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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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Bench honors Krieger alumnae
A group from the Krieger Class of 1975 recently worked with the school’s PTA and leadership to donate and dedicate a bench in memory of the Crown Sisters – Jane, Nancy and Susan, graduates of the school in 1972, 1973 and 1975, respectively.
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State floats, brochures on display at Krieger
Each fifth grade student for the program, now in its sixth year, researches a state, designs a shoebox diorama in the style of a parade float and creates a brochure containing key facts. They then present their states to their classmates before a culminating event in which the school’s fourth graders and the students’ parents can walk around looking at each presentation.
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Students set to bring 'Willy Wonka Jr.' to the stage
Thursday, Jan. 23, 49 Krieger students will perform “Willy Wonka Jr.” for families, friends and community members. The two-act, one-hour show begins at 6 p.m. and the doors to the school open at 5:45 p.m. That show follows a pair of in-school performances scheduled for Jan. 22 and 23.
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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.
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BOE to reopen Clinton Elementary renaming process
"By reopening this process we’re not rejecting the (Roberto Clemente) name but ensuring anyone with concerns in this important decision is heard," said board President Fatimah Carmen Martinez Santiago
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Board scholarships deadline approaching
oughkeepsie High School seniors have the opportunity to apply for 12 Board of Education scholarships created during the 2023-24 school year following Board of Education discussions into expanding its support of graduating seniors pursuing a postsecondary education.
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PCSD proposes $147.7M 2025-26 budget that would boost services; what to know
The Board of Education on Tuesday approved a budget proposal that would remain under the tax cap while still increasing the amount spent on general instruction by more than $2.8 million. This is despite expectations state foundational aid will grow by just 2% next year, the minimum allocation.
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District announces administrative restructuring process; building staffing, student experience prioritized
The idea, Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Education Greg Mott said, is to “reimagine and repurpose” the district’s structure and resources to best serve students’ needs amid a challenging financial landscape. The district is taking these measures while preserving positions within each school building and is, in fact, adding staffing.
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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.
