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As the new school year begins, Pittsford Central School District is bringing Student Services and Special Education together under a new, unified Department of Pupil Services. The new structure is designed to strengthen collaboration and provide more coordinated support for students and families. Leading the department is Dr. Lindsay Ali, the district’s new Assistant Superintendent for Pupil Services, who looks forward to partnering with students, families, staff and the community to support the success of every student.

The new structure is designed to strengthen collaboration, reduce silos and create greater consistency and coordination across the academic, social-emotional, behavioral, health and special education supports available to students.

In an increasingly complex and unpredictable world, academic knowledge alone is not enough to prepare students for the future. Students also need to know how to think critically, respond thoughtfully, and navigate challenges that do not always have clear answers. That is why the Habits of the Mind, a framework developed by Dr. Arthur L. Costa and Dr. Bena Kallick, has become an important part of Pittsford Schools’ vision for teaching and learning.

“Ultimately, our goal as educators is not simply to produce students who can succeed on tests, but to develop thoughtful, resilient, and engaged citizens,” said Superintendent Shana Cutaia.

The Habits of the Mind are thinking dispositions...

Join the Mendon Vikings Volleyball Team on Saturday, October 3, as they host Pittsford Sutherland during Homecoming Weekend for the inaugural Dig Pink Match, benefiting the Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester. The Varsity match is at 10 a.m. followed by JV at 12 p.m.

Donations can be made ahead of time using this link or at the game, with all proceeds benefiting the Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester.

American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter services are available by request for PCSD events.

District Events: Please email Executive Assistant Deb Carpenter at least five business days prior to event.

School Events: For K-12 school events, please contact the main office of your child’s school.

As students and staff kick off the new school year, they may notice more blue recycling bins around Pittsford schools. This is because Pittsford CSD is a part of the new countywide initiative using Single Stream Recycling where all recyclables, including paper, plastic, metals and glass go into a single bin and is later sorted at a central facility. Instead of separating out paper and other recyclable materials, all your recyclables can go into one bin.

As students head back to school this fall, Pittsford Schools' Department of Pupil Services is introducing Family Learning Network, a new online resource designed to help families support their child's success both in and out of the classroom.

Family Learning Network is a centralized online hub that supports families as they navigate their child's growth, development, and educational journey. Through the Pupil Services page of the district website, parents and caregivers will have on-demand access to trusted information and resources, allowing them to explore topics whenever it is most convenient.

Pittsford Schools is hiring! Current openings include bus drivers, clerical staff, lunch/recess monitors and paraprofessionals. Pittsford CSD offers Competitive Pay and Benefits,  NYS Retirement, and Paid Professional Development.

Learn more and apply today by visiting PittsfordSchools.org/JobOpportunities.

Under the federal and state Universal Free School Meals program, Pittsford Schools is re-entering the National School Lunch Program and expanding Universal Free Meals to include secondary level students along with elementary students who were included in the program last year. This allows students in all grade levels to have one breakfast and lunch per day at no charge.  

In accordance with the Universal Free Meals program, students may receive one reimbursable breakfast and lunch at no cost when they go through the line. Students who wish to purchase a second meal...