September 15, 2026
RCSD Students Hard at Work
The Rams are hard at work as September rolls along. We're so proud of all the progress our students have made so far.
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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.
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September 15, 2026
Positive Referrals Rolling In
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
DATE CHANGE: VRES PTA Welcome Back Picnic & Open House!
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
Drive-Thru Food Distribution this Saturday
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
Remembering 9/11
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
The dawn of a new year!
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
The Rams are preparing!
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
Van Renssleaer PTA Welcome Back Picnic
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...
September 8, 2026
7th Graders at Doane Stuart
The 7th grade is all settled in at The Doane Stuart School. RCSD classes will be there temporarily while construction continues on the main school building.
September 8, 2026
First Days of School
RCSD celebrates a successful opening to the 2026-27 school year! Week 2 is underway with all of our Rams back in school.
September 4, 2026
Get to Know School Resource Officer Clarke Roehr
Mr. Roehr is starting his fourth year in the Rensselaer City School District as the School Resource Officer. After over a decade on the Rensselaer Police Force, Mr. Rhode joined the fRAMily before ...
September 4, 2026
Thanks to Rensselaer Elks Lodge #2073!
Thank you to everybody at the Rensselaer Elks Lodge #2073 for providing much-needed school supplies to RCSD on the first day of school!
September 3, 2026
First Day of School: Student Safety & Campus Construction Reminder
Dear Parents and Guardians,As we look forward to the excitement of our first day of school today, we kindly ask for your patience and cooperation during arrival and dismissal.Please be especially m...
September 2, 2026
Potential Bus Delays
While we will work hard to get all of our students to school and home on time tomorrow (Sept. 3, 2026), there may be a slight delay with transportation. The dismissal and bus loading process takes ...
September 2, 2026
First Look at Doane Stuart
7th grade students and their parents saw Doane Stuart School for the first time at Tuesday's Meet and Greet event. The event featured remarks from principal Dom Pitaniello and a tour of the facilit...
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