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Poughkeepsie Middle School
Poughkeepsie Middle School is the sole middle school for the Poughkeepsie City School District. It serves students in grades 6-8. Enrollment is 904.
Address: 55 College Ave.
Phone: 845-451-4800
Mrs. Felicia Schinella, Interim Principal fschinella@poughkeepsieschools.org
Ms. Danielle Green, Assistant Principal of Culture and Climate
Mrs. Juliete Coxum, 8th Grade Assistant Principal
Mr. Pierce White, 7th Grade Assistant Principal
Mr. Ronald Jackson, 6th Grade Acting Assistant Principal
Main Office hours: 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
School hours: 7:30 a.m. - 2:50 p.m.
Enrollment: 904
Teachers: 85
School Nurse: 845-451-4810
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Class recognizes Hispanic mathematicians
In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs Sept. 15-Oct. 15, Michael Emard has been starting each of his sixth-grade math classes with a brief presentation celebrating a mathematician of Hispanic descent.
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PMS Open House
Poughkeepsie Middle School Open House – A Great Success! We are thrilled to report a successful Open House event at Poughkeepsie Middle School!
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Yondr pouch program to begin at middle school
Each morning, the students will be required to lock their phones away in a Yondr pouch, a padded bag that seals with a magnetic lock. The pouches can only be unlocked when they leave at the end of the day, or in the event of an emergency with the help of an assistant principal.
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PMS staff welcomes families, announces new PTA at orientation
More than 200 families visited Poughkeepsie Middle School Thursday for a sixth-grade orientation event.
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Black Pearl program aims to boost students' self-esteem, development
Thirteen rising Poughkeepsie Middle School students are receiving lessons in self-confidence, networking and leadership, and forming friendships before beginning at a new school.
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PMS students eye success moving up to high school, beyond
For 157 Poughkeepsie students, middle school is over. And while Tuesday’s moving up ceremony was a time for laughter, celebration and looking back on classroom fun, many high school-bound Pioneers said they know the hard work of graduating high school is just beginning.
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Students inducted into National Junior Honor Society
Poughkeepsie Middle School students were formally recognized on June 5 as the newest inductees of the National Junior Honor Society.
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Hip Hop Theater finishes year with big performance
Since 2006, the Hip Hop Theater, one of Bardavon’s in-school residencies, has been integral to its arts-in-education partnership with the Poughkeepsie City School District.
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PMS Yondr Pouches
Starting this fall, we will be introducing the use of Yondr pouches for all students.
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PMS School Supplies List
We hope you are enjoying your summer! Please see the School Supplies List attached.
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Family Needs Assessment
Your response is needed. Please find time to fill out this assessment.
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New board liaison Stewart seeks to act as students’ voice
The senior said she won't be shy in advocating for the needs to students of all ages in the district, but also plans to help students see what good is being done by the board.
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Board of Education establishes governance goals
As part of its continuous process for strengthening its governance capacity, the Poughkeepsie City School District Board of Education approved its 2024-25 Board Goals at its regular meeting Oct. 1.
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Want to help? Volunteer Fair Wednesday
On Wednesday from 3-6 p.m., the Community Schools Department is holding a Volunteer Fair at the Columbus Administration Building, 18 S. Perry St. in Poughkeepsie.
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Building renaming town hall planned, survey available
The Poughkeepsie City School District Board of Education’s Ad-Hoc Committee Building Names Study Group is making a push this month to receive more community feedback as it moves toward its conclusion in December.
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P-TECH program launches, giving students path to associate degrees
The Dutchess BOCES Pathways in Early College High School, or P-TECH, program allows students to earn not only a high school diploma but also an associate degree in electrical technology.
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Marist LPP resumes after successful '23-'24
The Marist Liberty Partnership Program is a dropout prevention college access program funded by the New York State Department of Education, one of 51 across the state. Its goals are to prepare students to complete high school, strive in college and be ready for post-graduate careers.
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PACS aims to create parent guide, pursues absenteeism answers
The committee decided it will open its Oct. 5 meeting up to district parents for them to share ways the district can strengthen its support to families so that students regularly attend school and also as a way for the district to understand the barriers that prevent regular attendance.
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Cradle to Career dashboard launched
The Poughkeepsie Children's Cabinet has launched a groundbreaking Cradle to Career community dashboard, marking a significant step in the collective efforts to support the success of the city's youth.
