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Early Learning Center information
Address: 372 Church St.
Phone: 845-451-4720
Principal: Nadine Elting-Dargan, ndargan@poughkeepsieschools.org
Main office hours: 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
School hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:05 p.m.
School nurse: 845-451-4720 ext. 3410
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UPK students to receive new literacy learning book system
As part of its continued efforts to increase literacy rates among all students, the Poughkeepsie City School District is utilizing a new tool designed to help young students learn to read by practicing phonics skills.
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ELC celebrates Hispanic Heritage
The Early Learning Center hosted a celebration for National Hispanic Heritage Month with school families Oct. 10.
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Barrow, new ELC assistant principal, aims to set students on right trajectory
Melissa Barrow is new to the Early Learning Center this year and is eager to help the district's youngest learners find their path while also easing the minds of parents.
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Get help learning the alphabet
Learn the alphabet in English and Spanish by viewing this slideshow.
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Historic bus measure, budget, fund use approved by voters
Residents approved the district's plan to provide school buses to most elementary school students beginning in the fall
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All-district play 'Moana Jr.; set for Wednesday, Thursday at Krieger: What to know
When audiences attend “Moana Jr.” at Krieger Elementary School Wednesday and Thursday evenings, they’ll see a cast and crew comprised of 63 fourth and fifth grade elementary students from across the district.
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Gregory Mott named next superintendent
The Poughkeepsie City School District will move forward on July 1 with a leader who has not only been with the district for five years but has been an integral part of several key initiatives enacted.
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Elementary Reconfiguration rolls forward; see what's been happening
Since the Board of Education approved the plan in February, district leaders have met regularly to discuss the many logistical details and questions that must be answered in order to make the change a reality by fall.
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PCSD reinstituting Ampact tutoring after federal cuts
In all, 256 Poughkeepsie students receive Math Corps services and 90 receive Early Learning Corps services.
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Spring building improvements
While most students and staff enjoyed a well-earned break during spring recess, the facilities team was hard at work upgrading buildings around the Poughkeepsie City School District, wrapping up ongoing projects and accelerating new efforts.
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All schools see positive growth in attendance
The percentage of students classified as chronically absent improved across the Poughkeepsie City School District in March and remains below the rate seen during the 2023-24 school year.
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BOE to reopen Clinton Elementary renaming process
"By reopening this process we’re not rejecting the (Roberto Clemente) name but ensuring anyone with concerns in this important decision is heard," said board President Fatimah Carmen Martinez Santiago
