Rondout ValleyCentral School District

This is a reminder that there is No School on Monday, February 18th in observance of Presidents' Day.

RV High School presents..... Disney's The Little Mermaid! There will be three shows, February 22nd, 23rd, and 24th. Please click for more information!

RVCSD has created a team in honor of Mr. Cook, to run/walk in the 2019 Shamrock Run on Sunday, March 10th. To register to join our team, please follow the directions listed in this post.

Rondout Valley Central School District is now on a THREE hour delay today.

Rondout Valley Central School District is on a 2 hour delay today, Wednesday, February 13, 2019.

RVCSD is closed on Tuesday, February 12, 2019, due to the impending storm.

After school activities are cancelled for today, February 6, 2019 due to potentially icy road conditions.

The Rondout Valley Central School District is saddened by the loss of our beloved principal Mr. Robert Cook. Information has been included below regarding visitation/services.

Rondout Valley is on a 2 hour delay today, February 1, 2019.

Rondout Valley Central School District is on a 2 hour delay tomorrow, Thursday, January 31, 2019.

Rondout Valley is now closed today, Wednesday, January 30, 2019.

The district is closed today, Tuesday, January 29, 2019, due to inclement weather.

We are entering the time of the year when we see influenza and respiratory viruses in school. We want to let you know steps to follow to help keep our school community healthy.

Rondout Valley is on a 2 hour delay today due to icy road conditions. Due to the 2 hour delay, all morning exams including Regent’s exams will begin at 10 AM and all afternoon exams will begin as scheduled at 12:00 PM.

Rondout Valley is dismissing students early today due to the weather forecast.

Rondout Valley Central School District is on a 2 hour delay Tuesday, January 22nd, due to the windchill warning.

There is No School on Monday, January 21st in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

Rondout Valley Central School District is on a 2 hour delay, Friday, January 18, 2019, due to inclement weather.

The phone system on the main campus will be undergoing major software upgrades on Saturday, January 19th.

Rondout Valley Central School District is on a 2 hour delay, Tuesday, January 8, 2019, due to inclement weather.

We are pleased to announce that we have initial approval for a new full day 3 year old Universal Pre-K grant for Rondout Valley residents!

All after school activities are cancelled for today due to road conditions.

Please note that the district-wide lockout has been lifted.

Please note that we are currently under a district-wide lockout as a precautionary measure based upon an incident in Cottekill.

There is No School from Monday, December 24th through Tuesday, January 1st for Winter Recess. Students will return on Wednesday, January 2nd.

Please read the attached letter from Dr. Morgan regarding the Social Media Incident at our High School.

The Capital Project Vote was passed by RVCSD voters.

Please come out to cast your ballot. Polls will be open on Tuesday, December 11, from 7 AM to 9 PM, in the Rondout Valley District Office on Kyserike Road.

Please read the attached information regarding the Bottini Fuel Investigation.

There is No School from Wednesday, November 21st through Friday, November 23rd for Thanksgiving Recess. Students will return on Monday, November 26th.

The district is closed today, Friday, November 16th, due to inclement weather.

Rondout Valley will be dismissing students early today. High School, Junior High School, Intermediate School, and Pre-K students will be dismissed at 11:30 AM. Marbletown and Kerhonkson elementary students will be dismissed at 12:30 PM. All after school activities are cancelled for today.

Please note the following changes in our Board of Education Meetings. The November 27th has been rescheduled to December 4th. The December 11th meeting has been cancelled due to the capital project vote being held on December 11th.

There is No School on Monday, November 12th in observance of Veterans Day.

Please join us at the IS/JHS Lecture Hall on Thursday, November 8th at 7:00 PM for information regarding the proposed Capital Project.

The Rondout Valley High School is hosting its annual fall blood drive. Donate blood this Friday, November 2nd, between the hours of 8 AM - 5:30 PM in the High School gymnasium.

Friday, October 26th is a half day for students. Intermediate, Junior High, High School, and Pre-K students will be dismissed at 11:30 AM. Kerhonkson and Marbletown Elementary students will be dismissed at 12:30 PM.

Please join us on Tuesday, December 11 to vote on the Capital Improvement Project.

Friday, October 19th is a half day for students. Intermediate, Junior High, High School, and Pre-K students will be dismissed at 11:30 AM. Kerhonkson and Marbletown Elementary students will be dismissed at 12:30 PM.

Come out for the Homecoming Football Game on Saturday at 1:30 PM as the Ganders take on Port Jervis. Later that day, the Homecoming Dance is being held at 6:30 PM for Rondout students.

The Transportation Department would like to thank you for being patient with us as we work through all of the new school year changes and requests. Please see below for some helpful information.

First Student apologizes to the parents, students and district personnel of the Rondout Valley School District for the inadequate level of service that was provided on the first day of school. The team at First Student is continually working to correct any and all issues that arose on the first day and will have all corrected in a timely manner. The level of service we provided the district did not meet First Student or the Rondout Valley School Districts expectations and we are working to correct that error. The local team can be reached at 626-7143 if you have any questions or concerns.

This year the district contracted with a new transportation company for bussing students. Thank you for your patience as we are experiencing delays with this afternoon’s bus run. Many of the delays we are experiencing we anticipate will be resolved by the end of the week.

Welcome to the 2018-2019 school year! The school personnel have been working hard to prepare the schools for the return of the students and staff. We are looking forward to the start of a successful school year. I am very excited to be here as your superintendent and I am looking forward to starting the year together.

Rondout Valley Central School District is now providing wireless computing devices to students in grade 5 through grade 12. The iPad program continues to be the same as last year, in grades 5-10. Students in Grades 11 and 12 will be receiving Chromebooks as their 1:1 device!

Technology workshops for teachers will be held the weeks of August 20th and August 27th.

There are still openings in the ½ day Universal PreKindergarten. Your child must be a resident of the Rondout School District. Your child must be 4 years old on/before Dec 1, 2018.

Calling all performing Artists/Makers, Musicians, Performers, Playwrights, Woodworkers, Metalsmiths, Chefs or any other creative professional!

This evening's graduation ceremony, taking place at 6 PM, will be live streamed.

On Monday, June 4th, New York State approved Rondout Valley Central School District’s $1,251,369 spending plan for upgrading and expanding our Technology Infrastructure. This plan calls for upgrading and expanding the district’s computer network and results in full wireless connectivity in all schools.

Information for Public Schools Regarding Changes in Health Examination and Screening Requirement Effective 7/1/2018 - Section 136.3 regarding Health Examinations and Screenings will change. The new regulations for health examinations for attendance will be required for new entrants and in grades Pre-K or K, 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, and 11.

The STEAM camps [science, technology, engineering, arts and math] is an opportunity for Rondout Valley CSD students to participate in a hands-on, project-based learning experience.

The READING LIT Camp is an opportunity for Rondout Valley CSD students to participate in a summer literacy program that combines innovative, research-based reading and writing activities with an engaging and interactive approach. Please click to learn more and to register your child for READING LIT camp.

RVCSD budget passes! 725-yes 218-no

Rondout Valley Central School District is now accepting Facility Requests through an online portal. Users will need to register, and can then submit facility requests.

2018-2019 proposed budget information is now available to the community. Below, you can view the budget presentation and the budget newsletter.

The 2018-2019 school calendar was approved on April 18, 2018 by the Board of Education.

Petitions nominating candidates for the office of member of the Board of Education of the Rondout Valley Central School District will be available online at Rondout.k12.ny.us and at the District Office, Kyserike Road, Accord, beginning on Tuesday, March 6, 2018.

Kindergarten Registration dates for September 2018 have been announced for Kerhonkson and Marbletown Elementary Schools.

Tadduni was chosen by the School Administrators Association of New York State and the National Association of Elementary School Principals.

Rondout Valley Central School District is proud to partner with Family of Woodstock in providing a text/chat hotline for individuals who need assistance.

In a unanimous vote held on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, the Rondout Valley Board of Education appointed Dr. Joseph G. Morgan as its next superintendent of schools.

First and foremost, thank you for supporting our students, staff, and entire educational community during my tenure as Superintendent of Schools. As a community we have always tackled challenges collectively and effectively.

We continue to practice a variety of safety drills with our students and staff including lockout and lockdown on a regular basis.

The purpose of the Hall of Pride is to highlight the accomplishments of Rondout Valley alumni.

The Rondout Valley Board of Education, Superintendent of Schools and District Staff strongly believe that school attendance is critical to the academic success of our students.

The beauty of rural living abounds throughout the towns served by the Rondout Valley Central School District. Mountain vistas, meandering streams, and family farms are common throughout the District, which serves the Ulster County towns of Rochester, Marbletown, Rosendale, and Wawarsing. But don’t let the quaint appeal of these agriculturally based towns fool you into thinking our community is isolated.

Our new weather station, the Rondout Valley WeatherSTEM, funded by a “Bullet Aid Grant” from Assembly member Cahill, is now live!

We welcome our new SRO, Deputy Wilber to the District, who will be working with us for the 2017-2018 school year. We wish Deputy Tom Sharon the best as he begins his career as an SRO at the Onteora School District.

For up to date Water Testing Information, please click the read more link below. New information posted on 1/3/2017.

The Preliminary Plan Phase II Smart Schools Investment Plan was approved at the December 13th Board of Education Meeting.