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Poughkeepsie High School
Poughkeepsie High School serves students in grades 9-12. In 2019-20 enrollment was 1,110.
Address: 70 Forbus St.
Phone: 845-451-4850 (During the COVID-19 pandemic, call 845-391-2204)
Principal: Dr. Phee Simpson, psimpson@poughkeepsieschools.org
Main Office hours: 7:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
School hours: 7:45 a.m. - 2:40 p.m.
School Nurse: 845-451-4850 ext. 6412 or 6411
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Cheerleading team excels on camp trip
The cheer squad spent part of its preseason at the camp, held Aug. 27-30 in Beach Lake, Pennsylvania, where it earned a slew of honors while obtaining valuable skills and training for the year ahead.
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Summer graduation sees 16 more students receive diplomas
More than 215 total Poughkeepsie students earned diplomas at three graduation ceremonies held in 2024.
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Fall preseason brings excitement, fresh start for Pioneers
Fall preseason is underway for athletes throughout Poughkeepsie High School. After the football team held its first official practice Saturday, other scholastic sports like volleyball, soccer, girls tennis, girls swimming, cross country and cheer got underway Monday.
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Girls tennis program returns to Poughkeepsie with goal of growing sport
After a three-year absence the girls tennis team held its first workout Monday, learning the basics.
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Persistent Pioneers: Class of 2024 recalls hurdles overcome in celebrating graduation
At the June 26 Commencement Exercises, speakers praised students' determination and support from family friends, while advising the graduates on what the future may hold.
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‘Annie Up!’ marks Drama Club return
The newly rekindled Drama Club's "Annie Up!" is a reimagined version of the classic play written by Assistant Principal Cecil Coston.
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Teams, athletes celebrated at banquet
The Poughkeepsie High School Athletic Department celebrated the Pioneers who contributed to a year of firsts and accomplishments and looked forward to honoring its past, at its annual Athletic Awards Banquet June 6.
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Valedictorian, salutatorian honored at BOCES breakfast
Two Poughkeepsie High School seniors were celebrated, along with students from 12 other Dutchess County school districts, during the annual Dutchess BOCES Distinguished Graduate Recognition Breakfast on June 6 at the Culinary Institute of America.
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Signing Day celebrates Pioneers’ future plans
Each Poughkeepsie High School senior was treated like a star, for as long as it took them to sign their name.
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Debate club cherishes ‘moments’ on Washington trip
Members of the PHS Debate Club take Washington.
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Athlete of the Month: Martin shines as leader on the mound
Corey Martin was a dominant force as a pitcher and hitter for the Pioneers baseball squad this season.
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Yondr cell phone pouches boost engagement for Poughkeepsie students
One month after the school issued each student a Yondr pouch many students and teachers agree they have seen an improvement in learning, interaction and student wellness.
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Athlete of the Month: Stevens emerges as leader for flag football team
The growth and leadership Mia Stevens displayed through the first part of the flag football season is why she was named the high school’s Athlete of the Month for March.
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Trips expose students to job opportunities
Students who took part in the class’ pre-employment training were allowed to choose between two trips in which they observed a slew of jobs that may be available to them.
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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.
