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    Lenape Students Say Women Thought Otherwise

    The students in Meredith Oppenheimer and Erin Bulson’s Grade 4 class at Lenape Elementary School spent last month reading many books for Read Across America Month and Women’s History Month. Click to read more and watch their video!

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    Middle School March Wellness Day

    The Middle School (MS) community enjoyed a Wellness Day with something for everyone. There were crafts, games, STEM and art activities, mindfulness, and music performances designed to promote student wellness and foster connections. Click to see more!

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    High School Community Celebrates Ramadan

    The High School’s (HS) International/Latino Heritage Club (formerly Hispanic Heritage and World Cultures Club) hosted a Ramadan celebration for the entire HS community to enjoy. Click to read more!

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    High School Staff Supports Sparrows Nest Charity

    On March 17, High School faculty and staff participated in the Sparrow's Nest Dress Down Day fundraiser. Click to read more.

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    County Executive Plants Seeds with Kindergarten Class

    Duzine Elementary students in Melisssa Manning’s kindergarten class enjoyed a visit from a Very Important Person with a VIP message to share. Click to see who!

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    Middle School Science Olympiads

    Two New Paltz Middle School (NPMS) Grade 8 students walked out of the Science Olympiad Tournament held at Monroe-Woodbury Middle School on March 4 with two medals each to hang on their walls. Click to read more!

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    Middle School of Rock

    Recently, NPMS’s School of Rock band traveled to Duzine Elementary School, where Duzine Principal Ross Hogan introduced the group’s performance by asking the time-honored question, “Are you ready to rock…?” The under-eight-years-old crowd responded with a resounding ‘Yes!’” Grade 7 and Grade 8 student musicians from band and chorus audition every fall for the Middle School’s afterschool School of Rock program. Click to read more about it!

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    Lenape Students Explore Habitats

    Lenape Elementary School students in Dominique Venturini’s multigrade class flexed their powers of research and technology in a special presentation for their families. Click to read more!

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Board of Ed. Announcements


  • Mission Statement

    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.

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  • Our Guiding Principles
    Focus on learning and success for all
    Create a cohesive and inclusive culture K-12, across buildings and departments
    Empower and create success for disengaged and disenfranchised students

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