2024-25 School Year Digital Guide
Members of the Rensselaer City School District Community:
We transitioned from printed & mailed communication to electronic information a few years ago. This is our one-stop digital reference page to find answers related to returning to school.
Please see below for everything (we think) you need to know about returning to school.
Van Rensselaer Elementary School
Welcome Back Message from Mr. Palmer: Grade 1-5
VRES Morning Drop-Off Procedures
VRES Walkers & Dismissal Procedures
Attendance Letter from Mr. Palmer
VRES Supply Drop Off is 9/X between 12:30 - 2:00 pm
Rensselaer Jr/Sr High School
2024-25 School Year Calendar
School Events Calendar - events will be reflected here.
SchoolTool (Student Information System) Check your students Group, Busing, Schedules & more.
How to sign up/in (Email the Technology help desk at helpdesk@rcsd.k12.ny.us if you do not have a SchoolTool account or if you have forgotten your password.)
Logging in
Teacher assignments
Schedules
Bus assignments
Grades
Rensselaer CSD App for district to
CHROMEBOOK INFORMATION
The Jr-Sr High School is 1:1, all students in RJSHS (GR5-12) will receive a Chromebook. To receive a Chromebook please sign up on My School Bucks. Attached is a quick tutorial.
**IMPORTANT**
First Day of School – Tuesday, September 3
Please check here before inquiring about event dates.
Bus info
Transportation Website and email transportation@rcsd.k12.ny.us with any questions.
Student specific bus assignments can be found in SchoolTool.
RCSD Transportation Alternative Child Care Request Form for 2024-25
If you do not see a run assigned, please choose the stop nearest to your home to be picked up and notify the school that a stop was not assigned.
Guardian Email Summary – Please request your child’s teacher to invite you as a guardian for classroom summaries.
