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 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...
September 11, 2026
Thank you to the Rensselaer Fire Department for being a part of today's moment of silence, which remembered the 2,977 victims of the September 11 attacks.
September 9, 2026
Our seniors woke up before the sun today to soak up the start of their final year at the annual Senior Sunrise!A radiant thank you goes out to our incredible class advisors, Mr. Higgs and Mrs. Maha...
September 9, 2026
Rensselaer's varsity football team hit the practice field on Tuesday in preparation for their home opener this week! Come out on Friday night to support the Rams against Stillwater!
September 9, 2026
Who: Van Rensselaer Elementary School Parent Teacher Association (VRES PTA) What: Welcome Back Picnic When: Thursday, September 17th, 5:00 to 7:00 PM. The rain date is September 24th. Why: Get to k...
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