By Li Pipman Denaut, teacher of HS math and STEAM arts
When students in Functional Art-Upcycle Plus! were presented with their Design Challenge—DeStruction, each eagerly scavenged through a collection of treasures. The challenge’s goal is to deconstruct a piece…
The final performance of “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” took place on Friday evening in the James Earl Jones Theater. Students ran the entire show– not only acting, but also as set designers, sound and lighting technicians, and costume…
All parents are invited to the PDS Parents Association meeting this Thursday, March 16, at 8:30am. We plan to discuss the Parent Talent Show, the Evening Garden Party and the Used Book Fair. Hope to see you there!…
Sonomi O. ’17, Anne G. ’17 and Julia Q.G. Roellke ’15 will have the distinct honor of presenting their scientific research at the Mohawk Watershed Symposium at Union College on March 17th. The ninth annual symposium, which is focused on…
Sixth graders completed their structure of a food truck, built of Goya cans, at the Poughkeepsie Galleria mall! The truck is striking for several reasons: it has a lighted sign, reading How CAN I help you? It has brightly lit…
By Ed Martin, history teacher
The 9/10 Modern Human Geography and Culture class created games that taught the class about the significance of a particular plant or animal in relation to the development of wealth and power in the U.S. …
The PDS lunch menu is inspired by what our local purveyors offer each week. Right now, squashes, kale, and root vegetables are harvested, and these items feature in the salad and vegetable choices.
Our most common purveyor, Red Barn, sources…
by Hannah Sunshine, grade 4 teacher
I recently listened to a segment on NPR, in which Lois Lowry and Christopher Paul Curtis were interviewed. Both are authors who have written historical fiction geared toward elementary aged students. Though they have…
The Building and Design course has gotten a wonderful start to the Green Future Mural, a mural that will reflect a Hudson Valley scene and one that will use upcycled glass, china and ceramics!
The Mural is part of the …
Answering 90 multiple choice questions about international affairs topics may not be high on the list of weekend activities for many students. But for our PDS Academic WorldQuest (AWQ) competitors, it is what they have been preparing to do for…
