The next Superintendent's Roundtable discussion will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 29, at 6:30 p.m. in the high school library. No specific topic is scheduled for discussion, so please feel free to come with your own ideas. If you are interested in attending, RSVP to jlester@pvsd.org.

Have a child who will turn 5 by Sept. 1, or know someone who does? Please spread the word that kindergarten registration appointments will be held in March. Call your child's school to make an appointment. Here are the dates and phone numbers for each school:


Visit our webpage for the registration packet and more information.

The 2020-21 instructional calendar was approved at the Jan. 13, 2020 School Board meeting and features a pre-Labor Day start to school and several half-days for in-service. The 2020-21 school year will begin on Monday, Aug. 31, 2020. The last day of school, if all three built-in snow days are used, will be Thursday, June 17, 2020. To view more information about the calendar development process and download a PDF, visit our webpage.

We are pleased to offer free hotspots to families without internet access in the home as a way to support anywhere/anytime learning. Through a generous donation, we are making hotspots available to families so that all students can take advantage of the anywhere/anytime learning model.

A hotspot is a handheld device that provides wireless network connection to other devices (such as a phone, computer or Chromebook). Free hotspots will be given to families based on income and/or need, and availability of devices (limited quantities are available).

Want to learn more? Please visit our webpage for more information or call your child's school.

Ring in 2020 by starting a new exercise regimen or learning something new through PVSD's Community Education program. Our winter/early spring session is open for registration! If you live in the district, you should receive a printed brochure, but can also access our brochure online and register through our webstore.

Some of the new classes we are offering this session include:

The district is beginning a capital campaign to improve student experiences and level the playing field called "Rally for the Valley." The intent is to raise money to offset costs for proposed athletic field improvement projects, such as the installation of synthetic turf at Thomas J. Keenan Stadium, construction of a synthetic turf multi-purpose field at the site of our current baseball field, and construction of two, multi-purpose synthetic turf fields behind the high school. To learn more about these projects and how you can support the effort, please visit our webpages for more information.

Do you have a child entering kindergarten soon? Sign up for our GetSet4K texts and receive helpful reminders each week about what you can do to help your child develop literacy skills needed upon entry to kindergarten. You'll receive three texts a week on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Sign up to receive the texts by filling out our online form. Please feel free to pass this information along to anyone you know with a child entering kindergarten next year. 

We're excited to announce the launch of the new PVSD Alumni Network: alumni.pvsd.org! This alumni portal offers PV graduates a way to stay connected to fellow classmates and the district through an online community that is tailored specifically for alumni interests. If you are a PV grad, or know someone who is, please share news about this platform and its many benefits. See below for more information.

What does the Alumni Portal allow you to do?

• Connect and network with over 1,000 (and growing) PV alumni. Explore what your peers are up to and find alumni near you.
• Learn about events, career opportunities, and important news from the community.
• Reconnect with your old friends, and share what's new in your lives.
• Learn about ways in which you can contribute to the future of the district.

How is it different from a social network?

Looking to take your involvement with the district to the next level? Work at PVSD as a Substitute Aide! Submit your application as a Substitute Teacher Aide and spend your days providing meaningful service to students and staff in our schools. Although regular availability is preferred, this job provides significant scheduling flexibility from week to week. Apply now online or contact Susan Angel (sangel@pvsd.org) with questions.