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Developing the budget is a long, thoughtful process, and we want to hear from you: tell us about your priorities, what services you value, what you have questions about. Email us at budget@wcsdny.org
View our Budget Page
Second-graders at Vassar Road ES are learning about citizenship and the importance of respecting the US flag: they joined Mr. Jason, the school custodian, to see the flag being raised.

John Jay FFA helped us thank the Board of Ed in advance of BOE Appreciation Week, with pumpkins grown in their school garden!

Fishkill Plains students learned about fire safety, thanks to the East Fishkill Fire District's Hillside Lake Company!

Celebrating our Seniors: RCK Girls Soccer!

Celebrating our Seniors: JJHS Field Hockey!

Congratulations to Fishkill Plains ES 4th grader Mario Vilardi: he will compete at the Drive, Chip & Putt National Finals at Augusta National Golf Club April 5th, 2026!

Dr. Bonk was proud to receive a commendation from the Town of Wappinger, both in recognition of an ongoing commitment to school safety and for the expansion of the School Resource Officer program. The SROs assigned to schools in the Town received this honor as well.
View an excerpt from the ceremony here.
A recap of events and accomplishments in our schools.

Join us! We offer great benefits and training--and many jobs that fit around student schedules.
Check out all of the opportunities here.

Developing the budget is a long, thoughtful process, and we want to hear from you: tell us about your priorities, what services you value, what you have questions about. Email us at budget@wcsdny.org
View our Budget Page
Second-graders at Vassar Road ES are learning about citizenship and the importance of respecting the US flag: they joined Mr. Jason, the school custodian, to see the flag being raised.

John Jay FFA helped us thank the Board of Ed in advance of BOE Appreciation Week, with pumpkins grown in their school garden!

Fishkill Plains students learned about fire safety, thanks to the East Fishkill Fire District's Hillside Lake Company!

Celebrating our Seniors: RCK Girls Soccer!

Celebrating our Seniors: JJHS Field Hockey!

Congratulations to Fishkill Plains ES 4th grader Mario Vilardi: he will compete at the Drive, Chip & Putt National Finals at Augusta National Golf Club April 5th, 2026!

Dr. Bonk was proud to receive a commendation from the Town of Wappinger, both in recognition of an ongoing commitment to school safety and for the expansion of the School Resource Officer program. The SROs assigned to schools in the Town received this honor as well.
View an excerpt from the ceremony here.
A recap of events and accomplishments in our schools.

Join us! We offer great benefits and training--and many jobs that fit around student schedules.
Check out all of the opportunities here.Project-Based Learning
Real-World Problems, Real-Life Solutions
In PBL projects, our students take an active role in the process: they ask questions, develop designs, and see their projects come to life. Partnerships inside and outside our schools take learning to new levels.
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We are delighted to offer our FREE Community Math Help and Homework Assistance program in collaboration with IBM!
- Open to all WCSD students in grades 5-12
- Wednesday evenings from 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM, starting October 15
- Van Wyck JHS, Rooms 110, 114, and 119
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Boys Volleyball Senior Night & PinkOut, October 15 at RCK: JV plays at 4:30, with senior ceremony and game to follow. Raffles, concessions, and more.
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Secondary-school families: Insurance is available for your District-issued Chromebook. Purchase it by October 31 to avoid costly repairs and replacements!
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Welcome to the Wappingers Central School District!
Our Mission:
To empower all of our students with the competencies and confidence to challenge themselves, to pursue their passions, and to realize their potential while growing as responsible members of their community.
A Message from the Superintendent
September 5, 2025
Dear Wappingers CSD Community,
As I visited our 15 schools during the school day yesterday, I was so proud to see that the 25-26 school year had begun on a very positive note: The faculty, staff, students, and families that I interacted with were excited about the upcoming year! The positive culture and climate in our schools was very apparent. Read my full letter here.
We look forward to working together this year, and we continue to “Build our Future Together.”
With much gratitude,
Dr. Dwight Bonk
Superintendent of Schools
We hope our families have a wonderful summer, and enjoy the well-deserved break! Check back here for updates.
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Bell to Bell Cellphone Ban
Effective this September New York State law bans all cell phones and other internet-capable devices in schools. Please Click On Our Cellphone Ban Notification to learn more about the law and what the expectations will be for students.