Welcome, to the Dover Union Free School District. As you drive up the driveway to the High School/Middle School, you will see our seniors have painted pictures, murals, and symbols that represent their experience at Dover. As you walk through our schools, you will see beautiful student-painted murals and doors in the Middle/High School, and in all of our schools there are numerous displays of student writing, art, and projects. If you heard the speeches of our students at the 8th grade moving-up ceremony and graduation, there was a common theme - sense of community. We take great pride and go to great lengths to embrace this strong sense of community and connectedness to Dover.

It is this theme that holds us together to provide the best possible education for the students of Dover. Our commitment to work together for the benefit of everyone is woven into the rigorous curriculum, professional development, professional learning communities, developing a fully inclusive school, our character education programs, scheduling practices, and our extra-curricular activities.

We want everyone to be connected to our great school, receive the benefits of it, and contribute to make it better. I will work hard to continue with the great traditions of this community and give our stakeholders the opportunity to live to their calling.

Respectfully,

Michael Tierney
Superintendent of Schools

Upcoming Events

Friday - May 18, 2012
- Junior Prom
- Schools Closed
- WESIT 7:45 AM
- Varsity Track Steeplechase Event 4:30 PM
Saturday - May 19, 2012
- Varsity Track 10:00 AMArlington H.S.
Monday - May 21, 2012
- DES Scholastic Book Fair
- Varsity Golf Pawling - Quaker Hill
- JV Softball vs John Jay East Fishkill 4:30 PM
- Modifield Baseball vs Haldane 4:30 PM
- Varsity Baseball (Double Header) 4:30 PMPoughkeepsie - Spratt Park
Tuesday - May 22, 2012
- DES Scholastic Book Fair
- DES Safety Mtg 7:30 AM
- ICMC Mtg 3:30 PM
- Modified Softball vs Brewster 4:30 PM
- BOE Mtg 7:00 PM

DUFSD Mission Statement

“Second to None”

The Dover Union Free School District is committed to providing an innovative and progressive educational program to help each and every child realize his/her full potential and become a responsible and productive citizen in a global society.

WE ARE:

Passionate about academic excellence
Committed to creating a great school district climate
Dedicated to inspiring students to be life long learners
Focused upon development of the total child

News

Dover Students receive Regional Finalist Award from MSG Varsity

Congratulations Eli Vincent and Jeff Tamboia for being selected as 2012 Regional Finalists for the MSG Varsity V-Award. They were selected for their video production "The Epiphany" in the categories of Original Production - Under 5 Minutes and Videography. They are now in the running to become a Tri-State Nominee for the overall prize of $5,000 for their school and a trophy each! Way to go guys...we're rooting for you!

Water Alert Notification

Water tests conducted by the Dutchess County Department of Health have found that the Middle/High School nitrate limits exceed acceptable levels which could affect the health of children 6 months old and younger. Wingdale and Dover Elementary are not affected and have separate water sources. Please click to view the Superintendent's letter to parents, the Department of Health's letter to the DUFSD, and our posted alert.

Universal Pre-K

Univeral Pre-Kindergarten Applications for the 2012-13 school year are currently being accepted.

Earth Day at DUFSD

Dover Union Free School District 2368 Rt 22 Dover Plains, NY 12522 Phone: (845) 832-4500 Fax: (845) 832-4511