Upcoming Events
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February 19, 2025
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM School Board Workshop Meeting
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February 26, 2025
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March 5, 2025
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM School Board Regular Meeting
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Gov. George Clinton Elementary School
Gov. George Clinton Elementary School is one of four elementary schools serving City of Poughkeepsie students. In 2019-2020 enrollment was 320.
Address: 100 Montgomery St.
Phone: 845-451-4600 (During the COVID-19 pandemic, call 845-245-5268)
Principal: Dr. David Scott, dscott@poughkeepsieschools.org
Main Office hours: 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
School hours: 8:00 a.m. - 2:35 p.m.
School Nurse: 845-451-4600 ext. 7410
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‘Resilient’ fifth graders reach middle school
Four moving up ceremonies held by the Poughkeepsie City School District’s elementary schools in the past week marked the end to a challenging primary learning experience.
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Sisters of Steel mentorship program launched at Clinton
The Sisters of Steel program allows Clinton students to learn from the high school students in the Sister 2 Sister club in monthly meetings.
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Children’s dental hygiene promoted throughout February
Elementary students throughout the Poughkeepsie City School District this month have been learning about dental hygiene
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Competition encourages students to keep reading
There is no prize more valuable than knowledge. That is the mantra of a new program at Clinton Elementary School.
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Parent University engages Clinton Parents
Under the leadership of Dr. David Scott, principal of Clinton Elementary School, Clinton faculty and staff are approaching engaging parents in a more meaningful and strategic way.
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Mr. “I’m Possible” entertains, educates PCSD
. Staff were able to meet Mr. “I’M POSSIBLE”, Keith L. Brown.
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Author visits Clinton Elementary School
Children’s author Elisha Cooper visited Clinton Elementary School Nov.3, talking to students about his career and his book, “River.”
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Excellence Key for Clinton’s new assistant principal
Da Vetta Price comes to Poughkeepsie City School District from Beacon City School District where she worked as a teacher/educator.
Quick Links
- Math HW Help
- ABCya.com
- Alligator Translator
- Book Adventure
- Cool Math
- Eduplace
- Funbrain
- Interesting Things for ENL Students
- Into the Book- Reading Strategies
- Into The Book
- Khan Academy
- Math Playground
- National Random Acts Of Kindness Day
- PBS Bullying
- Random Acts of Kindness Foundation
- Starfall
- Story Place
- Tween Tribune
Clinton Spotlight
District News
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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.
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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.
Upcoming Events
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February 19, 2025
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM School Board Workshop Meeting
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February 26, 2025
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March 5, 2025
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM School Board Regular Meeting