Policy Committee Meeting
Wednesday, April 30th 4:30 PM, at District Office
Absentee Ballot Applications and Early Mail Ballot Applications now available
All Absentee Ballot Applications and Early Mail Ballot Applications must be received by the District Clerk by May 13, 2025 if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or by May 19, 2025 if the Absentee or Early Mail Ballot will be picked up personally. Absentee Ballots and Early Mail Ballots issued by the District Clerk in person may only be given to the voter. By law, the original signature of the absentee voter/early mail voter is required on the application, and the application must be delivered to the District Clerk by mail or in person. Applications cannot be accepted electronically. All Absentee Ballots/Early Mail Ballots must be received by the District Clerk no later than 5:00 PM on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. For further information, please contact the District Clerk at 845-256-4020 or sermo@newpaltz.k12.ny.us.
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To mark the 100th day of school, Duzine Elementary Nurse Joy VanVlack encouraged students to spread kindness and self-love through her special 100 Day Project. Click to learn more.
Duzine Elementary students in Kindergarten through Grade 2 are learning screen-free coding by programming BeeBots. Integrated technology teacher Angelo Urrico introduces primary students to coding concepts using these bee-shaped robots, helping them develop computational thinking in a fun and engaging way. Click to learn more.
Superintendent Stephen Gratto recently stopped by New Paltz Middle School to visit the talented student cast of "Aladdin"—and even showcase some skills of his own! As they prepare for their upcoming performances, he taught them how to juggle and spin plates, adding an extra touch of excitement to their rehearsal.
The Middle School’s "School of Rock" ensemble electrified Duzine Elementary yesterday, inspiring our youngest learners with their high-energy performance! Under the expert direction of music teacher William Halpern and band director Sonja Nosovsky, these talented Middle School musicians showcased their dedication and passion for music. The Duzine students couldn’t get enough—clapping, dancing, and soaking in the excitement!
The High School was the place to be as students, teachers, and even parents faced off in an epic Students vs. Teachers Dodgeball Tournament. Click to learn more.
As part of the Monster Exchange project, Grade 6 Art students designed unique monsters earlier this year. Their designs were then passed on to Grade 7 Home & Careers students, who put their sewing skills to the test by crafting prototypes of each creation. Click to learn more.
Students in Ellen Makow’s Grade 3 class applied their creativity and math skills by opening their very own Valentine’s Day Shop. Click to learn more!
Grade 4 students in Meredith Oppenheimer and Erin Bulson’s class were in for a surprise today—a "Puppy Adoption Day." Click to read all about it!
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM NPMS Arts & Music Festival
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM Junior Prom
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM BOE Mtg (Link to Livestream located under BOE tab/BOE announcements)
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Duzine/Lenape PTA Mtg @ Lenape
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM NPMS PTA Meeting
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Duzine/Lenape PTA Meeting - Lenape Library
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM Audit Committee Mtg
8:30 AM - 3:00 PM Duzine Staff Appreciation Day
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Art Show
7:00 PM Spring Concert
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM BOE Mtg (Link to Livestream located under BOE tab/BOE 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.
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