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Poughkeepsie High School
Poughkeepsie High School serves students in grades 9-12. In 2019-20 enrollment was 1,110.
Address: 70 Forbus St.
Phone: 845-451-4850 (During the COVID-19 pandemic, call 845-391-2204)
Principal: Dr. Phee Simpson, psimpson@poughkeepsieschools.org
Main Office hours: 7:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
School hours: 7:45 a.m. - 2:40 p.m.
Enrollment: 1,110 (2019-20)
Staff: 145 (2019-20)
School Nurse: 845-451-4882
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T-shirt marks class completion
An off-the-cuff comment by a student led AP calculus teacher Denise DiCarmine to provide them with a rewarding experience after taking their final exam.
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Show highlights variety of talent at PHS
Poughkeepsie High School’s auditorium echoed with applause and cheers as more than 15 acts took the stage for Culture Shock’s annual, “PHS Got Talent” show Friday, May 19.
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Cadets attend Military Ball
In the tradition of military exercises, the 5th Annual Poughkeepsie Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps annual Military Ball began with a presentation of colors by the NY-20141 Color Guard.
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PHS mocktail event draws crowd
PHS’ 2023 mocktail pre-prom reception show students having fun, sipping mocktails and showing off their keen sense of fashion.
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PHS program rewards positive actions
Developing positive character traits is important, especially for high school students who are preparing to enter college, the workforce and adulthood.
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PHS cheer competition spreads kindness
Poughkeepsie City School District's, "Cheer from the Heart," event last month at Poughkeepsie High School brought cheer to the hearts of all who attended.
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Students tour Dominican University
On Friday, Feb. 17, 2023, 31 PHS students took a tour of Dominican University in Orangeburg, New York.
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Comic characters adorn walls at high school
Art education merged with the Marvel Universe at Poughkeepsie High School as the Art Club worked with muralist Joe Pimentel to create a mural spanning several walls near the school’s art wing.
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High school staff receives Narcan training
The county’s Breaking Through program offers resources for residents, including Narcan training.
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Cheers for cheerleading
In October the team earned 1st place at an event hosted by Walter Panas High School in Cortlandt Manor, NY.
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Free art portfolio help available Nov. 1-3
Students interested in attending college for art can meet virtually with colleges of their choice as part of The Art Effect’s Hudson Valley Regional Portfolio Week, being held Nov. 1-3.
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Student helps design BOCES' holiday card
Each year, students in Steven Larson’s Graphic Design II class compete for a chance to have their holiday card design used by Dutchess BOCES.
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Students find new options at Multicultural College Fair
Poughkeepsie High School students spent part of Tuesday gathering information about colleges they may want to attend during the 26th annual Multicultural College Fair held in the gym.
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Virtual college fair debuts on website
Poughkeepsie High School students can explore more than 150 different colleges virtually, thanks to an effort to increase student opportunity and access as outlined in the District Annual Goals.
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Poughkeepsie High School safety data sheets 159 of 163
Safety Data Sheets for chemicals used at Poughkeepsie High School, 1-159/163.
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Hobart College inducts PHS grad into Hall of Fame
Tyre Coleman (PHS Class of 2011) recently was inducted into Hobart College’s Athletic Hall of Fame for his work on the gridiron.
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Banquet recognizes student athletes
More than 200 people turned out to honor Poughkeepsie High School athletes who competed this school year - including 66 who were individual scholar athletes, maintaining a 90 or above average.
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Poughkeepsie's' Elementary Schools Spring Concert
Make sure not to miss this unique event!
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Safe Routes committee launches
The goal is to launch the Safe Routes program by the start of school in September.
