Please review the following important updates and announcements from the Rensselaer Athletic Department:

Section 2 Champion Alert! Huge congratulations to George Krause for winning the Section 2 Group 4 Pole Vault Championship! George has had an incredible season and will compete next week in the NYS Championship Qualifier Meet. Best of luck, George—bring it home! 

Athletic Awards Ceremony

• When: June 8, 2026, at 6:00 PM
• Where: School Auditorium
• Who: Any student-athlete who participated in a sport and finished the season on the team is warmly invited to attend along with their families. Please join us for a wonderful night celebrating the hard work and dedication of our Rams!

Fall Sports Sign-Ups Now OpenSign-ups for the Fall 2026 sports season are officially underway in the school health office.

• How to Sign Up: Any student wishing to play a fall sport should sign up with our school nurse, Tammy Slingerland, at tslingerland@rcsd.k12.ny.us ASAP.
• Requirements: All athletes must have an up-to-date physical on file at the school and must return their completed eligibility packet before the start of the season.

 Rams Football: Workouts & Upcoming Camp

• Open Workouts: Tuesdays and Thursdays after school from 2:45 PM – 3:30 PM. Meet the coaches in the weight room.
• Team Camp (Entering Grades 9–12): Running from June 1st to June 5th. This camp is completely free and crucial for building teamwork for next season! Anyone playing next year should plan to attend all 5 nights:
  • Mon (6/1) – Wed (6/3): Skills and drills at Rensselaer from 2:45 PM – 4:30 PM.
  • Thu (6/4) – Fri (6/5): Combined team workouts at Columbia High School. A bus will depart each afternoon at 4:30 PM.
  • Next Steps: See Coach Spath immediately for an information sheet/permission slip, or reach out to him with any additional questions.

Go Rams!