For a quick look at the 2019-20 Budget, view the attached page.
Please note, while all financial information contained in the budget notice is correct, typographical errors appear in the English and Spanish-language portions of the Spotlight newsletter that was mailed to homes this week. The document references 2018-2019 where it should read 2019-2020.
Attached please find a corrected version of the newsletter to download or print. We apologize for the error.
The Board of Education will hold a public hearing on the 2019-2020 Adopted Budget May 7 at 7 p.m. at Port Chester Middle School. The annual budget vote and trustee election will be held Tuesday, May 21, from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Port Chester Middle School. For more information, see our Budget Information page.
Please click here to read this special message regarding state aid funding to Port Chester Schools from Superintendent Dr. Edward Kliszus.
Parents are invited to see their students on the stage at SUNY Purchase on Tuesday, May 21! Click on the attachment for more information.
The rain held off on May 10 so teachers could step outside and enjoy some tacos. The special lunch was part of Teacher Appreciation week to thank teachers for the work they do. The event was hosted by the school's PTA.
The community was invited to attend the Port Chester High School Groundbreaking Ceremony, Monday, May 13. Please see the attached image to view an architectural rendering of the planned addition. Keep up with progress on improvements across the district at our Capital Projects page.
Senior Jacinta Olonilua had a tough choice to make: which of the five Ivy League schools which accepted her should she attend? In the end, she opted to go to Harvard University!
If you missed the Topping Out Ceremony today at King Street School, here's the full video. Hear remarks by Principal Samuel Ortiz, Superintendent Dr. Edward Kliszus, Board of Education President Carolee Brakewood, and Project Architect Joe Fuller. Attendees signed a piece of steel that will be welded in place within the super-structure of the school's new addition.
Students at PCMS are enjoying a dual interest in astronomy and art through a mural project. Beginning this past winter, student volunteers have been painting large panels outside of the planetarium with an array of space-related images.
Once a week Spanish language students from Port Chester High School visit younger students at Park Avenue School. Together they practice their Spanish all while having fun.
Every year for the past decade, members of the Harmed Suburban Five - Port Chester, Glen Cove, Westbury, Ossining and Riverhead - have urged Albany for increased funding.
We are overwhelmingly different from other districts in New York State in that we are experiencing:
• Significant enrollment growth
• Nearly a 50% increase in student receiving Free & Reduced Lunch
• Substantial decrease in our communities’ combined income & property wealth ratio
• Significant increase in students requiring English Language Learning resources
The Harmed Suburban 5 receives less than 50% of our Foundation Aid level, while the state average is 80%. This directly impacts our students.
ALL children from across the state should be treated fairly!
If you are a Westchester resident,18 years or older, please take a few minutes to fill out this County Community Health Survey. Your responses are anonymous. The Health Department & hospitals in Westchester will use the results to improve health programs.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2019WCHealthSurvey
Port Chester Board of Education President Carolee Brakewood led a contingency to Albany to meet with state legislators and advocate for Port Chester’s rightful Foundation Aid Funding for 2019-20.
Parents attending are Blanca Lopez, Sharon Burke with PC grads Zeltzyn Sanchez, Alex Garcia and PCHS student Adrianna Sherwood.
We are heartened to see our families and our students in particular taking up the cause for all of Port Chester. See the attached photos from our advocacy efforts at the state capitol.
Students at King Street School had fun researching interesting scientific concepts to showcase at the annual STEM Fair. The event featured the creative and imaginative work students from throughout each grade level had done.
Beginning with the 2018-19 school year, the Rams will use FamilyID, a new online sports registration clearance program. Click here for a presentation on FamilyID.
