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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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We can't wait to welcome our staff and students back for another great year! Please visit the Back-to-School Hub on our website for key info, all in one place, and contact us at wcsd.pr@wcsdny.org if you don’t see something you’re looking for.

Capital Improvements: Updates

In May of 2025, voters approved a long-term Capital Improvement project,  which will enhance our buildings and improve the student experience. Work on Phase 1 has begun at a variety of sites across the district, and we look forward to keeping the community informed on the progress! View our web page here; we will be updating it during the summer and beyond. 

Insure Your District-Issued Chromebook

Secondary-school families,
We offer the option to add insurance for your district-issued Chromebook for $32.00.  Avoid costly repairs and replacements!
Purchase insurance online here, by October 31. 
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Need a printed form?
2026-27 Chromebook Insurance Form: English
2026-27 Chromebook Insurance Form: Spanish

 

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Wishing our families and staff a wonderful summer! School reopens Tuesday, September 8. District and school offices remain open this summer, so please feel free to contact central administration or your building principal if needed.

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Welcoming our newest teachers! “We are thrilled to have you on our team.” Dr. Bonk told them. “Thank for choosing us!” HR Executive Director Renee Harris remarked that a common thread emerged in all of her conversations with our new teachers: they are all here to make a true difference in children’s lives. Have a great first year!

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School Supply Drive items have been delivered to Myers Corners, Sheafe Road, and Evans elementary schools, ready to be used for students who may need them throughout the year. We are so grateful to the Rotary Club of Wappingers Falls for their generosity!

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In accordance with NYS Education Law Section 926, we’re sharing this water safety guide. You’ll find info about: Drowning prevention Water safety Safe and healthy swimming

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

Check out all of the opportunities here.
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Just a small sampling of the work going on district-wide: we’re so thankful for the community’s support of our capital improvements proposition! Shown here: John Jay HS Field House demolition, with a new and improved building to come; tree removal at Myers Corners ES to make way for expanded parking; and the groundwork of a new sidewalk at Brinckerhoff ES. Check out our webpage for updates: https://bit.ly/WCSDImprovements

Check our web page for updates
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A recap of events and accomplishments in our schools.

Check it Out

what's happening

  • The District is now accepting letters of interest from community members through September 25, 2026 for the following committees: 

    Audit
    Capital Improvement
    District-Wide School Safety 
    Wellness

    Letters must include name, contact information and any specific qualifications and/or expertise that would serve the work of the committee, in accordance with their applicable charter. To get an idea of the type of work the committees do, click here to view charters, agendas, and minutes from last year’s committees.

     

     

  • Secondary-school families: Insurance is available for your District-issued Chromebook. Purchase it by October 31 to avoid costly repairs and replacements!

    Click here to view the paper form, or here to purchase online.  

  • Welcome to the start of the 2026-2027 school year!  The Senior Staff Administration is excited to welcome all of you back to school on Wednesday, September 2, 2026. 

    The schedule for September 2 & 3 is linked here: SCD Schedules for September 2 & 3, 2026  You must be signed in to your WCSD account to access it, as they are housed in Google Drive. 

    We have also created a PDF of the schedule,which may be easier to view, but it will not be automatically updated if changes are made.  Please refer to the schedule in the Google Drive for the most updated information. 

    Again, welcome back to school!  We are looking forward to a successful and productive school year. 

    Dr. Michelle Cardwell
    Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction

 

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 collage shows a school meeting, with an administrator giving a thumbs-up and groups of adults seated at tables.A Message from the Superintendent

Dear Wappingers CSD Learning Community,

Today, we welcomed back our instructional staff with much enthusiasm and excitement as we officially begin the 2026-27 school year! We look forward to the return of our over 10,000 students to our 15 schools next Tuesday, September 8.  

As of this writing, the vast majority of our summer work projects have been completed. We greatly appreciate the patience of our staff, students, and community as we work to improve our buildings and infrastructure. 

I remain very grateful to the staff who worked diligently over the summer to prepare for the 2026-27 school year, and am looking forward to a most productive and rewarding school year for ALL as we continue to work in partnership with our community to "Focus on Today and Plan for Tomorrow! 

Best,
Dr. Dwight Bonk
Superintendent of Schools

 

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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