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Early Learning Center information
Address: 372 Church St.
Phone: 845-451-4720
Principal: Nadine Elting-Dargan, ndargan@poughkeepsieschools.org
Main office hours: 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
School hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:05 p.m.
School nurse: 845-451-4720 ext. 3410
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UPK students to receive new literacy learning book system
As part of its continued efforts to increase literacy rates among all students, the Poughkeepsie City School District is utilizing a new tool designed to help young students learn to read by practicing phonics skills.
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ELC celebrates Hispanic Heritage
The Early Learning Center hosted a celebration for National Hispanic Heritage Month with school families Oct. 10.
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Barrow, new ELC assistant principal, aims to set students on right trajectory
Melissa Barrow is new to the Early Learning Center this year and is eager to help the district's youngest learners find their path while also easing the minds of parents.
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Get help learning the alphabet
Learn the alphabet in English and Spanish by viewing this slideshow.
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Elementary Reconfiguration rolls forward; see what's been happening
Since the Board of Education approved the plan in February, district leaders have met regularly to discuss the many logistical details and questions that must be answered in order to make the change a reality by fall.
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PCSD reinstituting Ampact tutoring after federal cuts
In all, 256 Poughkeepsie students receive Math Corps services and 90 receive Early Learning Corps services.
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Spring building improvements
While most students and staff enjoyed a well-earned break during spring recess, the facilities team was hard at work upgrading buildings around the Poughkeepsie City School District, wrapping up ongoing projects and accelerating new efforts.
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All schools see positive growth in attendance
The percentage of students classified as chronically absent improved across the Poughkeepsie City School District in March and remains below the rate seen during the 2023-24 school year.
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BOE to reopen Clinton Elementary renaming process
"By reopening this process we’re not rejecting the (Roberto Clemente) name but ensuring anyone with concerns in this important decision is heard," said board President Fatimah Carmen Martinez Santiago
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Board scholarships deadline approaching
oughkeepsie High School seniors have the opportunity to apply for 12 Board of Education scholarships created during the 2023-24 school year following Board of Education discussions into expanding its support of graduating seniors pursuing a postsecondary education.
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PCSD proposes $147.7M 2025-26 budget that would boost services; what to know
The Board of Education on Tuesday approved a budget proposal that would remain under the tax cap while still increasing the amount spent on general instruction by more than $2.8 million. This is despite expectations state foundational aid will grow by just 2% next year, the minimum allocation.
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District announces administrative restructuring process; building staffing, student experience prioritized
The idea, Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Education Greg Mott said, is to “reimagine and repurpose” the district’s structure and resources to best serve students’ needs amid a challenging financial landscape. The district is taking these measures while preserving positions within each school building and is, in fact, adding staffing.
