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 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...
October 21, 2026
Don’t forget! The Teen Mental Health First Aid virtual drop-in session is happening tonight, October 21st, from 5:30 - 6:00PM. This is a great chance to meet the instructor, learn more about the pr...
October 20, 2026
Please see the information below about the Parents as Partners Webinar Series:📚✨ Register Now! Parents as Partners Webinar Series – Session 2!Help! My Child is Avoiding or Refusing to Go to School!...
October 20, 2026
On Friday, the Varsity Football team won their first game in 763 days! After losing the first five games of this season, the Rams beat Lake George 44-24. Come out and support the Rams in their fina...
October 19, 2026
As we approach Red Ribbon Week, we are excited to share our commitment to promoting a drug-free environment at our school. This annual campaign, supported by our SADD (Students Against Destructive ...
October 16, 2026
New Hope is hosting two events to benefit the local community. They will continue their Food Pantry services with a Food Distribution Events on October 18th at 12 p.m. The Hope For Coats Distributi...
October 16, 2026
Recently, Mrs. Lol got to work alongside Mrs. Connor and her senior Government Class to review the process of how a bill becomes a law. Students studied a mock bill, focusing on providing additiona...
October 16, 2026
A HUGE thank you to the Rensselaer Eagles Club #4446 Ladies Auxiliary that generously donate each year to RCSD's BackPack Program! Your support ensures families access to the resources they need an...
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