Absentee Ballot Applications and Early Mail Ballot Applications are now available
Absentee Ballot Applications and Early Mail Ballot Applications may be obtained at the District Office and on the District website. Completed and signed Absentee Ballot Applications and Early Mail Ballot Applications must be received by the District Clerk by January 9, 2025 if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or by January 15, 2025 if the ballot will be picked up personally by the voter. Absentee Ballots and Early Mail Ballots issued by the District Clerk in person may only be given to the voter. By law, the original signature of the absentee voter/early mail voter is required on the application, and the application must be delivered to the District Clerk by mail or in person. Applications cannot be accepted electronically or by fax. All Absentee Ballots/Early Mail Ballots must be received by the District Clerk no later than 5:00 PM on Thursday, January 16, 2025 in order to be counted. For further information, please contact the District Clerk at 845-256-4020 or sermo@newpaltz.k12.ny.us.
Board of Education Special Workshop Meeting
Wednesday, January 8th
5:30 PM Coffee/Tea with the BOE
6:30 PM Capital Project Presentation/Q&A
Special District Election - Bond Proposition Vote
Thursday, January 16th, in the Gymnasium at New Paltz High School. The polls will be open from 7:00 am - 9:00 pm.
Diane Batista's Grade 7 math students at the Middle School have been multiplying and dividing rational numbers. Learning math has never looked so fun!
Smile! Yesterday was Picture Day at Lenape Elementary! Our students brought their best smiles and lots of personality to create picture-perfect memories.
New Paltz High School hosted their annual Open House last night! Parents and guardians enjoyed walking through the halls, following their students’ schedules, and meeting all their teachers. It was a wonderful evening of connection and community!
Teamwork in Action! Last Monday, Bryan Krebs' Middle School science classes took on a unique challenge, combining teamwork and engineering skills to build the tallest free-standing structure using only spaghetti, tape, and cotton balls—all within 12 minutes!
Students in Meredith Oppenheimer and Erin Bulson's Grade 4 class at Lenape Elementary kicked off the school year with an exciting STEM challenge that blended creativity with social-emotional learning. Click to read all about it!
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.
Middle School students, teachers, administrators, and staff kicked off "Start With Hello Week" by wearing their favorite shoes, sparking conversations and spreading positivity throughout the school!
FEDERAL HOLIDAY-NEW YEARS DAY-DISTRICT OFFICES & SCHOOLS CLOSED
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Coffee/Tea with the BOE
6:00 PM PTSA Meeting @ HS Library
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Special Board Workshop Meeting
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM NPMS PTA Meeting
Mission Statement
The New Paltz Central School District exists for the children of the community. The focus of its programs and activities is the commitment to measured excellence and continuous growth and development for all.
Our Guiding Principles
*Focus on learning and success for all
*Create a cohesive and inclusive culture K-12, across buildings and departments
*Empower and create success for disengaged and disenfranchised students