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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 fschinel@poughkeepsieschools.org
Ms. Danielle Green, Assistant Principal of Culture and Climate
Mrs. Julliet Coxum, 8th Grade Assistant Principal
Mr. Pierce White, 7th Grade Assistant Principal
Mr. Ronald Jackson, 6th Grade Acting Assistant Principal
Main Office hours: 7:30 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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Fair provides college exposure to PMS students
The school last Friday held its inaugural college fair, an opportunity for students to learn more about the different choices they’ll have in about four years for higher education.
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PMS celebrates 310 students for 2nd quarter excellence
Students were not only congratulated with a hot breakfast buffet but challenged to use the accomplishment as a launching point for future success.
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Students learn about choices from Mister Brown
Mister Brown, a motivational speaker of three decades, brought his “Choose Well Program” to Poughkeepsie on March 3 for a full day that included presentations to each grade level, individual visits with student groups and an after-school session with staff.
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Congratulations to the 7th Grade Student Government Officers!
Poughkeepsie Middle School is proud to announce the 7th Grade Student Government officers for this school year! With over 40 dedicated members, the student government—led by advisor Ms. Besko
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Ms. Brandenburg’s 6th Graders Dive Into the World of Books!
Ms. Brandenburg’s 6th Graders Dive Into the World of Books with Mrs. Burlingame’s Support!
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Honor Roll students visit 'A Christmas Carol'
On Dec. 12, Poughkeepsie Middle School recognized its high-achieving students with a field trip to the Rhinebeck Performing Arts Center to see a live performance of “A Christmas Carol.”
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PMS students encouraged to RISE this year at PBIS assemblies
PBIS, or positive behavioral interventions and supports, “is all about making our school a place where everyone feels safe, respected and ready to learn,” Assistant Principal for Climate and Culture Danielle Green told an auditorium full of students Friday. “It’s a way to help us remember to be kind, make good choices and work together so we can all have a great school day.”
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Trunk or Treat marks PTA's return at PMS
The Halloween event was the first organized by the newly reformed PTA, and more events are on the way.
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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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The Poughkeepsie City School District utilizes the P3 Campus anonymous reporting platform as a tool for students, parents or any community member to notify schools of a potential threat of violence or other issue regarding a building or an individual’s wellbeing. Learn more here.
Download the app using the QR codes below.
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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
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Board scholarships deadline approaching
oughkeepsie High School seniors have the opportunity to apply for 12 Board of Education scholarships created during the 2023-24 school year following Board of Education discussions into expanding its support of graduating seniors pursuing a postsecondary education.
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PCSD proposes $147.7M 2025-26 budget that would boost services; what to know
The Board of Education on Tuesday approved a budget proposal that would remain under the tax cap while still increasing the amount spent on general instruction by more than $2.8 million. This is despite expectations state foundational aid will grow by just 2% next year, the minimum allocation.
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District announces administrative restructuring process; building staffing, student experience prioritized
The idea, Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Education Greg Mott said, is to “reimagine and repurpose” the district’s structure and resources to best serve students’ needs amid a challenging financial landscape. The district is taking these measures while preserving positions within each school building and is, in fact, adding staffing.
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Inaugural Daddy Daughter Dance draws hundreds on emotional night
The event – which will become an annual occasion each spring – was hosted by the Poughkeepsie City School District, the City of Poughkeepsie and Fatherhood Talk Live.
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Geoffrey Canada visits Poughkeepsie: ‘Your moment to change history’
Canada led an event titled “Putting Kids First: Unlocking the Promise of Poughkeepsie,” hosted by the Poughkeepsie Children’s Cabinet and the Poughkeepsie City School District . Canada discussed how and why he founded the Harlem Children’s Zone, the importance of a community taking responsibility for its own success without an outside savior and why he sets attending college as the goal for each child that comes through his programs.
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Four propositions on budget, board ballot
The list of propositions was finalized by the Board of Education at its meeting Wednesday, where Superintendent of Schools Dr. Eric Jay Rosser and Interim Assistant Superintendent of Business Margarita Lekaj presented an updated draft of the proposed district budget for 2025-26.
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District, BOE president receive awards
The school district received a Bridge to the Future Award at the Dutchess Community College Foundation’s annual gala and Fatimah Carmen Martinez Santiago earned the prestigious Greg Farrell Award from NYC Outward Bound Schools.
