Welcome to our monthly newsletter, a vibrant reflection of the happenings and achievements within the RCS High School community. This edition brings you a roundup of news, events, and updates, keeping you connected and informed about our collective journey in education.
Ryan Funck
RCS High School Principal
RCS High School Open House will be on October 1, 2025, from 6:30-7:30 PM.
We look forward to seeing all of you there!
Last weekend, members of the Senior Class painted their parking spots! We are happy to have this tradition back at RCS.
College rep visits are in full swing! These visits are a great opportunity for juniors and seniors to learn more about college programs and admissions processes. We have a schedule of all college visits available on the Counseling Center webpage.
The Pro Musica International Choral Festival, hosted by Albany Pro Musica at the University at Albany from July 13-19, 2025, was a week-long event designed for high school singers. The festival included a choral institute held at the university's Performing Arts Center.
Participants had numerous performance opportunities, featuring concerts by visiting ensembles. Throughout the week, students from across North America engaged in vocal clinics led by the esteemed festival faculty, along with various musical activities and rehearsals with Dr. Rollo Dilworth, the festival's composer and conductor in residence.
Brady Warner, a senior, was selected by audition last year to participate in this prestigious festival. He was one of a very small group of students chosen from the greater Capital District. All of his expenses for the full week at UAlbany were covered.
Here is a list of dates for the ongoing and upcoming Homecoming and Student Gov't festivities!
9/22-9/26- Spirit Week
9/26- Homecoming Football Game
9/26- Fall Pep Rally
10/2- High School Picture Day
10/4- Homecoming Dance- Tickets are $15 each and will go on sale starting 9/29.
RCS is hosting the PSAT on Wednesday, October 15th, for all 11th-grade students. Please remember to bring a charged Chromebook.
Gaming Club will begin 9/22/25 in room 28.
Start Time- 2:40 pm
End Time- 5:00 pm
Do you have your permit? Are you getting ready to schedule your road test? New York State requires everyone to take a five-hour safety course before they can take their road test.
The five-hour class will be offered virtually, Tuesday, October 21st, from 5-10 pm through RCS Continuing Education.
You can register online by going to the school website under Community Resources, or see Ms. Foley in Room 35 for a registration form. The registration deadline is Wednesday, Oct. 15th.
The Visual Art Clubs for the 2025/26 school year have begun! These clubs are available for all students, you do not have to be currently enrolled in an art course to join. Any student who is interested in joining and missed the informational meeting should stop by and see Miss Simmons or Mrs.Wallace. This year, the High School Art Department is running Art Club, Photography Club, and Ceramics Club!
If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us. You can reach out via the following links:
Ryan Funck, Principal
rfunck@rcscsd.org - 518-756-5200
Jeffery Artist, Assistant Principal
jartist@rcscsd.org - 518-756-5200