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Looking Ahead to 2026-27

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

2026-27 Budget Vote and BOE Election

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Congrats to John Jay's Science Olympiad team: 8th place in NY state!

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Congratulations to JJHS athlete Nate Johnson: second in the nation in Pentathlon, at the New Balance Nationals!

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Fantastic performances of Legally Blonde Jr at Wappingers JHS!

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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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  • 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

  • April 7, 2026 | 7:00-8:30pm | FREE VIRTUAL EVENT! | Preregistration is required, click here

    For more info, contact:
    Frank Guglieri
    DIRECTOR OF REGIONAL SAFETY SERVICES, PNW BOCES
    (914) 248-2457 | FGuglieri@PNWBOCES.org

     

     

  • Don’t miss the John Jay Math Carnival!
    John Jay Cafeteria, Friday April 17 from 4-7pm
    Free admission, free baked goods, and free prizes!

  • Mamma Mia: RCK Masque & Mime
    Friday, April 17: 7 pm
    Saturday, April 18: 7 pm
    Sunday, April 19: 2 pm
    Click here for tickets

    Shrek: JJ Prosecenium
    Friday, April 24, 7 pm
    Saturday, April 25: 1 pm and 7 pm
    Sunday, April 26, 1 pm
    Click here for tickets

  • Learn more about opportunities to work in Dutchess County schools, including Wappingers CSD!
    April 18, 9 am to 3 pm
    Dutchess BOCES Conference Center, 5 BOCES Road, Poughkeepsie, NY

    For more information, Click here to view the flyer, visit the Dutchess BOCES website  or call 845-486-4800 x2278

  • A flyer announces the 4th Annual Spring Fest hosted by the John Jay FFA.

    Spring Fest hosted by John Jay FFA: FREE!

    April 25, 10a-3p, JJHS parking lot

    Food trucks | Animals & Demos | Touch-a-Tractor/Truck | Local Farmers, Gardeners, Greenhouses | and more!

 

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

March 24, 2026
As spring finally arrives, 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.”  Please click here to view my Proposed Budget presentation. 

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. 

Sincerely,
Dr. Dwight Bonk
Superintendent of Schools

 

 

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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. 

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