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15 Mountain Rd.
Ravena, NY 12143 518.756.5200
Alan R. McCartney,
Interim
Superintendent
RCS News
Archived News2010-11 school year |
News items previously listed on the district and/or school homepages can be accessed here. For more information about any of the news articles, contact the district's Communications Office at 756-5200, ext. 6017.
2012-13 School Year
February 25, 2013
RCS Drama Club to present Seussical the Musical March 1-3 in the HS Auditorium. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students.
November 16, 2012
November 12, 2012
AWB Nursery Rhyme Night Photo Gallery.
November 10, 2012
Stuff the truck is off for delivery! - Thank you to all who donated and volunteered at our Stuff the Truck drive for Hurricane Sandy relief.
November 8, 2012
Three RCS High School students will participate in Melodies of Christmas
November 5, 2012
The Votes Have Been Cast at PBC - Polls closed Monday afternoon for Pieter B. Coeymans student voters, who participated in a mock presidential election in the elementary school's cafeteria.
November 5, 2012
November 2, 2012
Stand Together Against Bullying Poster Contest at PBC
November 1, 2012
Alan R. McCartney named as interim RCS superintendent of schools
October 31, 2012
PBC Nature Art Club shows off for Halloween
October 31, 2012
Students at AWB are immersed in Native American culture
October 30, 2012
RCS to Host Empire State Youth Orchestra Ensembles for Nov. 3 Performance
October 26, 2012
Frese's Chicken Barbeque November 6 -- Order Yours Today!
October 26, 2012
Varsity Football Impresses with Sectional Shutout - It was worth the wait for the rain to clear for Saturday's varsity sectional football game against Broadalbin-Perth.
October 24, 2012
Talent Fest to benefit RCS senior scholarships on Friday, Oct. 26
October 24, 2012
Slam Dunk Basketball fundraiser to be held on October 27 at RCS High School
October 24, 2012
AWB Students participate in annual PTA fundraiser, end with silly string
October 22, 2012
Coeymans Fire Department Brings Safety Lesson to PBC
October 19, 2012
PBC Artists Featured in Magic Dragon Magazine Photo gallery.
October 19, 2012
FCCLA Members Walk for Sjogren's Research
October 16, 2012
60 RCS Musicians Selected for GCMEA Fall All-County Music Festival
October 16, 2012
RCS Music Coordinator Selected as All-County Jazz Guest Conductor
October 15, 2012
AWB Explores Our World on Habitat Day
October 12, 2012
Indians Pride - The High School geared up for Homecoming with a spirited pep rally on Oct. 12. Photo gallery.
October 4, 2012
Sophomore Class Garage Sale - The Class of 2015 is sponsoring a garage sale in the HS cafeteria on Saturday, Oct. 27.
October 1, 2012
High School Sports Schedules - Technical issues with the online sports schedule program are preventing an accurate schedule from being displayed on www.highschoolsports.net.
September 28, 2012
RCS Wins $1.2 Million District Performance Improvement Grant
September 27, 2012
Introduction to Girls Competitive Swimming Sept. 27 - All girls in grades 4-8 are invited to an open swim at the RCS High School.
September 21, 2012
Community Donations Provide Supplies for Students in Need
September 21, 2012
High School Students Recognized for AP Exam Success
September 18, 2012
STARS Program Seeks Classroom Volunteers and College Mentors
September 15, 2012
RCS Varsity Football Hosts Pop Warner Challengers Sept. 15 - The RCS varsity football team will host a Capital District Pop Warner Challengers game.
September 10, 2012
Accident Results in Minor Bus Damage, No Passenger Injuries
September 6, 2012
Welcome Back! - The halls are abuzz again, as students packed their bags and began their 2012-13 learning journey.
August 31, 2012
Fresh Nutrition Standards Serve Up Change in the Lunch Line
August 31, 2012
State Education Department Approves RCS APPR Plan
August 29, 2012
A.W. Becker Receives $4,000 in Target Grants
August 28, 2012
Tax Levy Reduced to 6.1 Percent for 2012-13 School Year
August 24, 2012
2012-13 School Year Calendar Now Available Online (PDF)
August 24, 2012
In-person Fall Continuing Education Registration September 12
August 24, 2012
Fall Chalkboard and Bus Schedules Now Available (PDF)
August 22, 2012
Board of Education Accepts Retirement of Superintendent Elisabeth Smith
August 16, 2012
Concessions Bids Currently Being Accepted - Interested parties can download the RFP here, along with Appendix A and Appendix B.
August 1, 2012
Bottle Blitz Success - The July Bottle Blitz raised $524.25 from the two day collection.
July 31, 2012
Mac Mini Desktop Computer Donated to the High School
July 25, 2012
Fall Sports Start Dates - Check out the schedule of first practices here and mark your calendars.
July 20, 2012
Registering for school - Please refer to the registrations webpage for more info and to download registration packets.
July 16, 2012
RCS Varsity Girls Swim Team Recruiting Athletes
2011-12 School Year
June 28, 2012
June 23, 2012
Congratulations to the Class of 2012! (Photo Gallery)
June 22, 2012
RCS advances 11 places in 2012 regional Schools Report
June 20, 2012
Clarification of Reports Regarding Allegations of Voter Fraud at RCS
June 15, 2012
Bender Family Foundation Grant Underwrites HS Trip to TEC-SMART Campus
June 11, 2012
June 11, 2012
34 Inducted into National Honor Society
June 8, 2012
June 4, 2012
Second Step Program Discourages Bullying and Fosters Respect
June 4, 2012
Congratulations to Our Class of 2012 Senior Awards Recipients (PDF)
May 24, 2012
Eighth Graders Tour High School for Transition Day
May 23, 2012
A.W.B. Student Meets President Obama
May 23, 2012
Calculus: the Musical visited RCS High School on Monday, May 21
May 18, 2012
As graduation approaches, there are many events planned for our senior class (PDF)
May 15, 2012
Voters Approve 2012-13 school year budget by margin of 53 to 47 percent
May 10, 2012
Middle School Students Tour GlobalFoundries Campus
May 9, 2012
April 22, 2012
April 19, 2012
Board Adopts Proposed 2012-13 Budget
April 19, 2012
District Agreement with Teachers' Association Protects Jobs, Saves Money
April 14, 2012
National Talk To Your Kids Day (PDF)
April 11, 2012
STARS Program Receives Stewart's Grant
April 4, 2012
New York State Assessments Begin April 17. Read the letter to parents here (PDF). See the schedule (PDF).
April 2, 2012
RCS Musicians Perform With Professional Ensemble
March 26, 2012
STARS Intergen Honors PBC Teachers
March 23, 2012
March 22, 2012
March 21, 2012
March 20, 2012
51 RCS Musicians Selected for All-County Festival
March 5, 2012
A Budget Message From the Superintendent
March 1, 2012
RCS Earns Gold for Going Green
Feb. 27, 2012
HS Drama Club Presents Grease March 2-4
Feb. 24, 2012
RCS Welcomes Dr. Joseph Natale as Interim Business Official
Jan. 31, 2012
Community Discusses 2012-13 Budget Priorities
Jan. 24, 2012
District responds to incident at high school
Jan. 5, 2012
District Appoints SantaBarbara Director of Curriculum and Instruction
Dec. 30, 2011
Fox News Highlights RCS Contribution to Prattsville Holiday Fundraiser
Dec. 29, 2011
PBC Student Council raises more than $3,000 for Regional Food Bank
Dec. 27, 2011
Environmental Club Creates Posters to Raise Awareness of Habitat Destruction
Dec. 27, 2011
High School Band and Chorus Perform at Empire State Plaza
Dec. 9, 2011
Smith appointed superintendent of schools
Dec. 8, 2011
MS students recognized for high scores on state exams
Dec. 8, 2011
From Cube to Ravena, two cousins thriving (published in Albany Times Union)
Dec. 6, 2011
10 Fast Facts about New York’s Property Tax Levy Cap
Dec. 6, 2011
PBC takes part in NYS Senate’s Thanksgiving Day Creative Celebration
Dec. 6, 2011
AWB students prepare Thanksgiving feast
Dec. 1, 2011
The New York State Health Department has released its flu guide for the 2011-2012 school year.
Nov. 29, 2011
AWB chorus selected to participate in "Music for the Holidays" WMHT production
Nov. 28, 2011
"Rhyme Time Literacy Night" at PBC
Nov. 22, 2011
STARS program benefits RCS students and volunteers alike
Nov. 22, 2011
Students test their medieval knowledge, reading skills at Literacy Knight
Nov. 17, 2011
RCS to receive nearly $450,000 from nationwide environmental settlement
Nov. 15, 2011
AWB Student Government sponsored book drive to benefit area school
Nov. 14, 2011
RCS music students selected to NYSSMA Area All-State Festival
Nov. 11, 2011
AWB students celebrate Habitat Day
Nov. 10, 2011
Students create special 'thank you' cards for soldiers
Nov. 10, 2011
MS students study, identify animal signs at Five Rivers
Nov. 8, 2011
Students in mentoring program visit Sage colleges
Nov. 8, 2011
AWB students curl up with a good book at Literacy Night
Nov. 8, 2011
Second graders experience a rural community at Feura Farms
Nov. 8, 2011
Nov. 3, 2011
PBC students recognized for high scores on state exams
Nov. 1, 2011
RCS to host Empire State Repertory Concert on Nov. 6
Oct. 28, 2011
Best Buddies program helps students grow lasting friendships
Oct. 27, 2011
RCS music students of all ages to participate in Fall music festival
Oct. 27, 2011
New business assistant superintendent appointed to RCS
Oct. 25, 2011
PBC students 'run for fun' in annual cross country race
Oct. 21, 2011
Understanding New York's new tax levy cap law
Oct. 20, 2011
HS students celebrate National Day on Writing
Oct. 20, 2011
RCS combined MS/HS team raises $1,000 for breast cancer research
Oct. 18, 2011
Angie's Angels help make strides in the fight against breast cancer
Oct. 14, 2011
Two cousins from Cuba flourish at RCS and beyond
Oct. 11, 2011
AWB students recognized for high marks on state exams
Oct. 11, 2011
MS students donate handmade stuffed animals to Red Cross
Sept. 27, 2011
Sept. 26, 2011
RCS board recognizes students for AP exam scores
Sept. 16, 2011
Four HS students selected to NYSSMA All-State Conference
Sept. 15, 2011
Bethlehem Festival fund donates school supplies to RCS students
Sept. 13, 2011
PBC student artwork published in children's magazine
Sept. 9, 2011
Scenes from the first FULL day of school
Sept. 9, 2011
School transportation for Greene County residents expected to resume on Sept. 13
Aug. 30, 2011
Aug. 30, 2011
Varsity Football team to play at Carrier Dome on Sept. 3
Aug. 29, 2011
RCS works with Town of Coeymans to provide shelter for hurricane victims
Aug. 25, 2011
Re-register for open swim by end of September
Aug. 23, 2011
District creates vision statement
Aug. 18, 2011
Two middle school students win silver at FCCLA National Conference
Aug. 13, 2011
RCS Board swears in two new members
Aug. 3, 2011
Elisabeth Smith to serve as RCS interim superintendent
Aug. 1, 2011
2011-12 Free and Reduced-Price Meal application available
July 20, 2011
RCS Board accepting applications for two vacant seats until Aug. 5
July 7, 2011
State property tax cap enacted beginning 2012-13 school year