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Early Learning Center information
Address: 372 Church St.
Phone: 845-451-4720
Principal: Nadine Elting-Dargan, ndargan@poughkeepsieschools.org
Main office hours: 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
School hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:05 p.m.
School nurse: 845-451-4720 ext. 3410
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UPK students to receive new literacy learning book system
As part of its continued efforts to increase literacy rates among all students, the Poughkeepsie City School District is utilizing a new tool designed to help young students learn to read by practicing phonics skills.
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ELC celebrates Hispanic Heritage
The Early Learning Center hosted a celebration for National Hispanic Heritage Month with school families Oct. 10.
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Get help learning the alphabet
Learn the alphabet in English and Spanish by viewing this slideshow.
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Increasing youth opportunity, reducing inequity discussed at MLK breakfast
The annual breakfast put on by the Catharine Street Center since 1992 honors community members and organizations that embody the messages of Dr. King and highlights the accomplishments of the community’s youth.
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Spelling Bee set for February
After several years without a spelling bee, Community Schools plans to hold an initial competition at Poughkeepsie Middle School Feb. 20 at 6:15 p.m., the same site and night as the department’s second annual African Diaspora Celebration during Black History Month.
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CBS highlights PHS' success with cellphones
Poughkeepsie High School was featured in national news on Wednesday, Jan. 22, as an example of success banning cellphones, ahead of the state’s proposed restrictions on their use in all schools.
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Capital project work improves elementary buildings
This winter break saw the department install new unit ventilators in classrooms in the Early Learning Center.
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Progress in reducing chronic absenteeism; community survey available
Through December, the percentage of students characterized as chronically absent was down more than 18 percentage points compared to a year ago. And, two schools – the Early Learning Center and Krieger Elementary – have been honored as the first two winners of the district’s attendance incentive program.
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Process of creating 2025-26 budget underway
District officials on Wednesday presented to the board what is in motion with the 2025-26 budget process, when key information will be known and set a timeline for updates to the board.
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Cheerleaders headed to nationals at Disney
The team is preparing to compete in February at the National High School Cheerleading Championship at Walt Disney World Resort, fulfilling a longtime goal.
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PHS student saves life using lesson learned in school
On Dec. 6, Victor Nelson III, a Poughkeepsie High School junior, saved a man from a drug overdose in a barbershop by administering Narcan. He had learned how to do it in Sean Lauder’s health class this semester. After the lesson, Lauder supplied each student two doses of Narcan and advised them to carry one around with them – you never know when you may need it.
