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.
September 24, 2026
Thank you to everyone who attended last night’s combined VRES PTA Welcome Back Picnic and Back-to-School Night! It was a wonderful success and a great way to kick off the new school year.The evenin...
September 22, 2026
Here are some updates and reminders about sports here at Rensselaer High School.* For all home events: - No students in grade 8 or below are allowed at any home event without an adult with them to ...
September 22, 2026
With the help of the Walmart app and the Box Tops app, you can support our schools! Just follow the instructions on the attached flyers to help make a difference.
September 21, 2026
On Friday, VRES students were rewarded for their summer reading prowess with an ice cream party! Congratulations to all of our expert readers.
September 18, 2026
In Mrs. Alonzo’s classes, students celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month by selecting Latin American countries to research. Classmates shared information about their culture-- building cultural awaren...
September 18, 2026
Jr.-Sr. High Picture Day is scheduled for Tuesday, October 6th, and Wednesday, October 7th.All student portraits will be taken in the Auditorium during their regularly scheduled Physical Education ...
September 18, 2026
Ms. Schacht's Financial Literacy class recently finished up a unit on behavioral economics. They created pie charts to represent their own financial identities, exploring what drives their decision...
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September 18, 2026
The Rensselaer City School District, in partnership with the Regional Food Bank and local organizational sponsors, will be hosting a drive-thru food distribution event this Saturday, September 19 a...
September 17, 2026
Community Event: Paper Airplane Benefit & ContestThe Fraternal Order of Eagles is hosting a Paper Airplane Benefit and Contest to support the Boys and Girls Club of Southern Rensselaer County. ...
September 17, 2026
Parents as Partners Webinar SeriesWe’re excited to offer the Parents as Partners Webinar Series this school year! These virtual sessions are designed to provide parents and caregivers with practica...
September 17, 2026
A huge shoutout to seniors Daniel Donkor and Alana Twiggs, who took the floor at last night's Rensselaer Board of Education meeting!Daniel and Alana did an absolutely fantastic job presenting a wel...
September 15, 2026
The Rams are hard at work as September rolls along. We're so proud of all the progress our students have made so far.
September 15, 2026
Students at Rensselaer Jr/Sr High School have been rewarded for their positive referrals so far this year. When a staff member recognizes a positive choice made by a student, that child receives a ...
September 14, 2026
Ram Families, please note that we are postponing our Welcome Back Picnic to Wednesday, September 23rd so we can combine the fun with the VRES Open House!Join us for an amazing, jam-packed evening o...
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September 14, 2026
The Rensselaer City School District, in partnership with the Regional Food Bank and local organizational sponsors, will be hosting a drive-thru food distribution event this Saturday, September 19 a...
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