A letter from Superintendent Dr. Ruiz-Giovinazzi was sent district-wide to families and staff in response to the 6-3-25 fires in Nyack.
Dear Families,
I want to reach out to our school families in the wake of the two fires that happened in Nyack yesterday. We are deeply concerned over the devastation and extensive damage families have endured from these fires, resulting in the loss of their homes and displacement of community families.
Our leadership team is prioritizing the immediate needs of district families we have identified and who have students in our schools. Our emergency response team met yesterday and enacted district protocols, including necessary communication for information and outreach.
Today, our administrators met first thing this morning to confirm our next steps, and how we as a district will respond and give collectively. Our support staff is on hand for any student who may be impacted by this trauma. We are in communication with key community organizations who have been responsive and appreciate the collaboration to support families.
Partnering efforts, our PTAs are working with the Family Resource Centers (FRCs) in each school to support district families who are displaced from the fire. More information about how you can help will be provided to you this afternoon by your school’s PTA.
Thank you in advance for your hearts put to action with generosity and helping to build a culture of love for our families in a time of need. Please feel free to reach out to my office.
Yours truly,
Dr. Lizzette Ruiz-Giovinazzi
Superintendent of Schools