High School
Students attend Spackenkill High School starting in grade 9. This school serves grades 9-12. It is located near Vassar College, Marist College, and Dutchess Community College. Its principal is Steven Malkischer and the vice principal is Mike Murphy. Its soccer team won the state championship in 2007. Its baseball team won the district's first state championship in 2005.
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