Greenhouse plans flower at RCS

The long-discussed greenhouse for RCS High School has finally advanced beyond the bud stage and may soon flower into reality.

The Board of Education on Monday approved a $47,536 general construction contract for the creation of the facility. The contract was awarded to Hoosick Valley Contractors, which submitted the lowest bid for the work.

The greenhouse, Grades 11/12 Principal Hakim Jones has said, will provide a great hands-on experience for science students and fit perfectly into environmental and other science courses.

Science Curriculum Content Specialist Stephanie Branley has pursued numerous grants and donations from businesses such as SABIC to cover some of the other costs associated with the construction and start-up of the greenhouse.