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As we prepare for fall 2025 it's vitally important accurate addresses are on file with the district for all students. This is especially true this summer as the district prepares to offer bus service to most elementary students for the first time. Unfortunately, much of the mail being sent by the district is being returned due to inaccurate address information, and we need your help to change that. Visit the link to the Central Registration form below, or reach out to Central Registration by phone at 845-437-3480 or email at Centreg@poughkeepsieschools.org, to be sure your address is accurate.

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Science-Inspire (McGraw Hill)

The Science department is using Inspire by McGraw Hill as a resource as well as teacher-developed curricula, that is being worked on by some of our PCSD teachers with the support of DC BOCES instructional specialist, Rosa Moshi. Inspire is a research-based science curriculum aligned to the Next Generation Standards, which teachers are also aligning with the investigations and needs of our students. 

Key components of Inspire:

  • Collaboration 
  • Hands-on activities
  • Virtual Subscription
  • Cross-curricular connections
  • Critical thinking through inquiry-driven activities
  • Real World STEM connections
  • Career connections

Teachers have worked on and continue to develop key assessments and activities that align with the NY state investigations, Next Generation Learning Standards, and expectations for grades -8 in preparation for high school level science.

Students will engage in science and engineering opportunities while interacting with hands-on labs, videos, and interactions. They will engage in hands-on, minds-on inquiry throughout the curricular process. The integration of engineering design, aligned to the next gen. standards to develop students' problem-solving skills and build real-world societal and environmental connections.