Together, We are Champions for Children in Poughkeepsie City Schools
Gregory Mott was officially made Superintendent of Schools July 1. Mott has spent nearly 30 years as an educator, the last five in Poughkeepsie as assistant superintendent for elementary education, and has had his fingerprints on several key district initiatives, including Elementary Reconfiguration, adopting and implementing a research-based K-8 ELA and math curriculum and getting each elementary school a “good standing” designation from the state Education Department.
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The Poughkeepsie City School District this fall reconfigured its elementary schools to better serve the educational and wellness needs of students. Rather than four schools dedicated to grades 1-5 and a fifth for pre-kindergarten and kindergarten students, the district now has two schools – Truth and Krieger – serving grades PK-2 and three schools – Clinton, Smith and Warring – for grades 3-5.
As part of this change, the district is able to offer school bus service to any elementary student who lives at least a half-mile radius from their school.
Pursuant to Section 2-c and 2-d of the Education Law, parents and students are entitled to certain protections regarding confidential student information. The Poughkeepsie City School District is committed to safeguarding personally identifiable information from unauthorized access or disclosure as set forth in the link below.
November 10, 2025
Late in her presentation at Clinton Elementary school, Laurie Halse Anderson had a question for the students. Did you know that you are the smartest generation? the author asked. I think you guys are . . .
November 6, 2025
Students across the Poughkeepsie City School District will soon have the resources to explore the sport of hockey more deeply through a partnership with the New York Rangers. The Rangers are supplying. . .
November 5, 2025
Superintendents Conference Day was a day off for students across the Poughkeepsie City School District. For staff, though, it was a day filled with nearly 50 different workshops targeted as various ar. . .
November 5, 2025
On Wednesday, another layer of joint compound was being applied to the fresh drywall surrounding the perimeter of Poughkeepsie High Schools auditorium. The upper sections of the walls have already bee. . .
November 5, 2025
Jennifer Langdons second grade class at Krieger Elementary enjoyed Pumpkinpalooza last week, a hands-on, cross-curricular exploration of pumpkins that integrated science, math and language arts. Using. . .
October 31, 2025
Hello Families, Were proud to share that the PCSD Community Food Pantry is open and available to support families in need of food and essential items. Located at the Parent Empowerment Center at Pou. . .
October 30, 2025
Clinton Families! Please join us on Monday, November 3, 2025, from 1:00 pm to 2:00 p.m. for a free, in-person workshop to help guide you through the process of applying for OPWDD (Office for People. . .
October 29, 2025
Leadership from the Poughkeepsie City School District, City of Poughkeepsie, Poughkeepsie Childrens Cabinet, and other community groups joined more than 750 leaders from across the country earlier thi. . .
October 29, 2025
As Poughkeepsie City School District students learn to read and write, they arent simply sitting at a desk with a pencil and tri-lined paper. Theyre standing and stretching out their arms to write le. . .
October 28, 2025
Dear Poughkeepsie City School District Community, In light of a recent incident involving a Poughkeepsie High School student who was approached and physically accosted while on her way to school, w. . .
October 23, 2025
There have been times when parents come to Poughkeepsie High School counselor Ann Marie Tuckers office and, midway through the conversation, realize they need to ask a question: Did your name used to . . .
October 20, 2025
This fall, students at Clinton and Smith elementary schools will beautify and harvest from their outdoor gardens and learn how to cook using those ingredients. The eight-week program through the Pough. . .
October 17, 2025
The idea of farm to school is about more than what ends up on a students tray. Its a mindset that embraces the idea that food can be an entry point to healthy activity and education in a communal sett. . .
October 17, 2025
The Poughkeepsie City School Districts variety of extended learning time after-school programs begins Oct. 20. This year, the programs are expanding to five days a week with more ages included. In add. . .
October 17, 2025
Though she leads trips to colleges throughout the year, College Readiness and Workforce Education Counselor Kelly Semexant said many students do not often have the luxury of visiting campuses. Thats w. . .
October 10, 2025
Hello PCSD Families, Were excited to invite you to our Friday Night Lights Program. This program will be a fun, safe, and enriching way to kick off the weekend for students and families! -Start Dat. . .
October 10, 2025
The Poughkeepsie Childrens Cabinet has been selected for a new Wallace Foundation initiative that will provide funding to help seven communities across the country reach their economic mobility . . .
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Visit this page to see contact information for administrators in charge of each element of the Poughkeepsie City School District.
Visit our Enrollment page to learn more about the process of starting your student in the Poughkeepsie City School District, including what documents are needed.
Visit our District Policies page to learn more about areas such as our Cyberbullying and Immunization policies, and our Forms page for important documents for parents and families to learn about.
Learn more about our Pioneers Athletics programs on our Athletics page.
If you are interested in learning more to help your student with online learning, visit our Google Classroom learning page and access helpful videos.
Poughkeepsie City School District publishes a variety of newsletters throughout the year. Some of them publish weekly, some monthly and some quarterly. Visit the Newsletters page to read the latest messages regarding curriculum, athletics, engagement and other areas.
At a Glance
7 School Buildings
3,727 enrolled students
81% Students Accepted to College
21 Dual-Enrollment and AP Courses
28 Varsity Sports Offered
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