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April 13, 2026: Budget and Bus Purchase Proposition Video
2026-27 Budget Vote and BOE Election
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If you are a student interested in starting a rewarding career in the trades, the Skilled Trades Fair is for you! Featuring job and networking opportunities, educational resources, career guidance, and hands-on demos, it's being held in partnership with Dutchess County Executive Sue Serino. Spread the word, all are welcome.
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Don’t miss the John Jay Math Carnival!
John Jay Cafeteria, Friday April 17 from 4-7pm
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Mamma Mia: RCK Masque & Mime
Friday, April 17: 7 pm
Saturday, April 18: 7 pm
Sunday, April 19: 2 pm
Click here for ticketsShrek: JJ Prosecenium
Friday, April 24, 7 pm
Saturday, April 25: 1 pm and 7 pm
Sunday, April 26, 1 pm
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Learn more about opportunities to work in Dutchess County schools, including Wappingers CSD!
April 18, 9 am to 3 pm
Dutchess BOCES Conference Center, 5 BOCES Road, Poughkeepsie, NYFor more information, Click here to view the flyer, visit the Dutchess BOCES website or call 845-486-4800 x2278
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Spring Fest hosted by John Jay FFA: FREE!
April 25, 10a-3p, JJHS parking lot
Food trucks | Animals & Demos | Touch-a-Tractor/Truck | Local Farmers, Gardeners, Greenhouses | and more!
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Tuesday, May 7, 4-5:30 pm: Workshop for ages 10-16 Beyond the Screen: Education, Prevention, and Connection
- Exploring the relationship between technology, family life, and mental health
Hosted by the Children's Home of Poughkeepsie's Family Opportunity Center
Registration is required by scanning the QR code: click here to view the flyer.
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Only students scheduled to take exams are required to attend school.
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Wappingers CSD Mission
To empower all of our students with the competencies and confidence to challenge themselves, to pursue their passions, and to realize their potential while growing as responsible members of their community.
A Message from the Superintendent
April 16, 2026
At their April 13 meeting, the Board of Education approved the 2026-27 Budget and Transportation Purchase propositions; view my presentation here. For the fifth consecutive year, our proposed budget remains under the tax cap, sustaining the vital programs and services added over the years, ensuring that our students receive what they need and deserve all we remain fiscally responsible to our taxpayers. The budget being presented to Wappingers CSD voters contains a tax levy increase of 2.59%.
The approved Transportation Purchase proposition allows for the purpose of 25 new gasoline- and diesel-powered vehicles (15 replacements and 10 new additions). At this time, I remain deeply concerned about the rollout of the New York State mandate to transition to electric vehicles. Although I support this eventual transition, I have serious reservations about the timeline and cannot recommend that District commit taxpayer dollars to this until it is reexamined and studied further.
I want to thank the Board of Education, as well as the faculty, staff, families, and residents who shared their priorities and suggestions. It helped us craft a budget that serves our students and is still fiscally responsible, remaining under the tax cap. Please continue to reach out to us with questions or comments at budget@wcsdny.org.
Our students are working hard and making us proud every day. I encourage our families and community to visit our calendar page for opportunities to see them shine! You’ll find game schedules, concert and theater performances, honor society inductions, and more.
Sincerely,
Dr. Dwight Bonk
Superintendent of Schools
A Message from the Superintendent & BOE President
On behalf of the District Office Senior Staff and the Board of Education, we would like to take this opportunity to wish all of our families a happy, healthy, and safe holiday season! Your unwavering support of our District and students is greatly appreciated. The Winter Recess will be from December 24 through January 4. We look forward to a very prosperous and productive new year, and our continued work together as we continue to be “Focued on Today, Planning for Tomorrow!”
With much gratitude,
Dr. Dwight Bonk, Superintendent of Schools
Marie Johnson, BOE President
