SEPTEMBER 2025 NEWSLETTER

On behalf of the PTSA Executive Committee, welcome back to school! 

In the coming year, the PTSA is excited to bring back signature programs such as the Science Fair, Spelling and Geography Bee, Family Movie Night, Senior Scholarship Awards, the Graduation Parade, and Welcome BBQs at the middle and high school. 

The PTSA is also looking forward to funding new school-led grant requests. Last year’s approved grants included a new electric piano and mural at Dows Lane, guest author visits, clubs, enrichment programs, field trips, and professional development - all of which foster a sense of community while enriching the student experience.

Learn More About Our Programs!  



Our organization relies on your support to ensure we can continue investing over $120,000 annually in programming and resources that fall outside the District budget. That translates to $75 spent per student per year.

Purchasing an annual membership is the first and easiest step to support the PTSA and the work of its volunteers. Membership also includes voting privileges on key leadership and financial decisions. 

We thank you for your continued support and encourage you to reach out with any questions or suggestions at hello@irvingtonnyptsa.org!

Sonal Vasudev | President | Irvington NY PTSA

Meet & Greet with IUFSD Pupil Personnel Services

Fri, Oct 17th | 9 AM | O'Hara Nature Center

Families with students with IEPs, 504s or anyone who wants to learn about the support services available to students with learning differences, please join us for a Meet & Greet with the district's Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) team on Friday, Oct. 17 @ 9AM at O'Hara Nature Center. RSVP Now!

Hosted by the PTSA SCAFLD Committee, co-chaired by Roisin Walker and Lori Fettner (scafld@irvingtonnyptsa.org). For more information or to stay up to date on future events, visit www.irvingtonNYptsa.org/scafld.

Welcome to Irvington Schools!

New Families Fall Mixer

Thurs, Oct 23rd | 6 PM | Mima Vinoteca

If you recently joined the Irvington school district, the PTSA New Families Welcome Committee is here to ease your transition into the community and our schools.

All families, new and old, are invited to join us in this welcome at our New Families Fall Welcome Mixer

​Reserve a Spot Now! Hosted by the PTSA New Families Welcome Committee, co-chaired by Pamela Haynes, Heather Goodman, Mara Gredick and Mavis Edme.

In the meantime, please visit www.irvingtonnyptsa.org/NewFamilies for a list of school and community resources and social media groups, and a contact list of PTSA school and grade representatives. If you have any questions, email the committee members at newfamilies@irvingtonnyptsa.org

Whether you have a couple hours once a year to volunteer at an event or more time to run a program or chair a committee, we have many opportunities for parents to support our work.

Join our volunteer database to tell us how you would like to get involved!

For ad hoc volunteer opportunities throughout the year, visit www.irvingtonNYptsa.org/volunteer follow us on Facebook and Instagram!

Got a Question for School Administrators? Submit a PAC Query!

A key responsibility of the PTSA is to facilitate the Parent Advisory Council or PAC. PAC is a forum for parents 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 school VPs and Grade Parents.

PAC questions can be submitted through a Google Form and parents can opt to remain anonymous. Visit www.irvingtonnyptsa.org/pac to meet your school’s PTSA PAC representatives, PAC meeting dates and minutes, and the link to submit a question or comment to your school’s PAC.

Get into the School Spirit and Ready for Fall!

Support Irvington schools and celebrate the Bulldogs by purchasing spirit wear. Perfect for sporting events and fall picnics! Browse the PTSA Spirit Wear store for all our products including lots of new merchandise! 

Clothing for children and adults - and remember at Dows Lane, every Friday is wear green spirit day!

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

Welcome Back BBQs: 6th Grade and High School

PTSA school representatives and parents teamed up again this year to host a welcome back student BBQs for incoming 6th graders on the first day of school and for all high school students on Sep. 6th! Thank you to all our volunteers for organizing these special events to bring students together and celebrate the start of the school year!

Superintendent’s Breakfast

On August 27th, the PTSA organized breakfast to welcome back more than 200 school administrators, faculty and staff at the Superintendent’s Breakfast. Along with our annual teacher appreciation lunches, these hospitality events allow us to celebrate and show gratitude to those who play a vital role in shaping our children’s school experience.

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

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