South Orangetown Central School District

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District Notices

A regular meeting of the South Orangetown Central School District Board of Education will convene on Thursday, March 21, at 6:30PM at which time it is anticipated the Board of Education will move immediately into Executive Session to discuss matters pertaining to the employment history of particular individuals. The public meeting will reconvene at approximately 7:30PM, followed by a Budget Workshop at approximately 8:15PM in the South Orangetown Middle School Library, 160 Van Wyck Road Blauvelt. 

  • Livestream: Board of Education meetings are broadcasted via view-only livestream at SOCSD BOE YouTube channel. Members of the public must attend meetings in person to participate in public commentary. Only regular meetings, in which business is conducted, are live streamed; Board workshops will not be live streamed. Board workshops are open to the public, but there is no public commentary. Community members may also email questions or comments to the Board at any time at feedback@socsd.org.
  • Policy Review: The Board of Education reviews school district policies on an ongoing basis. View the Policies Under Review webpage for more information.

Other Required Notices

Parents – Fight Flu at Home and At School: Each year, to comply with New York State Public Health Law (PHL) § 613, licensed and registered day care programs, nursery schools, pre-K, kindergarten, school-age childcare programs, and public and non-public schools are required to post information about influenza (flu) and the benefits of flu vaccination at the start of flu season in early fall. View the 2023 Fight Flu at Home and At School flyers for parents here: English | Spanish.

The Rockland County Department of Health is hosting flu vaccine clinics on most Fridays at 50 Sanatorium Road, Bldg. A in Pomona. Please bring proof of age; those with Medicare, Medicaid, or private health insurance must also bring their health insurance card. The vaccine is free of charge for uninsured/underinsured individuals. Vaccine is available for ages 6 months and above. High-dose flu vaccine for ages 65+. Pre-registration preferred. Walk-ins welcome. For more information call (845) 364-2534.

District & Community Events

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EVENTS

Zumbini with Miss Lauren
Tuesdays, March 19 and 26, 10:30-11:00AM
Get ready for some music and dancing with Miss Lauren. For children ages 0 to 4. Register at orangeburglibrary.org.

Solar Viewing with Pearl Observatory
Thursday, March 28, 1:00-1:50PM
Grades K-5: Get ready for the upcoming eclipse with a unique program from Pearl Observatory. Look at the sun and view some solar storms using a safe telescope. The rain date for this program will be April 1 at 1:00PM. Register at orangeburglibrary.org.

Tri-State Engineering Expo
Sunday, April 14, 11:00AM-3:30PM
White Plains High School
Middle and high school students from across the region interested in learning about engineering are invited to attend the 17th Annual Tri-State Engineering Expo at White Plains High School. The event features representatives from colleges and industry employers and societies and is free. For more information or to register to attend, visit www.beanengineer.org.

 


ONGOING PROGRAMS


Preschool Storytime
Wednesdays, 11:00AM
Ages 3-5: Shake your sillies out with stories, songs, parachute play, and more. Attend in person or via Zoom. Register at tappanlibrary.org.

Baby/Toddler Storytime
Thursdays, 11:00AM 
Infants to 2 yrs: Have fun with your little one with music, puppets, scarves, and a short book. Attend in person or via Zoom. Register at tappanlibrary.org.

Story Time with Miss Kimberly 
Thursdays, 10:30-11:15AM or 1:00-1:45PM
Ages 3-6: Join Miss Kimberly every week for a story and a craft. Register at orangeburglibrary.org.

The Rockland YMCA is registering South Orangetown students in grades K-5 for its 2023-24 before and after school childcare programs. For more information or to register, visit the Rockland YMCA website.