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Wappingers Central School District

25 Corporate Park Drive / P.O. Box 396 / Hopewell Junction, NY 12533 / PH: 845.298.5000

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Fishkill Plains students learned about fire safety, thanks to the East Fishkill Fire District's Hillside Lake Company!

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Celebrating our Seniors: RCK Girls Soccer!

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Celebrating our Seniors: JJHS Field Hockey!

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Congratulations to Fishkill Plains ES 4th grader Mario Vilardi: he will compete at the Drive, Chip & Putt National Finals at Augusta National Golf Club April 5th, 2026!

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Dr. Bonk was proud to receive a commendation from the Town of Wappinger, both in recognition of an ongoing commitment to school safety and for the expansion of the School Resource Officer program. The SROs assigned to schools in the Town received this honor as well.

View an excerpt from the ceremony here.
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Gayhead ES welcomed new Kindergartners, practice bus ride included!

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A recap of events and accomplishments in our schools.

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Join us! We offer great benefits and training--and many jobs that fit around student schedules.

Check out all of the opportunities here.

Project-Based Learning

Real-World Problems, Real-Life Solutions

In PBL projects, our students take an active role in the process: they ask questions, develop designs, and see their projects come to life.  Partnerships inside and outside our schools take learning to new levels. 

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Welcome to the Wappingers Central School District!

Our 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.

About Us

 

 

A man in a suit smiles in front of the U.S. Capitol building.A Message from the Superintendent

September 5, 2025

Dear Wappingers CSD Community,
As I visited our 15 schools during the school day yesterday, I was so proud to see that the 25-26 school year had begun on a very positive note: The faculty, staff, students, and families that I interacted with were excited about the upcoming year! The positive culture and climate in our schools was very apparent.  Read my full letter here.

We look forward to working together this year, and we continue to “Build our Future Together.” 

With much gratitude,
Dr. Dwight Bonk
Superintendent of Schools

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We hope our families have a wonderful summer, and enjoy the well-deserved break! Check back here for updates. 
 

 

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Bell to Bell Cellphone Ban

Effective this September New York State law bans all cell phones and other internet-capable devices in schools. Please Click On Our Cellphone Ban Notification to learn more about the law and what the expectations will be for students.