Poughkeepsie City School District

PHS student who saved life, teacher to appear on TV special across NY

Victor Nelson III recently completed a standout career for the Poughkeepsie High School boys basketball team, scoring his 1,000th career point on Senior Night and earning distinction as the Dutches...

March 11, 2026

Reading Challenge: Smith tops list in February, celebrates high achievers

With 219 students, Smith Elementary is the smallest school in the Poughkeepsie City School District.But, in February, the students at Smith combined to read more than 36,990 minutes during the firs...

March 9, 2026

PMS rewards high achievers with show, trip for 27% on honor roll

Poughkeepsie Middle School’s RISE recognitions in February featured a double dose of fun to cap the first half of the year.The school for its second-quarter celebration held a group assembly for al...

March 6, 2026

AFJROTC celebrates cadet accomplishments

The Poughkeepsie High School Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps, or AFJROTC, held its annual awards and promotions ceremony last month, an opportunity for the entire club to celebrate ...

March 6, 2026

Book ‘tasting’ highlights options for reading about Black history, culture and voices

The Poughkeepsie High School Multicultural Club last week held a “book tasting” in celebration of Black History Month.With the help of librarian Dr. Shannon Mersand and club adviser Ashalet Gooden,...

March 6, 2026

Apply for Smart Scholars Early College High School program (current 8th graders only)

Dear Parents/ Guardians,Please fill out the Smart Scholars Early College High School Program application using this link: https://forms.gle/sn2DjGyLKL6AjrNs9 See Program Information belowThe Smart ...

March 5, 2026

Black History Month celebration highlights student talents, cultural progress

Sakima McClinton grew up in Poughkeepsie and became the first Black woman from New York to graduate from the United States Military Academy at West Point.She’s the chairperson of the City of Poughk...

March 3, 2026

Students receive lesson in cooking, perseverance from Chef Maureen Brice

As a tour chef for some of music’s most recognizable names, Maureen Brice hasn’t always had every ingredient at her disposal. That didn’t stop her, though, from making an artist’s favorite dish bef...

March 2, 2026

QuestBridge scholars visit to explain how to access scholarship program

Five Vassar College QuestBridge scholars visited Poughkeepsie High School on Feb. 19 to connect with juniors and share their experiences.QuestBridge is a national program that connects high-achievi...

March 2, 2026

Activities mark 100 days for Clinton students

Painting, crafts, basketball, photos and, yes, even snacks.Clinton Elementary School celebrated the 100th day of school instruction Feb. 20 with a wide array of activities designed for both educati...

March 2, 2026

High School auditorium renovation complete, middle school auditorium project begins

Poughkeepsie High School’s newly renovated auditorium officially reopened Tuesday.The expansive project marks a major step forward for the Poughkeepsie City School District’s emphasis on increasing...

February 25, 2026

Clinton fifth-grade show celebrates Black History Month

Clinton Elementary School celebrated Black History Month with a series of performances by the fifth grade class for their fellow students, family members and guests.Led by fifth grade teacher Esthe...

February 25, 2026

Dual language class uses reading time to research, create books

The Poughkeepsie Reading Challenge encourages students of all ages to read at least 20 minutes a day, with time devoted during the school day to help them achieve that goal.Krieger Elementary secon...

February 25, 2026

‘Tall & Small Valentine’s Ball’ delights Truth families

In advance of Valentine’s Day, Sojourner Truth Elementary School held its inaugural Tall & Small Valentine’s Day Ball Feb. 12, with more than 250 attending.The semi-formal dance was held in two...

February 25, 2026

Trip to Holocaust Memorial Museum reinforces class learning

Through the first half of this school year, Poughkeepsie High School students in Ashalet Gooden’s Holocaust Literature course took a deep dive into one of history’s most horrific and impactful mome...

February 11, 2026

PHS students get taste of career learning opportunities on CTI tour

Two years ago, a bon bon changed Chriis Gaskin’s life.She was on a tour of the Dutchess BOCES Career and Technical Institute with classmates. The then-Poughkeepsie High School sophomore was eager t...

February 9, 2026

Poughkeepsie Reading Challenge enjoys successful 1st week: Here's how we're doing

As the first week of the Poughkeepsie Reading Challenge comes to a close, Superintendent of Schools Gregory Mott is happy to report district students are already on track to meet the goal of 1 mill...

February 6, 2026

Poughkeepsie Reads Wednesday puts emphasis on literacy with special guests

The Poughkeepsie Reading Challenge officially kicked off this week and Wednesday marked the first edition of Poughkeepsie Reads Wednesday.While students throughout the challenge are encouraged to r...

February 5, 2026

Debate Club members participate in Ethics Bowl

Three members of the Poughkeepsie High School debate club took part in the annual Westchester County Regional High School Ethics Bowl on Saturday, winning one of three matches.The Jan. 31 competiti...

February 3, 2026

Poughkeepsie Reading Challenge kicks off Monday

The Poughkeepsie Reading Challenge begins tomorrow!Students across the district, from pre-K to high school seniors, will be encouraged to read 20 minutes each day, with a shared goal of reaching on...

February 2, 2026

'Lunch & Lead' speaker series provides career exposure for PMS students

Before he could vote, Jamar Cummings remembers visiting the polls with his grandmother.She was not able to vote until she was in her 30s, he explained to a room of Poughkeepsie Middle School studen...

January 28, 2026

'Monumental storm' required prolonged team effort from facilities staff

While most were tucked inside their homes Sunday, watching snow fall inch by inch from behind the safety of a window, the Poughkeepsie City School District’s maintenance and custodial staff were ou...

January 28, 2026

Mock trial activity adds fun, critical thinking to College Writing classes

Raylene Ackerbauer’s College Writing 101 classes recently punctuated a unit analyzing “In Cold Blood,” the landmark non-fiction Truman Capote novel, with a pair of mock trials.The Poughkeepsie High...

January 26, 2026

'Dare to Dream Jr.', free Disney musical revue, at Poughkeepsie Middle School Thursday, Friday

Thirty-six Poughkeepsie Middle School students this week will bid an unofficial farewell to their auditorium this week with a rollicking musical revue filled with classic Disney songs.The students ...

January 22, 2026

One Million Minutes: Poughkeepsie Reading Challenge launching in February

Poughkeepsie City School District students will soon pursue a common goal:One million cumulative minutes read before the end of June.The Poughkeepsie Reading Challenge, launching in February, is a ...

January 21, 2026

PCSD Community Schools - Girl Scouts Workshop: A Taste of Confidence and Fun

Discover Girl Scouts: A Taste of Confidence, Leadership & Fun! Families of Poughkeepsie this one’s for you! Join us for a Taste of Girl Scouts Workshop, a short and informative session where pa...

January 20, 2026

JOIN US: PCSD Community Schools Saturday Morning Lights: A Parent Workshop Transition Toolkit from Elementary to Middle School

Parents & Families, you’re invited!Join us for a Transition Toolkit Workshop hosted by Huntington Learning Center on Saturday, January 24 at 9 AM at the Saturday Morning Light Program at the Po...

January 20, 2026

BOE hones communication, roles to better serve district during two-day retreat

At the outset of her presentation to the members of the Poughkeepsie City School District Board of Education this past weekend, facilitator MaryEllen Elia posed two questions:“What are your hopes a...

January 13, 2026

Winter recess sees extensive progress on innovation labs, auditorium

While many enjoyed a lengthy winter recess to end last month, the district’s facilities staff and construction partners were hard at work making building improvements and maintaining schools.Constr...

January 12, 2026

PCSD Community Schools Saturday Morning Lights: A Parent Workshop Series Supporting Families in Understanding Special Education

Hello Poughkeepsie Families, Join us for our first Special Education Parent Workshop of the year on Saturday, January 31 from 10–11 AM at Poughkeepsie Middle School, 55 College Ave. (Room 101). We’...

January 9, 2026

Students visit Culinary Institute to explore career path opportunities

In mid-December, 23 Poughkeepsie High School students visited the Culinary Institute of America for an admissions presentation and campus tour with student ambassadors. The visit gave students mean...

January 7, 2026

PMS' 'Dare to Dream Jr.' musical revue set for Jan. 22, 23

Poughkeepsie Middle School later this month will present “Dare to Dream Jr.,” a Disney musical revue.In all, 37 students, between cast and crew, are putting on the show, which is filled with Disney...

January 6, 2026

Pioneers athletics to rejoin Section 9 in 2026-27

Poughkeepsie High School’s interscholastic athletics teams will compete in Section 9 beginning this fall.Section 9 approved Poughkeepsie’s application for admission Tuesday morning at its monthly m...

January 6, 2026

Pioneers boys basketball enters first 2026 game Tuesday with momentum from big first month

The Pioneers varsity boys basketball team is entering 2026 with a tournament win already under its belt and championship aspirations on the horizon.Led by a defense coach Mark Bianco said “has been...

January 5, 2026

Reminder to download the BusRight app; check your email for instructions

As the winter recess ends and cold weather remains, elementary school parents are reminded BusRight offers an app that tracks the progress of each school bus route. The app allows parents to see as...

January 4, 2026

PHS Senior designed BOCES' holiday card this year

This year, Dutchess BOCES distributed an animated holiday card that featured a drawing of the central building on its 5 Boces Road campus in Poughkeepsie, with snow falling and a jingle playing in ...

December 29, 2025

Winter Wonderland celebrations delight families

A group, “The Winter Wonderland Event Team,” worked for roughly nine months to make two magical nights happen this week.This past Wednesday and Thursday evenings, Truth and Warring elementary schoo...

December 22, 2025

Clinton rings in holidays with singing, art, Winter Soiree

Clinton Elementary celebrated the holiday season with music, art, crafts, hot chocolate and more Wednesday evening.The school packaged together an art and special classes exhibition with performanc...

December 22, 2025

Snacks with Santa fills families with holiday spirit

Krieger Elementary families were treated to food, fun and gifts at its Snacks with Santa event Thursday.As advertised, Santa Claus showed up to take photos with the students, who also enjoyed craft...

December 22, 2025

Truth welcomes families for holiday fun

Before Truth Elementary's Winter Wonderland party, the school welcomed families into the building during the day for more holiday fun.Many classes around the building held classroom events in which...

December 22, 2025

Football seniors spread cheer, show appreciation

Poughkeepsie High School football team seniors took time during the holiday season to show appreciation for the staff members who helped them become the people they are today.The seniors, with coac...

December 22, 2025

Students relish 'Polar Express' Day activities

Smith Elementary students on Wednesday were treated to a full “Polar Express” experience.Students, who were encouraged to wear their pajamas as part of the school’s winter spirit week, watched the ...

December 17, 2025

Pioneers athletes honored for academic excellence

Three varsity Pioneers fall sports team earned Scholar-Athlete Team awards from the New York State Public High School Athletic Association and 29 individual Pioneers earned Scholar-Athlete recognit...

December 13, 2025

PHS celebrates students with perfect attendance in November

Nearly 100 Poughkeepsie High School students had perfect attendance in November, showing up on time each day for school.That, Dr. Phee Simpson decided, was something to celebrate. The principal on ...

December 12, 2025

PCSD expands dinner program to include all elementary ELT students

The Poughkeepsie City School District is taking steps to protect more of its students from food insecurity through this holiday season and throughout the year.Beginning Wednesday, Dec. 10, all stud...

December 10, 2025

Registration remains open for Friday Night, Saturday Morning Lights

Every Friday night and Saturday morning, Poughkeepsie Middle School becomes a place where students can learn skills like cooking or sewing, engage in arts and STEM activities, receive lessons to ta...

December 3, 2025

Big Read animation program sparks excitement for social studies students

“Normal reading” out of a textbook isn’t always the best way to learn about a topic, J’Anna Campbell said.That’s why the recent unit in her social studies class was so appealing, and why the Poughk...

December 3, 2025

PCSD engages in info exchange with Mexico, Guatemala consuls

Superintendent of Schools Gregory Mott, Executive Director of Operational Effectiveness and Multilingual Education Dr. Jennifer Daddino, and Board of Education President Bob Creedon on Friday took ...

November 25, 2025

PCSD supplies Thanksgiving dinner to more than 30 families

The Poughkeepsie City School District on Monday supplied Thanksgiving dinners for dozens of families to have a happy and plentiful holiday Thursday.Thanks to a generous donation of turkeys from for...

November 24, 2025

NJHS Cozy Comfort Drive collects items for homeless, shows school generosity

The Poughkeepsie Middle School National Junior Honor Society recently completed its annual Cozy Comfort Drive, collecting items of clothing to donate to the homeless.The NJHS members went room to r...

November 21, 2025

Career exploration workshops planned for Saturday Morning Lights

A new element of Saturday Morning Lights is beginning this week that will provide secondary students with valuable career exploration resources.The Career Action Center is collaborating with the di...

November 21, 2025

PCSD focusing on 'teacher clarity;' read how it will help students

Poughkeepsie City School District administrative leaders recently held their first of what are planned to be monthly walkthroughs of school buildings to check in on classrooms and identify best pra...

November 21, 2025

Lloyd, Gary set to play in senior all-star football game Sunday

Lining up for the Poughkeepsie High School football team has “meant a lot” to Mehki Lloyd.“I’ve gotten to put on a show every week in front of the fans out there watching,” the senior said, noting ...

November 18, 2025

Author visits Clinton to discuss history, revolution, writing tools with students

Late in her presentation at Clinton Elementary school, Laurie Halse Anderson had a question for the students.“Did you know that you are the smartest generation?” the author asked. “I think you guys...

November 10, 2025

District forms relationship with NY Rangers for students to explore hockey

Students across the Poughkeepsie City School District will soon have the resources to explore the sport of hockey more deeply through a partnership with the New York Rangers.The Rangers are supplyi...

November 6, 2025

Superintendent's Conference Day featured dozens of development opportunities

Superintendent’s Conference Day was a day off for students across the Poughkeepsie City School District.For staff, though, it was a day filled with nearly 50 different workshops targeted as various...

November 5, 2025

‘Pumpkinpalooza’ lets students explore, learn on various levels

Jennifer Langdon’s second grade class at Krieger Elementary enjoyed “Pumpkinpalooza” last week, a hands-on, cross-curricular exploration of pumpkins that integrated science, math and language arts....

November 5, 2025

PCSD Community Food Pantry –Open to Support Our Families!

Hello Families,We’re proud to share that the PCSD Community Food Pantry is open and available to support families in need of food and essential items. Located at the Parent Empowerment Center at Po...

October 31, 2025

In person OPWDD Workshop at Clinton Elementary

Clinton Families!Please join us on Monday, November 3, 2025, from 1:00 pm to 2:00 p.m. for a free, in-person workshop to help guide you through the process of applying for OPWDD (Office for People ...

October 30, 2025

‘Power of Place’ gathering highlights city, connects leaders with strategies

Leadership from the Poughkeepsie City School District, City of Poughkeepsie, Poughkeepsie Children’s Cabinet, and other community groups joined more than 750 leaders from across the country earlier...

October 29, 2025

Fundations aids in teaching the science of reading: Watch latest Instruction in Action video

As Poughkeepsie City School District students learn to read and write, they aren’t simply sitting at a desk with a pencil and tri-lined paper.They’re standing and stretching out their arms to write...

October 29, 2025

Tucker named Counselor of the Year for Dutchess County

There have been times when parents come to Poughkeepsie High School counselor Ann Marie Tucker’s office and, midway through the conversation, realize they need to ask a question:“’Did your name use...

October 23, 2025

Students learn about gardening, cooking through Poughkeepsie Farm Project partnership

This fall, students at Clinton and Smith elementary schools will beautify and harvest from their outdoor gardens and learn how to cook using those ingredients.The eight-week program through the Pou...

October 20, 2025

Farm to School Gathering provides PCSD with guidance, ideas to grow initiative

The idea of farm to school is about more than what ends up on a student’s tray.It’s a mindset that embraces the idea that food can be an entry point to healthy activity and education in a communal ...

October 17, 2025

Pioneer Unity Cup embraces cultural heritage

Poughkeepsie Middle School closed out last week with its inaugural Pioneer Unity Cup, a celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month and an event emblematic of the school’s R.I.S.E. expectations.The even...

October 17, 2025

Students explore post-grad options at College Fair

Though she leads trips to colleges throughout the year, College Readiness and Workforce Education Counselor Kelly Semexant said many students do not often have the luxury of visiting campuses. That...

October 17, 2025

Students attend 'Through the Fire' performance to end Hispanic Heritage Month

On the final day of Hispanic Heritage Month Wednesday, 207 Poughkeepsie High School students and several teachers attended a special performance at the Bardavon 1869 Opera House titled “Through the...

October 16, 2025

Poughkeepsie Children’s Cabinet Selected to Participate in National Initiative to Strengthen Positive Youth Opportunities for Poughkeepsie Adolescents

The Poughkeepsie Children’s Cabinet has been selected for a new Wallace Foundation initiative that will provide funding to help seven communities across the country reach their economic mobility go...

October 10, 2025

Senior Wednesdays returns; watch how weekly sessions can help students

Today marked the first Senior Wednesday of the year at Poughkeepsie High School.Senior Wednesdays are weekly sessions conducted by Kelly Semexant, the district’s college and workforce readiness cou...

October 8, 2025

'Everything is Possible:' 7 Mindsets begins again at PCSD

7 Mindsets is an evidence-based learning platform that centers on the idea that a person’s success is based more on what they think and less on what they know.The campaign, now beginning its third ...

October 8, 2025

New Krieger AP seeks to support students with expertise in special education, ENL

Desiree Rodriguez felt like she could make a difference for Krieger Elementary School families even before she started as assistant principal Sept. 22.A month earlier, she took a day off from her f...

October 6, 2025

PCSD working with city, others to find solutions for Smith School crossing

In the wake of the tragic death of a crossing guard outside Smith Elementary School Monday, the Poughkeepsie City School District is working with the City of Poughkeepsie and other partners to find...

September 30, 2025

BusRight app's full functionality now available

We’re pleased to announce the BusRight app is now fully functional for all Poughkeepsie City School District bus routes.The app, which eligible families were invited to download last month, allows ...

September 29, 2025

English students receive college experience auditing Vassar classes

Students in NaJa Jackson’s English 12 Honors class this week received a taste of higher education this week, auditing two Vassar College courses.The courses – Introduction to Biology with Prof. Mar...

September 26, 2025

New athletic director aims to boost involvement of all

As a longtime athletic director and coach, Dr. Jonathan Jefferson has seen the impact a coach can make on a student.“You see student-athletes grow exponentially through athletics,” he said. “It’s n...

September 24, 2025

Board of Education appoints two to vacant seats

The City of Poughkeepsie’s Chamberlain and a former Krieger Elementary School nurse are filling the two open seats on the Poughkeepsie City School District’s Board of Education.The Board appointed ...

September 17, 2025

‘Blueprint For Excellence’ Strategic Plan unveiled at Board of Education Meeting

The Poughkeepsie City School District aims to prepare students for post-graduation success through supporting the whole child with rigorous curriculum and establishing a culture of community collab...

September 17, 2025

Bus transportation details regarding daycare, service change requests

The Poughkeepsie City School District recognizes some students attend daycare centers before or after attending school.Accordingly, in addition to bus transportation for students in grades PK-5 who...

September 10, 2025

First day of school includes historic changes; watch video

The Poughkeepsie City School District enjoyed a historic first day of the 2025-26 school year. For the first time, bus service was supplied to many elementary students and, under the Elementary Rec...

September 8, 2025

School bus service update: What to expect and who to call

Today is a historic day in the Poughkeepsie City School District with the first day of bus service for many of our elementary students.We understand the first day, though, has brought challenges. S...

September 4, 2025

Office hours for assisting families through Sept. 12

We are excited for the start of the school year and welcoming our scholars back to school. This year we reconfigured our elementary schools and added in pre-K-5 transportation.We are very excited a...

September 4, 2025

Superintendent Mott discusses "The Urgency of Now" at fun welcome back event at The Bardavon; see video

As he explained the Poughkeepsie City School District’s theme for the 2025-26 school year, “The Urgency of Now,” Superintendent of Schools Gregory Mott encouraged the assembled faculty at The Barda...

September 3, 2025

Buildings nearly ready for opening day after busy summer; update from Superintendent Mott

The 2025-26 school year is almost here, and buildings across the Poughkeepsie City School District are almost ready for teachers and students after a busy summer of construction and reconfiguration...

August 29, 2025

Elementary orientations welcome students to buildings; take a look back at this week's parties

Free food. Free books. Free fun. Even free help setting up an Infinite Campus Parent Portal account. Each Poughkeepsie Central School District elementary school this week held an orientation event ...

August 28, 2025

PCSD Community Schools Back to School Bash - Sept. 6, 2025

Hello PCSD Families!Join us on Saturday, September 6, 2025, from 12:00–3:00 PM at the Poughkeepsie High School Track & Field for our PCSD Community Schools Back-to-School Bash!This free, rain-o...

August 27, 2025

Record 24 students celebrate graduation at Summer Commencement Ceremony

Wednesday was graduation day for two dozen determined Poughkeepsie High School students.The school celebrated its Summer Graduation Ceremony inside the gymnasium in front of a collection of family ...

August 27, 2025

Paper copies of building placement letters available Thursday, Friday at admin building

This Thursday, Aug. 28 from 4-6 p.m. and Friday, Aug. 29 from 9-noon, Central Registration will hand out paper copies of your child's building placement letter for students in grades PK-5.This is f...

August 27, 2025

Fall sports preseason beginning; see the schedule

The fall sports preseason is here!While football practices begin Saturday morning at 8 a.m., other varsity and junior varsity preseason workouts and tryouts begin Monday and later this week. A full...

August 23, 2025

9th Grade Orientation Aug. 29: What's planned and how to register

Poughkeepsie High School's orientation for ninth grade students and parents/guardians is one week from today - Friday, Aug. 29. The fun-filled afternoon will begin with an orientation session i...

August 22, 2025

Special principals meet-and-greets, building orientations scheduled

Students and families have several chances before school begins to get to know their schools and their principals through orientation sessions and special meet-and-greets.The Coffee and Conversatio...

August 17, 2025

PHS students complete City Hall internships

Three Poughkeepsie High School students recently completed internships through the City of Poughkeepsie Youth Services Program.Akeliyah Fray, Amillia Clark and Nevaeh Lemmon, pictured from left wit...

August 14, 2025

Clinton Elementary Block Party, other events planned

Good afternoon, We here at Clinton are looking forward to a wonderful new school year. We have some exciting opportunities to get to know you as well as for you to get to know us before ...

August 12, 2025

Board of Education application window closed

Thank you to everyone who submitted an application to join the Poughkeepsie City School District Board of Education.While the application window is now closed, the Board is appreciative of the over...

August 11, 2025

Smart Scholars summer bridge program exposes students to college experience

Students enrolled in the Smart Scholars Early College Performing Arts Academy participated in a two-week summer bridge program last month.The first-of-its-kind early college program is a collaborat...

August 4, 2025

Board of Education Seeks Applicants to Fill Two Seats

POUGHKEEPSIE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT18 South Perry St., Poughkeepsie, New York 12601 | Telephone 845-451-4900 ext. 4973 Mr. Bob Creedon Eleanor Chiarenza Ms. Fatimah C. Martinez Santiago Mr. Gregory M...

August 1, 2025

PMS 6th Grade Student and Parents Orientation

Welcome to The Poughkeepsie Middle School and the 2025-26 School Year. Please Join Us On Thursday, August 28, 2025For our 6th Grade Students and Parents OrientationIt will be a Day Full of Fun, Foo...

July 30, 2025

PCSD leaders discuss next strategic plan, community feedback; see the progress before Aug. 11 meeting

For two months this spring, an interactive survey gave City of Poughkeepsie community stakeholders an opportunity to convey what they believe should be the guiding objectives and goals for the Poug...

July 30, 2025

Assistant superintendent of schools appointed at special board meeting

Jessica Turner, an educator of more than 25 years with a background in instructional support and experience at both the primary and secondary levels, will serve at the Poughkeepsie City School Dist...

July 25, 2025

Statement regarding today's Board of Education meeting livestream

Earlier today, the Poughkeepsie City School District experienced an incident in which an outside entity briefly took control of the livestream of the Board of Education’s special meeting and pornog...

July 25, 2025

Poughkeepsie students get started in P-Tech program

Twenty-five students enrolled in Dutchess BOCES’ Pathways in Technology Early College High School program are getting a head start through a two-week summer bridge program.Five Poughkeepsie City Sc...

July 18, 2025

News Archive

News Archive

PHS student who saved life, teacher to appear on TV special across NY

Reading Challenge: Smith tops list in February, celebrates high achievers

PMS rewards high achievers with show, trip for 27% on honor roll

AFJROTC celebrates cadet accomplishments

Book ‘tasting’ highlights options for reading about Black history, culture and voices

Apply for Smart Scholars Early College High School program (current 8th graders only)

Black History Month celebration highlights student talents, cultural progress

Students receive lesson in cooking, perseverance from Chef Maureen Brice

QuestBridge scholars visit to explain how to access scholarship program

Activities mark 100 days for Clinton students

High School auditorium renovation complete, middle school auditorium project begins

Clinton fifth-grade show celebrates Black History Month

Dual language class uses reading time to research, create books

‘Tall & Small Valentine’s Ball’ delights Truth families

Trip to Holocaust Memorial Museum reinforces class learning

PHS students get taste of career learning opportunities on CTI tour

Poughkeepsie Reading Challenge enjoys successful 1st week: Here's how we're doing

Poughkeepsie Reads Wednesday puts emphasis on literacy with special guests

Debate Club members participate in Ethics Bowl

Poughkeepsie Reading Challenge kicks off Monday

'Lunch & Lead' speaker series provides career exposure for PMS students

'Monumental storm' required prolonged team effort from facilities staff

Mock trial activity adds fun, critical thinking to College Writing classes

'Dare to Dream Jr.', free Disney musical revue, at Poughkeepsie Middle School Thursday, Friday

One Million Minutes: Poughkeepsie Reading Challenge launching in February

PCSD Community Schools - Girl Scouts Workshop: A Taste of Confidence and Fun

JOIN US: PCSD Community Schools Saturday Morning Lights: A Parent Workshop Transition Toolkit from Elementary to Middle School

BOE hones communication, roles to better serve district during two-day retreat

Winter recess sees extensive progress on innovation labs, auditorium

PCSD Community Schools Saturday Morning Lights: A Parent Workshop Series Supporting Families in Understanding Special Education

Students visit Culinary Institute to explore career path opportunities

PMS' 'Dare to Dream Jr.' musical revue set for Jan. 22, 23

Pioneers athletics to rejoin Section 9 in 2026-27

Pioneers boys basketball enters first 2026 game Tuesday with momentum from big first month

Reminder to download the BusRight app; check your email for instructions

PHS Senior designed BOCES' holiday card this year

Winter Wonderland celebrations delight families

Clinton rings in holidays with singing, art, Winter Soiree

Snacks with Santa fills families with holiday spirit

Truth welcomes families for holiday fun

Football seniors spread cheer, show appreciation

Students relish 'Polar Express' Day activities

Pioneers athletes honored for academic excellence

PHS celebrates students with perfect attendance in November

PCSD expands dinner program to include all elementary ELT students

Registration remains open for Friday Night, Saturday Morning Lights

Big Read animation program sparks excitement for social studies students

PCSD engages in info exchange with Mexico, Guatemala consuls

PCSD supplies Thanksgiving dinner to more than 30 families

NJHS Cozy Comfort Drive collects items for homeless, shows school generosity

Career exploration workshops planned for Saturday Morning Lights

PCSD focusing on 'teacher clarity;' read how it will help students

Lloyd, Gary set to play in senior all-star football game Sunday

Author visits Clinton to discuss history, revolution, writing tools with students

District forms relationship with NY Rangers for students to explore hockey

Superintendent's Conference Day featured dozens of development opportunities

‘Pumpkinpalooza’ lets students explore, learn on various levels

PCSD Community Food Pantry –Open to Support Our Families!

In person OPWDD Workshop at Clinton Elementary

‘Power of Place’ gathering highlights city, connects leaders with strategies

Fundations aids in teaching the science of reading: Watch latest Instruction in Action video

Tucker named Counselor of the Year for Dutchess County

Students learn about gardening, cooking through Poughkeepsie Farm Project partnership

Farm to School Gathering provides PCSD with guidance, ideas to grow initiative

Pioneer Unity Cup embraces cultural heritage

Students explore post-grad options at College Fair

Students attend 'Through the Fire' performance to end Hispanic Heritage Month

Poughkeepsie Children’s Cabinet Selected to Participate in National Initiative to Strengthen Positive Youth Opportunities for Poughkeepsie Adolescents

Senior Wednesdays returns; watch how weekly sessions can help students

'Everything is Possible:' 7 Mindsets begins again at PCSD

New Krieger AP seeks to support students with expertise in special education, ENL

PCSD working with city, others to find solutions for Smith School crossing

BusRight app's full functionality now available

English students receive college experience auditing Vassar classes

New athletic director aims to boost involvement of all

Board of Education appoints two to vacant seats

‘Blueprint For Excellence’ Strategic Plan unveiled at Board of Education Meeting

Bus transportation details regarding daycare, service change requests