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Roberto Clemente Elementary School
Roberto Clemente Elementary School, formerly Gov. George Clinton Elementary School, is one of five elementary schools serving City of Poughkeepsie students.
Address: 100 Montgomery St.
Phone: 845-451-4600 (During the COVID-19 pandemic, call 845-245-5268)
Principal: Dr. David Scott, dscott@poughkeepsieschools.org
Main Office hours: 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
School hours: 8:00 a.m. - 2:35 p.m.
School Nurse: 845-451-4600 ext. 7410
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Clinton fifth grade students deliver career presentations
The project was the culmination of more than three months of weekly work with Elementary School Counselor Olivia Post, and the next step in the district’s growing focus on exposing students to college and career learning during the primary grades.
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‘Resilient’ fifth graders reach middle school
Four moving up ceremonies held by the Poughkeepsie City School District’s elementary schools in the past week marked the end to a challenging primary learning experience.
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Sisters of Steel mentorship program launched at Clinton
The Sisters of Steel program allows Clinton students to learn from the high school students in the Sister 2 Sister club in monthly meetings.
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Children’s dental hygiene promoted throughout February
Elementary students throughout the Poughkeepsie City School District this month have been learning about dental hygiene
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Competition encourages students to keep reading
There is no prize more valuable than knowledge. That is the mantra of a new program at Clinton Elementary School.
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Parent University engages Clinton Parents
Under the leadership of Dr. David Scott, principal of Clinton Elementary School, Clinton faculty and staff are approaching engaging parents in a more meaningful and strategic way.
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Mr. “I’m Possible” entertains, educates PCSD
. Staff were able to meet Mr. “I’M POSSIBLE”, Keith L. Brown.
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Author visits Clinton Elementary School
Children’s author Elisha Cooper visited Clinton Elementary School Nov.3, talking to students about his career and his book, “River.”
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Excellence Key for Clinton’s new assistant principal
Da Vetta Price comes to Poughkeepsie City School District from Beacon City School District where she worked as a teacher/educator.
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Community Schools spelling bee draws 36 competitors
After several years without a broad district spelling bee, Community Schools held a competition for students in grades 3-5 March 21 at Poughkeepsie Middle School.
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Budget development: Draft would invest in PK-5, transportation while staying under tax cap
While the budget draft provides a clear picture of how the district will augment the services and support offered to promote student achievement, district officials noted it is based on preliminary school aid totals projected by the state in January and will be adjusted when the final school aid numbers are available in April when the state’s 2025-26 budget is approved.
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Geoffrey Canada, cradle-to-career innovator, to speak April 9
An innovator, whose approach to addressing intergenerational poverty through holistic community support is helping to shape transformational opportunities for Poughkeepsie’s youth, will speak at Sojourner Truth Elementary School.
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Provide input on Smart Schools Bond Act plan
The district is proposing a plan in which it would use its remaining roughly $1.2 million to install new classroom and hallway clock and speaker displays and other classroom technology upgrades.
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Marist Liberty Partnerships Program seeking 5th graders
The Marist Liberty Partnerships Program provides Poughkeepsie City School District students with academic, social and emotional support during grades 5-12. The program is seeking fifth grade students who fit the profile that would benefit most.
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A letter from Dr. Eric Jay Rosser on Superintendent transition
Effective July 1, 2025, Mr. Greg Mott, assistant superintendent of elementary education, will serve as acting interim superintendent. The Board of Education will provide updates as it moves forward in selecting the district’s next superintendent.
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Poughkeepsie City School District Announces Superintendent Transition
In preparation for Dr. Eric Jay Rosser's departure, the Board will appoint Mr. Gregory D. Mott as Acting Interim Superintendent beginning July 1, 2025.
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Schools celebrate Black History Month with range of activities
Across the Poughkeepsie City School District, schools, clubs and the Community Schools department celebrated the history, culture and importance of Black History Month through educational events, lessons, bulletin boards and celebrations.
