The New Paltz Central School District exists for the children of the community. The focus of its programs and activities is the commitment to measured excellence and continuous growth and development for all.
Our Guiding Principles
Focus on learning and success for all
Create a cohesive and inclusive culture PK-12, across buildings and departments
Empower and create success for disengaged and disenfranchised students
In addition to being closed for the Memorial Day Holiday on May 28th, New Paltz Schools will be closed on Tuesday, May 29th (unless there is a school cancellation between now and then). See Press Release for more info.
New Paltz High School Ranked One of America's Best
After evaluating nearly 22,000 public high schools, the US News & World Report has ranked New Paltz High School in the top 3%. This marks our SIXTH consecutive year receiving recognition from respected national publications.
Budget Presentation Video Available A video presentation of the school budget is now available on our Budget Page along with a line-by-line copy of the budget. Input to the Board can be made via the Budget Blog.
Applications Available for New Paltz Rotary Club Scholarship
The New Paltz Rotary Club has established two, $3000 scholarships to recognize those youths who exhibit the Rotary ideal of Service Above Self. Interested students residing in the New Paltz School District should submit an applicationby May 24th. Click HERE for complete information.
Board of Education members presented the results of the Community Survey which had been sent to all households in the school district. The data analysis portion can be found at this link.
The District would like to remind the public that it is the policy of the Board of Education, for health and safety reasons, to prohibit animals and pets of any kind in school buildings and on school district property (including playing fields, school buses). Exceptions will be made for service animals and animals under the control of public safety officers, as well as for purposes of the instructional program with prior approval of the building administrator. (Policy 8250).