Warring cafeteria renovation debuts

The cafeteria and kitchen at Warring was redesigned this winter in the second of a series of cafeteria projects planned across the district. The high school was the first to receive a makeover in the fall and three other elementary schools are scheduled to have new looks by this coming fall.

Vassar art show to feature Warring students' work

The 38th Annual John Iyoya Children’s Art Exhibit at Vassar College will feature roughly 100 pieces of art from Warring that will be on display from March 9-14.

Warring third graders visit Vassar College

Third grade students from Warring Elementary took a tour of Vassar College Feb. 21 in the next step of a pilot program, “Warring is College Bound,” for exposing primary students to local campuses.

Warring students tour campus to begin elementary initiative

The tour was part of the Poughkeepsie City School District’s ongoing focus on college and career readiness for all students. District counselors in recent years have exposed elementary students to the details of higher education, such as what dorm life looks like and what areas can be studied there, in order to get the kids thinking about what success in school can lead to.

Morse, Warring recycling art projects win county contest

Projects from Morse Elementary fourth graders and Warring Elementary fifth graders swept the Third-to-Fifth-Grade category of Dutchess County government’s inaugural “America Recycles Day Art Challenge.”

Warring students recycle to create art in competition

The project was part of the America Recycles Day Art Challenge. The program was created by the Dutchess County Division of Solid Waste Management in recognition of America Recycles Day, Nov. 15. The goal of the challenge, according to the county, is to teach “local students about recycling and encouraging them to reuse items that might otherwise be thrown away.”

PBIS Assembly at Warring

Donuts with Dad at Warring

Cafeteria remodel wows PHS students; Warring next

The remodeled cafeteria spaces have high school students embracing breakfast and lunch. The next step in the district's cafeteria initiative will see renovations at Warring Elementary.

New playgrounds add accessibility, safety at schools

School District is replacing and augmenting the playgrounds at each of its five elementary buildings with the intention of adding safety, accessibility and explorative possibilities for the students.

Warring art students explore plaster masks with Vassar grant

Isabella Dotson stood behind her desk carefully using a pencil to sketch on her mostly blank mask constructed of plaster.

Students’ art display inspires confidence

Dozens of pieces of artwork created by Warring Elementary School students went on display at Vassar College as part of the 37th Annual John Iyoya Children’s Art Exhibit.

Warring achieves ‘Good Standing’

Warring Elementary School is now a school in good standing, according to the New York State Education Department (NYSED).