Evans Park Elementary School

School and District News

• New Asst. Supt. for Business Appointed 8/21

  August 21, 2024

  Dear Pearl River School District Community,
  
  We are pleased to announce that at last evening’s (August 20) Board of Education meeting, Lillian Gutierrez Rinchiera, Ed. D. was appointed to the position of Assistant Superintendent for Business, effective September 25, 2024. Dr. Rinchiera brings over 20 years of experience to the District - having previously served as Director of Financial Services & District Treasurer in the South Orangetown Central School District; Chief Information and Data Privacy Officer in the Suffern Central School District; and, Chief Information Officer in the Harrison Central School District and in the South Orangetown Central School District. Prior to entering public education, she spent 15 years working in the financial technology field. Dr. Rinchiera holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Math and Computer Science from New York University (NYU); a Master of Business Administration in Management of Information Systems from NYU Stern School of Business; and, a Doctor of Education
  in Educational Leadership, Administration and Policy from Fordham University. In addition, she earned her New York State School District Business Leader certification from Long Island University. 

  With a strong background in educational administration, data management, finance and operations,
  I am confident that Dr. Rinchiera will work effectively with District and building administrators, as well as various stakeholders, to ensure smooth and efficient business operations. I look forward to having
  Dr. Rinchiera join our District Administration team during the start of the 2024-25 school year!

  Sincerely,

  Marco F. Pochintesta, Ed. D.
  Superintendent of Schools

  Pearl River School District

• New Members of District Administration 8-7-24

  August 7, 2024

  Dear Pearl River School District Community,
  
  We are pleased to announce that at last evening’s (August 6) Board of Education meeting, Mr. Mathew Kelleher was appointed to the position of Director of Facilities and Ms. Jennifer Green was appointed to the position of Director of Special Services - both effective August 26, 2024.

  Mr. Mathew Kelleher comes to us from Southern Westchester BOCES where he served as Assistant Director of Facilities. He brings 25 years of experience in school facilities operations and management to the District, having began his career with the New York City Board of Education and during his 10-year tenure as a Senior Maintenance Mechanic at the Westchester Medical Center - followed by seven years of building operations and supervisory experience at Westchester Community College. In addition, he holds a degree from Mount Saint Michael Academy, as well as certification in Building Operations and licensure in Universal Refrigeration. 

  Ms. Jennifer Green joins us from the Clarkstown Central School District where she has worked for the past three years in the Pupil Personnel Services/Special Education Department as a District-Level Committee on Special Education Chairperson and Transition Coordinator. Along with experience in education and leadership in special education for over 25 years, Ms. Green holds a Certificate of Advanced Study in School Building/District Leadership, a Master of Science in Special Education K-12, a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education N-6, and a Bachelor of Arts in Communications and Public Relations - all from SUNY New Paltz. In addition, she serves on the Disabilities Advisory Council for Rockland County.
  
  The Pearl River School District warmly welcomes these new District administrators as we prepare for a new and exciting 2024-25 school year.
  
  

  Sincerely,

  Marco F. Pochintesta, Ed. D.
  Superintendent of Schools

  Pearl River School District

• 2024-25 School-Aged Childcare for PRSD Elementary Students

  The Rockland County YMCA announces Open Registration for school-aged childcare serving Pearl River School District students for the 2024-25 school year.  

  Before- and after-school childcare services will be provided for all three elementary schools at Franklin Avenue Elementary.  Students attending Evans Park Elementary and Lincoln Avenue Elementary will be transported to their respective schools in the morning and transported to Franklin Avenue Elementary in the afternoon.  Registration is on a first-come first served basis with priority given to children needing care five days a week.  

  Please visit the Rockland County YMCA’s website for additional information and how to register.

  Pearl River School District

• COVID-19 At-Home Tests & CDC Guidelines

  Pearl River School District no longer has access to at-home test kits that we can supply to our parents. However, the federal government has made additional COVID tests available directly to families - please visit https://www.covid.gov/tests for more details. There are also CDC Guidelines posted for those individuals who are sick with COVID or are suffering with COVID-like symptoms.

  Pearl River School District

• Highlights From Our Schools

  Pearl River School District's Facebook page regularly highlights the accomplishments of our students and student athletes along with details and photos from monthly events.  Check it out regularly:  PRSD Highlights

  Pearl River School District