The Superintendent's Corner
Richard Powell, Superintendent, Wappingers Central School District
Richard.Powell@WappingersSchools.org
| District Home Page | Board of Education | Updated on September 2, 2008
 

Welcome Back - September, 2008



Dear Parents, Students and Community Members

As we prepare to embark upon the start of the 2008-2009 school year, there is much to be excited about: new challenges, new opportunities, new promise....

As I do every year, I would like to welcome back our returning students and their families and to extend a special welcome to those families and students new to our District.

As we have stated with pride on many an occasion over the years, there are numerous reasons that we, as a District, can be proud. Last year, aside from our customary acclaim for exemplary programs and the outstanding achievements of students and staff, we received several notable recognitions as reported in our current issue of In Print:

  • Admitted as the 41st and largest school district to the Tri-State Consortium and the first school district in Dutchess County to be so honored.
  • Accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
  • Commended for the second consecutive year by the State Education Department for our schools’ achievement on state assessments.
  • Continued recognition, for the fifth consecutive year, on Newsweek’s Challenge Index.

Successes such as these are attributable to our school community’s dedication to educational excellence. Thank you for your continued support and involvement.

Please accept my best wishes for a successful and rewarding school year!

Yours truly,
Richard A. Powell
Superintendent of Schools