September 25, 2026
Positive Referrals: 9/25
Our students were raking in the positive referrals this week! Mr. Wood gave them all their certificates, which includes one free scoop of Stewart's ice cream. Great work, Rams!
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September 25, 2026
Get Ready for Spirit Week!
Monday kicks off Spirt Week in the Rensselaer City School District! The theme days are different at the Elementary School and the Jr./Sr. High School, but it will all culminate in an epic Ram ...
September 24, 2026
Van Rensselaer Combined Welcome Back Picnic & Open House
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
Athletics Rules and Reminders
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
Submit Your Box Tops Today!
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
Summer Reading Ice Cream Party
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
Student voice. Student choice. Authentic learning.
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
Picture Day 10/6-7
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
Understanding Financial Literacy
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
REMINDER: Food Drive Tomorrow
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
Paper Airplane Contest at Boys and Girls Club
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 Registration
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
Shoutout to Students on the Board
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
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.
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 ...
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