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Click here for BOE Petition Packets. Potential candidates may also pick up a petition packet in person from the District Clerk at the District Office located at Lenape Elementary at 1 Eugene L. Brown Drive, New Paltz. Nominating Petitions are due to the District Clerk by 5:00 PM on Monday, April 21, 2025.
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PowerSchool Cybersecurity Incident
Several parents have shared a message regarding an offer from PowerSchool for credit monitoring following the incident on December 28th. These emails are legitimate. For more information, please click here.
To mark the 100th day of school, Duzine Elementary Nurse Joy VanVlack encouraged students to spread kindness and self-love through her special 100 Day Project. Click to learn more.
Duzine Elementary students in Kindergarten through Grade 2 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.
Superintendent Stephen Gratto recently stopped by New Paltz Middle School to visit the talented student cast of "Aladdin"—and even showcase some skills of his own! As they prepare for their upcoming performances, he taught them how to juggle and spin plates, adding an extra touch of excitement to their rehearsal.
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!
The High School was the place to be as students, teachers, and even parents faced off in an epic Students vs. Teachers Dodgeball Tournament. Click to learn more.
As part of the Monster Exchange project, Grade 6 Art students designed unique monsters earlier this year. Their designs were then passed on to Grade 7 Home & Careers students, who put their sewing skills to the test by crafting prototypes of each creation. Click to learn more.
Students in Ellen Makow’s Grade 3 class applied their creativity and math skills by opening their very own Valentine’s Day Shop. Click to learn more!
Grade 4 students in Meredith Oppenheimer and Erin Bulson’s class were in for a surprise today—a "Puppy Adoption Day." Click to read all about it!
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM MS Musical
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM MS PTA Meeting
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Facilities Committee Mtg
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM Audit Committee Mtg
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Duzine Parent/Teacher Conferences 6:00 - 8:00pm
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Lenape Parent/Teacher Conferences 6-8 PM
9:25 AM - 12:00 PM 1/2 Day for Students - Duzine
12:00 PM - 2:45 PM MS Parent/Teacher Conferences
1:00 PM - 3:45 PM Duzine Parent/Teacher Conferences 1:00 - 3:45pm
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM Lenape Parent/Teacher Conferences 1 - 3:30 PM
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Duzine/Lenape PTA Meeting - Lenape Library
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Duzine/Lenape PTA Mtg @ Lenape
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM BOE Mtg (Link to Livestream located under BOE tab/BOE announcements)
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