Red Hook Central School District
A Welcoming and Diverse Community of Learners
Typically, a dark pumpkin patch may be the setting for a spooky Halloween tale.Last week, it was the setting for showcasing the artistic talents of Mill Road Elementary School’s fourth grade.Room 1...
November 10, 2026
The Red Hook Central School District engages in a variety of programs and trainings, and has adopted policies, with the intention of encouraging a safe educational environment in which all learners...
November 10, 2026
“The Laramie Project,” the fall play at Red Hook High School this weekend, was built upon a unique, journalistic foundation.In the wake of the 1998 murder of an openly gay college student in Larami...
November 5, 2026
Red Hook schools’ annual push to feed Red Hook’s hungry – and raise as much as $20,000 for the community in the process – is underway with high hopes for topping last year’s record-setting mark.The...
October 30, 2026
On stage, theater cast and crew work together to bring to life for their audience a story.In speaking about the importance of “The Laramie Project,” Tyler Benepe went to use that word – “story” – b...
October 29, 2026
Two days after a holiday known for its sugary sweets and treats, Red Hook students will begin a month in which New York-sourced fruits, vegetables and proteins will be on their lunch tray every day...
October 29, 2026
International Baccalaureate education is intended to expand a student’s global perspective.Earlier this week, a new perspective is exactly what Red Hook High School’s full IB diploma candidates rec...
October 23, 2026
Linden Avenue Middle School and Mill Road Elementary School are being recognized among the top schools in New York, according to U.S. News and World Report.The publication released its 2027 lists f...
October 22, 2026
Dear Red Hook High School Families, I am writing to discuss NY Inspires, New York State’s long-term plan to change graduation requirements and the high school experience, and potentially debunk any...
October 15, 2026
Forty-two Red Hook High School students received scholarships and awards from more than 15 colleges and organizations at a small ceremony at the school earlier this month.The awards recognized stud...
October 15, 2026
More than two dozen Red Hook High School students engaged a video production and broadcasting retreat late last month at The Spark of Hudson, a nonprofit community learning hub and multi-use center...
October 8, 2026
Raider Report October, 2026 New lessons, programs, facilities in 2026-27 The first month of the school year has found students settling in to new surroundings, as exciting new programs have launche...
October 6, 2026
Nicole Gardner has spent much of her first month in the Red Hook Central School District familiarizing herself with existing programs, collaborating with district partners and planning opportunitie...
October 2, 2026
Around 1:30 Tuesday afternoon, a group of students were discussing the elements of an eye-catching logo inside Red Hook High School’s Room 181.At the same time in neighboring Room 183, another grou...
September 16, 2026
Linden Avenue Middle School held town hall meetings with each grade level today to cap the first week of the new school year by discussing expectations, upcoming events and opportunities, and recon...
September 11, 2026
Thirty boxes of car parts, along with four tires and a Factory Five race car frame, were delivered to Red Hook High School Thursday.Officially, the Winners Circle Project has arrived.This year, nea...
September 11, 2026
Dear Red Hook Families, I hope you and your children enjoyed a relaxing summer. As we begin the new school year, our buildings are once again filled with excitement, anticipation, and possibility. ...
September 10, 2026
A dozen new teachers, teaching assistants, counselors and library media specialists this week are learning more about the Red Hook Central School District and the tools at their disposal to support...
September 1, 2026
High School sports preseason is underway and, for the first time since 2005, the Raiders are entering fall with a new director of athletics.Quintin Johnson was appointed the Red Hook Central School...
August 25, 2026
Red Hook High School is rated the top high school in the region, which spans Dutchess and Orange counties, according to the U.S. News & World Report 2026-27 Best High Schools ranking.Overall, t...
August 19, 2026
Members of the Board of Education and Superintendent of Schools Dr. Janet Warden engaged in a Board Retreat and workshop session Monday, in which the members worked to increase collaboration, build...
August 18, 2026
August 12, 2026
Martha Strever, Linden Avenue Middle School’s math teacher of 65 years, was presented with the American Federation of Teachers Lifetime Achievement Award at its annual convention in Washington D.C....
August 3, 2026
What do mini lamps, animal recovery habitats, and self-propelled boats have in common?The students who attended Mill Road Elementary School’s second-annual STEAM Camp this week created one of each,...
July 31, 2026
Red Hook High School again in 2025-26 counted itself among the New York State Public High School Athletic Association’s Schools of Excellence. And, the number of students and Raiders teams earning ...
July 23, 2026
When Thursday began, there was a level area of rocks located just outside the door to Mill Road Elementary School’s library and grades 3-5 wing.As the end of the day approached, there was a fully f...
July 16, 2026
The Red Hook Central School District is seeking a new Director of Pupil Personnel, as Amanda Allison will be leaving the district at the end of this month for a new opportunity.Our Pupil Personnel ...
July 9, 2026
With a red carpet across the stage and excitement in the air, 100 future middle school students said goodbye to Mill Road Elementary School Thursday, June 18.Mill Road held its 5th Grade Celebratio...
June 26, 2026
Red Hook High School’s FLEX and BOCES PEACCE class students celebrated the end of the school year with a talent show Monday morning. The students showed off a wide variety of skills, with some sing...
June 26, 2026
Two days after, Red Hook High School’s senior class wore red caps and gowns to celebrate graduating to the next big step in their lives, it was the members of Red Hook’s kindergarten class who did ...
June 26, 2026
We are thankful and excited to announce that, following a second round of air quality sampling inside Red Hook High School, the building has been cleared by our testing and cleaning partners of any...
June 26, 2026
VISIT OUR COMMENCEMENT 2026 PAGE FOR A GALLERY OF 90 PHOTOSEven before the first cap-and-gowned figure walked across the lawn at Linden Avenue Middle School Saturday morning, the Class of 2026 list...
June 21, 2026
Red Hook High School’s commencement exercises Saturday would be held at Rhinebeck High School’s performing arts center in the event inclement weather forces plans for an outdoor ceremony to change....
June 16, 2026
The signs on the road didn’t change. But for one morning, Mill Road and Linden Avenue became Memory Lane for Red Hook High School’s Class of 2026.The soon-to-be graduates enjoyed the annual Senior ...
June 16, 2026
Update Thursday afternoon:After consulting with the Class of 2026’s officers, we’re pleased to provide update today on how we plan to celebrate Red Hook High School’s students this month, including...
June 9, 2026
Red Hook High School’s seniors and their families gathered Monday, June 1, at Bard College as dozens of scholarships totaling tens of thousands of dollars were awarded to the graduating Raiders.The...
June 9, 2026
Red Hook High School students will take their Regents exams at St. Christopher’s School, beginning Tuesday.The school is located at 30 Benner Road in Red Hook, a walk of less than 10 minutes from R...
June 8, 2026
With great disappointment and empathy for our students, especially the Class of 2026, we must announce that Red Hook High School will remain closed through the end of the academic year. This is the...
June 6, 2026
Red Hook High School’s Auto Club is holding an inaugural Car Show at Mill Road Elementary School Sunday.The event, which will feature classic and unique cars, as well as food vendors, drinks and li...
June 4, 2026
The Red Hook Education Foundation’s 14th annual gala is scheduled for Friday, June 12 at Lasting Joy Brewery in Tivoli.The gala is the foundations largest fundraiser of the year, which has helped t...
June 4, 2026
The work of roughly 40 Red Hook High School students was on display Thursday evening during the annual Senior Art Show at the Performing Arts Center atrium.The artwork created by 21 senior students...
May 31, 2026
UPDATE Thursday afternoon:Based on the results of air quality testing at Red Hook High School returned Thursday, we are escalating the scope of building remediation as we wait for a deeper analysis...
May 29, 2026
Outside Red Hook High School Thursday, hundreds of students laughed, competed and relaxed as DJ Andrew Makebish's music kept the energy up.Inside on the school’s Performing Arts Center stage, a cir...
May 21, 2026
Mill Road Elementary School students had a chance to taste a new roll produced in the Hudson Valley by local farmers, straight from the baker himself.The students during their lunch periods Thursda...
May 21, 2026
Mill Road Elementary School was buzzing with activity Tuesday morning long before the first ballot was cast in the district budget and board vote.The school held its annual Wellness Day, featuring ...
May 21, 2026
The Red Hook Central School District will move forward with plans to launch two innovative career preparation programs next school year after residents approved its 2026-27 budget proposal and seve...
May 20, 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 12, 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 9, 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...
May 1, 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 28, 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 23, 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 22, 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 17, 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 16, 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 14, 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 ...
April 7, 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 31, 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 21, 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 20, 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 19, 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 11, 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 6, 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...
March 5, 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 19, 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 13, 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 11, 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 9, 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 8, 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 5, 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...
February 3, 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 27, 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 26, 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 20, 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 13, 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 12, 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 9, 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...
January 8, 2026
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 23, 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...
December 17, 2025
Thanksgiving came a little early for many members of the Linden Avenue Middle School community.Sarah Hough and Michelle Keene merged lessons in chemistry and cooking in their seventh-grade science ...
November 25, 2025
Members of the Red Hook High School RoboRaiders Robotics Club visited the Mill Road STEAM Innovation Center last week to lead a hands-on engineering lesson with fifth-grade students.The students ex...
November 25, 2025
Thanksgiving’s still a week away. Red Hook students this Thursday, though, will dine on turkey and gravy, herbed peas, smashed potatoes and top it off with a serving of peach crisp.Each menu item, ...
November 19, 2025
With the cafeteria doors still closed but the line of attendees for their Cooking for Change fundraiser stretching down the hall, Liz Lowney called her staff of four dozen Linden Avenue Middle Scho...
November 6, 2025
Red Hook High School’s IB Diploma candidates last week took a field trip last week to A.I.R. – Albany’s Indoor Rock Gym.The students – 34 of the school’s 35 full IB Diploma candidates – learned how...
November 6, 2025
The Red Hook High School Hardscrabble Players’ fall play, “Radium Girls” is this weekend at the school’s Performing Arts Center.The D.W. Gregory play tells the true story of female factory workers ...
November 4, 2025
Linden Avenue eighth grade Spanish students are receiving a lesson in service, culture and cooking. They also plan to raise money for a Yucatan peninsula community in need, with a little help from ...
November 3, 2025
Mill Road Elementary students are enjoying a seasonal black light art show courtesy of the school’s artists.Maria Taylor’s fourth grade art students created a pumpkin patch of glowing sculptures in...
October 30, 2025
Red Hook High School English Department Chairperson Christine Griffin was highlighted this month by the New York State English Council, the state’s affiliate of the National Council of Teachers of ...
October 29, 2025
A push to feed Red Hook’s hungry – and raise as much as $20,000 for them in the process – is underway inside each Red Hook Central School District building.The annual Nourish Your Neighbor campaign...
October 28, 2025
Students on Sept. 3 returned to Red Hook’s schools for the first time under New York’s bell to bell smart phone ban.Eight days later, the Board of Education received a report on how the first week ...
October 22, 2025
Linden Avenue Middle School eighth graders last week visited the Hessel Museum at Bard College to explore the gallery and library spaces at the Center for Curatorial Studies.The museum’s featured e...
October 21, 2025
Mill Road Elementary School’s first grade and FLEX students this week visited Kesicke Farm in Rhinebeck for autumnal fun with a little bit a learning mixed in.The students enjoyed wagon rides, fed ...
October 16, 2025
For several years, more than 30% of the food served to Red Hook Central School District students has come from suppliers in New York.It’s not only satisfied a state initiative allowing Red Hook to ...
October 16, 2025
