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New Paltz High School Receives Seal of Biliteracy Badge and Special “Gold-Veteran” Distinction
New Paltz High School Celebrates Black History Month
New Paltz High School Announces Class of 2025 Valedictorian and Salutatorian
Gregory Warren Receives Prestigious Athletic Administrators Awa
New Paltz High School Senior Joseph Birnbaum Named Regeneron Science Talent Search Scholar
Congratulations to New Paltz High School’s Class of 2024 Valedictorian and Salutatorian
Gregory Warren Honored at State Level and Tapped to Teach at National Level
New Paltz Central School District Implements Restorative Practices
Veteran Teacher Makes A Difference Daily at Lenape Elementary School
Christina Winne Returns as Assistant Director of Transportationta
New Paltz High School Scores High on School Ranking Lists
New Paltz High School Mock Trial Team Shines in Statewide Competitions
9/26/23 Backpack Program Adds "Birthday Bag"
9/6/23 Duzine and Lenape Elementary Schools Welcome New Assistant Principal from Among the Ranks
9/8/23 New Paltz High School Cited as School of Excellence
9/6/23 New Paltz Central School District Welcomes New Supervisor of School Guidance
7/21/23 Pre-K Is Now Offered
6/15/203 PLTW Engineering Capstone Project
6/6/2023 Six New Paltz Athletes Commit to the Game
5/8/23 Winter Scholar Athletes Work Hard On and Off the Field
5/3/2023 New Paltz High School Spanish Class Creates Resource for Spanish Speakers
School Bus Driver of the Year Teaches Respect, Kindness to Her Passengers
4/19/23 Congratulations to the Class of 2023 Valedictorian and Salutatorian
4/13/2023 NPHS Inducts 61 New Members to National Honor Society
4/11/23 United Nations “Delegates” from New Paltz and Highland High Schools Summit for Peace
New Paltz District Director of Health, Physical Education, and Athletics Named President of State At
3/15/23 School of Rock
3/7/23 Hispanic Heritage and World Cultures Club Align in the Kitchen
2/27/23 Lenape Elementary School Teacher Recognized by New York State Association for Language Teach
2/24/23 New Paltz Middle School Student Artists Honor Black History Month Through AFRICOBRA Artwork
2/13/2023 New Paltz High School Math Teacher Kathryn Stewart Recognized as “Master Teacher” - copy
2/13/2023 New Paltz High School Math Teacher Kathryn Stewart Recognized as “Master Teacher”
1/30/2023 Scholastic Art Awards
New Paltz High School Elective Fair
1/17/2023 “STREAM” Education Flows Through Duzine and Lenape Elementary Schools
1/9/23 Lenape Disaster Projects
1/5/2023 Fall Scholar Athletes 2022-23
12/8/22 New Paltz High School Ping-Pong Club Serves Up Relaxation and Fun
12/8/22 New Paltz CSD Board of Education Appoints New Paltz Resident as Deputy Superintendent
New Paltz CSD Board of Education Listens to Student Representative
The Duzine Mural Project is a Fresh Coat of Nature and Whimsy
Teen A La Carte
10/27/22 New Paltz Central School District Implements New Athletic Training Program
10/19/22 New Paltz CSD Appoints Stephen Gratto to Superintendent Position
10/3/22 NPZ Makes the News
Director of Student Support Services Role Expands to Include Community Engagement 9/16/22
8/31/22 New Paltz Board of Education Elects a New President and Vice-President
ENL Summer Academy 8/30/22
New Paltz Among New York’s Top Public High Schools on 2022 Niche List (8/8/22)
8/5/2022 New Paltz Spring Scholar-Athletes Stand Out on the Field and in the Classroom
7/19/22 NP Treasurer Chosen as New Assistant Superintendent for Business
7/18/22 Tanis & Williams are Sworn In for Three More Years
New Paltz Board of Education Starts Process to Hire New Superintendent (7/12/22)
2021-2022 Press Releases
New Paltz High School Receives Seal of Biliteracy Badge and Special “Gold-Veteran” Distinction - copy
Jennifer Mojica Assumes Position as New Student Services Coordinator in New Paltz Elementary Schools
New Paltz Middle School Hires Jessica Miller As New Assistant Principal
Kathleen Schneck-Suma Assumes High School Assistant Principal Role
New Paltz High School Welcomes New Principal
New Paltz High School Student Wins Voting-Themed Art Contest
University at Albany’s Multicultural High School Scholar's Award
New Paltz High School Recognizes Students with "Positive Vibes"
New Paltz Taps Llajaira Dessereau for Supervisor of Elementary Instruction K-6
New Paltz Fall Scholar-Athlete Teams Score Excellence
New Paltz Central School District to Host Hudson Valley Pathways Academy Informational Presentation
New Paltz Students Present Projects at Eastern New York Junior Science Symposium
New Paltz High School Receives Seal of Biliteracy Badge and Special “Gold-Veteran” Distinction
New Paltz Unified Bowlers Take Home Third Place Honors in the First Season
New Paltz High School Students Cover a Night in a Day
New Paltz Spring Summer Scholar-Athlete Teams Score Big
NPHS Recognizes NYSSB Recipients
Eggcellent Parenting with "Egg Baby" Project
New Paltz High School Sports Standout Players Sign for their Futures
New Paltz PIGLETS Take to the Streets, Playgrounds, and Nursing Homes
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New Paltz High School Receives Seal of Biliteracy Badge and Special “Gold-Veteran” Distinction
New Paltz High School Celebrates Black History Month
New Paltz High School Announces Class of 2025 Valedictorian and Salutatorian
Gregory Warren Receives Prestigious Athletic Administrators Awa
New Paltz High School Senior Joseph Birnbaum Named Regeneron Science Talent Search Scholar
Congratulations to New Paltz High School’s Class of 2024 Valedictorian and Salutatorian
Gregory Warren Honored at State Level and Tapped to Teach at National Level
New Paltz Central School District Implements Restorative Practices
Veteran Teacher Makes A Difference Daily at Lenape Elementary School
Christina Winne Returns as Assistant Director of Transportationta
New Paltz High School Scores High on School Ranking Lists
New Paltz High School Mock Trial Team Shines in Statewide Competitions
9/26/23 Backpack Program Adds "Birthday Bag"
9/6/23 Duzine and Lenape Elementary Schools Welcome New Assistant Principal from Among the Ranks
9/8/23 New Paltz High School Cited as School of Excellence
9/6/23 New Paltz Central School District Welcomes New Supervisor of School Guidance
7/21/23 Pre-K Is Now Offered
6/15/203 PLTW Engineering Capstone Project
6/6/2023 Six New Paltz Athletes Commit to the Game
5/8/23 Winter Scholar Athletes Work Hard On and Off the Field
5/3/2023 New Paltz High School Spanish Class Creates Resource for Spanish Speakers
School Bus Driver of the Year Teaches Respect, Kindness to Her Passengers
4/19/23 Congratulations to the Class of 2023 Valedictorian and Salutatorian
4/13/2023 NPHS Inducts 61 New Members to National Honor Society
4/11/23 United Nations “Delegates” from New Paltz and Highland High Schools Summit for Peace
New Paltz District Director of Health, Physical Education, and Athletics Named President of State At
3/15/23 School of Rock
3/7/23 Hispanic Heritage and World Cultures Club Align in the Kitchen
2/27/23 Lenape Elementary School Teacher Recognized by New York State Association for Language Teach
2/24/23 New Paltz Middle School Student Artists Honor Black History Month Through AFRICOBRA Artwork
2/13/2023 New Paltz High School Math Teacher Kathryn Stewart Recognized as “Master Teacher” - copy
2/13/2023 New Paltz High School Math Teacher Kathryn Stewart Recognized as “Master Teacher”
1/30/2023 Scholastic Art Awards
New Paltz High School Elective Fair
1/17/2023 “STREAM” Education Flows Through Duzine and Lenape Elementary Schools
1/9/23 Lenape Disaster Projects
1/5/2023 Fall Scholar Athletes 2022-23
12/8/22 New Paltz High School Ping-Pong Club Serves Up Relaxation and Fun
12/8/22 New Paltz CSD Board of Education Appoints New Paltz Resident as Deputy Superintendent
New Paltz CSD Board of Education Listens to Student Representative
The Duzine Mural Project is a Fresh Coat of Nature and Whimsy
Teen A La Carte
10/27/22 New Paltz Central School District Implements New Athletic Training Program
10/19/22 New Paltz CSD Appoints Stephen Gratto to Superintendent Position
10/3/22 NPZ Makes the News
Director of Student Support Services Role Expands to Include Community Engagement 9/16/22
8/31/22 New Paltz Board of Education Elects a New President and Vice-President
ENL Summer Academy 8/30/22
New Paltz Among New York’s Top Public High Schools on 2022 Niche List (8/8/22)
8/5/2022 New Paltz Spring Scholar-Athletes Stand Out on the Field and in the Classroom
7/19/22 NP Treasurer Chosen as New Assistant Superintendent for Business
7/18/22 Tanis & Williams are Sworn In for Three More Years
New Paltz Board of Education Starts Process to Hire New Superintendent (7/12/22)
2021-2022 Press Releases
New Paltz High School Receives Seal of Biliteracy Badge and Special “Gold-Veteran” Distinction - copy
Jennifer Mojica Assumes Position as New Student Services Coordinator in New Paltz Elementary Schools
New Paltz Middle School Hires Jessica Miller As New Assistant Principal
Kathleen Schneck-Suma Assumes High School Assistant Principal Role
New Paltz High School Welcomes New Principal
New Paltz High School Student Wins Voting-Themed Art Contest
University at Albany’s Multicultural High School Scholar's Award
New Paltz High School Recognizes Students with "Positive Vibes"
New Paltz Taps Llajaira Dessereau for Supervisor of Elementary Instruction K-6
New Paltz Fall Scholar-Athlete Teams Score Excellence
New Paltz Central School District to Host Hudson Valley Pathways Academy Informational Presentation
New Paltz Students Present Projects at Eastern New York Junior Science Symposium
New Paltz High School Receives Seal of Biliteracy Badge and Special “Gold-Veteran” Distinction
New Paltz Unified Bowlers Take Home Third Place Honors in the First Season
New Paltz High School Students Cover a Night in a Day
New Paltz Spring Summer Scholar-Athlete Teams Score Big
NPHS Recognizes NYSSB Recipients
Eggcellent Parenting with "Egg Baby" Project
New Paltz High School Sports Standout Players Sign for their Futures
New Paltz PIGLETS Take to the Streets, Playgrounds, and Nursing Homes
Racial Equity and Cultural Proficiency
Overview
Racial Equity Initiative Advisory Committee
Meeting Minutes
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2020-2021
2019-2020
2018-2019
2017-2018
Reports to the Board
REIAC Membership Application
Solicitud de Membresia
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Draft Action Plan for Racial Equity
Equity Report Card
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8/21/25 Community Update
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6/20/25 Community Update
5/19/25 Community Update
5/8/25 Community Update
4/11/25 Community Update
3/20/24 Community Update
3/16/25 Community Update
3/10/25 Community Update
2/28/25 Community Update
2/4/25 Community Update Regarding Support of our Students
1/20/25 Continuing Education & Capital Project Vote
1/16/25 Community Update About Cell Phones in the High School
1/10/25 Community Update
12/6/24 Community Update
11/24/24 Community Update
11/20/24 Short and Long Range Financial Plan
11/8/24 Community Update
9/22/24 Community Update / Capital Project
10/20/24 Community Update
8/27/24 Community Update
8/23/24 Community Update
08/09/24 Community Update
07/24/24 Community Update
07/12/24 Community Update
07/01/24 Community Update
06/18/24 Community Update
05/32/24 Community Update
05/10/24 Community Update
4/24/24 Superintendent Letter
4/18/24 Superintendent video
4/16/24 Superintendent Letter
4/5/24 Community Update
3/21/24 Community Update
3/14/24 Community Update
3/10/24 Community Update
2/22/24 Community Update
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Press Releases
Archived Press Releases
New Paltz High School Receives Seal of Biliteracy Badge and Special “Gold-Veteran” Distinction
New Paltz High School Celebrates Black History Month
New Paltz High School Announces Class of 2025 Valedictorian and Salutatorian
Gregory Warren Receives Prestigious Athletic Administrators Awa
New Paltz High School Senior Joseph Birnbaum Named Regeneron Science Talent Search Scholar
Congratulations to New Paltz High School’s Class of 2024 Valedictorian and Salutatorian
Gregory Warren Honored at State Level and Tapped to Teach at National Level
New Paltz Central School District Implements Restorative Practices
Veteran Teacher Makes A Difference Daily at Lenape Elementary School
Christina Winne Returns as Assistant Director of Transportationta
New Paltz High School Scores High on School Ranking Lists
New Paltz High School Mock Trial Team Shines in Statewide Competitions
9/26/23 Backpack Program Adds "Birthday Bag"
9/6/23 Duzine and Lenape Elementary Schools Welcome New Assistant Principal from Among the Ranks
9/8/23 New Paltz High School Cited as School of Excellence
9/6/23 New Paltz Central School District Welcomes New Supervisor of School Guidance
7/21/23 Pre-K Is Now Offered
6/15/203 PLTW Engineering Capstone Project
6/6/2023 Six New Paltz Athletes Commit to the Game
5/8/23 Winter Scholar Athletes Work Hard On and Off the Field
5/3/2023 New Paltz High School Spanish Class Creates Resource for Spanish Speakers
School Bus Driver of the Year Teaches Respect, Kindness to Her Passengers
4/19/23 Congratulations to the Class of 2023 Valedictorian and Salutatorian
4/13/2023 NPHS Inducts 61 New Members to National Honor Society
4/11/23 United Nations “Delegates” from New Paltz and Highland High Schools Summit for Peace
New Paltz District Director of Health, Physical Education, and Athletics Named President of State At
3/15/23 School of Rock
3/7/23 Hispanic Heritage and World Cultures Club Align in the Kitchen
2/27/23 Lenape Elementary School Teacher Recognized by New York State Association for Language Teach
2/24/23 New Paltz Middle School Student Artists Honor Black History Month Through AFRICOBRA Artwork
2/13/2023 New Paltz High School Math Teacher Kathryn Stewart Recognized as “Master Teacher” - copy
2/13/2023 New Paltz High School Math Teacher Kathryn Stewart Recognized as “Master Teacher”
1/30/2023 Scholastic Art Awards
New Paltz High School Elective Fair
1/17/2023 “STREAM” Education Flows Through Duzine and Lenape Elementary Schools
1/9/23 Lenape Disaster Projects
1/5/2023 Fall Scholar Athletes 2022-23
12/8/22 New Paltz High School Ping-Pong Club Serves Up Relaxation and Fun
12/8/22 New Paltz CSD Board of Education Appoints New Paltz Resident as Deputy Superintendent
New Paltz CSD Board of Education Listens to Student Representative
The Duzine Mural Project is a Fresh Coat of Nature and Whimsy
Teen A La Carte
10/27/22 New Paltz Central School District Implements New Athletic Training Program
10/19/22 New Paltz CSD Appoints Stephen Gratto to Superintendent Position
10/3/22 NPZ Makes the News
Director of Student Support Services Role Expands to Include Community Engagement 9/16/22
8/31/22 New Paltz Board of Education Elects a New President and Vice-President
ENL Summer Academy 8/30/22
New Paltz Among New York’s Top Public High Schools on 2022 Niche List (8/8/22)
8/5/2022 New Paltz Spring Scholar-Athletes Stand Out on the Field and in the Classroom
7/19/22 NP Treasurer Chosen as New Assistant Superintendent for Business
7/18/22 Tanis & Williams are Sworn In for Three More Years
New Paltz Board of Education Starts Process to Hire New Superintendent (7/12/22)
2021-2022 Press Releases
New Paltz High School Receives Seal of Biliteracy Badge and Special “Gold-Veteran” Distinction - copy
Jennifer Mojica Assumes Position as New Student Services Coordinator in New Paltz Elementary Schools
New Paltz Middle School Hires Jessica Miller As New Assistant Principal
Kathleen Schneck-Suma Assumes High School Assistant Principal Role
New Paltz High School Welcomes New Principal
New Paltz High School Student Wins Voting-Themed Art Contest
University at Albany’s Multicultural High School Scholar's Award
New Paltz High School Recognizes Students with "Positive Vibes"
New Paltz Taps Llajaira Dessereau for Supervisor of Elementary Instruction K-6
New Paltz Fall Scholar-Athlete Teams Score Excellence
New Paltz Central School District to Host Hudson Valley Pathways Academy Informational Presentation
New Paltz Students Present Projects at Eastern New York Junior Science Symposium
New Paltz High School Receives Seal of Biliteracy Badge and Special “Gold-Veteran” Distinction
New Paltz Unified Bowlers Take Home Third Place Honors in the First Season
New Paltz High School Students Cover a Night in a Day
New Paltz Spring Summer Scholar-Athlete Teams Score Big
NPHS Recognizes NYSSB Recipients
Eggcellent Parenting with "Egg Baby" Project
New Paltz High School Sports Standout Players Sign for their Futures
New Paltz PIGLETS Take to the Streets, Playgrounds, and Nursing Homes
Racial Equity and Cultural Proficiency
Overview
Racial Equity Initiative Advisory Committee
Meeting Minutes
2021-2022
2020-2021
2019-2020
2018-2019
2017-2018
Reports to the Board
REIAC Membership Application
Solicitud de Membresia
REIAC Charge
Members of the REIAC Committee
Draft Action Plan for Racial Equity
Equity Report Card
Racial Equity Presentations
Wellness
Statements from the Board of Education
Statement of Support and Acknowledgement of Racial Violence
Statement of Support for Transgender Community
