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It’s a long tradition that near to the start of the year, the middle school students and advisors spend a day outside. Students work to solve game-like problems together, engage in some team races and basically just enjoy getting…
Poughkeepsie Day School will hold an Installation Ceremony for Benedict Chant as its new head of school on Saturday, September 17, from 5:00 to 7:00pm, in Gilkeson Center.
The evening will kick off with cocktails and appetizers at 5:00pm in…
At PDS we know that children learn best when supported by a strong community. We intentionally spend the early days of the school year engaged in activities that help students, families and teachers get acquainted. And we make sure…
The first week of school is always exciting for grown ups as well as children, but there’s also relief when Friday evening comes, and as an adult you can look back and say, “Right! We’re back to school! Let’s get…
We’re back! After our separate summers of action, our middle school learning community began to reform, today, for the new school year.
It was a day of getting acquainted and reacquainted. In whole group meetings, and in advisory, students learned…
PDS is coming to life! After a wonderful Faculty Work Week and pre-season sport’s practices, teachers, staff and the Parents Association are getting ready to welcome the entire community through our doors on Wednesday, September 7. Don’t forget the following…
The Parents Association hopes everyone had a fantastic summer. Although it is always hard to leave summer behind, the start of the school year brings excitement as well. Representatives from the PDS Parents Association will be on-hand during the first…
The Class of 2020 photo op!
In June we celebrate each student moving up to the next grade, with a special emphasis on the eighth graders. As they finish the “grammar school” part of their educations, they have much to…
If, like me, you are wondering why your child is suddenly ignoring you, talking back to you, refusing to clean his room, or running out of the house at every opportunity to be with her friends, worry not. This is…
The PDS Parents Association coordinates several fundraisers during the year and receives money from each family at the beginning of the school year. Each and every parent is a member of the PDS Parents Association. Money that is raised by…
