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
WESIT7:45 AM
Varsity Track Steeplechase Event4:30 PM
Saturday - May 19, 2012
Varsity Track10:00 AMArlington H.S.
Monday - May 21, 2012
DES Scholastic Book Fair
Varsity Golf Pawling - Quaker Hill
JV Softball vs John Jay East Fishkill4:30 PM
Modifield Baseball vs Haldane4:30 PM
Varsity Baseball (Double Header)4:30 PMPoughkeepsie - Spratt Park
Tuesday - May 22, 2012
DES Scholastic Book Fair
DES Safety Mtg7:30 AM
ICMC Mtg3:30 PM
Modified Softball vs Brewster4:30 PM
BOE Mtg7:00 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
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 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.