Vestal

Central School District

Reopening Information

Superintendent of Vestal Schools Jeffrey Ahearn fist-bumps a Vestal High School male graduate in congratulation as he crosses the stage to receive his diploma during commencement on June 26, 2021.

Photo by Daniel Stainer, provided courtesy of Rochelle Goldberg

Vestal High School senior guys celebrate in the back of a pickup truck at the end of the Senior Car Parade on June 4, 2021.

2021 Prom Promise Picnic

Eight Vestal High School seniors line up for a photo in Hoover Stadium during the Prom Promise Picnic on June 9, 2021.

Vestal High School Class of 2021 valedictorian Grace Xiao smiles happily as she walks back to her seat after receiving her diploma during graduation in Hoover Stadium on June 26, 2021.

Photo by and courtesy of Debbie Kasson

Senior girls in a yellow jeep decorated with green streamers for the Senior Car Parade proceed around the back of the Central Junior building on their way to Vestal High School on June 4, 2021.

2021 Prom Promise Picnic

Vestal High School graduates from the Class of 2021 toss their green caps into the air inside Hoover Stadium following their commencement ceremony on June 26, 2021.

Announcements

Updated Mask Guidelines for Summer School Programs
In buildings where Summer Enrichment programs are taking place, specifically Tioga Hills Elementary and Vestal High School, students will no longer be required to wear a mask during summer-session classes. However, unvaccinated staff must wear a face covering at all times while indoors, according to the NYS Department of Health. A physical distance of three feet should continue to be maintained between students. In addition, the revised NYS guidelines state that unvaccinated children, which currently includes all students under 12, must still wear face coverings on school buses.

This information pertains to 2021 summer programs only, We are awaiting information from the NYS Department of Health regarding the 2021-22 school year, which we will communicate to you once received. The District will also continue to monitor county and regional statistics to make changes as necessary.

School Board Meetings back in person
The School Board Reorganization Meeting scheduled for 6 p.m., July 6, 2021, will be held in public, per the open meetings law. It will take place in the School Board Conference Room at the Vestal CSD Administration Building, 201 Main Street, Vestal. For the convenience of our stakeholders, we are also providing a lifestream of the meeting on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=re6fXMTto_U

Congratulations to our Golden Bear Class of 2021
Congratulations to each and every graduating member of the Class of 2021. We are so proud as we watch you go out into the world... Stay Golden!

Summer Food Service Program

The Vestal Central School District will be participating in the Summer Food Service Program, funded by the USDA. Meals will be provided to all children age 18 and under for free from July 6 - August 31, 2021. Meals will be distributed on Wednesdays between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. at Clayton Avenue Elementary School, 209 Clayton Avenue, Vestal. If you have any questions, please contact Erin Polovchak, Vestal Food Service Supervisor, at [email protected].

Shared from the Broome County Health Department...

Pfzier is currently the only vaccine approved for children ages 16 - 17. The District was notified that the Broome County Health Department has a number of appointments now available on its website. Please follow this link for more information.

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District News

Vestal Central School District's Recovery Plan

Vestal Central School District shares its plan for improvement amidst COVID-related disruptions to schooling.

District use of federal funds provided through the Coronavirus Response & Relief Supplemental Appropriation...

Please read further to see how the Vestal Central SD will be utilizing federal funds provided through the CRRSA, or Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act.

Updates to NYS Department of Health Interim Guidance

The New York State Department of Health updated its interim guidance for in-person instruction at Pre-K through Grade 12 schools during the COVID-19 public health emergency to correspond with earlier Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidance...

Vaccine Status from Broome County Health Department

The District has received this statement on vaccine status from the Broome County Health Department and wanted to share this update.

Class of 2021 District Photo Gallery now available

The Golden Bear Class of 2021 celebrated graduation on June 26, 2021, and the full gallery of photos is now available for viewing.

New York State of Health - Special Enrollment for Health Insurance Coverage
With the closure of many businesses across the state, many New Yorkers are at risk of losing their health insurance coverage as a result of COVID-19. Many are likely to be eligible for health insurance with financial assistance through New York State of Health due to loss of coverage/income, and a special enrollment period for people who are uninsured was opened last month.

Childcare Availability in Broome County
Please see a list of child care sites with availability in Broome County. Per New York State requirements, this listing will be updated as information is received from Broome County. In addition, there is a link to a parent need survey, and the results are shared with the Office of Family & Child Services.

2021 Graduation portraits by Upstate Images

Information on ordering 2021 Vestal High School Graduation photos.

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