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.
November 9, 2026
On December 8, 2026, the Rensselaer City School District is hosting a Debt Refinancing and Capital Project vote. On our website, a page with a description of the vote and FAQs is available. Click t...
November 6, 2026
Yesterday, Rensselaer Junior/Senior High School (RJSHS) held its 1st Annual "Splash a Senior" fundraiser on the football field during 8th period.The event was a great success. Students and staff ga...
November 6, 2026
The 7th graders worked on Día de los Muertos skulls by writing about what intrigued them most about the holiday and colored the skulls. Each one was very unique and they turned out great!
November 6, 2026
The Change Wars continue at VRES! Donate your loose change to help fund future PTA activities and opportunities for VRES students! The class that collects the most change in each grade level will w...
November 6, 2026
Parents as Partners Webinar Series – Session 3! Help Your Child with ADHD Build Executive Function SkillsWe’re excited to continue our Parents as Partners Webinar Series, providing parents and care...
November 6, 2026
The New HOPE Greater Community Development Corporation is hosting a Food Pantry Distribution for veterans this Sunday. The event starts at 10:30 a.m. at 85 Washington St in Rensselaer. Veteran's ID...
November 5, 2026
Winter Sports are starting soon. If you plan to play, but still have not signed up, please do so asap in the health office. All students must have an up to date physical on record in the health off...
November 3, 2026
VRES is hosting author Josh Funk on December 14th! He has written many books but his most popular are the Lady Pancake and Sir French Toast Series. You can visit his website at joshfunkbooks.com to...
November 3, 2026
We’d like to share a story that happened a little over a week ago. Van Rensselaer Elementary School Teacher’s Aide Cassie McElroy helped save a student’s life. She noticed a student was choking on ...
November 3, 2026
Last week, Project AWARE and a group of students were presented the Morgan Wheeler Young Adult Award from the Mental Health Association in NYS (MHANYS) at their Annual Awards Dinner.Paige Lawson, A...
November 2, 2026
The Rensselaer County S.P.A.R.E Coalition is hosting a community event on Wednesday, November 18. This event will touch on the dangers of drugs, including vaping. It is free and open to students 6t...
November 2, 2026
Check out the PTA Newsletter, which is chock full of upcoming events and important updates.
November 2, 2026
On Wednesday, the Regional Food Bank is hosting a Farmstand Food Distribution event in Riverfront Park. This event begins at 10 a.m. and continues until all of the products are gone.
October 30, 2026
Today was a productive and festive day for students across our district.Rensselaer Junior/Senior High School (RJSHS) Highlights: HVCC Instant Commit Day: 25 seniors participated in the Hudson Valle...
October 30, 2026
If seniors would like a baby ad in the yearbook, now is the time! You can purchase a baby ad by clicking this link: https://link.entourageyearbooks.com/view_account.asp?l=34D4B236-F6F9-42D0-81A6-97...
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