Poughkeepsie Day School
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Poughkeepsie Day School is an independent coeducational school serving students in the mid-Hudson valley, for Pre-K - 12th grade.
It was founded in 1934. Its original location was at Hooker and South Grand Avenues in the city of Poughkeepsie
, where it began with 35 students and three faculty members. In 1963, a capital campaign raised funds to build a new building on the Vassar College
campus at 39 New Hackensack Road in the Town of Poughkeepsie
, which became their location for 35 years. A new capital campaign in 1994, involving donations from individuals and grants from foundations, funded a move to a new location in buildings formerly owned by IBM
on Boardman Road, which is the school's current location. The theater is named for school parent James Earl Jones
, who funded construction.
It was founded in 1934. Its original location was at Hooker and South Grand Avenues in the city of Poughkeepsie
Poughkeepsie (city), New York
Poughkeepsie is a city in the state of New York, United States, which serves as the county seat of Dutchess County. Poughkeepsie is located in the Hudson River Valley midway between New York City and Albany...
, where it began with 35 students and three faculty members. In 1963, a capital campaign raised funds to build a new building on the Vassar College
Vassar College
Vassar College is a private, coeducational liberal arts college in the town of Poughkeepsie, New York, in the United States. The Vassar campus comprises over and more than 100 buildings, including four National Historic Landmarks, ranging in style from Collegiate Gothic to International,...
campus at 39 New Hackensack Road in the Town of Poughkeepsie
Poughkeepsie (town), New York
Poughkeepsie is a town in Dutchess County, New York, United States. The population was 42,777 at the 2000 census. The name is derived from the native term, "Uppu-qui-ipis-in," which means "reed-covered hut by the water."...
, which became their location for 35 years. A new capital campaign in 1994, involving donations from individuals and grants from foundations, funded a move to a new location in buildings formerly owned by IBM
IBM
International Business Machines Corporation or IBM is an American multinational technology and consulting corporation headquartered in Armonk, New York, United States. IBM manufactures and sells computer hardware and software, and it offers infrastructure, hosting and consulting services in areas...
on Boardman Road, which is the school's current location. The theater is named for school parent James Earl Jones
James Earl Jones
James Earl Jones is an American actor. He is well-known for his distinctive bass voice and for his portrayal of characters of substance, gravitas and leadership...
, who funded construction.