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In honor of Veterans Day, Pittsford Schools will be closed on Tuesday, November 11. We take this opportunity to express our deepest gratitude to all who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Your courage, sacrifice, and commitment to protecting our freedoms are profoundly appreciated.

- Michael Pero, Superintendent of Schools

Music teachers from across Pittsford Schools will showcase their artistry during a Faculty Recital on Tuesday, Nov. 18, at 7 p.m. at Barker Road Middle School. The concert is free and open to the public. All are welcome to enjoy an evening of inspiring performances.

Fridays are typically fun, but this one turns "freaky" when an uber-organized mom and her spontaneous teenage daughter magically swap bodies. Join us for the Barker Road Grade 7/8 musical “Freaky Friday, One Act Edition” November 14-15 at Sutherland High School!

"Freaky Friday" Show Times:

• November 14 at 7 p.m. (ASL interpreted)
• November 15 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
• Onstage at Sutherland High School’s auditorium
• Tickets cost $12 and are available at: https://brmsdramaclub.ludus.com/200502607 or at the door (cash or check only)

Congratulations to the 20 talented band students from Barker Road and Calkins Road Middle Schools who participated in the Junior Wind Symphony at the Hochstein School!

Over the course of six weeks, these young musicians dedicated their time and talent to rehearsing under the direction of Hochstein faculty, advancing their ensemble skills and broadening their musical experience beyond the classroom.

Their hard work culminated in a concert performance...

Sutherland High School’s grade 9 English class welcomed a special visitor on October 23, 2025—Maya, an 8-year-old Goldendoodle with Therapy Dogs International certification. Accompanied by social worker Dave Pascarella, Maya helped provide a comfortable environment for students to explore mental health themes in a book they are reading.

This unique approach—using therapy dogs to deepen classroom discussions about emotional well-being—is one Pascarella has led for several years. The visit provided students with...

Maurin Jeffries was named the Principal of Park Road Elementary School. Jeffries comes to Pittsford from the Allendale Columbia School where she served as Head of Lower School (childcare through grade 5). Previously she was an assistant principal and principal in the Brighton and Fairport school districts. She also held elementary school teaching positions.

She will start her new position the week of November 3, 2025...

Pittsford Central School District has launched a pilot program to train student athletes in CPR, First Aid and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) use. Fourteen varsity athletes have already received training from some of Pittsford Schools’ Red Cross-certified coaches, and the pilot program will expand to winter and spring sports, with long-term plans to include JV and modified levels.

Spectators will also have the opportunity to participate in emergency response training at some of Pittsford’s upcoming athletic events thanks to a partnership with Rochester Regional Health (RRH). Emergency training stations will be set up during the September 26 football game kicking off at 7 p.m. at Sutherland High School...

September 25 is National See Something Say Something Day. Help keep our schools safe by letting us know if you see or hear anything that could threaten the safety of our schools or individuals.

There are a number of free and confidential ways to report concerns:

• Share your concerns with a trusted adult
• Call 911 if the threat is imminent
• Visit SafeSchoolHelpline.com
• Text 614-426-0240, then type TIPS
• Call 1-800-418-6423, ext. 359.