2026 Budget Vote
On Tuesday, May 19, 2026, residents of the school district will head to the polls to vote on the proposed 2026-27 School Budget
Where to Vote: Pawling Elementary School
On Tuesday, May 19, 2026, residents of the school district will head to the polls to vote on the proposed 2026-27 School Budget
Where to Vote: Pawling Elementary School
Dear Pawling Community,
Please join the Board of Education and me in welcoming Dr. Elizabeth Kennedy as our newly appointed Superintendent of Schools. Most recently serving as an Assistant Superintendent of Pupil Personnel Services for Carmel Central School District, she brings a deep-rooted commitment to ensuring every student has the support and resources necessary to thrive in and out of the classroom.
You may read more about Dr. Kennedy by clicking one of the links below:
Press Release (English)
Press Release (Spanish)
Dr. Kennedy will begin work in her new role in July, and opportunities to meet her will be announced in upcoming communications. We are thrilled to welcome her as a dedicated, student-centered leader who will play a key role in the continued progress of the Pawling schools.
Anthony DiCarlo
Interim Superintendent of Schools
Zack Graczyk
Board of Education President
If you choose to drive your child to and/or from school, please note the following important drop off and pick up times:
Morning Drop Off: Middle school cars should be parked in front of the middle school before 7:44 am. Parents who are dropping off their child(ren) should plan to arrive no earlier than 7:30 am, and they must remain parked with their children until the arrival time of 7:45 am. The stop sign by the high school is shut down by 7:44 every morning. At 7:45, all roadways are stopped and students are released from buses and vehicles. Students should exit their vehicle and walk up to the school when signaled to do so.
Afternoon Pick Up: Middle school cars should be parked in front of the middle school before 2:35 pm. Parents who are picking up their child(ren) should plan to arrive no earlier than 2:25 pm and no later than 2:35 pm. The stop sign by the high school is shut down by 2:35 pm every afternoon. At 2:40 pm, all roadways are closed and students begin to walk to their buses and vehicles.
Thank you in advance for your cooperation with these safety protocols. We look forward to a great school year!
Our mission is to empower student success through critical thinking, creativity, and respectful discourse, shaping a transformative world that values and elevates their diverse insights and talents, ensuring that every student can thrive.
| Megan Gleason, Principal |
| Alyssa Dulin, Assistant Principal |
| Office: 845-855-4653 |
| Fax: 845-855-4134 |
| School Start Time: 7:45am |
| School End Time: 2:40pm |
| Office Hours: 7:15 am - 4:00 pm |
The chart below includes information regarding current extracurricular clubs at PCMS. Please encourage your children to sign up! Information regarding how to sign up for each individual club is specified on the chart. If you have any questions about a particular club, please be sure to reach out to the club advisor.
Pawling Middle School Extracurriculars and Clubs 2025-26 2.pdf
March 2026
March 2026 News From the Middle.pdf
January 2026
January 2026 News From The Middle.pdf
October 2025
October 2025 News From The Middle.pdf
September 2025
September News from the Middle 25-26.pdf
June 2025
News from the Middle - June Edition
News from the Middle - June Edition translated in Spanish
May 2025
News from the Middle - May Edition
News from the Middle - May Edition (in Spanish)
April 2025
News from the Middle - April Edition
News from the Middle - April Edition (en español)
March 2025
News from the Middle - March Edition
News from the Middle - March Edition (Spanish Translated)
February 2025
News From the Middle - February Edition
News From the Middle - February Edition translated in Spanish
January 2025
News from the Middle - January Edition
News from the Middle - January Edition (Spanish Translated)
December 2024
News from the Middle - December 2024
News from the Middle - December 2024 (Spanish Translated)
November 2024
News From The Middle - English
October 2024
News from the Middle - October 2024
News from the Middle - October 2024 - en español
September 2024
June 2024
News from the Middle - June 2024
News from the Middle en español - June 2024
May 2024:
News from the Middle - May 2024
News from the Middle - May 2024 en español
April 2024:
News from the Middle- April 2024.pdf
News From the Middle- April - Espanol
March 2024:
News From the Middle - Espanol
January/February 2024:
News From the Middle - Espanol
November 2023:
October 2023:
October News From the Middle - English
Octubre News From the Middle- Espanol