Introduction

District Mission Statement: **The mission of the Hyde Park Central School District is to inspire a community of learners where all are invited to discover their greatness.**

The Hyde Park Central School District is located in northern Dutchess County, approximately 90 miles north of New York City, in the scenic and historic Hudson Valley region. The district consists of seven school buildings, three of which were built with a grant from the Public Works Administration (PWA) of Franklin Delano Roosevelt's administration. The district has enjoyed a strong history of high student achievement and strong community support. The district is governed by a seven member board of education and includes a superintendent of schools, three assistant superintendents and a staff of approximately 800 teachers, administrators, and support staff. Parent volunteers are active at all levels and many community members participate in specific projects of personal interest.

The district is a suburban community with few business and industrial properties in the tax base. Hyde Park was the home of President Franklin D. Roosevelt and is a major New York State tourist destination. There are twelve Hudson River estates within the boundaries of the town, four of which are open to the public. The district is fortunate to have excellent working relationships with the staff at the Roosevelt National Historic Site, Val-Kill, the home of Eleanor Roosevelt, Vanderbilt and Mills Mansion. In addition, the community is located near a number of institutions of higher education including Marist and Vassar Colleges, Dutchess Community College and the Culinary Institute of America.

The student population is approximately 4,300 (K-12). Three of our elementary schools receive Title I funding and approximately 15% of our students receive special education services. Among the district’s many achievements are award winning arts and athletic teams, students who are competitive in the ever more challenging world of college admissions and awards for excellence among our teaching and administrative staff. The results of state achievement assessments are available through a link on the district’s web site ( [|www.hydeparkschools.org] ) or upon request.