This is a follow-up to Mr Welty's letter regarding home instruction. Many questions have been asked about student laptops that are currently at home and households that do not have internet access. There will be additional information coming in the next few days to address those concerns. Thank you for your patience as we work through formulating these next steps.
Please read this important information about home instruction during our unexpected time away.
https://5il.co/dvc0
COVID-19 Meal provision answers.
Meals are being provided free of charge.
The program will begin tomorrow (Tuesday), buses will be leaving the school at 11:00.
We will continue to do our best to answer any questions or concerns
COVID-19 Meal Provision additional information:
Under the directive of the NYS Health Department we are undergoing a deep cleaning process of the cafeteria, bus garage, and buses. Everyone involved in the preparation and delivery of meals will be wearing gloves and practicing proper sanitary guidelines.
Please do NOT cross the road to receive the meal delivery. An individual will exit the bus to deliver the meals and cross the road if necessary.
We prefer an adult or older student be outside for pickup. If that is not possible please direct your child to stay a safe distance from the road and DO NOT CROSS the road.
The first day or two the bus will use the horn to alert their arrival at normal bus stop locations.
If you are missed and would like delivery the following day call 716-933-6764
We appreciate your patience and understanding, we will continue to improve the process as it evolves.
Pickup at the school will be from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m.
ATTENTION STUDENTS...for those currently using "TEAMS" in your classes, please check your account for communications from your teachers!
Portville Central School District will provide meals to children during the school closure related to COVID-19. Meals will be provided once a day including lunch and breakfast for the following morning for all children 18 and under in the household of at least one child attending PCSD. Meals will be delivered by bus between 11:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. Buses will run their normal route, please have a representative waiting at your normal bus stop if you require a meal. Buses will also be running routes through the village for students that do not ride the bus and have a normal bus route. Indicate to the bus driver you would like them to stop and meals will be provided. Meals can also be picked up at the school after 12:00 p.m. at the cafeteria loading dock behind the school. Ring the door bell for assistance. Please watch for updates in the process as it evolves over the period of the shut down. Please share this information with everyone in the area that may not have access to it via social media.
Dear Portville Central School District Community:
I am writing regarding the COVID-19 situation, which has been rapidly evolving each day in our state and region. We have been in continual contact with local and State health officials and the New York State Department of Education as the situation unfolds, keeping the health and safety of students, staff, and the community as our top priority.
The Allegany and Cattaraugus County Health Departments have recommended that all school districts – including Portville Central School District – be closed to students effective Wednesday, March 18, 2020, through Sunday, April 12, 2020, with instruction occurring through alternative means. While there are still no confirmed cases in our region at the time of this communication, the action is being taken out of caution, as cases in neighboring counties continue to rise. The main purpose of the recommendation is to slow the potential spread of virus among students and the community by promoting social distancing and avoiding the gathering of large numbers of people.
This time will be challenging for all communities, but we are dedicated to serving our students and keeping them as safe as possible while still allowing educational growth. Here are some important pieces to consider as we head into our planned closures:
1.) Students should report for a regularly scheduled day on Monday and Tuesday, March 16th & 17th. On these days we will be working with students to prepare for continued instruction when they are not in school during the closure.
2.) Over the coming week, every family in the community will be called by a staff member at PCS to discuss your specific needs as we move forward.
3.) As a district, we do have a food plan in place to provide meals to those students who require it during the closure. You will be receiving specific communication on that shortly.
4.) Students with disabilities who receive specialized services will be contacted by their service providers to discuss the specific needs of your student.
5.) April 12, 2020, is our planned date for the end of the closure. We will, however, be constantly assessing to see if a longer or shorter closure will be required, using the feedback provided by local and State health officials as our guide.
6.) Please continue to keep your households as safe as possible by washing your hands regularly, avoiding contact with those who are sick, cleaning and disinfecting regularly-used surfaces, and staying home when you are sick.
7.) At this time, PCS plans to have all faculty and staff working at school through this closure. Through multiple channels, the staff will support student work, answer questions, and ensure continuity of education.
We appreciate your support during this challenging time. We continue to be proactive in keeping our students, staff and communities safe. Please continue to take care of yourself and others.
Sincerely,
Thomas J. Simon
Portville Central School District
Superintendent
Due to consistently striving to keep our students, staff, families and community healthy and in keeping with the Health Department recommendations of social distancing, we will be prohibiting Morning Program visitors effective March 16 until further notice. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
SAT Testing scheduled for Olean on March 14th has been CANCELLED.
Penn York College Night at St. Bonaventure University that was scheduled for Tuesday, March 17th has been CANCELLED.
CIRCUS CANCELLED -- Based on recommendations from the state and local Health Departments and the New York State Governor's Office prohibiting large social gatherings of 500 or more, Portville Central School is cancelling the Circus scheduled for tomorrow evening. You should anticipate the potential for cancellations involving other large events in the near future. We will keep you informed moving forward.
Overall 1st Place for the Angelo Melaro Writing Contest! This included all schools in Cattaraugus/Allegany County. Team members were Shayla Wilhelm, Olivia Marshall, Thomas Scanlon, and Jillian Long! Congratulations!
Senior Ski Trip!
There will be a special Board of Education meeting this Tuesday, March 10th, 2020 at 5:30 PM.
CONGRATULATIONS to Coach of the Year, Matt Milne, PCS wrestler, Dakota Mascho, and the entire Portville Wrestling team! Your hard work and dedication paid off! #PrideCreatesSuccess
#SuccessCreatesPride
Come climb tomorrow!
Good Luck to our Elementary All County students!!
the PCS Varsity baseball team is sharing their baseball skills, talent and wisdom at the PCS Youth Baseball Clinic
Congratulation to these three amazing cheerleaders Kiersten Ferguson, Autumn Gagliardo, and Corissa Cousins for representing Portville Central School in this year Big 30 football game. These three were chosen for their talent, commitment, and dedication to their squads. The dynamic duo made from two bases, Kiersten and Corissa, will push through anything to make their stunts succeed. While Autumn, who received the All American Cheerleader award, is multi talented and will base, spot, tumble, and stunt when needed. Thanks, Coach Gagliardo!
“A Little Spot of Kindness”
What a GREAT book Mrs Griffith!!!
