Rensselaer City School District
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Our Mission
The mission of the Rensselaer City School District is to ensure that all graduates are individuals who undertake challenges, believe in themselves, accept learning as a lifelong process, and determine their own futures by creating for these individuals an environment committed to the growth, enjoyment, and success of the individual where all people show mutual respect for the contributions of others.
October 30, 2026
Today was a productive and festive day for students across our district.Rensselaer Junior/Senior High School (RJSHS) Highlights: HVCC Instant Commit Day: 25 seniors participated in the Hudson Valle...
October 30, 2026
If seniors would like a baby ad in the yearbook, now is the time! You can purchase a baby ad by clicking this link: https://link.entourageyearbooks.com/view_account.asp?l=34D4B236-F6F9-42D0-81A6-97...
October 30, 2026
The Van Rensselaer Elementary School Change Wars begin on Monday! From November 2-20, all classes Pre-K through 6th will work to fill their class buckets. The grade level that collects the most cha...
October 29, 2026
The administrative team visited Mrs. Zimbal’s class to hear some spine-chilling student presentations on the myths and legends of Spanish-speaking countries! Each group shared the eerie details of ...
October 28, 2026
Students in Grades 7-12 are reminded about the 9th Period After School Support Program. This is mandators for students who are on the ineligibility list, but open to anyone looking for a place to g...
October 28, 2026
SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) is hosting our NEXT RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE on Thursday, October 29th from 9am to 2pm in the North Gym! Anyone 16 or older is eligible to donate. Click t...
October 28, 2026
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.
October 27, 2026
Parents and Students at Van Rensselaer Elementary are asked to check the lost and found as soon as possible! There are a lot of coats and clothes in this pile that will come in handy as the tempera...
October 27, 2026
Come out and support our Varsity Football team as they wrap up their 2026 home season with a crossover game against Lake George!Game Details: Opponent: Lake George Date: Thursday night Time: 6:00 P...
October 26, 2026
15 seventh-grade students became teachers for the day as they helped our kindergarteners explore the seasons and discover the wonders of fall at BASF! Students guided the younger learners through n...
October 23, 2026
The Rensselaer Public Library is hosting C.M. Wagoneer for a talk about fantasy fiction writing on November 14. Adults and teens are welcome. You can sign up at rensselaerlibrary.org
October 23, 2026
Students of VRES Grades 3-6 enjoyed our soccer culminating game, Rocket League. Students play scooter soccer and try and kick our Omnikin ball and throw orbs into goals! Always a blast!
October 22, 2026
Today, students in the district's Fire Safety Program participated in a live controlled burn demonstration, observed by 10th-grade students from a designated viewing area. The demonstration gave st...
October 21, 2026
Eighth-grade students in Mrs. Kent’s and Mrs. Mahar’s classes recently participated in an exciting interdisciplinary project titled "From Sketch to Stove!". Combining visual art and Family and Cons...
October 21, 2026
Thank you to the Rensselaer Fire Department for giving their Fire Safety presentation to Mrs. Hadden's Kindergarteners on Tuesday! The students learned about the importance of smoke alarms and what...
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