The spring athletic season never disappoints, and this year was no exception! With 172 student-athletes representing RCS, our teams showed incredible dedication, sportsmanship, and school pride.
From standout performances to unforgettable moments on the field, track, and court, we’re proud to celebrate the hard work and achievements of our student-athletes. 💚💛 Read the Wrap Up here.
PBC Starbees Café Makes the Local News!
Pieter B. Coeymans’ very own Starbees café reopened earlier this June with a brand-new storefront! What began as a mobile coffee cart has now transformed into a cozy café space just outside the STEAM room.
Run by students in grades K–5, Starbees is a life skills project where students practice language, social, math, and communication skills by selling coffee, tea, and hot chocolate to staff on Friday mornings. Proceeds go toward a charitable cause chosen by the students themselves.
We’re excited to share that Starbees was recently featured on News Channel 10!
🎥 Watch the segment here: https://www.news10.com/video/student-run-coffee-cart-raises-money-for-charities/10817094/
📖 Read more about the project here: https://www.rcscsd.org/article/2246651
We honored and celebrated the members of the Class of 2025 for their incredible hard work, dedication, and accomplishments throughout their academic and athletic journeys at RCS! Wednesday, May 28th featured two special events a Collegiate Athletic Signing and the Senior Awards Ceremony, both celebrating the hard work and bright futures of our seniors. We can’t wait to see all that this amazing group will accomplish next! Read more about these celebrations here - Committing to Collegiate Athletics: bit.ly/4mDP5KK Senior Awards: https://bit.ly/3SXZjYR
A small group of RCS Middle Schoolers stepped up as tour guides this week, welcoming next year’s 6th-grade class from A.W. Becker! These student leaders showed future middle schoolers around the building, answered questions, and shared what life is really like in middle school. It was a great opportunity for our students to lead with pride and help ease the transition for the incoming class.
Pieter B. Coeymans' very own Starbees had a grand reopening this week, now featuring a fresh new storefront! What was once a mobile coffee cart has transformed into a cozy and welcoming café just outside the STEAM room. Read more about it here: https://www.rcscsd.org/article/2246651
This week, 5th graders from A.W. Becker took a field trip to RCS Middle School to walk the halls and meet some new faces! These students will be moving up to middle school next year, where they'll experience lockers, changing classes, and having multiple teachers for different subjects for the first time. The visit gave them a chance to ask questions, connect with current middle schoolers, and get comfortable in their new school environment.
RCS High School inducted 15 new members into the National Arts Honors Society (NAHS) on Tuesday, May 20. Members of NAHS must demonstrate dedication to their artwork, holding themselves to a high creative standard, upholding a B or above average in their art courses, and creating a positive and constructive atmosphere within the art classroom. Additionally, members need to have completed one full credit of a high school art course and have a recommendation from a visual arts teacher. Congratulations to the new inductees!
RCS Middle School held its annual Art Show and Science Fair on Tuesday, May 20. The hallways were transformed into galleries showcasing our students’ stunning artwork, while the library buzzed with science experiments. The RCS Middle School Jazz Ensemble played some hits in the LGR!
🚌💎 This week, Pieter B. Coeymans Elementary 3rd graders took a field trip to the Holcim Quarry! The students have been learning about geology and had the opportunity to see rock formations up close and learn how the quarry operates. A big thanks to Holcim for hosting our curious learners!
🌿 🐸Our 3rd graders at A.W. Becker wowed us all with a rainforest-themed performance they wrote and performed themselves! From Capybaras to Toucans, each student brought the rainforest to life in The Amazing Amazon Adventure 🌳🐒🦋
This week, RCS High School student and professional cornhole player Cameron D’Ambrosio brought his skills and enthusiasm for the game to his peers during P.E. class.
Cameron, who was featured on ESPN+ and won the 2024 National Junior Title, spent the class period introducing the sport and playing alongside the class. It was a great way to share talent, inspire others, and bring something new to physical education!
This year, the RCS Music Department was thrilled to expand its annual Meet the Instruments Night, welcoming both third and fourth-grade students and their families! This special event gave students a hands-on opportunity to explore a variety of instruments, get inspired, and start thinking about joining our growing RCS music program.
A big thank you to the staff of the RCS Music Department, members of the High School Tri-M Music Honor Society, and other talented high school instrumentalists who helped make the night a success. And a special thank you to John Keal Music Company for generously providing demo instruments, cleaning materials, and staff support. Together, we’re building a strong future for music at RCS!
Congratulations to our newest NJHS inductees at RCS Middle School! On Tuesday, May 13, 35 seventh and eighth- graders were inducted into the National Junior Honor Society, recognized for their excellence in Scholarship, Character, Citizenship, Leadership, and Service. We’re so proud of these outstanding students! Read more about the ceremony here: https://www.rcscsd.org/article/2214491
Today was S.T.E.A.M. Day at A.W. Becker! Students explored hands-on activities with a fun camping twist! They tackled challenges like: 🎣 Fishing for Food, 🛶 Build Your Own Raft, 🚤 Aluminum Foil Boats, and 🍫 Berry for S’more (a sweet science experiment!)
Big thank you to our RCS Middle School helpers, the Ravena Innovation Station, and FIRST Robotics Team for making the day even more exciting with live robot demos! Today was full of curiosity, creativity, and collaboration!
Pieter B. Coeymans Elementary will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, May 14, 2025, so that we may continue the cleanup from today. As you know, the fire alarm and sprinkler systems were activated, causing the building to evacuated and students and staff to be sent home early. This was caused by a fire that occurred in an upstairs bathroom that was, thankfully, immediately extinguished by our fire suppression systems. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
Our custodial staff worked this afternoon to clean up the water that was on the floors and walls of the first and second floors near where this incident occurred. There was some water damage on the walls and ceiling tiles, and some fire damage in the bathroom itself. The larger issue is that smoke spread from the area of the fire to nearby classrooms and hallway. A professional fire remediation team has been on site all afternoon attending to the cleanup and will need to continue their work into tomorrow in order to ensure a clean and safe learning environment for everyone. We expect PBC to reopen on Thursday and will notify families by 5 pm on Wednesday if those plans change.
Unfortunately, student belongings will need to remain in classrooms until the school reopens on Thursday.
Congratulations to our Middle School students for their outstanding achievements during the third quarter of the 2024–2025 school year!
We are incredibly proud to recognize the hard work, dedication, and academic success of those who have earned Honor Roll and Merit Roll distinctions. Keep up the great work! Read the list of students here: https://www.rcscsd.org/article/2205940
This year, the RCS Music Department expanded its annual Meet the Instruments Night to include not only fourth-grade students and their families but also, for the first time, third graders! This special event not only inspires young students to consider joining the music program but also fosters connections through the joy of music!
Seniors from Ms. Caprio’s Creative Writing class at RCS High School visited A.W. Becker Elementary School this week to share their original picture books with younger RCS students.
☀️ What a wonderful week of outdoor fun at A.W. Becker! From sunshine to smiles, our students made the most of the beautiful weather. Check out Mr. Doran making great use of the new Buddy Bench thanks to AWB PTA. Friendship and inclusion are always part of the day at AWB and RCS!
🌟 Bravo to the RCS Middle School Drama Club! The stage at RCS High School transformed into a fairytale world as our middle school performers brought Shrek the Musical Jr. to life! With big laughs, memorable songs, and standout performances, the cast and crew delivered a show that was both heartwarming and hilarious. More photos on our Facebook page.
