Mission Statement

Spackenkill schools, inspired by a tradition of excellence and a spirit of continuous improvement, are committed to empowering students to succeed in an ever-changing world.

Annual Board Election & Budget Vote

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THANK YOU SPACKENKILL COMMUNITY!

Thanks to the support of our Spackenkill Community, on Tuesday, May 15th, our propsed budget for 2012-2013 was voted on and passed.  We also welcome Jill McMahon as our new Board Member. 


 

Transportation Notice

Due to unused snow days, the  Spackenkill School District will be closed on Thursday, May 24th and Tuesday, May 29th. As a result, there will be no transportation provided to children who attend schools outside of the district, even if they are open. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

POUGHKEEPSIE JOURNAL REPORTS TAX INCREASE IN ERROR!!!

The Spackenkill Schools tax levy being voted on today is an 11% DECREASE from last year.  In error, the Poughkeepsie Journal reported that it is an increase. 

Correction now printed in the Poughkeepsie Journal online. 

Summer Enrichment Program

Read Course Descriptions and Download a Registration Form for the Spackenkill Summer Enrichment Program offered by the YMCA.

Varsity Boys Tennis Team Clinches Division

tennis teamThe Varsity Boys Tennis team won the division championship for the third straight year. They finish the regular season with a 7-0 divisional record and 9-1 overall. Congratulations!

Variety Baseball Team Wins Championship

baseball teamOur Varsity Baseball team clinched the division championship for the second straight year. They are currently the 13th ranked Class B school in NYS.  Congratulations!

SHS on Top High Schools List

badgeSpackenkill High School has been recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of the Best High Schools in the United States. SHS ranks in the top 3% in the nation. For more information, visit this link.

Board Seat Candidate

Jill McMahonJill McMahon is running for the one Board seat vacancy. This is a five-year term that begins July 1, 2012 and expires June 30, 2017. Mrs. McMahon is certified in secondary education in Earth Science and Biology and holds an MS in Education. She is a tutor and teaches both Regents Earth Science and Biology Review classes. She has lived in the Spackenkill School District for 10 years and also did her student teaching here. With her husband, Dennis, a social studies teacher at FDR High School, she has three children. Two of her children are students at Hagan Elementary and one will enter kindergarten in 2013.

SHS Student Wins Art Show

Juliana Neves and Roberto RomaniOn May 4th, Spackenkill High School student Julianna Neves took first place in the 19th District Congressional Art Show. Juliana, pictured with art teacher Roberto Romani, will travel to Washington, DC, where her work will compete nationally. Other noteworthy participants from SHS include Max Samson, Michelle Devlin, Lavinia Liang, and Gerald Warhaftig. Congratulations to all!

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