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Three young children stand in front of a colorful mural, with the two girls on the left wearing casual clothing and the boy on the right in a Minecraft shirt.
Four children sit at a large oval table with lunch trays, while colorful artwork adorns the walls behind them.
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A young girl in a blue shirt and a colorful floral crown stands in front of a display board featuring images and information about Ukraine, with a Ukrainian flag in the background.
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Four children sit around a conference table with food and drinks, while colorful artwork hangs on the walls in the background.
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Three children stand in the foreground in front of a display featuring Greek cultural elements in a gymnasium.
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Two young girls in the foreground are drawing on paper at a table, while in the background, other students are also engaged in activities at their desks in a classroom.
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Two women stand behind a table displaying Dutch culture, with a blue gymnasium wall in the background.
In the foreground, children gather around a display about Israel, while in the background, other cultural exhibits and people are visible in a gymnasium.
A young girl in a blue hijab draws at a table with stuffed animals, while a woman in traditional attire smiles and a man stands behind a display board in the background.
A woman in traditional Austrian attire presents information about Austria to a group of children gathered around a display featuring the Austrian flag and cultural items, with a gymnasium wall visible in the background.
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A man in a plaid shirt draws a cartoon face with a green beard and wild hair on a whiteboard, with an audience visible in the blurred background.
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A young girl in a green hat and scarf holds a book titled %22How to Catch a Leprechaun%22 in a classroom with a whiteboard and chairs in the background.
A child's craft of an elderly person with cotton ball hair and glasses is displayed on a black background with a handwritten caption below.
A young girl in a Pete the Cat costume stands in front of a colorful rainbow displayed on a large screen, with toy strollers and a classroom setting in the background.
A person in a Clifford the Big Red Dog costume stands in a room with a plant and bulletin board in the background.
Children stand on a stage holding certificates in front of a screen displaying %22WE ARE PROUD OF YOU%22 with clapping hands graphics.
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Three smiling children in matching blue Buffalo Bills jerseys stand in front of a beige tiled wall.
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News & Announcements

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James Bates Appointed as Assistant Principal at Mendon High School

The Pittsford Central School District is pleased to announce the appointment of James Bates as Assistant Principal at Mendon High School. Bates was formally appointed by the Board of Education at its September 8, 2026, meeting and will begin his new role on October 9.

Bates brings a strong background in science education, instructional leadership, and school administration to his new role. He began his career as a middle school biology teacher and department leader at East Rochester High School. He has also served as an Assistant Principal at Monroe 2 BOCES and as an Assistant Principal at Western Wayne Summer Academy.

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Community Input Shapes Pittsford's New Strategic Plan

Pittsford Central School District has developed a new Strategic Plan that will serve as a roadmap for the future of the district, reflecting the voices, values, and aspirations of the entire school community.

Developed over the course of the 2025–26 school year, the plan is the result of a collaborative effort involving hundreds of dedicated participants and input from thousands of students, staff members, families, and community stakeholders. Through surveys, focus groups, community conversations, and a Community Input Day held in May, community members shared their experiences, identified priorities, and helped shape a shared vision for the future of Pittsford Schools.

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New Department of Pupil Services Unifies Student Supports

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.

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Helping Students Develop Habits of Mind for Lifelong Learning

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...

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Join us on Oct. 3 for the Inaugural Dig Pink Volleyball Match

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 JV match is at 11 a.m. followed by Varsity at 1 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.

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