Upcoming Events
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November 16, 2024
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Parent Advisory Committee - Parent's Forum on Attendance
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November 19, 2024
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November 20, 2024
PHS, ELC UPK P/T Conferences (1/2 Day for PHS, ELC UPK ONLY)
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6:30 PM - 8:30 PM School Board Workshop Meeting
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November 21, 2024
PHS, ELC UPK P/T Conferences (1/2 Day for PHS, ELC UPK ONLY)
District News
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Elementary realignment: Transportation included in revised plan
Poughkeepsie City School District officials Wednesday night will present to the Board of Education a revised plan to realign its elementary buildings that includes transportation for any student who lives more than a half-mile from their school.
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Donuts with Dad returns to massive interest
The second year of the Donuts with Dad series began Oct. 3 with a record turnout of more than 80. The next event, in which parents can learn more about what's going on in their child's school while sharing food and games with them, is scheduled for Warring Elementary Nov. 14.
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Residents speak out at building renaming town hall; Watch Replay
The Poughkeepsie City School District Board of Education’s Ad-Hoc Committee Building Names Study Group is tasked with researching the history of Poughkeepsie’s six elementary school buildings namesakes – including Christopher Columbus School, now serving as the administration building – evaluating how their impacts reflect the city’s current values, and suggesting if those names should stay or change.
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7 Mindsets initiative makes impact in second year
Staff, students and parents alike can benefit from the 7 Mindsets training through monthly newsletters and activities. The next staff meeting is scheduled for Nov. 6.
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Board receives construction, finances, support updates
At Wednesday night’s Board of Education Workshop Meeting, trustees and residents were updated on three key areas of the district’s operations, with presentations on capital project progress, finances and the Office of School Engagement.
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PCSD recovers $2.4 million aid shortfall
The Poughkeepsie City School District last month received roughly $1.2 million from the state, a corrective payment to account for a shortfall in aid from the 2023-24 school year. As part of that correction, the state also increased its aid payment for the 2024-25 school year by another roughly $1.2 million.
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Saturday Morning Lights returns; see what activities are available this year
The program, a Community Schools initiative, will be held every Saturday at Poughkeepsie Middle School through June 21. The day begins with breakfast at 8 a.m., followed by activities from 9 a.m. to noon. Lunch is also served.
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Shoe truck visits PCSD as measure to bolster employee safety
In September, members of the district’s custodial and security teams were able to go shoe shopping – in the parking lot of the high school’s athletic complex.
Mission Statement
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“We are champions of children who inspire and nurture the whole child by providing innovative, high-quality educational opportunities that prepare all students to embark on individual paths of success in a globally diverse community.”
Community Schools
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Learn about PCSD Community Schools and the Parent Empowerment Center and how together we can elevate our students' success.
Capital Project
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Find information on the progress of Poughkeepsie City School District's Capital Improvement Project on these pages.