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P-TECH program launches, giving students path to associate degrees
The Dutchess BOCES Pathways in Early College High School, or P-TECH, program allows students to earn not only a high school diploma but also an associate degree in electrical technology.
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Marist LPP resumes after successful '23-'24
The Marist Liberty Partnership Program is a dropout prevention college access program funded by the New York State Department of Education, one of 51 across the state. Its goals are to prepare students to complete high school, strive in college and be ready for post-graduate careers.
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PACS aims to create parent guide, pursues absenteeism answers
The committee decided it will open its Oct. 5 meeting up to district parents for them to share ways the district can strengthen its support to families so that students regularly attend school and also as a way for the district to understand the barriers that prevent regular attendance.
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Cradle to Career dashboard launched
The Poughkeepsie Children's Cabinet has launched a groundbreaking Cradle to Career community dashboard, marking a significant step in the collective efforts to support the success of the city's youth.
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Leadership additions, swaps aid school buildings this fall
Three of the district’s five elementary schools have a new assistant principal this year, with two moving from one elementary school to another over the summer, and the high and middle schools saw changes, as well.
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How security team keeps buildings safe
In Poughkeepsie, security staff leaders say maintaining school safety is an ongoing process, but they’re ahead of the curve in terms of infrastructure in place.
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Series of forums to discuss future graduation requirements
Four public forums focusing on potential future graduation requirements in New York State are being held for educators and residents of Dutchess County. Stemming from findings of the New York State Education Department’s Blue Ribbon Commission, the forums will highlight the recommendations and seek feedback from attendees, which will include educators and a variety of community members.
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District sets goals focusing on student outcomes, finances
The Poughkeepsie City School District has identified five student outcome-centered goal categories and one financial management goal category that will serve as its priority focus for the 2024-25 school year.
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Back to School Bash starts year off with a party
The third annual Back to School Bash Saturday welcomed well over 1,000 parents and students to Poughkeepsie High School.
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ESY program reduces chance of summer regression, provides fun
Roughly 75 students took part in the district’s extended school year program, which is open to qualifying special needs students to prevent regression of skills during the summer months.
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Students take part in 9/11 rememberance ceremonies
In honor of the 23rd anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks on our country, Poughkeepsie High School’s AFJROTC on Wednesday held a ceremony at the flagpole outside the school.
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Poughkeepsie students, parents excited for new opportunities with new school year
School principals held welcome presentations for incoming students to ease the transition, members of the administrative team added support in each building, and students embraced new beginnings at schools across the district.
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District welcomes staff back for 24-25
With much jubilee for the start of the 2024-25 school year, the Poughkeepsie City School District welcomed staff back on Tuesday to a host of speakers and professional learning opportunities.
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Board, leadership tour building improvements
As students return, they will find improvements in each building across the district, from new gym floors in Clinton and Morse elementary schools, to a new brighter ceiling in the middle school, to kitchen and cafeteria renovations in the high school.
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PCSD leaders lobby for state aid changes that benefit students
An effort to change the state’s formula for allocating educational aid could put in jeopardy future funding to support student programming and staffing in the Poughkeepsie City School District and others.
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