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.
🎓 Today is College Awareness Day at RCS High School! Graduating seniors proudly wore t-shirts and hoodies representing the next stop on their academic journey. This day marks the culmination of four years of hard work and the beginning of an exciting new chapter. Oh, the places you’ll go! More photos on our IG!.
💃🕺 The students in dance intramurals at Pieter B. Coeymans Elementary wrapped up their season with their final performances last week! With enthusiasm, rhythm, and lots of smiles, these young dancers showed off everything they’ve learned. Way to go, dancers!
Bravo to the A.W. Becker 5th Grade Drama Club! 🎭🍭On Friday, April 25, the talented cast performed a special student preview of Welcome to Candy Kingdom for their peers. The sweet and spirited show was a sneak peek of their upcoming stage debut, set for Friday and Saturday night, where they’ll perform for families and the community. The cast dazzled the audience with their candy-inspired characters, catchy songs, and colorful performances — a true treat for all!
On Thursday, April 24th, Pieter B. Coeymans Elementary School hosted an Art Show and Community Night. Our talented and creative students' beautiful artwork lined the hallways for families and the community to see! Our staff, Parent Teacher Organization, Ravena Innovation Station, and RCS Community Library held special events for the whole family to enjoy. Thank you to all the students, staff, families, and community members who supported this wonderful event!
Yesterday, we celebrated our incredible bus drivers and transportation staff. Rain or shine, early mornings and late nights, our RCS Transportation Staff work tirelessly to keep our students safe and get them where they need to go!
Bus drivers do so much more than drive - they connect people. They are some of the first hellos in the morning, the ones who celebrate with congratulatory high-fives after an away game day win, and they provide a listening ear on those hard days. Thank you for all that you do!
Yesterday was Earth Day, remember to reduce, reuse, and recycle as much as possible! PBC teachers and students are encouraged to continue their efforts to reduce the amount of material taken to landfills by recycling. PBC 5th grader Adleigh A. created a reminder to recycle during Ms. Chriss's art class.
RCS High School inducted 21 students into the National Honor Society (NHS) on Thursday, April 10, during a ceremony held in the high school auditorium. The new inductees, comprised of both sophomores and juniors, were presented with membership cards and honored for exemplifying the four pillars of NHS: scholarship, service, leadership, and character. Read more here: https://www.rcscsd.org/article/2146013
Last night was the spectacular A.W. Becker Elementary School Art Show and Science Fair! Our talented and creative students' beautiful artwork and scientific experiments lined the hallways for families and the community to see. Thank you to all the students, staff, families, and community members who supported this wonderful event!
One of our outstanding students, Hayden W., was chosen to represent our district at the Section 2 NYSPHSAA Student Leadership Conference in Albany this past week. This event is intended for 10th and 11th graders and aims to help them develop their leadership skills and promote positivity to influence their teams, athletic departments, schools, and communities. Congradulations Hayden!
RCS staff spent the afternoon focused on professional development, engaging in sessions on restorative practices at the elementary and secondary levels, certification pathways, and curriculum planning. In addition to learning and collaboration, staff enjoyed a fun fitness session with RCS retiree Terry Crawford!
