First day celebration - complete with a parade - is a first for RCS

Residents are invited to join the children and teachers and administrators of Pieter B. Coeymans on RCS’ First Day of School – Thursday, Sept. 6.

A community-wide celebration is planned to help the children start the school year right, as well as allow parents to meet other parents and community members. 

“Getting to know people who have a shared interest in the education of our children— what better way to spend the First Day of the school year?,” said Principal Elisabeth Smith.

Events will run from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Elementary School, located at 66 Church Rd. in Coeymans.

The highlight of the day is a 2 p.m. parade in the village. The parade, which is expected to include community groups, as well as students and faculty, will march from PBC to North Clement to Aluise Drive to Van Hoesen Street.  All families and community members are invited to join us in the parade.  

Afterwards, RCS will be serving ice cream provided by Stewart Shops.

Throughout the day, students will take part in games and activities while parents will have an opportunity to interact with faculty staff and students. Additionally, performances by the popular children’s band the Zucchini Brothers are scheduled for 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.

A luncheon is scheduled for 11 a.m. for all parents in attendance.

“We really want to form a relationship not only between the parents and community and the school, but our local businesses,” Ms. Smith said.