Teachers and local artisans come together so our scholars can experience creativity and learning in a myriad of ways!
On May 24th, 2018 PHS hosted its 2nd annual "Poughkeepsie's Got Talent!" talent show. The show consisted of students showcasing talents: singing, dancing, and musical instruments.
The 2018 Poughkeepsie High School Art Show, held on May 17th at The Poughkeepsie Underwear Factory, was run by the PHS Art Club, in collaboration with local sponsors, to show the excellent work done this year by our scholars!
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) scholars decided, as a class, that they wanted their last project of the third quarter to be creating kites.
The Marathon Project is a running program completely funded by the Council on Addiction Prevention and Education (CAPE) of Dutchess County and mentored by PHS teacher volunteers. The goal of the program is to provide an opportunity for scholars to develop healthy life-styles, social-emotional skills and perseverance through running, regardless of ability level.
On Thursday April 26, 2018 the students in the Leadership Connections program visited NYC. Everyone took a fascinating journey through the National Geographic’s Encounter Ocean Odyssey.
Poughkeepsie High School students, led by the student government, in solidarity with students all across the nation, walked out and had a moment of silence.
Student scholars at Poughkeepsie High School met with more than 60 local businesses and organizations to learn about potential career pathways on Thursday, April 19 at the 5th Annual Career & Job Fair at Poughkeepsie High School.
On Thursday and Friday April 12th & 13th the Career Explorations classes attended and participated in a cooking demonstration by Chef Duane Brown and Event Planner Jewel Wolcott from Blueprint Consulting.
Teen Closet relies on the generosity of community donors and a partnership with the Poughkeepsie City School District to provide personal hygiene products, undergarments, and winter essentials so that every student in the City of Poughkeepsie can come to school feeling healthy, secure, confident and ready to learn.
Scholars are meeting on Thursdays, after school, to hone their skills, under the leadership of Mr. Chipak, to become a competitive team!
PHS celebrated the success of 93 seniors who are on the cusp of finishing their school career!
Poughkeepsie High School celebrated Black History, our multicultural community and raised awareness about social issues affecting the lives of our students.
Students from the world-renowned Culinary Institute of America (CIA) in Hyde Park came to PHS on February 20th to give a series of presentations.
Once a Month at Morse Elementary School
Friday November 16, 2018
