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Poughkeepsie Middle School
Poughkeepsie Middle School is the sole middle school for the Poughkeepsie City School District. It serves students in grades 6-8. Enrollment is 904.
Address: 55 College Ave.
Phone: 845-451-4800
Mrs. Felicia Schinella, Interim Principal fschinel@poughkeepsieschools.org
Ms. Danielle Green, Assistant Principal of Culture and Climate
Mrs. Julliet Coxum, 8th Grade Assistant Principal
Mr. Pierce White, 7th Grade Assistant Principal
Mr. Ronald Jackson, 6th Grade Acting Assistant Principal
Main Office hours: 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
School hours: 7:30 a.m. - 2:50 p.m.
Enrollment: 904
Teachers: 85
School Nurse: 845-451-4810
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PMS Hip Hop show set for Thursday at Bardavon theate
For two decades, students have performed in the school’s Hip Hop Theater show, which culminates a powerful arts-based learning experience. Over the span of two weeks, expert instructors in the areas of art, music, dance and poetry visit with sixth grade students during English language arts classes for workshop sessions on various ways to express viewpoints and emotions through performance and art.
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Theater productions return to PMS with 'High School Musical Jr.'
Forty-one PMS students will put on a production of “High School Musical Jr.” at the school’s auditorium, with performances Thursday and Friday evenings.
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Fair provides college exposure to PMS students
The school last Friday held its inaugural college fair, an opportunity for students to learn more about the different choices they’ll have in about four years for higher education.
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PMS celebrates 310 students for 2nd quarter excellence
Students were not only congratulated with a hot breakfast buffet but challenged to use the accomplishment as a launching point for future success.
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Students learn about choices from Mister Brown
Mister Brown, a motivational speaker of three decades, brought his “Choose Well Program” to Poughkeepsie on March 3 for a full day that included presentations to each grade level, individual visits with student groups and an after-school session with staff.
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Congratulations to the 7th Grade Student Government Officers!
Poughkeepsie Middle School is proud to announce the 7th Grade Student Government officers for this school year! With over 40 dedicated members, the student government—led by advisor Ms. Besko
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Ms. Brandenburg’s 6th Graders Dive Into the World of Books!
Ms. Brandenburg’s 6th Graders Dive Into the World of Books with Mrs. Burlingame’s Support!
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Honor Roll students visit 'A Christmas Carol'
On Dec. 12, Poughkeepsie Middle School recognized its high-achieving students with a field trip to the Rhinebeck Performing Arts Center to see a live performance of “A Christmas Carol.”
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PMS Yondr Pouches
Starting this fall, we will be introducing the use of Yondr pouches for all students.
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PMS School Supplies List
We hope you are enjoying your summer! Please see the School Supplies List attached.
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Family Needs Assessment
Your response is needed. Please find time to fill out this assessment.
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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.
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Students enjoy Eel Project’s 18th year
Thirty-six Poughkeepsie students in all, including one from the middle school, took turns, most of them once per week, visiting the Fall Kill near the Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum and collecting data on eel population and water and air temperature. They do the work alongside volunteer teachers, Marist College students and DEC employees.
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Historic bus measure, budget, fund use approved by voters
Residents approved the district's plan to provide school buses to most elementary school students beginning in the fall
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All-district play 'Moana Jr.; set for Wednesday, Thursday at Krieger: What to know
When audiences attend “Moana Jr.” at Krieger Elementary School Wednesday and Thursday evenings, they’ll see a cast and crew comprised of 63 fourth and fifth grade elementary students from across the district.
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Gregory Mott named next superintendent
The Poughkeepsie City School District will move forward on July 1 with a leader who has not only been with the district for five years but has been an integral part of several key initiatives enacted.
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Elementary Reconfiguration rolls forward; see what's been happening
Since the Board of Education approved the plan in February, district leaders have met regularly to discuss the many logistical details and questions that must be answered in order to make the change a reality by fall.
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PCSD reinstituting Ampact tutoring after federal cuts
In all, 256 Poughkeepsie students receive Math Corps services and 90 receive Early Learning Corps services.
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Spring building improvements
While most students and staff enjoyed a well-earned break during spring recess, the facilities team was hard at work upgrading buildings around the Poughkeepsie City School District, wrapping up ongoing projects and accelerating new efforts.
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All schools see positive growth in attendance
The percentage of students classified as chronically absent improved across the Poughkeepsie City School District in March and remains below the rate seen during the 2023-24 school year.
