Category: Elementary News

Superintendent Ross emphasizes culture, connection, and community Kimberly Ross was named Duanesburg’s new superintendent of schools in March 2024. She brings extensive experience to the role, having served as superintendent of the Green Island Union Free School District from 2019-2024. Before that, she held leadership positions as the director of student support services for the …

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Are you passionate about education and looking for a flexible way to make a difference in our community? DCS is actively seeking enthusiastic community members to join our network of substitute teachers. We are ALWAYS in need of dedicated substitutes. The best part? You get to create your own schedule! Whether you can commit to …

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The Duanesburg Central School District recently qualified for the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), which means that ALL students in grades PK-12 will receive FREE breakfast and lunch meals at school for the 2024-25 school year. The district received this designation based on different factors that revealed the need for financial assistance for district families.  The …

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Them Peterson and Spor re-elected to Board of Education; MacTiernan elected to first term Voters in the Duanesburg Central School District approved the district’s $19,443,000 spending plan for the 2024-25 school year by a vote of 289-120, a 71% margin. The budget for next school year includes a 2.41% ($458,000) year-to-year spending increase and called …

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The Duanesburg Central School District Board of Education announced that Kimberly Ross has been selected to serve as the district’s next superintendent of schools, effective July 1, 2024. The board will vote on Ross’ appointment at a special meeting on Tuesday, March 5 at 7 p.m. Ross is currently the superintendent of schools for the …

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The DCS Board of Education will hold a special board meeting at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 5 in Joe Bena Hall at the Duanesburg Jr.-Sr. High School.

We are pleased to announce that all students enrolled at Duanesburg Elementary School will be able to receive FREE breakfast and lunch meals at school beginning on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023.    This implementation is a result of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) expanding access to the federal Community Eligibility Provision (CEP). CEP allows eligible …

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A new page has been created on the district website for the community to stay informed on updates to the district’s search for a new superintendent.