TCH
Capital
73 County Route 11A
Craryville
NY
12521
518-325-2891
http://www.taconichills.k12.ny.us
The Taconic Hills Central School is located in the Northern section of the Hudson Valley, with the City of Hudson and the Hudson River to the west, the Massachusetts border to the east, Dutchess County to the south, Rensselaer County and the Capital Region to the north. At present the county has one city, four incorporated villages and eighteen towns. European settlement of our county began in the late 1600's, with the Hudson River being the main conduit for travel and commerce. The City of Hudson served as the regional trade and manufacturing center for many years, up until the mid 1900's. The remainder of Columbia County continues to be mostly rural.
The Taconic Hills School District occupies a new state of the art facility, which opened in September of 1999 on a large sprawling campus. The school district has approximately 1100 students enrolled in two different schools, which include a PreK – 6 Elementary, and a 7 – 12 Junior/Senior High School. Our School district provides a public school education and a common link for the ten towns that comprise the nearly 250 square miles southeastern, mostly rural, portion of Columbia County. The towns that comprise the district are Copake and Hillsdale; the Village of Philmont; and parts of the Towns of Ancram, Austerlitz, Claverack, Gallatin, Ghent, Livingston, Northeast and Taghkanic.
Our Mission
We provide an engaging and enriching education experience that prepares each student for a uniquely successful future.
Our Vision:
We are a leading educational community that works in partnership with the community to provide a comprehensice and exciting education experience for every student
Our Core Values
Student Success and Growth: Fostering an environment where students can feel and demonstrate their success and growth.
Diversity and Equity: Ensuring that everyone has equal opportunities while feeling represented, heard, and respected.
Honesty, Integrity, and Transparency: Being truthful and having strong moral principles while communicating with clarity and openness.
Civic Responsibility: Everyone pitching in and doing what's needed to get the job done at school and in partnership with our community.
Empathy: Stepping imaginatively into the shows of another person, understanding their feelings and perspectives and using that information to guide our actions.
Enthusiasm: Having a positive attitude and sharing that positivity with others.
Fiscal Responsibility: Being responsible with the school's resources.
Respect: Treating others with kindness and consideration.
Student Voice: Promoting student ownership and participation.
Safety and Support: Creating a safe and supportive environment for all.
Innovation: Fostering creativity, openness to change and welcoming new ideas.
Lynnette Brunger