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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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Gayhead ES welcomed new Kindergartners, practice bus ride included!

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A recap of events and accomplishments in our schools.

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As part of our Safe Schools Initiative, WCSD is expanding the School Resource Officer (SRO) program to include our two largest elementary schools, Myers Corners and Gayhead, and expanding uniformed police presence in all buildings. Safety and security is our top priority!

Read More Here.
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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. 

Explore the Projects

what's happening

  • Flyer for a Free Transition & Resource Fair hosted by Community Based Services, Inc. and Dutchess County.

  • A flyer advertises a free pet first aid class with images of cats and dogs.

  • Our athletes are hard at work! Find Game Schedules here.
    Can’t make it, or have distant family? Select games are streamed on LocalLive

  • The District is now accepting letters of interest from community members for the following committees: 

    Audit
    Capital Improvement
    District-Wide School Safety 
    Wellness

    Letters must include your name, contact information and any specific qualifications and/or expertise that would serve the work of the committee, in accordance with their applicable charter. Learn more about the committees: their charters, priorities, and more.

    In order to give potential members some time to familiarize themselves with the committees, letters will be accepted through October 6, 2025. Thank you for your interest!

     

     

 

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.

About Us

 

 

A man in a suit smiles in front of the U.S. Capitol building.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

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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.