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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
Interim Principal: Robert Parkes, rparkes@poughkeepsieschools.org
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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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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Students aim for social change at Poetry Cafe
Poughkeepsie Middle School’s Culture Shock club held its second annual Black History Poetry Café in the school’s auditorium Wednesday.
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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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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.
