02/17/2021
In case you missed today's exciting announcement about the future of PDS, here it is!
Since the summer a dedicated group of alums and PDS community volunteers have been working hard to create an updated model that combines the best of PDS with some fresh ideas for the future.
Today the Board of Trustees announced that the school intends to reopen in Fall 2021 and is now accepting admissions inquiries for the coming academic year 🙌
Read the full announcement for more information. Please share with your friends, family, and anyone else who is interested in PDS. If you'd like to get involved in supporting the reopening process, reach out to us on Facebook or to Kai Lord-Farmer '06, PDS Board Secretary, at [email protected].
Thank you to everyone who has supported the school over the past year! We hope you'll be a part of helping us to build a bright future for Poughkeepsie Day School.
++++ Exciting News! Update on the Reopening of PDS ++++
Today we are pleased to announce that Poughkeepsie Day School plans to reopen for 2021 and beyond! We are now welcoming new admissions inquiries for the 2021-2022 academic year for PreK-12 students.
Over the past 6 months, a dedicated coalition of alums, faculty, and PDS community volunteers have been collaborating to create an exciting plan for PDS that brings forward the best of the PDS historical model and adds some wonderful new updates.
Key updates and next steps & how to get involved:
**New Mission Statement and School Model**
-The new mission statement and updated academic model combines the same holistic educational values that have always defined PDS with a more explicit focus on social equity, anti-racism, and environmental education
-PDS plans to offer expanded after school and summer school programs, and will actively promote these to youth beyond the immediate PDS community
-There will be a program for summer 2021 - more details soon!
**Admissions and Launch Team**
-In consultation with Barbara Wood ‘78 (currently teaching math at The Storm King School) and Karali Pizele ‘90 as co-leaders of PDS 2021, the board has established a team to prepare for the start of the 2021 academic year including admissions, summer programming, curriculum updates, and other elements needed for a successful relaunch of PDS
-PDS has already received a sizeable number of admissions inquiries from prospective as well as returning families and looks forward to more in the weeks to come
**Fundraising**
-We welcome all forms of support for the relaunch and future success of PDS - whether time, money, or otherwise!
-If you would like to help with fundraising, have recommendations, or wish to donate your time, skills, or funds, please contact Kai Lord-Farmer ‘06, Board Secretary, at [email protected].
**Get Involved!**
-The board is in search of volunteers to help with marketing, communications and outreach, fundraising, supporting the admissions process, and a newly established DEI/anti-racism task force to help ensure our impact is aligned with our intentions
-If you are interested in supporting PDS by volunteering to help for any of these specific areas, please contact Kai Lord-Farmer ‘06, Board Secretary, at [email protected].
Thank you to all members of the PDS community for your ongoing support. After a turbulent year, we couldn't be more excited to be making this announcement.
