Welcome Back!
2024-25 School Year Digital Guide
Members of the Rensselaer City School District Community:
We transitioned from printed & mailed communication to electronic information a few years ago. This is our one-stop digital reference page to find answers related to returning to school.
Please see below for everything (we think) you need to know about returning to school.
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Van Rensselaer Elementary School
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Welcome Back Message from Mr. Palmer: Grade 1-5
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VRES Morning Drop-Off Procedures
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VRES Walkers & Dismissal Procedures
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Attendance Letter from Mr. Palmer
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VRES Supply Drop Off is 9/X between 12:30 - 2:00 pm
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Rensselaer Jr/Sr High School
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2024-25 School Year Calendar
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School Events Calendar - events will be reflected here.
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SchoolTool (Student Information System) Check your students Group, Busing, Schedules & more.
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How to sign up/in (Email the Technology help desk at helpdesk@rcsd.k12.ny.us if you do not have a SchoolTool account or if you have forgotten your password.)
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Logging in
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Teacher assignments
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Schedules
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Bus assignments
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Grades
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Rensselaer CSD ParentSquare App for district to
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CHROMEBOOK INFORMATION
**IMPORTANT**
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The Jr-Sr High School is 1:1, all students in RJSHS (GR5-12) will receive a Chromebook. To receive a Chromebook please sign up on My School Bucks. Attached is a quick tutorial.
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First Day of School – Tuesday, September 3
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Please check here before inquiring about event dates.
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Bus info
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Transportation Website Email the Transportation Department with any questions.
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Student specific bus assignments can be found in SchoolTool.
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RCSD Transportation Alternative Child Care Request Form for 2024-25
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If you do not see a run assigned, please choose the stop nearest to your home to be picked up and notify the school that a stop was not assigned.
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Guardian Email Summary – Please request your child’s teacher to invite you as a guardian for classroom summaries.