Next school year, a new law in New York State will require students to keep their personal smart devices put away during the school day, from the first bell to the last. This includes cell phones, smart watches, earbuds, and other connected tech.

On Monday, June 23, the District will send out a survey to families and students to gather feedback regarding our community's thoughts on smart device use.

As we wrap up the school year, our Capital Improvement projects are shifting into high gear. This summer, RCS facilities and parking lots will see a number of important upgrades aimed at improving safety, accessibility, and functionality across our campuses.

We encourage families and students visiting our campuses over the summer to stay informed by regularly checking our district website and ParentSquare for updates specific to each building.

Please Note:

Work on the Pieter B. Coeymans Elementary parking lot is anticipated to begin on Monday, June 23. This project will include resurfacing the front entrance, main parking lot, and bus lane. In addition, new parking spaces will be added to improve accessibility for staff and visitors.

This work is not expected to interfere with parent pick-up or drop-off during the final week of school.

Thank you for your patience and support as we continue to enhance our facilities for the entire RCS community!

RCS will be moving to digital-only report cards and progress reports for our middle and high school students beginning in the 2025-26 school year. Information on your student's progress is already available in our SchoolTool Parent Portal. 

SchoolTool is the Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk Central School District student information management system, allowing students, families, and staff to access information on schedules, attendance, assignments, and more. 

For more information about SchoolTool, please click here.

To create a Parent Portal Account, please use this form. 

This summer, families are invited to pick up free food every Monday from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at The Church of St. Patrick, starting June 30 and continuing through August 25, 2025.

The FUN Summer Kids Programs are made possible thanks to the generous support of the Seymour Fox Memorial Foundation, STARS Intergen Corp., a donation from The RCS Association of Churches’ FUN Walk to Fight Hunger, and The Carpenter’s Table—a monthly coffee house hosted by The Congregational Christian Church of Ravena.

For more details, please refer to the program flyer.

Kids and teens ages 18 and under can get free, nutritious summer meals at nearby places like parks, community centers, and libraries. Meals include healthy foods like fruits, vegetables, grains, and protein. 

In late June, families can use the following tools to find sites nearby:

• Use the map on SummerMealsNY.org

• Call 211 or 1-866-3-HUNGRY

Summer meals are meant to work hand-in-hand with Summer EBT, a program that provides food benefits for each eligible child during the summer months. Families can use Summer EBT benefits to buy food at grocery stores, farmers markets, and other retailers that accept EBT.

 Key things to know about Summer EBT:

• Families will receive a one-time payment covering the whole summer, not a recurring monthly payment.

• Most eligible children will receive Summer EBT benefits automatically, but some will need to apply. This webpage explains who will automatically receive benefits and who will need to apply.

• Benefits should be used quickly, as they will be removed from the benefit card 122 days after they are loaded onto your card.

• Immigration status does not affect eligibility.

Together, summer meals and Summer EBT help ensure kids have access to nutritious food while school is out. Visit SummerMealsNY.org to find summer meals near you and to learn more about Summer EBT.

The University at Albany is sponsoring more than 20 engaging camps in areas such as STEM, Art, Writing, History, and eSports. These Pre-Collegiate Summer Camps, which begin in July, will offer an exciting opportunity for students ages 13–18 to explore academic interests, develop new skills, connect with peers, and have fun in a supportive university environment. We are sharing this information with our families and educators in our district, as these programs are a fantastic way for students to prepare for future academic success while engaging in hands-on learning experiences. Learn more about the camps here.

The Board of Education approved the Instructional Calendar for the 2025-2026 school year at the April 9, 2025, Board of Education meeting. This calendar shows the first day of school, parent-teacher conference dates, and observed holidays and recess days for the 2025-2026 school year.

Our printed school wall calendars with events like concerts and open houses will be mailed to district households before the start of the school year.

Find the RCS 2025-26 Instructional Calendar here.

As we wrap up the school year, families who haven’t yet registered for an email in ParentSquare will continue to receive invitations to join the platform. Those who do not register for ParentSquare will still receive text, email, and phone notifications about school delays and closures as they would prior to the launch of ParentSquare. Class Dojo at our elementary level will be retired as a tool for building communication in July 2025. Our summer schools will use ParentSquare to communicate with families. 

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We’ve created a dedicated section on our website to help families get familiar with ParentSquare, including tips, how-tos, and more. Check it out here.

Let’s stay connected! Sign up, download the app for ParentSquare, and be ready for the 2025–26 school year with a tool designed to bring our school community even closer!