The Phelps-Clifton Springs Central School District celebrates the learning and accomplishments of students in materials that may include, but are not limited to, honors/awards, non-graded work, photographs, videos, and voice recordings. 

This information may be released to local media, published in District publications, posted at school or public functions, or printed in a school yearbook. If published, a student’s name or likeness may appear with the intent to highlight/ praise student learning and accomplishments. 

Also, the Federal Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) allows schools to release certain pieces of “directory information” unless parents choose to exercise their right of refusal. 

Per FERPA, the District must publish an annual notice informing parents and students of their right to refuse the release of such information. A full explanation can be found in BoardDocs, under the Board of Education tab at Midlakes.org. 

No action is required if you agree to allow the District to publish and/or display information for non-commercial purposes. Those not granting permissions should clearly include their child’s first and last name, grade level, and email cmarquart@midlakes.org, or write their school or child’s teacher(s).