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Looking Ahead to 2026-27
2026-27 Budget Vote and BOE Election
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INFORMATION ABOUT THE EXEMPTION
Recent amendments to the Real Property Tax Law (signed into law by the Governor in December 2025) expand property tax relief available to eligible senior citizens. The statutory change will not take effect for the upcoming fiscal year 2026-27 unless acted upon by the school district by March 1, 2026.On December 5, 2022, the Wappingers Board of Education approved a resolution adopting a partial tax exemption for our seniors up to a maximum income eligibility level of $50,000 to qualify for a 50% exemption. The statute now authorizes a school district to offer the following exemption structure:
Effective July 1, 2026 for the 2026–2027 school year and ensuing school years
Income $49,001-$49,999: 50% reduction in assessed valuation
Income $48,001-$48,999: 55% reduction in assessed valuation
Income $47,001-$47,999: 60% reduction in assessed valuation
less than $47,000: 65% reduction in assessed valuationThe Board of Education invites your comments prior to the public hearing. Please send your comments by email to: wcsd.comments@wcsdny.org at any time prior to the anticipated adoption by the Board of Education on February 23, 2026, or you may choose to speak in person at the Public Hearing scheduled below.
The Board of Education will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, February 23, 2026, at about 7:30 pm at Wappingers JHS (30 Major MacDonald Way, Wappingers Falls NY) to seek input/feedback on Extending the Partial Tax Exemption Structure for Senior Citizens.
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Van Wyck JHS presents Newsies, Jr.
Friday, February 27: 7:30 pm
Saturday, February 28: 2:00pm and 7:30pm
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Wappingers JHS presents Legally Blonde, Jr.
Friday, March 13: 7 pm
Saturday, March 14: 7 pm
Sunday March 15: 2 pm
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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 -
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Don’t miss great events held by our PTAs and Booster Clubs, as well as in our towns: Click here to view the page!
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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.
A Message from the Superintendent
I truly value our partnership with the seven law enforcement agencies that serve our district. We work collaboratively with one common goal: to create a safe and secure environment where our students can learn, thrive, and reach their highest potential. In honor of Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, January 9, our schools and their PTAs joined together to celebrate and thank our officers. Read our full press release here.
As always, I am so proud of the accomplishments and hard work of our students and staff. 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.
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.”
Sincerely,
Dr. Dwight Bonk
Superintendent of Schools
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,
Dr. Dwight Bonk, Superintendent of Schools
Marie Johnson, BOE President