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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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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.
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Read the World program encouraging literacy returns, expands
The second year of the Read the World Motivational Reading Program launched at Roberto Clemente Elementary School (formerly Clinton Elementary) on Feb. 19. Originally introduced at Clinton in January 2024, the program aims to enhance students' reading abilities, strengthen comprehension skills and ignite excitement for reading. This year, the program has expanded to include fourth-grade students from Warring Elementary School.
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