A Welcoming and Diverse Community of Learners
May 12, 2026
Want to get an up-close look at our district’s bus garage?Before casting your vote on our proposed renovation and expansion of the aging facility, we think it’s important you see it for yourself. T...
May 12, 2026
Before Mari Ruiz Hernandez gave up the microphone, she used her platform to convey a message:“I want you to know that autism is not a disability,” Ruiz Hernandez, a Dutchess BOCES student in the PE...
May 9, 2026
The Red Hook Central School District hosted its annual Budget Expo and inaugural Farm to School Showcase Thursday evening, inviting residents inside Mill Road Elementary School to experience all th...
May 1, 2026
Red Hook High School Friday celebrated Decision Day Friday with a celebration behind the school at which members of the Class of 2026 could create signs and decoration announcing their future plans...
May 1, 2026
The Red Hook Central School District is proposing a $67.38 million budget for the 2026-27 academic year that supports innovative new programs while maintaining services and staff. The annual budget...
April 28, 2026
For the 13th consecutive year, the Red Hook Central School District has been named among the NAMM Foundation’s Best Communities for Music Education for 2026.For the last 27 years, NAMM has recogniz...
April 23, 2026
See a dedicated Proposition 2 webpage hereRed Hook High School is planning to launch a welding career and technical education pathway program in 2026-27, the next expansion of an already robust men...
April 22, 2026
Several Mill Road Elementary School classes on Tuesday were treated to a lesson in Spanish, courtesy of Red Hook High School students.The ninth-grade honors Spanish class, taught by Liz Lowney, vis...
April 17, 2026
Do you have questions about the capital improvement proposals on the Red Hook Central School District’s ballot this May?Want to learn more about new programs and initiatives like the Winners Circle...
April 16, 2026
Is Katie Whittaker “America’s Favorite Teacher?”It’s possible, and you can help make it true.Whittaker, a Red Hook High School science teacher and meteorologist, is taking part in the “America’s Fa...
April 14, 2026
Have you considered putting your talents and abilities to use in an educational setting? School districts throughout the region are gathering at Dutchess BOCES this Saturday, April 18, from 9 a.m. ...
April 7, 2026
This year’s Budget Expo will have an entirely new flavor.A full Farm to School Showcase – an opportunity to learn more about the Red Hook Central School District’s locally sourced school meals and ...
March 31, 2026
Residents casting ballots in this spring’s annual Red Hook Central School District budget vote will weigh in on several propositions that would support student achievement and staff efficiency.The ...
March 21, 2026
The Red Hook Central School District is providing students hands-on learning and opportunities for creative exploration and expression, while using digital tools to support learning in age-appropri...
March 20, 2026
The Red Hook Central School District is proposing a $14.73 million capital improvement project to renovate and expand its bus garage at Linden Avenue Middle School.The project will appear as Propos...
March 19, 2026
A disco ball is hanging above the stage at Red Hook High School’s Performing Arts Center. Students clad in sequins, sparkles, wigs and at least one oversized fake mustache have taken over the space...
March 11, 2026
In one room was an enormous volcano powered by dry ice. In another was a bioluminescent bay birthed of recycled materials and luminescent paint. And in the hallway? Two alpacas.The third annual Lin...
March 6, 2026
The Red Hook Central School District is pleased to participate in the New York State Seal of Civic Readiness program for eligible graduating seniors.The NYSSCR is a credential demonstrating that a ...
March 5, 2026
Mill Road Elementary students last month embraced the Olympic spirit in STEAM class through several projects, including a collaboration with their art class.The students studied the concepts of fri...
February 19, 2026
Red Hook High School’s Residential Construction students in the first semester constructed a shed at the request of the Red Hook VFW Post 7765.“I put the word out last spring, asking if anyone need...
February 13, 2026
Red Hook High School welcomed the leadership team behind the Winners Circle Project on Thursday for a presentation to students detailing how the immersive auto racing educational program works.The ...
February 13, 2026
One month from today, Red Hook High School’s Hardscrabble Players will lift the curtain on their spring musical, “Hello, Dolly!”Tickets are on sale now for all three performances, 7 p.m. Friday, Ma...
February 11, 2026
The Harlem Wizards are returning to Red Hook next month for a fundraiser for the Class of 2026.Tickets are on sale now for the Sunday, March 22 contest at the recently renovated high school gymnasi...
February 9, 2026
The Red Hook Central School District is launching its 2026 Community Partnership Team to involve more deeply area residents in the programming and direction of district schools.The Community Partne...
February 8, 2026
Mill Road Elementary School Kindergarten registration for the 2026-27 school year is open. This year’s registration is entirely online.Visit the kindergarten registration page for full details and ...
February 5, 2026
Two Linden Avenue Middle School students will have artwork on display through March 1 at SUNY New Paltz after earning Silver Keys in the 2026 Hudson Valley Art Region Scholastic Art and Writing Awa...
February 5, 2026
Mill Road Elementary last week celebrated “Vocabulary Day” throughout the building. Each student was asked to choose one challenging word relating to science, which they could then learn and teach ...
February 3, 2026
Join us Thursday night for a comprehensive look at what has been going on within the Red Hook Central School District this year and where we’re going in the coming year.Thursday at 6 p.m. is the Bo...
February 3, 2026
Red Hook High School Student Council members earlier this school year took part in a statewide leadership conference in which they exchanged ideas with fellow students from 30 school districts, too...
January 27, 2026
Raider ReportMid-January 2026The Class of 2026 showcases the 'Red Zone'Red Hook High School's Class of 2026 last month took an official class photo in the newly opened "Red Zone" student section in...
January 26, 2026
The Red Hook Central School District is seeking to increase its hands-on career training and project-based learning options through two proposed programs at its high school. The district is plannin...
January 20, 2026
Linden Avenue Middle School’s outgoing eighth-grade class took an important step toward becoming Red Hook High School’s incoming freshman class Friday.The students took a trip down the sidewalk to ...
January 20, 2026
On Jan. 28, you can assist Linden Avenue Middle School students’ annual 8th grade trip to Washington D.C. while enjoying dinner.From 3 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28, Savona’s Trattoria & Bar is ...
January 13, 2026
Mill Road Elementary is pleased to announce registration for pre-kindergarten for the 2026-27 school year is open.Any student who is registered with all documents submitted before March 1 is guaran...
January 12, 2026
The Red Hook Central School District community on Friday celebrated the completion of the Jack Lewis Memorial Gymnasium renovation project with a ribbon cutting ceremony at Red Hook High School.Bef...
January 9, 2026
Weeks into its first winter since adding electric school buses to its fleet, the Red Hook Central School District Transportation Department has been pleased with how its new vehicles have performed...
January 8, 2026
During Computer Science Education Week in December, Mill Road Elementary’s grades 3–5 STEAM students explored the world of coding and AI.Third grade students learned coding unplugged by creating st...
December 23, 2025
Cairo Fox-Feuer was reading in the hallway one day last year as Colleen Lynch was walking by.“Without hesitation, she sat down at the desk next to me and asked me about the material I was reading,”...
December 17, 2025
In November, fourth and fifth grade students at Mill Road Elementary took part in an inspiring STEAM challenge after learning about Lowe’s generous donation of over 100 tiny houses to hurricane vic...
December 17, 2025
Red Hook High School staff and students spent time last week explaining how the International Baccalaureate diploma program works to the Class of 2028 members and families.IB Coordinator Diana Deck...
Engage • Embrace • Empathize
Think • Care • Create • Collaborate
Red Hook Central School District offers a variety of programs to help prepare students for a successful future - whether they choose to attend college or go right into a career.
International Baccalaureate and Other
Advanced Course Opportunities
Red Hook prides itself on providing various rigorous opportunities for students in all secondary grade levels, ranging from honors and Advance Placement courses to the IB program and duel-enrollment opportunities that include college credit.
STEAM Instruction Through
Classes and Clubs
From the RoboRaiders robotics team to the Mill Road Young Scholars program, Red Hook students have avenues to explore their interests beyond classroom instruction. Students also benefit from dedicated innovation labs to expand their learning opportunities.
State-of-the-Art Performing Arts Center
for Music, Drama Programs
The facility features professional-level tools for preparing students for future success and accomodating the district’s award-winning music program and theatre department. The facility hosts performances from students at all grade levels and community events.