At its May 8, 2026 meeting, the Pelham PTA Council (PTAC) and PTA Units representing Colonial Elementary School, Hutchinson Elementary School, Prospect Hill Elementary School, Siwanoy Elementary School, Pelham Middle School, Pelham Memorial High School, and SEPTA voted unanimously to support the proposed 2026-27 School Budget.

The proposed budget represents an appropriation of $98,260,000 (reflecting a budget-to-budget increase of 2.05%) and is tax cap compliant (3.72% tax levy increase). It will sustain a wide array of educational and extracurricular program offerings, such as Gr 2-5 Spanish language instruction; the Middle School IB Program; over 20 AP and college credit courses; nationally-recognized science research; Seal of Civic Readiness program designation, award winning fine and performing arts; extensive athletics and co/extracurricular activities. and continue support. The budget also commits to continuing its Special Education supports based on student need, and will allow the District to advance its Strategic Plan objectives. To learn more, please visit the District’s 2026-27 School Budget webpage. 

All PTA Units and PTAC also encourage registered voters to cast their ballots on Tuesday, May 19th for the School Budget, and two (2) open seats on the Pelham Board of Education. The polls will be open at the Middle School Gym from 7am to 9pm. The candidates (in ballot order) are:

• Annemarie Garcia
• Lisa Martino Alves
• Sidney Burke

Learn more about the candidates at the BOE Candidate Forum, which takes place on Monday, May 11th at 7 PM in Pelham Memorial High School’s Alumni Hall. This in-person event will be moderated by the Westchester League of Women Voters. The forum will also be live streamed via the District’s YouTube channel and recorded for after event viewing.

The Pelham PTA Council is committed to unifying and strengthening local PTAs by facilitating partnerships and collaborations that enhance the educational and co-curricular experiences of children and their families in our District, as well as promoting the interests of the National PTA and New York State PTA.

Editor’s note: This press release was provided by the Pelham PTA Council. The Pelham Examiner publishes press releases in the form received as a service to the community.