July 15, 2025

Dear Morristown Central School Students, Staff, Parents, and Community Members:

As we approach the start of the 2025–2026 school year, I want to take a moment to thank the entire Morristown community for your continued support of our students, families, and school district. This summer has been full of meaningful work, collaboration, and progress—all with one purpose: to provide the best possible learning environment for our children.

Behind the scenes, a great deal has happened to prepare for the new year. From facility upgrades and freshened classrooms to meal preparation, transportation readiness, and student scheduling, our team has worked tirelessly to ensure a smooth and successful start. We are especially grateful to those who supported our Summer School programs, which provided academic support, social engagement, and connection to vital services for many students.

We’re thrilled to share some exciting updates from our Capital Project, Phase 1, which included the complete renovation of elementary classroom bathrooms and significant improvements to flooring and casework in the 100 and 400 wings. Even more exciting: our brand-new STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Math) space is nearly complete! This space will open up dynamic, hands-on learning opportunities for students this fall.

As we move into the upcoming school year, our faculty and staff have been hard at work—reviewing data, reflecting on growth areas, and planning for instructional excellence. Our priorities remain clear:

• Enhancing curriculum to meet the needs of all learners
• Strengthening instructional practices to increase student engagement and outcomes
• Fostering a positive, safe, and inclusive climate where every student feels valued
  
  

We’re also proud to continue our partnership with Sweethearts & Heroes, whose work through the BRAVES initiative gives students leadership opportunities while promoting empathy, empowerment, and essential social-emotional learning competencies across all grade levels.

My mission as your Superintendent is to maintain and grow a rigorous teaching and learning environment that provides every student with a sense of belonging, while helping students to grow intellectually, emotionally, and socially.  It is critical to every student's success that they graduate from high school with the skills necessary to pursue and achieve their goals and dreams.

 📅 Mark Your Calendars!

Join us for our annual Open House & Back-to-School Bash on Tuesday, September 2nd from 3:30–5:30 p.m.

• School supplies will be ready and waiting in your child's classroom
• Community organizations will be stationed in the gymnasium to welcome you and share resources

We are very excited to once again be able to provide school supplies to our students at no cost to families. As always, our success is rooted in the strength of this incredible community. Thank you for your continued trust and support. We’re excited to begin another year of learning, growing, and achieving—together.

I am looking forward to the start of the new school year and having our students and staff return to the building. The first day of school is Thursday, September 4th!

If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to reach out to me.    

Sincerely, 

Staci A. Vaughn

Superintendent