6/27/25 Graduation Day!
Pawling High School
Announcements
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6/10/25 BOE Meeting, 7pm PMS
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6/19/25 Juneteenth - No School, District Closed
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6/20/25 Marking Period 4 Ends
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6/24/25 BOE Meeting, 7pm PMS
Pawling High School
CONTACT INFO
- Helen Callan, Principal
- Ean Titus, Assistant Principal
- John Bellucci, Interim Athletic Director
- High School Main Office: 845-855-4620
- Fax: 845-855-2029
- First Bell 7:55 a.m.
- School day begins: 8:00 a.m.
- School dismissal: 2:40 p.m.
Upcoming Events
6/16/25 Last Day of Classes for 9th-11th Grade
6/16/25 Senior Barbeque
6/18/25 Spring Sports Awards
6/25/25 Senior Scholarship Night, 6:30 pm
6/26/25 Senior ES Walkthrough, 9:30 am, Senior Luncheon 11am, Graduation Rehearsal, 12pm
6/27/25 GRADUATION, 10am
Class of 2025 Information
Dear Parents/Guardians:
The graduation ceremony for the Class of 2025 will take place on Friday, June 27, 2025 (RAIN OR SHINE), at 10:00 AM on the high school baseball field.
Families may enter the seating area at 9:15 AM. Seating is first come, first serve. Please contact Melissa Pugliese with any accommodation needs at pugliesem@pcsdny.org. Parking is limited so please try to arrive with one car per family (including graduate). Seniors must report at 9:15 AM to the high school cafeteria.
Graduation caps may be decorated on Thursday, June 12, 2025 at the Pawling High School. All decorations will be preapproved by Mrs. Pugliese, Senior Class advisor. Gowns may not be altered or adorned in any way.
On Thursday, June 26, 2025, all graduating seniors should report to the high school cafeteria at 9:30 AM. After receiving their caps and gowns, our seniors will be bused over to the elementary school on Haight Street to “walk the outside circle” in recognition and appreciation of where their journey began. Elementary teachers and students will be there to greet them and celebrate their accomplishments.
Our graduation luncheon will take place on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at 11:00 AM. The luncheon will be followed by a mandatory graduation rehearsal which should end by 1:00 PM.
I look forward to seeing you at graduation on Friday, June 27, 2025.
Sincerely,
Helen Callan,
Principal
Pawling High School
Class of 2026 Senior Portraits
Upstate Images has been selected as the official senior photographer for the Class of 2026!
Please review the attached senior portrait information from Upstate Images. Sessions are being held in the high school's auditorium on August 18th and 19th.
Appointment sessions must be booked through Upstate Images. Please reach out to the photographer with any questions: 1-855-773-3321
Monthly Newsletter
Regents Examination Schedules for 2025
Regents Review Updates May 2025
Students need to report 30 minutes before exams start.
The administration of the Life Science: Biology and the Earth and Space Science Regents will take place on Tuesday, June 10th during the school day. Students taking the Biology regents should arrive at school no later than 7:45 AM. The Earth and Space Science regents will begin later in the day so those students will attend their morning classes. Students not scheduled for the Life Science: Biology or the Earth and Space Science Regents will attend their regular classes.
The administration of the Geometry Regents exam will take place on Wednesday, June 11th during the school day. Students taking the Geometry Regents will need to arrive at school no later than 7:45 AM. Students not scheduled for the Geometry Regents will attend their regular classes.
If a student is scheduled to take a morning Regents exam, they need to arrive to school no later than 7:45 am on the day of the exam. Students should take their regular bus to school. Transportation home will be provided after the exam is finished.
If a student is scheduled to take an afternoon exam, they need to arrive to school no later than 11:45 am. If a student is scheduled for an afternoon exam and needs transportation to school at that time, please contact the Transportation Department at (845) 855-4640 or email them at serafinip@pcsdny.org. Transportation will be provided after the exam is finished.
The successful completion and passing of Regents exams are a current graduation requirement. It is important that students are in school and on time on the day(s) they are scheduled to take these exams. There are no makeup days. In the event of serious illness, a student will need to sign up for an August administration (there is a cost involved) at another location or wait until January 2026.
Yearbook Orders
Exciting News! The 2024-2025 High School Yearbook is now available to order!
Click the link below and purchase your copy today.
Create a space in the yearbook just for your student; this is a special opportunity to celebrate their passions, inspiring achievements and unique perspective. They’ll flip through the yearbook for years to come and revisit your thoughtful words.
Local businesses can also design ads to showcase their dedication to our Pawling community, and support the creation of the yearbook!
Parking Application Procedures 2025-2026
Dear Parent/Guardian/Rising Seniors:
We will be sending seniors the student parking permit application and parking application procedures for the 2025-2026 school year via Parent Square on Friday, August 1, 2025.
Juniors will be able to apply for any remaining spaces in the student parking lot beginning in January 2026.
Sincerely,
Helen Callan, Principal
Ean Titus, Assistant Principal
2025 French Honor Society Induction Ceremony
Harlem Wizards Game
Criteria for Honor Societies
The Pawling High School has five Honor Societies. Please click on the links to see a description and the criteria.
- Spanish Honor Society - Advisor Ms. Farrand
- French Honor Society - Advisor Mrs. Spinelli
- National Honor Society - Advisor Mr. Ostyn
- Math Honor Society - CURRENTLY INACTIVE
- Science Honor Society - Advisor Mrs. Verhagen
Details on the criteria:
Attend Today...Achieve Tomorrow
The education of today’s youth requires a collective effort involving families, schools and communities. By supporting regular school day attendance, we help lay the foundation for a lifelong commitment to learning. When students attend school consistently, they develop routines and habits that carry forward into adulthood, equipping them with the tools needed to pursue higher education and career opportunities.
Missing school days can lead to gaps in learning, making it harder for students to keep up with the curriculum. In fact, starting as early as preschool and kindergarten, regular attendance is essential for students gaining the academic and social skills they need to thrive. Research shows that when students are chronically absent (missing 10% or more of the school year or 18 days over an entire year), they are less likely to read proficiently by third grade, achieve in middle school and graduate from high school.
Here’s what you can do to help your student build good attendance habits:
- Stay informed. Understand your student’s attendance to be sure absences aren’t adding up.
- Talk about it. Start a conversation about the importance of showing up for success in school and in life.
- Set expectations. Unless your child is sick, they should be in school every day.
- Sleep matters. Set a regular bedtime and morning routine to help your student be rested and ready.
- Be prepared. Get ready for the school day the night before and build in a little extra time in the morning.
- Make a backup plan. If something comes up, have a family member, neighbor, or another parent help you get your student to school.
- Schedule carefully. Try to plan medical appointments and extended trips when school isn’t in session.
The students of today are the leaders of tomorrow. Regular engagement in school equips youth with the knowledge, critical thinking skills, and diverse perspectives needed to make informed decisions and drive positive change in their communities and beyond.
Attendance Matters!
When Am I Too Sick for School?
