-
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: Starla Ciarelli, sciarelli@poughkeepsieschools.org
Office hours: 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
School hours: 7:30 a.m. - 2:10 p.m.
Enrollment: 498 (2019-20)
Staff: 60 (2019-20)
School Nurse: 845-451-4665
-
Parent Communication from Principal Ciarelli
I hope this letter finds you safe and in good health. Over the weekend, a pipe burst in the basement at Krieger, causing the building’s power and water to be turned off. In order to ensure that the building is safe while repairs are being made, Krieger will be on a remote learning schedule starting Wednesday, April 20, 2022, through Friday, April 22, 2022. We will provide an update on Friday, April 22 on the status of the repair and if the building is suitable for students to return on Monday, April 28. Click on the title to read the whole letter.
-
Krieger Elementary School safety data sheets
Safety Data Sheets for chemicals used at Krieger Elementary School.
-
Counselors featured at state conference
Poughkeepsie Middle School Counselors Ann Marie Tucker & Shavon Ashe gave a workshop on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) at the annual New York State School Counselor Association (NYSSCA) Conference in Albany on Nov. 18. This was the first time Poughkeepsie City School District Counselors have presented at a NYSSCA Conference.
-
New tech screens visitors Alerts for sex offenders, and banned individuals
This technology based visitor management system instantly alerts school officials if a visitor is flagged as a security risk.
-
Director of security brings experience to role
Luis Melendez brings a unique combination of skills and interests to his role as Poughkeepsie City School District’s director of school security.
-
Technical theater re-emerges as club after resurgence
One of the pathways Poughkeepsie City School District is creating for students is in all aspects of the arts. The proximity to New York City and Broadway, there are plenty of opportunities for people with technical knowledge.
-
Wingman program helps students help each other
Losing his six-year-old son in the Sandy Hook Elementary School mass shooting in 2012 led Ian Hockley to found Dylan’s Wings of Change, a nonprofit that seeks to help create a kinder, more understanding world student by student with the hope of sparing others that pain. That program is now at Poughkeepsie High School.
-
Audit finds no non-compliance issues ‘It has gotten better each year’
An external audit of Poughkeepsie City School district’s financial statements and extra activity for the year ending June 30, 2022, reveals that progress has been made in the district’s business operations.
-
PCSD recalls, pays homage to giver – Dr. Ronel Cook
The education community lost a true champion of children this past weekend, when Dr. Ronel Cook, former Poughkeepsie City School District teacher and administrator succumbed to injuries from an automobile accident.
-
District grateful for support
As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words but to live by them. -John Fitzgerald Kennedy
-
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!
-
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!
-
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.
-
Zearn
Zearn Math is based on Eureka Math / EngageNY and designed to partner with teachers to create a personalized learning experience for every student.
