If you have any questions, please contact your student's building. This newsletter includes:
New Information =
2023-24 Budget Vote Passed, New BOE Members Elected
Last Day of School for Students
Spotlight News: Senior Feature & Advertisement
School Menus For June
Best Communities For Music Award
Reminders =
College Awareness Day recap
CTE Signing Day recap
RCS Class of 2023 Graduation Information
RCS Celebrations & Stories
Direct Links
New Information
2023-24 BUDGET VOTE PASSED, NEW BOE MEMBERS ELECTED: Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk Central School District voters passed the proposed $53,548,486 budget for the 2023-24 school year on Tuesday, May 16. They also choose three board members from a field of four candidates to take seats at the Board of Education.
LAST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS: It is that time of year when our RCS community is wondering about the schedule for the last days of school. We has used fewer emergency/snow closure days than we had planned for and, as such, Friday, May 26, 2023, will be a contingent recess day. The last day of classes varies among schools. More information about the last day of classes may be found here.
SPOTLIGHT NEWS: SENIOR FEATURE & ADVERTISEMENT:
The RCS Central School District, in partnership with Spotlight Newspapers, has worked to have the RCS Class of 2023 recognized in its June 21 issue of the publication. The publication will print a special issue that will include all of our graduating seniors’ photos to celebrate their achievements! As part of this partnership, Spotlight News will offer advertising space in the publication where parents may purchase space to celebrate their senior. There is no requirement or obligation for parents/caregivers to purchase an advertisement.
To learn more about this opportunity, go to https://spotlightnews.com/rcsgrad/
SCHOOL MENUS FOR JUNE: Food Services has provided an update to each school’s menu for May and June. Visit this link to see more.
BEST COMMUNITIES FOR MUSIC AWARD: The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation celebrated music education by naming more than 800 school districts – including Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk, once again – as among this year’s Best Communities for Music Education (BCME). Read the story on our website.
Upcoming Important Dates (Click here to access the RCS calendar):
This/Next Week:
Tuesday, May 23: Senior Awards Night, @ 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, May 30: High School Athletic Awards Night
Monday, June 5: Senior Walkthrough (in school)
Thursday, June 8: FIRST Robotics Night @ HS, 6:30 PM
Friday, June 16: Senior Prom
Friday, June 23: Class of 2023 Graduation
Resources - “Who to Contact and When” Guide: We have created a “Who to Contact and When” Guide for RCS families and community members, located on page two of our RCS Wall Calendar and on our website. This document was created to help ensure that questions and concerns from our community are addressed in the most efficient and effective manner possible. It outlines who you should contact first for information in a particular area, as well as the next step if your concern is not addressed. Staff contact information can be found on the second page.
Reminders
College Awareness Day Recap: It was a day that signified the culmination of four years of hard work at the high school, and the dawning of a new chapter in our students’ lives. See pictures in the link provided.
CTE Signing Day Recap: Three RCS seniors were celebrated earlier this month as Capital Region BOCES hosted its annual CTE National Signing Day event. Read more about the event on our website. See pictures in the link provided.
RCS Class of 2023 Graduation Information: Last week, we released information regarding the Class of 2023 Graduation on Friday, June 23, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center. Click here for more information! Stay tuned for updates and be sure to visit our Class of 2023 Webpage for more info!
RCS Celebrations & Stories: There is a lot of exciting and interesting stuff happening at RCS! Check out what has been going on around the district here.
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If you have any questions about anything covered in the letter, please reach out to your student’s building for clarification. Thank you.
Thank you - enjoy your weekend,
Brian Bailey, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools