November 13, 2026
Winter Sports Begin Monday
Winter Sports start next week. If you plan to play, but still have not signed up, please do so asap in the health office. All students must have an up to date physical on record in the health offic...
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November 13, 2026
Picture Retake Day: 11/20
Picture Retake Day is on November 20! There is no extra charge for retaking your pictures. If you have any questions, please visit upstate-images.com.
November 13, 2026
Toys for Tots Registration
The Toys for Tots program has opened registration for the 2026 holiday season. Children up to age 13 are eligible to receive gifts through this program. Scan the QR Code or follow the link on this ...
November 13, 2026
Rensselaer Offers Varsity Hockey for First Time
The Rensselaer City School District is proud to offer Boys Ice Hockey as an athletic offering this year! Two of our students, Liam Darby ‘28 and Owen Darby ‘28 will be joining the Hawks Hockey Club...
November 12, 2026
Questar III Celebration of Teaching and Learning
Questar III BOCES held its annual Celebration of Teaching and Learning event at UAlbany. The event is designed for students in grades 8-12 who are interested in teaching to learn about various care...
November 12, 2026
Coat Giveaway provided by East Greenbush Elks Lodge
Ms. Staszak is running a coat giveaway with coats provided by the East Greenbush Elks Lodge. If you are in need of coats sized 5-14 in boys or girls, please contact hstaszak@rcsd.k12.ny.us
November 12, 2026
Rensselaer Jr/Sr High School Voices Literary Magazine
The first edition of the Voices Literary Magazine is here! Click this link to for a collection of student poetry, awesome art, and creative projects.
November 12, 2026
HVCC College Goal Saturday for Seniors
Hudson Valley Community College will host College Goal Saturday on Saturday, November 21, from 9 a.m. to noon, and we would appreciate your help sharing this opportunity with your high school senio...
November 12, 2026
Josh Funk Author Visit: Order Books by 11/13
Tomorrow is the last day to order a book from Josh Funk ahead of his author visit! If you would like a book, please fill out this form and submit it to your child's teacher.You can learn more abou...
November 11, 2026
Election Day in 2nd Grade
Ms. Clum's 2nd grade class held an election on Election Day between Doritos and Wavy Lays chips. The students learned about the voting and tabulating processes, all while debating their favorite cr...
November 11, 2026
7th Grade Writes Veterans Day Cards
Ms. Craig's 7th grade ELA wrote Veterans Day cards to bring to a local nursing home. The students talked about the sacrifices that military men and women make for our freedoms and how meaningful it...
November 11, 2026
Rensselaer County S.P.A.R.E Coalition Event
The Rensselaer County S.P.A.R.E Coalition is hosting a community event on Wednesday, November 18. This event will touch on the dangers of drugs, including vaping. It is free and open to students 6t...
November 11, 2026
Costa Rica Trip 2028
Your student is invited to travel to Costa Rica in 2028! Join Mr. Valero for an informational meeting to learn how this educational tour can broaden your students’ horizons, build confidence, and c...
November 10, 2026
October ReCap
Click this link for the October 2026 ReCap, hosted by Shaun Smith Jr.! There were many great things that happened at RCSD in October. Thanks to Ms. Tamburrino and Shaun for their work on this!
November 10, 2026
Bingo Night to Support VRES PTA
Bingo night to support the Van Rensselaer Elementary School PTA is tonight! Join us starting at 6 p.m. in the cafeteria.
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