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Krieger Elementary School
We are one of four elementary schools serving City of Poughkeepsie students. In 2019-2020 enrollment was 498.
Address: 265 Hooker Ave.
Phone: 845-451-4660 (During the COVID-19 pandemic, call 845-275-4667)
Principal: Carolyn Fields, cfields@poughkeepsieschools.org
Office hours: 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
School hours: 7:30 a.m. - 2:10 p.m.
School Nurse: 845-451-4665
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New playgrounds add accessibility, safety at schools
School District is replacing and augmenting the playgrounds at each of its five elementary buildings with the intention of adding safety, accessibility and explorative possibilities for the students.
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Krieger student excels with test scores, activities
Fifth-grade student Lara Topaloglu has given the school community reason to celebrate through test scores, varied interests.
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Krieger State Float Museum amazes
Krieger Elementary School's fifth annual State Float and Brochure Museum was packed with an abundance of energy and enthusiasm radiating from the fifth-grade student creators.
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Krieger presents “Beauty and the Beast” Thursday
Krieger Elementary students are inviting everyone to “be their guest” for a performance of the Disney classic “Beauty and the Beast” tomorrow, Thursday, Jan. 25.
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PCSD COMMUNITY SCHOOLS: GIRL SCOUT INFORMATIONAL MEETING
Please join, the Community Schools Department as it will be continuing with the planning phase of the PCSD Girl Scouts Troop on January 24th with the help of the Girl Scouts: Heart of the Hudson!
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Students celebrate writing with fiction party
Fourth graders at Krieger Elementary School read their own works of fiction during a Realistic Fiction Party on Nov. 2, 2023
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Krieger celebrates Unity Day
Students at Krieger Elementary School stood up against bullying last week
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Krieger welcomes two new administrators
Krieger Elementary School has a new principal, Carolyn Fields, and a new assistant principal this year.
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How security team keeps buildings safe
In Poughkeepsie, security staff leaders say maintaining school safety is an ongoing process, but they’re ahead of the curve in terms of infrastructure in place.
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Series of forums to discuss future graduation requirements
Four public forums focusing on potential future graduation requirements in New York State are being held for educators and residents of Dutchess County. Stemming from findings of the New York State Education Department’s Blue Ribbon Commission, the forums will highlight the recommendations and seek feedback from attendees, which will include educators and a variety of community members.
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District sets goals focusing on student outcomes, finances
The Poughkeepsie City School District has identified five student outcome-centered goal categories and one financial management goal category that will serve as its priority focus for the 2024-25 school year.
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Back to School Bash starts year off with a party
The third annual Back to School Bash Saturday welcomed well over 1,000 parents and students to Poughkeepsie High School.
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ESY program reduces chance of summer regression, provides fun
Roughly 75 students took part in the district’s extended school year program, which is open to qualifying special needs students to prevent regression of skills during the summer months.
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Students take part in 9/11 rememberance ceremonies
In honor of the 23rd anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks on our country, Poughkeepsie High School’s AFJROTC on Wednesday held a ceremony at the flagpole outside the school.
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Poughkeepsie students, parents excited for new opportunities with new school year
School principals held welcome presentations for incoming students to ease the transition, members of the administrative team added support in each building, and students embraced new beginnings at schools across the district.
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District welcomes staff back for 24-25
With much jubilee for the start of the 2024-25 school year, the Poughkeepsie City School District welcomed staff back on Tuesday to a host of speakers and professional learning opportunities.
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Helping your child at Home: Reading Strategies Parents Can Use
Here is a helpful article that is full of at-home tips for parents. If you try anything here, be sure to come into Krieger and let us know how it went!
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Free Audio Books (Tumble Books)
Put your Library Card to good use! Tumblebooks offers many free books with an audio component. Plug in and enjoy!
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Khan Academy
Learn for free about math, art, computer programming, economics, physics, chemistry, biology, medicine, finance, history, and more. Take control of your learning by working on the skills you choose at your own pace with free online courses.
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Zearn
Zearn Math is based on Eureka Math / EngageNY and designed to partner with teachers to create a personalized learning experience for every student.
