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Wappingers Central School District

25 Corporate Park Drive / P.O. Box 396 / Hopewell Junction, NY 12533 / PH: 845.298.5000

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Looking Ahead to 2026-27

Kindergarten Registration March 10-12

We’re delighted to welcome our incoming Kindergartners! 

Register for 2026-27: March 10, 11, 12 at your home school. 
Evening registration March 10 from 4:30-7:30 pm at Myers Corners Elementary (156 Myers Corners Road, Wappingers Falls, NY)

Visit our Registration Page for more details.

Daycare and Private/Parochial Transportation Requests Due April 1

Reminder: Request forms for transportation to a daycare or private/parochial school need to be completed every year and submitted to Transportation no later than April 1. You'll find all of the forms here.

If you're not sure which daycare provider you'll use next year, please submit a request form anyway. It’s easier to change or update an existing request than to create a new request after the deadline.

Questions? Please contact: 

Childcare Transportation: nancy.conklin@wcsdny.org or 845-298-5225  x44104

Private/Parochial Transportation: rochelle.ciardullo@wcsdny.org or 845-298-5225  x44110

High School Schedule Planning

High school students: it’s time to start planning for next year’s schedule! Counselors will be meeting with students, but here are some helpful links to start getting prepared:

Find your counselor's contact info here.

View Course Handbooks and Course Selection Sheets here.

View our Electives Exploration website here.

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Van Wyck Newsies Jr. was outstanding!

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Congratulations to the WJHS Math Team on taking the top two spots at the regional MathCounts Chapter Competition!

View the details here
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Congratulations to the Van Wyck JHS Science Olympiad team: headed to NY State competition!

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We are so proud to be named a New York State School Boards Association (NYSSBA) Champion of Change, in recognition of our Project-Based Learning (PBL) program, and the dedicated website showcasing this student work.

View the press release here.
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A recap of events and accomplishments in our schools.

Check it Out
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Congratulations to the newly-inducted members of the JJHS French Honor Society!

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Congrats to the JJ Sci Oly team: first place for the fourth year!

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what's happening

  • Public viewing of projects: 11:30-12:30. View the full agenda here.

  • The Board of Education will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, March 9, 2026, at about 7:30 pm at Roy C. Ketcham HS (99 Myers Corners Road, Wappingers Falls, NY) to seek input/feedback on the district’s Smart Schools Implementation Plan #6 for new fire alarm systems. 

    The Board of Education invites your comments prior to the public hearing. Please send your comments by email to: plans@wcsdny.org at any time prior to the anticipated adoption by the Board of Education on April 13, 2026, or you may choose to speak in person at the Public Hearing scheduled above. 

    View the meeting notice here.

    View the powerpoint here.

     

     

  • A vibrant poster announces a Multicultural Night at John Jay High School.

  • Wappingers JHS presents Legally Blonde, Jr.

    Friday, March 13: 7 pm
    Saturday, March 14: 7 pm
    Sunday March 15: 2 pm

    Click here for tickets

  • Important Reminder: Daycare Transportation Requests need to be completed every year and returned to the Transportation Office no later than April 1, 2026. 

    You'll find all of the forms here.

    Even if you are not sure which daycare provider you will use next year, fill it out anyway! It’s easier to change or update a request than create a new request after the deadline.

    Please contact Nancy Conklin with any questions:

    Nancy.Conklin@wcsdny.org
    (845) 298-5225  Ext. 44104

 

Wappingers CSD 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.

About Us

 

 

A man with white hair and a beard smiles, wearing a suit and tie.A Message from the Superintendent

February 25, 2026
I want to thank those who serve in our highway departments at the local, county and state level, as well as our own staff, for their incredible effort clearing yet another round of snowfall from the roads. Thanks for their efforts, we were able to open with a 2-hour delay, and continue in-person learning. Click here to view the video I shared on our social media this morning.

I encourage our families and community to visit our calendar page for opportunities to see our students shine! You’ll find game schedules, concert and theater performances, honor society inductions, and more. 

We are continuing our work on next year’s budget, and we welcome your questions and comments. Email us at budget@wcsdny.org, and thank you for your continued support as we “Build our Future Together.” 

Sincerely,
Dr. Dwight Bonk
Superintendent of Schools

 

 

A man with white hair and a beard smiles at the camera.A Message from the Superintendent & BOE President

 

On behalf of the District Office Senior Staff and the Board of Education, we would like to take this opportunity to wish all of our families a happy, healthy, and safe holiday season! Your unwavering support of our District and students is greatly appreciated. The Winter Recess will be from December 24 through January 4. We look forward to a very prosperous and productive new year, and our continued work together as we continue to be “Focued on Today, Planning for Tomorrow!”

With much gratitude,
A woman with long blonde hair smiles, wearing a white blazer and green top.Dr. Dwight Bonk, Superintendent of Schools
Marie Johnson, BOE President

 

 

 

 

 

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. 

Explore the Projects

District Calendar

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