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 12, 2026
Questar III BOCES held its annual Celebration of Teaching and Learning event at UAlbany. The event is designed for students in grades 8-12 who are interested in teaching to learn about various care...
November 12, 2026
Ms. Staszak is running a coat giveaway with coats provided by the East Greenbush Elks Lodge. If you are in need of coats sized 5-14 in boys or girls, please contact hstaszak@rcsd.k12.ny.us
November 12, 2026
The first edition of the Voices Literary Magazine is here! Click this link to for a collection of student poetry, awesome art, and creative projects.
November 12, 2026
Hudson Valley Community College will host College Goal Saturday on Saturday, November 21, from 9 a.m. to noon, and we would appreciate your help sharing this opportunity with your high school senio...
November 12, 2026
Tomorrow is the last day to order a book from Josh Funk ahead of his author visit! If you would like a book, please fill out this form and submit it to your child's teacher.You can learn more abou...
November 11, 2026
Ms. Clum's 2nd grade class held an election on Election Day between Doritos and Wavy Lays chips. The students learned about the voting and tabulating processes, all while debating their favorite cr...
November 11, 2026
Ms. Craig's 7th grade ELA wrote Veterans Day cards to bring to a local nursing home. The students talked about the sacrifices that military men and women make for our freedoms and how meaningful it...
November 11, 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 11, 2026
Your student is invited to travel to Costa Rica in 2028! Join Mr. Valero for an informational meeting to learn how this educational tour can broaden your students’ horizons, build confidence, and c...
November 10, 2026
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!
November 10, 2026
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
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
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!
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