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District Notices

A Regular Meeting of the Board of Education will convene on Tuesday, January 13, at 7 p.m. in the South Orangetown Middle School Library, 160 Van Wyck Road, Blauvelt, NY, at which time it is anticipated the Board of Education will move immediately into Executive Session to discuss matters pertaining to pending litigation. The public meeting will reconvene at approximately 7:30 p.m., which will include a hearing regarding the addendum to the 2025-2026 School Safety Plan regarding Desha’s Law.

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 Policies Under Review on the Board of Education webpage for more information.

Draft 2025-2026 District-Wide Safety Plan
(Posted December 12, 2025)
The South Orangetown Central School District Board of Education shall hold a public hearing on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at 7:30pm, for the purpose of reviewing an Addendum to the 2025-2026 District Wide School Safety Plan. The public may submit their comments/questions regarding the plan to safety@socsd.org by January 11, 2026.

Other Required Notices

Parents: Fight Flu at Home and 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. The flu vaccine is the best way to prevent flu. It is recommended for everyone 6 months of age and older every year. Getting vaccinated can prevent flu-related hospitalizations and deaths in children. The vaccine can also reduce flu illnesses, doctor’s visits, and missed work and school days. View the 2024 Fight Flu at Home Flyers for Parents here: English | Spanish. For more information and to view the messages in additional languages, visit the New York State Department of Health webpage here.

District & Community Events

e-Backpack Submission Guidelines

In its efforts to promote community engagement and partnership, the South Orangetown Central School District shares information from local nonprofit organizations regarding activities, events and programs relevant to families on our e-Backpack webpage.

To submit an item for e-Backpack posting, registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations must email the following information in text-only format to District Clerk Kathy Muscari (no PDFs) for review and approval:

Brief description of event, program or activity
Name of sponsoring organization
Contact name, phone and/or email
Website URL, if available
Post end date (no more than 30 days from date of submission)

For-profit advertising, information regarding political campaigns, religious organizations or activities and/or fundraising information for organizations other than our PTAs, TZ Red & White and school-based student clubs are not eligible for posting on the School District website. Please note that SOCSD does not email promotional flyers or announcements on behalf of external organizations.

Events

Ongoing Programs

YMCA School Age Care

We support working parents by providing a safe, caring, and engaging environment for children outside regular school hours. Our programs help kids start the day ready to learn and end the day with opportunities to relax, play, and grow—while giving parents peace of mind knowing their children are well cared for. For more information, visit the School Age Care webpage or email schoolagecare@rocklandymca.org.

Pre-K Before and After Care

We offer a safe, nurturing, and playful environment for our youngest learners outside regular class hours. Designed to fit the needs of working families, our programs help children begin and end their day feeling secure, engaged, and supported—giving parents peace of mind throughout the workday. For more information, visit the Pre-K Before and After Care webpage or email Amy Sanchez at asanchez@rocklandymca.org.

YMCA Winter 1 Swim Lessons

YMCA instructors foster a safe, educational, and FUN environment where swimmers feel empowered to meet and exceed their goals. Safe swimming saves lives. Register here and for more information, please contact YMCA Aquatics Director Marcus Hawthorne Mhawthorne@rocklandymca.org.

Swim Basics (Stages 1-3): Students learn personal water safety and achieve basic swimming competency by learning two benchmark skills:
- Swim, float, swim – sequencing front glide, roll, back float, and exit.
- Jump, push, turn, grab
Swim Strokes (Stages 4-6): Having mastered the fundamentals, students learn additional water safety skills and build stroke technique, developing skills that prevent chronic disease, increase social-emotional and cognitive well-being, and foster a lifetime of physical activity.

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