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To mark the 100th day of school, Nurse Joy VanVlack encouraged students to spread kindness and self-love through her special 100 Day Project. Click to learn more.
Kindergarten through Grade 2 students are learning screen-free coding by programming BeeBots. Integrated technology teacher Angelo Urrico introduces primary students to coding concepts using these bee-shaped robots, helping them develop computational thinking in a fun and engaging way. Click to learn more.
The Middle School’s "School of Rock" ensemble electrified Duzine Elementary yesterday, inspiring our youngest learners with their high-energy performance! Under the expert direction of music teacher William Halpern and band director Sonja Nosovsky, these talented Middle School musicians showcased their dedication and passion for music. The Duzine students couldn’t get enough—clapping, dancing, and soaking in the excitement!
Amanda Fritche and Lauren Cope's Grade 2 class embraced the spirit of giving this holiday season by creating thoughtful gift bags for Family of New Paltz. Click to learn more!
The enthusiasm at Duzine Elementary School's Open House was truly inspiring! Families had the chance to dive into their child’s world of learning, connect with passionate teachers and administrators, and discover more about the exciting adventures awaiting their children this school year. Thank you for being an essential part of our school family. We look forward to a fantastic year ahead!
Grade 2 students are blossoming into little gardeners! They absolutely love spending time in the garden, learning about plants, and watching their efforts bloom.
Ginger King and Lisa Prince's Grade 1 class had a creative celebration on the last day of school! 🫧 The students used shaving cream to clean their tables, making the end of the school year fun, exciting, and spotless. Great job, Duziners!
Duzine Elementary School was filled with joy and laughter during an adorable puppet show, starring our wonderful Pre-K students! 🎭❤️ A special shoutout to Riley Burdick, Piper Casey, Aidan Ifkovits, and Daphne Paul-LaRonca from the High School’s Participation in Government, Literature, and Economics for Today’s Students class (known as PIGLETS). Since May, they’ve been working with our Pre-K students, and the results were simply magical. Thank you, PIGLETS, for your dedication and creativity! Our little ones had an unforgettable experience.
Duzine Elementary School is a child-centered community whose mission is to: create a safe, nurturing and inviting environment in which all are comfortable taking risks; instill a respect for individual differences and similarities; provide challenging opportunities wherein students can reach their greatest potential; teach and model cooperation within the Duzine school community; and empower our students to be actively involved in learning.
District Vision Statement:
Our school community - students, staff, families, and community members - are citizens of the world, passionate about learning and empowered to achieve their dreams.
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Duzine/Lenape PTA Meeting - Duzine Library
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM BOE Mtg (Link to Livestream located under BOE tab/BOE announcements)
9:00 AM - 11:30 PM Second Grade Fun in the Sun
9:25 AM - 12:00 PM 1/2 Day for Students - Duzine
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM Rain Date for Second Grade Fun in the Sun
Mailing Address: 196 Main Street, New Paltz, NY 12561
Location: 31 Sunset Ridge, New Paltz, NY 12561
Phone: 845-256-4350 Fax: 845-256-4359
Hours: 9:25-3:35
Principal:
Dr. Melissa Jean-Paul
Assistant Principal:
Joshua Bate
School Nurse:
Joy Van Vlack Weis 256-4360