The NPCSD is seeking proposals from qualified Community Based Organizations (CBOs) to collaborate with the District to administer the District’s Universal Pre-Kindergarten (Pre-K) program for the 2023-2024 school year. The District is seeking the CBO to provide programming for up to four classrooms. Deadline is March 27, 2023 at 2PM. Click here to view the Request for Proposal
The NPCSD is hiring a Food Services Helper to assist in preparing and serving food, cleaning kitchen equipment, and related work as required. Part-Time, $17.51/hour. Click https://www.newpaltz.k12.ny.us/Page/8203 to learn more!
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!
On March 17, High School faculty and staff participated in the Sparrow's Nest Dress Down Day fundraiser. Click to read more.
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!
The New Paltz High School (NPHS) Science Research students attended the University at Albany Junior Science and Humanities Symposium recently. Click to read more!
Twenty teams competed from Dutchess, Ulster, Sullivan, and Orange (DUSO) counties in the DUSO Math Competition held at Vassar College. Our own Mason Eyler of Grade 11 was the top scorer in the league for the 2022-2023 year, out of more than 340 students! Click to see more.
Lenape Elementary School’s Grade 3 students in the class of Linda Sinforoso, Joanna Wilcox and Amy Chapman read "The Chocolate King" by Michael Leventhal, a historical tale about how chocolate first came to France. Click to read more!
Laura Biffar’s Grade 1 class at Duzine Elementary School recently created their very own superheroes after concluding a learning unit dedicated to the topic. Click to read more!
Lenape Elementary School students in Adrienne Maley’s Grade 4 class have been supplementing their research with their imaginations. Click here to read more!
March 29, 2023 Board of Education Meeting to be held in the High School Audion. 5:30 PM proposed executive session-subject to board approval. The public meeting begins at 6:30 PM.
BOE Candidate Petition Packets are now available. Click here for BOE Petition Packets. Potential candidates may also pick up a petition packet in person from the District Clerk at the District Office located at Lenape Elementary at 1 Eugene L. Brown Drive, New Paltz. Nominating Petitions are due to the District Clerk by 5:00 PM on Monday, April 17, 2023.
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM National Honor Society Induction Ceremony
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM BOE Mtg (HS Audion)
6:30 PM Jazz Cabaret @NPHS
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.
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