Welcome to our School

Welcome to our website for the 2018-2019 school year. Our site has up to date PMHS news, events, and other school programs and activities.

This year, PMHS teachers and administrators will continue working towards authorization as an International Baccalaureate World School offering the Middle Years Programme in grades 9 and 10. Teachers will be meeting in their subject-area departments to develop engaging, inquiry-based classroom experiences that are hands-on, student-centered, authentic, and reflective of developments in New York State Standards. We will also be working together to integrate 10 attributes of the "IB Learner Profile" (Inquirers, Knowledgeable, Thinkers, Communicators, Principled, Open-Minded, Caring, Risk-Takers, Balanced, Reflective) into our Writing Seminar course.

We will also offer several new courses, including Syracuse University Project Advance Practices in Academic Writing as well as Presentational Speaking and Introduction to the Criminal Justice System in the U.S. from W.C.C. (S.U.N.Y.) Our teachers have been busy developing the curriculum as well as attending training for these courses.

I encourage you to contact me (Jclark@pelhamschools.org) any time for additional information on our website, courses, communications options or activities at our school.

Sincerely,

Jeannine Clark

  • Rachel Brewer, Richard Che, Elise Aronson and Ben Glickman are shown in the entryway of PMHS.

    The Pelham Public Schools is pleased to announce that five PMHS students were named National Merit Semifinalists.

    The students recognized as semifinalists are Elise Aronson, Rachel Brewer, Richard Che, Ben Glickman, and Liam Ronan. They are part of approximately 16,000 semifinalists from across the country and are among the top-scoring students on the PSAT/National Merit Qualifying Test.

  • The staff of the 2017-18 Pel Mel is shown standing on a staircase.

    Congratulations to the 2017-18 Pel Mel PMHS student newspaper staff. The paper was awarded Gold Medal status by Columbia Scholastic Press Association. This is the first year that the CSPA is evaluating both the print newspaper and the on-line edition. 

    The comments from the Columbia University panel of adjudicators said, "All stories are meticulously edited. Headlines are well written. It is clear you have used the AP style guide for all stories. Continue to implement your high standard."

    Staff members include Henry Morjikian, Quinn Humphrey, Lang Sorice, Dylan Nordstrom, Katy Hart, Lucy Edmunds, SJ O'Connor, Maeve Parmelee, Bernadette Russo, Ben Glickman, Luca Rivera, Madison Popovic, Johnny Liesman, Gavin Woods, Charlotte Edmunds, Julia Kaplansky and Madeline Bryce. The Pel Mel advisor is Mr. Neil Schleifer.

  • Kevin Coleman and Nick Senerchia are shown.

    Senior Kevin Coleman and junior Nick Senerchia were named PMHS Athletes of the Week for their performances in the varsity football team’s victory in the first game of the season. Coleman rushed 16 times for 136 yards, scoring two touchdowns and also caught a touchdown passes. Senerchia had an outstanding day on defense, blocking a punt, recovering a fumble for a touchdown, and recording 5 total tackles in the game.  

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District Announcements

  • Sept. 25 BOE Meeting: New Hutchinson School Schematic Design and Strategic Planning Work Session

    The Board of Education will meet at 8:15 pm on Tuesday, September 25, 2018 in the Pelham Middle School Library, 28 Franklin Place, Pelham, NY 10803. Prior to the public meeting, the Board is expected to meet at 7 pm and immediately enter into executive session in the Superintendent's Conference room at 18 Franklin Place, Pelham, NY 10803.

    At the public meeting, Architect Russell Davidson from KG&D is expected to present the schematic designs of the new Hutchinson School for the Board’s review and consideration. These designs represent approximately 30% of the design process and KG&D will be returning to the Board to review updated plans throughout the year. Following the regular business portion of the meeting, the Board will conduct a work session on Strategic Planning.

    In addition to Dr. Champ's Superintendent's report, the agenda may include updates from each School Board committee, as well as reports on 21st Century Learning and Professional Development, Networks of Support and Social-Emotional Development, and Finances and Facilities.

    The full agenda will be available for viewing 24 hours before the meeting.

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  • Notice of Retirement Waiver and Temporary Employment of Susan E. Lockhart

    Dear residents

    Please be advised that the Pelham Union Free School District has been granted a waiver for temporary employment Susan E. Lockhart as Interim Assistant Superintendent for Pupil Personnel Services under Section 211 of Retirement and Social Security Law and section 80-5.5 of Commissioner's Regulations from June 28, 2018 to December 31, 2018. Mrs. Lockhart will be paid on a per diem basis during her employment with the District and will continue to receive her New York State pension during this time.

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  • Interested in Serving on a BOE Committee?

    The Board of Education is seeking interested candidates to fill vacancies on several of the Board's committees for the 2018-19 school year.
     
    Vacancies exist on the Board's Advocacy & Community Engagement, Audit, Bond Steering, Safety & Security, Strategic Planning, International Baccalaureate Oversight, Literacy, Math, K-12 Innovation, Wellness and Diversity committees, as well as the Athletic Facilities sub-committee.
     
    Please read more about each of these committees and complete this Google form or fill out this PDF form and scan and email back to Public Information Officer Alex Wolff at awolff@pelhamschools.org. Forms must be submitted by September 28, 2018.
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  • Update on new Hutchinson School Design and Invitation to Community Meeting

    Architect Russell Davidson of KG&D provided the Pelham Board of Education with an update on the schematic design of the planned new Hutchinson School that was approved in the 2018 capital improvement bond.

    The community is also invited to a meeting on Thursday, Sept. 13 at 7:30 pm in the Hutchinson School gym at which Mr. Davidson will share information on the design and status of the new school, as well as the other projects included in the bond.

    Please read more about Mr. Davidson's update and view the slides from his presentation.

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  • Brice, Mazzaro to be Appointed to Board of Education

    The Pelham Board of Education announced on August 23 that John Brice and Vincent Mazzaro will be appointed as Trustees to fill two vacant seats on the Board. Please read more about their appointments. 

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  • Important Information Regarding Food Service

    Dear Parents/Guardians,

    Food Service information for the 2018-19 school year was sent via email on August 8, 2018. This information, including applications for free and reduced lunch, Nutrikids accounts, meal pricing, and the USDA non-disclosure agreement is available on the District’s Food Services page.

    If you would like this information sent to you in hard copy, please contact the Business Office by calling 914-738-9140 or your child’s school.

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  • Trouble contacting teachers/ staff? Please read

    Dear Parents,
     
    A recent technology systems upgrade resulted in the resetting of all Pelham Public Schools faculty's email passwords. Because of this, some teachers and staff who are not working over the summer may not yet have access to their school email accounts. If you are having difficulty reaching a teacher or staff member, please call your school or the District office. Please know that our technology department is actively working to resolve this issue.
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  • Board Appoints Susan Lockhart and Sean Llewellyn as Interim Asst. Superintendent, MS Asst. Principal

    We are pleased to announce the appointments of Susan Lockhart as Interim Assistant Superintendent for Pupil Personnel Services and Sean Llewellyn as Interim Assistant Principal of Pelham Middle School.

    Please read Dr. Champ's letter announcing their appointments and join us in welcoming them into their respective new roles!

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  • Lynn Sabia to be Appointed Middle School Principal

    Lynn Sabia, currently the assistant principal of Pelham Middle School, is expected to be appointed principal at the Board of Education's meeting at 8:15 pm on Wednesday, June 20. Please read Dr. Champ's announcement for more information. 

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  • School Budget, Bond and BOE Election Results

    Budget/Bond/BOE Election Results:
     
    Budget Proposition Passes: Yes-1723; No-550
    Bond Proposition 1 Passes: Yes-1584; No-698
    Bond Proposition 2 Passes: Yes-1412; No-848
     
    Jessica Young (1682 votes) and Eileen Miller (1522 votes) were elected to three-year terms on the Board of Education
     
    Thank you voters!
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