District News
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Historic bus measure, budget, fund use approved by voters
Residents approved the district's plan to provide school buses to most elementary school students beginning in the fall
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All-district play 'Moana Jr.; set for Wednesday, Thursday at Krieger: What to know
When audiences attend “Moana Jr.” at Krieger Elementary School Wednesday and Thursday evenings, they’ll see a cast and crew comprised of 63 fourth and fifth grade elementary students from across the district.
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Gregory Mott named next superintendent
The Poughkeepsie City School District will move forward on July 1 with a leader who has not only been with the district for five years but has been an integral part of several key initiatives enacted.
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Elementary Reconfiguration rolls forward; see what's been happening
Since the Board of Education approved the plan in February, district leaders have met regularly to discuss the many logistical details and questions that must be answered in order to make the change a reality by fall.
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PCSD reinstituting Ampact tutoring after federal cuts
In all, 256 Poughkeepsie students receive Math Corps services and 90 receive Early Learning Corps services.
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Spring building improvements
While most students and staff enjoyed a well-earned break during spring recess, the facilities team was hard at work upgrading buildings around the Poughkeepsie City School District, wrapping up ongoing projects and accelerating new efforts.
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All schools see positive growth in attendance
The percentage of students classified as chronically absent improved across the Poughkeepsie City School District in March and remains below the rate seen during the 2023-24 school year.
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BOE to reopen Clinton Elementary renaming process
"By reopening this process we’re not rejecting the (Roberto Clemente) name but ensuring anyone with concerns in this important decision is heard," said board President Fatimah Carmen Martinez Santiago
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.”
Anonymous Reporting platform
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The Poughkeepsie City School District utilizes the P3 Campus anonymous reporting platform as a tool for students, parents or any community member to notify schools of a potential threat of violence or other issue regarding a building or an individual’s wellbeing. Learn more here.
Download the app using the QR codes below.
Data Privacy, Security and Protection
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New York State Education Law § 2-d provides guidance on protecting Personally Identifiable Information (PII) from unauthorized release or potential access through a breach. Learn what you should know at this link.
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.