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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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November Shows

Don't miss these chances to see our students shine!

November 13-15: RCK Masque & Mime Presents: Dracula Get tickets here

See Something? Say Something

The safety of our students and staff will always be our top priority: we'd like to remind staff, students, and families about our Anonymous Alerts app. Please don't hesitate to reach out to us anytime if you have any concerns, and "if you see something, say something." Please visit our Report an Incident or Concern page for more information.  

FREE Math Help: Wednesday Evenings

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 14
  • Van Wyck JHS, Rooms 110, 114, and 119 

Click here for dates, forms and details.

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. 

ENL Resource Night

A poster for WCSD ENL Resource Night on Thursday, Nov. 12th at 6:30 pm at John Jay High School, featuring illustrations of students and families.A flyer for WCSD ENL Noche de Recursos, a Spanish language community resource night, featuring event details, location, and a QR code.

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A November 2026 calendar graphic highlights Native American Heritage Month and events like School Psychology Week and Thanksgiving Day.
A smiling veteran walks down a pathway, warmly greeting a crowd of children waving small American flags.

A beautiful Veterans Day ceremony at Evans ES today! Members of our BOE joined staff and other dignitaries to honor those who have served our country. Dr. Bonk, Wappinger Town Supervisor Cavaccini, and Principal Hernandez thanked our veterans for their service and sacrifice. “As we prepare today’s students for tomorrow, an important part of that is learning about the past,” Dr. Bonk said. “One of the reasons we enjoy such freedom in our great country is thanks to those have served, defending that freedom.” Thank you, veterans!

A three-photo collage showing three men standing outdoors, a man in a blue suit with a child, and people raising an American flag.

A few more images from the celebration at Evans elementary today: Dr. Bonk thanked veterans and said hello to students.

A group of veterans in uniform stand together holding American flags outside a gymnasium.

A beautiful Veterans Day ceremony at John Jay HS: Dr. Bonk and Principal Kedzielawa joined BOE trustees, staff and members of American Legion Post 1758 to honor those who have served our country. BOE trustee and veteran Virgil Capollari reminded students that they don’t need to join the military to find ways to serve: it starts with a will to help others. We owe so much to those who have sacrificed so much to ensure the freedoms we enjoy today. Thank you, veterans!

A collage of photos shows an outdoor Veterans Day event, featuring an American flag, speakers at podiums, and a marching honor guard.

Honoring Veterans Day at John Jay HS.

A theatrical poster for Dracula, featuring glowing red eyes emerging from darkness above stylized white lettering with a red castle.

Don't miss Dracula, presented by RCK's Masque and Mime Society! Opening on Friday the 13th...

Tickets Here
A smiling cheer team poses together on a mat, holding a blue sign that reads '2026 Champion' in front of a NYSPHSAA backdrop.

Congratulations to State Champs JJ Cheer!

A light blue celebratory graphic features the word "Congratulations!" in dark blue script, surrounded by red and blue stars and radiating lines.

Very proud of our Myers Corners ES students who were among the winners and runners-up of Dutchess County’s third annual “America Recycles Day Art Challenge,” recognizing students who turned everyday recyclable and reusable materials into original works of art. Grade 3-5 Winners: Gabriella Weldon, Charlye Henry and Elira Kaba of Mrs. DeRose’s and Mrs. Vallaro’s 4th Grade class, as well as Mrs. McArthur’s art class: “We Remember 9/11,” made from cardboard boxes, aluminum foil, scrap paper and more. Runner-up: Madeline Del Vecchio, 3rd grade, “Barry the Recycling Robot,” standing 3 feet tall and made from cardboard boxes, egg cartons, toilet paper rolls, plastic jugs, cans and more, showing just how many materials can be recycled. Grade 6-8 Runner-up: Ryder Dieckmann, 6th Grade, “Bottle Cap Mario,” illustrating the popular video game character Mario through a variety of bottle caps in an 8-bit pixel style, just like in the original games.

View County Executive Sue Serino's message here.
A collage of six photos showing various community organizations and staff members hosting tables at a resource fair.

At their Open House earlier this month, Van Wyck JHS hosted their Second Annual Community Resource Fair, with a wide variety of organizations on hand to provide information and support for families—truly showcases the value of community partnerships!

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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.
Four images show different stages of a construction project, including site preparation and building.

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.

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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.

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A man in a suit stands outdoors with the United States Capitol building visible in the background.A Message from the Superintendent

October 16, 2026
Dear WCSD Community,
The safety of our students and staff remains our top priority. Today, I sent a letter to our state and federal government representatives, requesting that federal and/or state funding be made available immediately to support the health, welfare and safety of our students. This funding could help the District provide a School Resource Officer in each of our buildings, and enhance our mental health services.  Please see the full letter here, and my remarks at the October 19 Board of Education meeting.

As always, thank you for your continued support of our District.

Sincerely, 
Dr. Dwight Bonk
Superintendent of Schools 

 

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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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