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Schools recognize students with perfect attendance
As the Poughkeepsie City School District continues to battle chronic absenteeism, schools are celebrating and rewarding students who have been diligent in attending class through the fall and winter months.
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Plan to expand school buses for elementary students approved, needs voter approval in May
The Board of Education on Wednesday night approved transformative measures to better meet the educational, functional and inspirational needs of our youngest learners. None are more potentially impactful than a plan to institute school bus transportation across the elementary grade levels.
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Elementary schools realigned to better serve students
District elementary schools will be reorganized for the 2025-26 school year to group more students and faculty of the same grade level together in fewer buildings, maximize educational resources and encourage a sense of belonging for Poughkeepsie’s youngest learners.
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Three buildings renamed for inspirational figures
Beginning with the 2025-26 school year, Samuel F.B. Morse Elementary School will be called Sojourner Truth Elementary School, Gov. George Clinton Elementary School will be renamed Roberto Clemente Elementary School, and Christopher Columbus School, which currently serves as the district administration building, will become the Jane Bolin Elementary School.
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Window to apply for pre-K program now open; learn more here
Parents and caregivers can apply now for the Poughkeepsie City School District’s Universal Pre-K program for the 2025-26 school year.
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PCSD mourns beloved custodian
The Poughkeepsie City School District is mourning David “Roy” Tinsley, a dedicated member of our school community. Roy, who served students in several buildings during more than a decade working in the district, has been the head custodian at Poughkeepsie High School.
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Jewish Federation donates winter hats
The Jewish Federation of Dutchess County recently donated 34 hand-knit winter caps of various sizes and colors to the Poughkeepsie City School District to be given to elementary students.
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Friday Night Lights returning in March
The Community Schools program, which gives students a place for activities, games, enrichment opportunities and meals each Friday evening, is returning with the first installment tentatively scheduled to begin in March at Poughkeepsie Middle School.
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Community budget input sessions planned
As the process of creating the 2025-26 Poughkeepsie City School District budget continues, the district will hold two community input sessions at which residents can learn more about the budget and discuss what they believe should be included.
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Kindergarten registration open, pre-K beginning soon
Though parents are not required to send their children to school before the first grade, students who participate in pre-K and kindergarten have been shown to be more likely to succeed academically and graduate high school, are less likely to require academic intervention or special education services, and have stronger emotional and social intelligence, among a slew of other benefits.
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Website launched to share elementary restructuring proposal details
The site includes details of the plan, a timeline, links to previous presentations, an FAQ section and a form through which to submit questions to the district.
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