October 13, 2026
HVCC Guarantee Event
Last week, Rensselaer seniors attended the Hudson Valley Community College Guarantee event. This program guarantees entry to HVCC for all of our seniors and provides them information about the prog...
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October 13, 2026
Drive-Thru Food Distribution: 10/17
The Regional Food Bank is hosting a Drive-Thru Food Distribution event on October 17. The event begins at 8:30 a.m. at Van Rensselaer Elementary School and ends when all of the products are gone.
October 9, 2026
Beginning of the Year ReCap
RSHS student Daniel Donkor presented our first ReCap Video of the Year! Relive the first month of school by watching the video at the link below.https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jlWIGvZ6p9qzIfqoh8I...
October 9, 2026
Family Voices Wanted! Join Our AWARE Community Advisory Council!
Project AWARE is inviting parents and caregivers from Rensselaer City School District to participate in our Project AWARE Community Advisory Council (CAC)!Project AWARE is a school-based initiative...
October 9, 2026
Trunk or Treat: October 28
We are so excited for this year's Trunk or Treat!If you plan on doing a trunk, please sign up below!Due to construction, only RCSD students and families may attend.****WE NEED CANDY donations to he...
October 8, 2026
New York State Education Department Visits Rensselaer
On Thursday, the Rensselaer City School District hosted five members of the New York State Education Department (NYSED) as a part of the New York Inspires. Assistant Commissioner Dr. Gemma Rinefier...
October 7, 2026
Setting Each Other Up in P.E.
Mr. Davey's P.E. students got some volleyball practice in on Wednesday! The students worked together to learn the fundamentals of the sport.
October 7, 2026
Save the Date: Scholastic Book Fair
The Scholastic Book Fair gets kids excited about reading and earns funds for our school. Your child is cordially invited to attend our Book Fair from 10/19-10/23! Get them prepared by visiting http...
October 6, 2026
Oktoberfest Celebration in Cafeteria
We're excited to celebrate Oktoberfest in our cafeteria this Friday, October 9th! Students will have the opportunity to enjoy a fun German inspired menu featuring: Large Pretzels, Schnitzel Chicken...
October 2, 2026
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
Students in Sra. Zimbal's class celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month with a research project. Students shared facts about a notable figure with a Hispanic background on a pennant. From Frida Kahlo to...
October 2, 2026
Sports Announcements and Reminders
The Homecoming Football game is tonight at 7pm! It has been a great week full of school spirit. Let's keep that going tonight!! - Please remember when attending that no students in grade 8 or below...
October 2, 2026
PTA Event
On October 7, The Van Rensselaer Elementary School PTA is meeting in the High School Cafeteria. Please scan the QR Code on the attached flyer to RSVP.
October 2, 2026
Modified Football Secures A Win!
Congratulations to the modified football team for their 36-14 team win over Watervliet. On offense, QB Jahvel Griffin had 1 rushing touchdown along with 2 Touchdowns for RB Shaun Bargy, 1 for Alier...
October 2, 2026
Order Pictures Today!
Picture Day is next week, but you can order your student's pictures now! Scan the QR Code on the attached flyer to order your student's pictures.
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