Rensselaer City School District

July 10, 2025

Free Pre-Apprenticeship Program at HVCC: Explore Mechanical & Electrical Systems!

Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC) is happy to offer a free Pre-Apprenticeship Program . This program is for people who want to work in mechanical and electrical systems. This training is hand. . .

July 9, 2025

Weight Room Days/Hours Updated

Here is the new list of days and times for the weight room for the rest of July. This is a good chance for our athletes to work out before the fall sports season begins. When students come to school . . .

July 6, 2025

Summer School

Members of the Rensselaer City School District Community: Summer is certainly here! The regular school year is over. Summer weather has arrived - including a rain free weekend! Our building will. . .

June 26, 2025

School's Out for Summer!

Today at 11:45 AM EDT, staff at Rensselaer City School District said goodbye to the students at Van Rensselaer Elementary. The students are now on summer break. Have a great and safe summer, everyone!. . .

June 26, 2025

Congratulations, Kindergarten Class of 2025!

We are very proud of our amazing Kindergarten Class of 2025! You worked hard, were curious, and grew a lot this year. This made the year unforgettable. We had a wonderful celebration! Thank you to our. . .

June 26, 2025

Congratulations, Class of 2025!

Congratulations, Class of 2025! Were so proud of our graduating class of 2025! Your hard work, resilience, and accomplishments have led you to this moment, and what an amazing graduation celebrati. . .

June 25, 2025

High School Graduation Live Stream

Join us tonight at 7:00 PM EDT to watch the high school graduation live! Watch this special event. Click here to join the live stream. https://youtube.com/live/jsXTk8OxU2s?feature=share

June 25, 2025

American Young Voices Showcases Two Middle School Talents

Great news! Hanzar Ong and Ryleigh Foust were featured on the American Young Voices Facebook page. Way to go! Check out this exciting update on their Facebook page! https://www.facebook.com/share/r/16. . .

June 25, 2025

RHS Sports Updates

If you want to play a fall sport, but have not signed up yet, please sign up now. You can sign up with our school health office. You can email our nurse, Tammy Slingerland, at tslingerland@rcsd.k12.. . .

June 25, 2025

Active Parenting Workshops: First Five Years + Teens & 'tweens

We are happy to offer two workshops for parents to help your family! The classes are FREE for people who live in Rensselaer County. This event is possible because of the Student Assistance Program fro. . .

June 25, 2025

Welcome to ParentSquare @ RCSD!

Rensselaer City School District is now using ParentSquare! Parents/Guardians, be on the lookout for an invitation to activate/register your account! NOTE: You **MUST** use the email address or ph. . .

June 23, 2025

Backpack Program 2025 Impact Report

It's wonderful to look back at the year-end numbers. We can see the real impact of the Backpack Program at Rensselaer City School District. Thanks to the teamwork and hard work of our staff and studen. . .

June 22, 2025

Preparing for the heat

We are fortunate to have an air conditioned building with the predicted heat index this week. With that said, it is always best to be prepared whenever we can. Plan to stay hydrated, stay in the shade. . .

June 18, 2025

H.O.P.E. Food Pantry Distributions – Saturday June 29th – Free to the Public!

The H.O.P.E. Food Pantry at 85 Aiken Ave., Rensselaer, NY is open to everyone. It will give out food every week in June 2025. Everyone can come! Each time, you will get: FREE food, like meat,. . .

April 30, 2025

Legal Response to Media Inquiries