact it has on children, and what caregivers can do to help.

Our Topic: Breaking the Silence

COA AWARENESS (Children of Addiction)

Come hear featured speakers share personal stories, find out about the supports available, participate in the Q&A session, and leave with resources related to this important issue. Attendees will receive a FREE digital toolkit with relevant information! Please reach out with any questions and/or concerns to (845) 765-8301 x104.

Please be sure to read the attached letter to parents from CAPE. As requested, the “Teen Driving; A Family Affair,” program created by CAPE and Dutchess County Stop DWI will be held at Pine Plains High School on April 3, 2024, 7:00-8:30pm. Please see parent letter attached.

Reminder: This is a mandatory class for any students that wish to drive and utilize the schools parking privileges. Parking permits will not be granted without this course being taken first. This is open to all High School students.

The Stissing Theatre Guild in cooperation with the Pine Plains Central School District presents Roald Dahl's MATILDA The Musical.

Friday, March 8, 2024

Saturday, March 9, 2024

Sunday, March 10, 2024

The District has been approved by the New York State Education Department to provide a complete breakfast and lunch, at no charge, to all of our students in all of our buildings starting Monday, January 8, 2024.

Your child is eligible for one wholesome breakfast and lunch every school day. Please note this doesn't include a la carte items or second lunches. No application is needed! Free meals are available to all students, regardless of financial circumstance.

Menus for meals are available on the district web site at https://www.ppcsd.org/departments/food-services/menu.

Please encourage your child to start the day right with breakfast & lunch prepared by our amazing food service team.

On March 22nd we will have our annual career fair for students. We are looking for local professionals that would be willing to come in and represent their profession. Each professional will have a table and will be able to speak with students sharing their expertise. If you are interested in participating, please contact Katie Bucher (k.bucher@ppcsd.org) with your information.

Reminder - The Superintendent's Conference Day scheduled for March 8th has been changed to April 2nd.