Upcoming Events
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Wednesday
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM School Board Workshop Meeting
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February 26, 2025
District News
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Building names report due next week
The full board is expected to use the committee’s findings and recommendations to decide during the meeting if it will submit new building names to the state Education Department by its March 1 deadline for changes to go into effect for the 2025-26 school year.
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Jewish Federation donates winter hats
The Jewish Federation of Dutchess County recently donated 34 hand-knit winter caps of various sizes and colors to the Poughkeepsie City School District to be given to elementary students.
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Friday Night Lights returning in March
The Community Schools program, which gives students a place for activities, games, enrichment opportunities and meals each Friday evening, is returning with the first installment tentatively scheduled to begin in March at Poughkeepsie Middle School.
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Community budget input sessions planned
As the process of creating the 2025-26 Poughkeepsie City School District budget continues, the district will hold two community input sessions at which residents can learn more about the budget and discuss what they believe should be included.
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Kindergarten registration open, pre-K beginning soon
Though parents are not required to send their children to school before the first grade, students who participate in pre-K and kindergarten have been shown to be more likely to succeed academically and graduate high school, are less likely to require academic intervention or special education services, and have stronger emotional and social intelligence, among a slew of other benefits.
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Website launched to share elementary restructuring proposal details
The site includes details of the plan, a timeline, links to previous presentations, an FAQ section and a form through which to submit questions to the district.
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Community Closet food pantry open at PMS
The idea, Community Schools Executive Director Natasha Brown said, is to serve as a resource for “families in crisis” who may need a little help closing the gaps between other assistance programs, such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
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Assistant Superintendent Gallo speaks at workshop on inequalities
Dr. Charles Gallo, assistant superintendent for secondary education, took part in a two-day workshop titled Promoting Partnerships to Advance Educational Justice in Poughkeepsie, facilitated by Vassar College.
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.
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.