Pearl River School District Archives & Alumni Information
Pearl River School District Archives Mission Statement: Established in 1993, under the auspices of the Pearl River Alumni Association, to collect and preserve artifacts and archival materials relating to the Pearl River School District. These materials are available to all interested parties for research, education, and exhibition.
Our entire archives of articles, photos, yearbooks, memorabilia, etc. of students and activities that encompass the district's long history are maintained by a group of volunteers. These retired teachers, graduates, and parents of the Pearl River School District offer a few hours each month to assemble and organize diverse materials into a structured collection of chronicles.
If your class or organization is in need of copies of historical items pertaining to the Pearl River School District community, please contact our Community Services Office at muthigm@pearlriver.org or 845-620-3918. We encourage as long a lead-time as possible, as the research process can be time-consuming. The district also has a graduating class banner that can be borrowed and adjusted for your class. See more information about reunions by scrolling down this page.
Cleaning out an attic or basement? We also welcome suitable donations to our archives!
Did You Know?
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Pearl River High School was once located in downtown Pearl River on what is now Central Avenue Field. Built in 1922, the building stood on the eastern-end of the field where the gazebo now stands. The building was vacated by students and faculty in March 1963 when they moved to the current high school location. Demolition of the older building was completed in March 1981.
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Pearl River School District offices are located on what was first a private home in the 1940’s known as the Pearl River Milk Farm. It was transformed in the 1950’s into Dean’s Spa, which, according to the Pearl River Public Library’s website, was “a weight-loss spa for tired city dwellers, stressed executives, and the wives of the well-to-do”, and then purchased in 1969 by the Africa Inland Mission, who boarded missionaries and their families between assignments.
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Two of Pearl River School District archivists, Jane Quinlan and Jeanne Massaro, contributed to our hamlet’s local historian James Cassetta’s book Images in America – Pearl River published in 2014. Their knowledge of the district is a hidden treasure, and they have helped both alumni and current students with reunions and academic projects. Please consider volunteering on with our group of district historians.
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In 2018, Pearl River Middle School celebrated its 50th year! Click the following link for a presentation celebrating this milestone:
PRMS 50th Anniversary
High School Transcripts
If you are a graduate of Pearl River High School and are in need of transcripts, please complete the form below:
PRHS Transcript Request
If you have any questions, please call the high school guidance office at 845-620-3812.
PRHS Yearbooks
Pearl River School District has PRHS yearbooks available for sale for the following years:
1940, 1947, 1952, 1965, 1982, 1983, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1989, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
Yearbook Costs for Class Years
1940 - 1999 Picked up: $25.00 Shipped: $40.00
2007 - 2010 Picked up: $40.00 Shipped: $55.00
2011 - 2016 Picked up: $60.00 Shipped: $75.00
Yearbooks may be purchased in two ways:
1.) Picked-up at our district administration building; please contact us to make an appointment. Make check payable to "Pearl River UFSD"; cash, in exact change, also accepted.
2. ) Shipped within the continental U.S.; price includes $15.00 shipping fee. Please include your address and phone number in case we need to reach you. Yearbooks will be shipped once payment is received. Make check payable to "Pearl River UFSD" and put the year of the yearbook (i.e. 1999 yearbook) on the memo line. Check and contact information should be mailed to the following address:
Pearl River School District Alumni
135 West Crooked Hill Road
Pearl River, NY 10965
For more information, contact: muthigm@pearlriver.org or 845-620-3918.
We are currently accepting donations of yearbooks, in good condition, for all graduating classes.
Please remember us when you clean out those old attics and basements!
PRSD Archives Database
Please visit our online Pearl River School District Archives website, which lists the high school and middle school yearbooks, Tenth Muse, various sports awards programs, and individual publications in our collection. Just type the school's appreviation (PRHS, PRMS) or document name in the KEYWORD field:
PRSD Archives Database
To view these references in person at our District Offices, please call
845-620-3918 for an appointment.
Volunteer with our Archives Group!
Our Archive's group is looking to pass along their wealth of knowledge to the next generation! If you are a retired PRSD faculty member or staff, former student, parent of students, or community member, please consider joining our volunteers in this important and rewarding endeavor. They meet periodically at the district offices. Contact the Community Services Office at 620-3918 or muthigm@pearlriver.org for more information!
PRHS Reunions
Recent Reunions:
The Class of 1979 celebrated their 40th Reunion during the weekend on November 29th. On Friday, they held a tree and plaque dedication in Central Avenue Field, followed by a get together at River Lounge in Pearl River. On Saturday, the class held a dinner at the Nyack Seaport. See their Facebook page for more information and photos: https://www.facebook.com/PRHS79
The Class of 1969 celebrated their 50th Reunion during the weekend of September 27th, 2019. On Friday, the spent the evening at Noonan's in Pearl River, while Saturday's plans were at the Blue Hill Olde Castle Restaurant. Contacts: Linda Renc Smith at lrscocoa151@gmail.com and Roberta Hughes Beany at robertabeany@gmail.com.
PRHS Reunion Banner
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This banner is available to borrow for your reunion event. The "Class of 1949" can be changed to reflect the graduation year of your class.
