Poughkeepsie Day School

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Poughkeepsie Day School
Poughkeepsie Day school logo.png
Location
Poughkeepsie
,
NY

United States
Coordinates41°39′34″N 73°53′19″W / 41.659495°N 73.88851°W / 41.659495; -73.88851Coordinates: 41°39′34″N 73°53′19″W / 41.659495°N 73.88851°W / 41.659495; -73.88851
Information
TypeIndependent, Private
Founded1934; 88 years ago (1934)
Head of schoolBarbara Wood [1]
Faculty15 full-and part-time teachers recruited nationally
GradesPre-K-12
Enrollment36 students
Student to teacher ratio7:1
Campus size35 acres
Websitewww.poughkeepsieday.org

Poughkeepsie Day School is an independent, progressive, coeducational school in the mid-Hudson Valley serving students from a broad region of New York and Connecticut from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade.

History[]

Founded in 1934, it was originally located at Hooker and South Grand Avenues in the city of Poughkeepsie, where it began with 35 students and three faculty members.[2][3] The school outgrew that facility, and in 1963 it moved to custom built premises on the Vassar College campus at 39 New Hackensack Road, Poughkeepsie. The school outgrew that facility as well, and acquired two buildings from IBM in the 1990s that form its current 35 acre campus on Boardman Road.[4]

The theater is named for actor James Earl Jones, who funded construction and whose children attended the school.[5] Pete Seeger, David Strathairn and Jack DeJohnette also had children or grandchildren who attended the school.[4][6]

In April 2020, the school announced that it would close in June after the completion of the current school year, due to financial concerns related to shrinking revenue.[5] The announcement sparked an outpouring of support from alumni, parents, current and former teachers, and other committed stakeholders. A coalition of parents, teachers, and alumni is currently working to keep the school open and find a sustainable path forward.[7]

In February 2021, the school announced plans to reopen for the 2021-22 school year with lower tuition and a smaller enrollment.[3]

School mission[]

According to its official website, Poughkeepsie Day School offers a "progressive education that liberates the mind, ignites passion and purpose, and provides the world with the agile, resourceful, self-directed, community-oriented citizens it most needs".[8]

Accreditation[]

Poughkeepsie Day School is accredited by the New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS), and is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) and the Independent Curriculum Group (ICG).

Notable alumni[]

References[]

  1. ^ Facebook post 5/10/21
  2. ^ History page on official Web site: "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2013-05-15. Retrieved 2014-04-30.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  3. ^ a b Cordero, Katelyn; Santistevan, Ryan (February 23, 2021). "Poughkeepsie Day School plans to reduce tuition as it reopens, change locations in future". Poughkeepsie Journal. Retrieved 25 February 2021.
  4. ^ a b "Poughkeepsie Day School Ceases Operation After 86 Years". 101.5 WPDH. Retrieved 25 February 2021.
  5. ^ a b Cordero, Katelyn; Santistevan, Ryan (April 21, 2020). "Poughkeepsie Day School to close in June, officials cite decline in enrollment, revenue". Poughkeepsie Journal. Retrieved 25 February 2021.
  6. ^ Reakes, Kathy (22 April 2020). "Private School In Area Attended By Children Of Celebrities Will Close After 86 Years". Cortlandt Daily Voice. Retrieved 25 February 2021.
  7. ^ Sparks, Leonard (1 May 2020). "Dutchess School May Close After 86 Years". The Highlands Current. Retrieved 25 February 2021.
  8. ^ "At a Glance & Mission". Poughkeepsie Day School. Retrieved 3 September 2019.
  9. ^ "Compass" (PDF). Poughkeepsie Day School Alumni. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2 April 2015.

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