November 10, 2026
October ReCap
Click this link for the October 2026 ReCap, hosted by Shaun Smith Jr.! There were many great things that happened at RCSD in October. Thanks to Ms. Tamburrino and Shaun for their work on this!
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November 10, 2026
Bingo Night to Support VRES PTA
Bingo night to support the Van Rensselaer Elementary School PTA is tonight! Join us starting at 6 p.m. in the cafeteria.
November 10, 2026
Veterans Day Assembly
Van Rensselaer Elementary School hosted the annual Veterans Day assembly on Tuesday morning. Students from every grade performed either a poem or a song honoring our veterans. This included a 2nd g...
November 9, 2026
Debt Refinancing and Capital Project Vote
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
RJSHS Hosts 1st Annual "Splash a Senior" Fundraiser
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
Dia De Los Muertos in 7th Grade
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
Who is in the Lead after Week 1 of Change Wars?
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
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
Hope For Veterans Food Pantry Distribution
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 Reminders
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
Josh Funk Author Visit: Order Book by 11/13
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
Heroes Among Us
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
Project AWARE Wins Award
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
Rensselaer County S.P.A.R.E Coalition Event
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
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