School nurses are often the first person our children run to when they scrape their knee, and today's the day we share our gratitude. Wednesday, May 10 has been designated as National School Nurse Day to show appreciation for all those who take care of our children when they're not feeling well while at school.
Read the story here: https://www.rcscsd.org/article/1109468
Please find the latest Letter to Families & Staff newsletter in the link below:
https://www.rcscsd.org/article/1104554
Meet the four candidates vying for three seats on the Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk School District's Board of Education.
https://www.rcscsd.org/page/2023-2024-board-of-education-candidates
View the Aquatics Center schedule for May here:
https://www.rcscsd.org/page/aquatics-center
Please find this week's April 28 letter to RCS staff and families here:
https://www.rcscsd.org/article/1094163
As of Friday, April 28, the district has not used emergency closure days for the 2022-23 school year. Should this scenario continue, school will not be in session on Friday, May 26. And that will create a four-day Memorial Day weekend.
Two Ravena Coeymans Selkirk educators and one high school senior were recently recognized among educators and students for exceptional leadership and volunteerism within our community by the Capital District YMCA. RCS educators Jessica Doerr and Gloria Foley, and high school senior Maximillian May, were honored in a celebratory breakfast held at The Appel Inn in Altamont on Tuesday, April 25. Honorees were chosen to be the “best of the best”, demonstrating leadership and dedication in service to their schools, communities, and the YMCA.
High school sophomores, juniors, and their families can meet representatives from area colleges at the Ravena Coeymans Selkirk High School on Thursday, April 27, from 6 to 7 p.m. Representatives from The College of Saint Rose, SUNY Albany, and Hudson Valley Community College. The evening will serve as an opportunity to learn about the college admissions process through local representatives.
Important Information About Pre-Kindergarten Registration & Screening Dates For The 23-24 School Year
Based on enrollment numbers at this time, there will NOT be a lottery for either building this year. Registrations will continue to be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. As a reminder, this year’s program will consist of two full-day classrooms in Pieter B. Coeymans Elementary, and two full-day classrooms in A. W. Becker Elementary.
Please visit our website for more information and registration requirements.
An American Red Cross blood drive will be hosted at the Ravena Coeymans Selkirk High School tomorrow, Thursday, April 27, from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The event will be held inside the Wrestling Gym. Visitors can park at the back of the high school and enter from the rear of the building. See Ms. Foley or Mrs. Cobb to sign up, or visit: https://www.redcrossblood.org/...
Please join RCS tomorrow, Tuesday, April 25, 2023, in celebrating one of our legendary basketball players, Curtis Blackmore. A reception will be held at the RCS High School cafeteria from 5-8 pm. The event is open to the entire community. More information may be found here: https://www.rcscsd.org/article/1087116
Please find the April 21 letter to staff and families https://www.rcscsd.org/article/1084580
Here is a quick reminder about dismissal times for tomorrow, Thursday, April 6, 2023:
Our elementary schools will be dismissed at 2:50 pm for parent pick up and 3:00 pm for bus dismissal. After-school childcare programs will proceed as normal.
Our middle and high school will be dismissed at 2:02 pm. There will be no 10th-period or 5 pm buses.
We hope that you enjoy your break.
Please find this week's, 03-31-2023, letter to RCS families and staff here: https://www.rcscsd.org/article/1059819
View the Aquatics Center schedule for April here: https://www.rcscsd.org/page/aquatics-center
REMINDER: Tomorrow, Wed., March 29, will be an early dismissal day for all students, Pre-K through grade 12. More information here: https://www.rcscsd.org/article/1051068
RCS REMINDER: Wed., March 29 will be an early dismissal day for all students, PK - grade 12. More information here: https://www.rcscsd.org/article/1051068
Please find this week's, 03-24-2023, letter to RCS families and staff here: https://www.rcscsd.org/article/1051068
Please find this week's, 03-17-2023, letter to RCS families and staff here: https://www.rcscsd.org/article/1042064
RCS Update: All RCS schools will be closed tomorrow, Tues., March 14, due to anticipated inclement weather impacting the area. More info here: https://www.rcscsd.org/article/1037712