686 Catherine St, Peekskill, NY 10566

Overall we have been extremely happy with Peekskill City Schools. Peekskill has a challenging and engaging academic curriculum that includes an exceptional dual language program, excellent visual art, performing arts, and music programs at all levels. At Hillcrest the academic curriculum is rigorous and many teachers take an interdisciplinary approach. They are using the most up to date learning resources and information. In 4th grade we did have some issues with the teacher's disciplinary tactics and the way they treated students and we brought that up to them in the parent teacher conference and notified the principal. 5th grade teachers were excellent though and very compassionate and caring. The teachers are very communicative and available when support is needed. Through their support my child was assigned to honors classes and advance Spanish when entering 6th grade.We love the diversity of Peekskill and how it is reflected in the schools. The school district is structured on the Princeton Plan, kids from all over the city attend school together in all grades to promote diversity at every grade level. The fact that our child is in school with kids of many different cultural and economic backgrounds plus the culturally responsive curriculum has fostered learning and understanding of diversity and inclusion throughout her public school experience and she has a diverse friend group. Through her educational experience our child has been supported academically, creatively, and emotionally by teachers and administration. Whenever we need support, teachers, admin and guidance counselors are always available. Through their support our child is excelling in her education. We are extremely satisfied with Peekskill public schools, our child’s education and the school community we are a part of.

Oakside was our favorite school out of the three elementary schools in Peekskill. My child entered 2nd grade just as they were coming back to in person learning. The school handled the transition very well. Returning to in person was a very positive experience and the school was always very communicative with parents. Peekskill has a challenging and engaging academic curriculum that includes an exceptional dual language program, excellent visual art, performing arts, and music programs at all levels. The dual language program at Oakside was excellent. She had wonderful teachers in both 2nd and 3rd grade who made learning exciting, engaging and creative. All the teachers were so compassionate and caring and always available to talk and answer any questions. The administration was also excellent and always responsive. The principal and vice principal would be outside helping to direct traffic and greet families every morning at drop off. Oakside also has the amazing regeneration farm on its premises which I think was a positive things for students to see and they give free fruits and veggies out to families during harvest season. Truly a friendly school for a friendly town!We love the diversity of Peekskill and how it is reflected in the schools. The school district is structured on the Princeton Plan, kids from all over the city attend school together in all grades to promote diversity at every grade level. The fact that our child is in school with kids of many different cultural and economic backgrounds plus the culturally responsive curriculum has fostered learning and understanding of diversity and inclusion throughout her public school experience and she has a diverse friend group. Through her educational experience our child has been supported academically, creatively, and emotionally by teachers and administration. Whenever we need support, teachers, admin and guidance counselors are always available. Through their support our child is excelling in her education. We are extremely satisfied with Peekskill public schools, our child’s education and the school community we are a part of.

We loved Woodside School. My child's kindergarten and first grade experience was wonderful. The teachers were so kind and caring and made school fun and creative. She was in the dual language program which is an immersive language learning program where the students learn all subjects in English and Spanish, and have two teachers that alternate each day. I was very impressed with reading instruction and how much my child's reading improved in kindergarten and first grade. The teachers were very caring and compassionate and took a very creative approach to teaching and learning. They did so many creative projects and worked creativity into every subject which seemed to have a positive impact on my child. They also have a beautiful outdoor space and playground for recess.We love the diversity of Peekskill and how it is reflected in the schools. The school district is structured on the Princeton Plan, kids from all over the city attend school together in all grades to promote diversity at every grade level. The fact that our child is in school with kids of many different cultural and economic backgrounds plus the culturally responsive curriculum has fostered learning and understanding of diversity and inclusion throughout her public school experience and she has a diverse friend group. Through her educational experience our child has been supported academically, creatively, and emotionally by teachers and administration. Whenever we need support, teachers, admin and guidance counselors are always available. Through their support our child is excelling in her education. We are extremely satisfied with Peekskill public schools, our child’s education and the school community we are a part of.