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

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Ballot Presentation: 2026-27 District Budget & Bus Purchase Propositions

 For the fifth consecutive year, our proposed budget remains under the tax cap: sustaining the programs and services students need and deserve, while remaining fiscally responsible to our taxpayers. The proposed budget contains a tax levy increase of 2.59%. We’re also requesting 25 gasoline- and diesel-powered buses (15 replacements, 10 new).

2026-27 Budget Vote and BOE Election

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Don’t miss the Festival of the Arts at Mesier Park in Wappingers Falls on May 16, from 10-4. (Rain date May 17, same time.) WCSD will proudly display over 10,000 works of art in a variety of genres: see the techniques students learn, from our Kindergartners to our Advanced Placement seniors. Enjoy live music all day, while celebrating our students’ creativity. Free and open to the public!

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We are very proud to congratulate several staff members who are recipients of Mid-Hudson School Study Council Awards! Dr. Bonk and BOE President Johnson joined the honorees at the ceremony. Denise Ferrara, third-grade teacher at James S. Evans Elementary school, received the Teaching Excellence Award, which recognizes teachers who have demonstrated excellence in achieving the educational mission of their school and District. Wilson Castro, Principal of Van Wyck JHS, received the Friend of the Council Award, in recognition of his work assisting the Council with the SUNY New Paltz Administrative Cohort Program at Van Wyck. Kathy Minasi, WCSD bus driver, was honored with the prestigious Golden Apple Award, a tribute to her 50-plus years of service to the District and its mission.

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After our grounds crew prepared the sites, Myers Corners ES Kindergartners planted red oak saplings from the NYS Department of Agriculture - many thanks to Mrs. Fringuello!

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RCK's Sandy Posada and Van Wyck's Zack Graczyk (not shown) received the "40 Under 40 Movers and Shakers Award" from the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce!

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Congratulations to JJHS Senior Matthew Glasser on earning the rank of Eagle Scout!

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Denise Ferrara, a third-grade teacher at James S. Evans ES, is being honored with a Teaching Excellence Award by the Mid-Hudson School Study Council. Dr. Bonk and Principal Hernandez congratulated her!

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Congrats to John Jay on a great production of Shrek!

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Roy C. Ketcham HS coach Pat Mealy was recognized for his 500th baseball win! Past players, coaches, district and community members turned out to congratulate him.

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Through Morgan’s Message, student-athlete Emma Kozloski is leading Ketcham Softball in raising awareness for mental health and supporting fellow athletes. So inspiring!

Read the article here
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John Jay, Roy C. Ketcham, and Arlington student athletes representing at Student Athlete Leadership Conference. The best of Northern Dutchess!

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Wappingers CSD bus driver Kathy Minasi is being honored by the Mid-Hudson School Study Council with the prestigious Golden Apple award, a tribute to her 50+ years of service in the field of education. Congratulations, Ms. Minasi…and thank you!

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We offer competitive salaries, great benefits, and many jobs line up with student schedules! We're an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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  • Don't miss our annual Festival of the Arts on May 16, 10 am to 4 pm! WCSD will proudly display over 10,000 works of art created by our talented students, from kindergartners to seniors. Enjoy live music all day long while celebrating our students' creativity. Free and open to the public!

     

    Rain Date: May 17, same time. 

  • As part of their Seal of Civic Readiness project, Van Wyck JHS Team 8 Blue is hosting a Color Run May 30 at 12:30 pm, in partnership with the PTA, to benefit the Make-a-Wish Foundation. Food trucks and other family-friendly activities, too! Register by May 15. View the flyer and register here.

  • Only students scheduled to take exams are required to attend school.

    View the exam schedules and other details here.

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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 

    Click here for dates, forms and details.

 

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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.

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A man in a suit stands in front of the U.S. Capitol building on a sunny day.A Message from the Superintendent

May 15, 2026

Dear Wappingers CSD community,
I am pleased to announce that the WCSD Board of Education has approved a Project Labor Agreement for the voter-approved 2025 Capital Improvement Project. This agreement to use local labor will not only expedite the process and minimize disruption; it will also promote work opportunities for those within the District and surrounding areas, and establish pathways for apprenticeship programs for our students. This will be a transformational project for the school district, and I thank our Board and labor organizations for their work in moving this forward. Please view the full press release here.

Our budget vote and Board of Education election is on May 19. I want to thank the Board of Education, as well as the faculty, staff, families, and residents who shared their priorities and suggestions. It helped us craft a budget that serves our students and is still fiscally responsible, remaining under the tax cap. Please continue to reach out to us with questions or comments at budget@wcsdny.org.

Our students are working hard and making us proud every day. I encourage our families and community to visit our calendar page for opportunities to see them shine! You’ll find game schedules, concert and theater performances, honor society inductions, and more. 

Sincerely,
Dr. Dwight Bonk
Superintendent of Schools

 

 

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