School Closure

All Vestal Schools are CLOSED through the remainder of the academic year in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) by an order from Governor Cuomo issued May 1, 2020. CSE/504 meetings are being held via Zoom during the school closure.

Please click here to visit our COVID-19 & Vestal Home Learning Resources web page

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Announcements

ACT Exam scheduled for June 13 is cancelled

The ACT test scheduled for June 13 at Vestal High School has been cancelled due to the school closure. Please visit the ACT website for more details.

Schools closed remainder of academic year

During his press conference on May 1, 2020, Governor Cuomo announced that all NYS schools will be closed through the remainder of the academic year. This is to protect both staff and students until appropriate protective measures can be put into place.

With this news, we will be working on finalizing plans as to how some programs/activities scheduled for the remainder of the year may be able to take place remotely. Details will be shared with you once confirmed.

In the meantime, distance learning will continue to be provided, as well as Grab ‘n Go meals for students on Tuesdays and Fridays between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Vestal High School main entrance and in the auditorium parking lot at African Road Elementary.

Please be assured that a great deal of planning has already begin in preparation for the eventual reopening of schools. We look forward to having our staff and students return when the time is right.

Information/resources on coronavirus and home learning resources are available on our COVID-19 & Vestal Home Learning Resources page accessible through this link or in the link in the red alert banner above. In addition, New York State has established a Novel Coronavirus Hotline, 1-888-364-3065.

Food Distribution locations for Pick-up Meals

Children ages 18 and younger can continue to receive multiple "grab & go" meals. Visit our COVID-19/Vestal Home Learning Resources web page to see the latest meal distribution information for Broome and Tioga Counties. Please feel free to go to the site closest to you no matter which school district you attend... Updated May 4, 2020.

Technical Support for Vestal Families

For technical support, including Chromebooks and email, please call the BOCES Service Now Helpline at 607-766-3800, or access our School Closure Technology Support page for Students & Families.

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District News

School Budget Vote is June 9

The Vestal Central School District Budget Vote and School Board Election will be conducted by Absentee Ballot. Completed ballots will be due to the District Clerk by 5 p.m., June 9, to be canvassed.

NOTE: The Polling/Election District is the Elementary School that you would go to if you were voting in person.

Vestal's 2020 District K - 12 Student Art Show goes virtual!
This time of year, our District K - 12 Art Show would typically be on display. To ensure this annual tradition continues, our dedicated art teachers throughout the District have compiled a virtual version of this exhibit. Visit 2020 District K - 12 Art to view the work of many of our talented student artists!

Last Day of School
Vestal Central School’s last day of school will be Friday, June 12.

Rock On Heroes!
Since March 16, our Vestal Food Services staff has stepped up to provide free Grab & Go meals for students. Here is a look at their efforts, along with a few photos of these unsung heroes!

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.

Rock On Cafe Food Distribution Locations

For students ages 18 and younger, Food Services are prepared to provide student meals at designated pick-up locations throughout Broome and parts of Tioga Counties. Click the article link to see a schedule of "Grab & Go" pick-up days/times for June 1 - 5.

Special Delivery!.. Updated April 28, 2020
Vestal School Bus Drivers deliver Chromebooks to students at home.

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.

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