JANUARY 2026 NEWSLETTER

Welcome Back to School!

We hope you had a restful and rejuvenating holiday break. The PTSA is excited to kick off the second half of the school year with our signature programs like Family Movie Night and Science Fair. We are also starting the recruiting and nomination process to fill vacancies on our Executive Committee next year, so stay tuned for the application (opens in February).

As an all-volunteer-run organization, we count on the time and dedication of our community to help us advance our mission and support our schools. Join our volunteer database to get involved or contact us at hello@irvingtonnyptsa.org with any ideas, suggestions or comments.

Best wishes for the remainder of the school year!

PTSA General Membership Meeting Notice

Jan. 21 | 7 - 8PM | ZOOM

Join us for our 2nd general membership meeting of the year via ZOOM to hear from Scott Wynne, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment and vote on the proposed general membership volunteers for the nominating committee (LINK), hear from advocacy committees, and get updates on our grants and programs.

Family Movie Night is BACK!

TURBO | Fri. Jan. 30

The BAD GUYS | Fri. Feb. 6

6PM | Dows Lane Gym

Grab your sleeping bag, blanket and pillow and join us for our annual Family Movie Nights!

This year, we’re offering a choice of two films: Turbo (Rated PG - suggested for K/1st Grade) or The Bad Guys (Rated PG - suggested for 2nd/3rd Grade). Admission is $15 per family in advance, $25 at the door.

Click HERE for the flyer.

Make Your Voice Heard!

Your input is critical as the Village of Irvington evaluates the condition, use, and future needs of our Village buildings. Your feedback will guide planning, help prioritize investments, and ensure that decisions reflect our community’s needs.

The Facilities Planning Survey is anonymous, open to all Irvington residents, employees, and visitors, and takes approximately 10 minutes to complete. One response per person, please!

Time to Register for the 2026 Irvington Science Fair!

Mar 14 | 10:30AM - 12:30PM | Maher GYM

The 2026 Irvington Science Fair is a fun and supportive celebration of scientific exploration and exchange among fellow Irvington students and community members. To get started, all interested students should complete a registration form by Jan. 30th. Students do NOT need to know anything about their science project to register - that will come in a few weeks! Whether students plan to work alone, with a partner or in a group, EACH student must complete a registration form.

Volunteer to help participants check in and sell concessions.

Sign-Up to Help at The Fair!

Join our team of volunteer judges who talk to participants and score projects. Scientific/Medical/Engineering/Teaching experience is preferred.

Sign-Up to be a Judge!

If you have questions or need more information, please visit

www.irvingtonnyptsa.org/sciencefair.

New Irvington Spirit Wear for the New Year!

Support Irvington schools and celebrate the Bulldogs by purchasing spirit wear for local pick-up!

A portion of the sales support the PTSA General Fund which brings grants and programs to our schools.

PTSA-Funded Grants - December 2025

A major focus of the Irvington PTSA is to support teacher- and administrator-driven projects/programs and provide the necessary resources for our schools.

In December, we granted up to $2,000 in funding for 2 NEW student-initiated clubs at the high school (Finance & Investing and Exploring European Cultures); and renewed our support of a presentation and Q&A for MSS students and faculty by visiting author, Sarah Aronson ($2,250). This month, we approved a $3,000 grant request for our high school band and flag team to perform at a NY Mets game.

Your membership and donation is vital to helping the PTSA enrich and support our schools, and fund grants for programs and infrastructure. Give Now!

Join the Dows Lane

Birthday Book Club

Looking for a special way to mark your child’s birthday while commemorating their legacy at Dows Lane Elementary School? Join the birthday book club to donate a book labeled with your child's name to the Dows Lane library. 

Got a Question for School Administrators? Here's How!

All parents are encouraged to utilize the Parent Advisory Council or PAC, which is a forum to anonymously raise questions/concerns or share suggestions with school administrators about topics that impact the District, the school, the grade or a class. Each school (Dows Lane, Main Street School, Irvington Middle School and Irvington High School) has its own PAC which is composed of that school’s principal and assistant principal, and the PTSA Vice Presidents (VP) and Grade Parents. This group meets monthly to discuss the questions and concerns submitted by parents, and the PTSA representatives are there to be your voice and advocate.

No Idea Whom to Contact? Here's Help!

Also, the school district's administration, teachers and staff can always be contacted directly. The IUFSD Board of Education has created a detailed communication resource matrix to help parents and guardians identify who, how and in what sequence to raise and escalate questions and concerns.

See the IUFSD School District Communications Matrix!

Useful Links

• District & School Calendars
• School Newsletters: Dows Lane Buzz | MSS Scoop | IMS Bulldog Bark | IHS Bulldog’s Blast
• District Newsletter
• Board of Education
• Irvington Athletics
• IUFSD Staff Directory
• Infinite Campus Website
• Download Infinite Campus Parent Portal: On App Store | Get on Google Play
• School Hours & Closing Schedules

VISIT US: www.irvingtonnyptsa.org | CONTACT US: hello@irvingtonnyptsa.org