Community Update
October 18, 2024
COMMUNITY UPDATE
Hello North Rockland Families,
As we transition into the heart of the school year, extracurricular activities that support personal development and classroom academics are shifting into high gear. This past week marked our first Coffeehouse event at North Rockland High School, during which students showcased their incredible talents in an inspiring evening of musical performances. It's a wonderful reminder of the creativity and passion that thrives among our students. I thank all who participated and supported this unique event.
It was also Spirit Week at NRHS, culminating in a pep rally and football game on Friday. Before the game, we came together to honor the memory of Lauren Gould, our beloved cheer coach, with the dedication of a memorial plaque. Lauren’s spirit continues to inspire us, reflecting the commitment and passion she brought to our cheer program. Through her leadership, she not only established a vibrant team, but also fostered a sense of community and encouragement among our students. It was a heartfelt moment as we celebrated her legacy and the profound impact she had on our school community.
This Thursday marked Domestic Violence Awareness Day, and our participation in the “Purple Out” initiative encouraged students and staff to wear purple in solidarity, highlighting the importance of advocacy and support in our community. Additionally, earlier this month, our boys' and girls' volleyball teams dedicated their games to honoring veterans and raising awareness of breast cancer. I am proud to see our students actively engaging in these important causes and activities, embodying a core value of giving back and positively impacting society.
I am also proud to share that radio station WRRV 92.7 FM / 96.9 FM has ranked NRHS third on its list of the Top Five High Schools in the Hudson Valley. This acknowledgment reaffirms what we have always known - that North Rockland is a great place for learning and growth. We pride ourselves on our diverse student body and robust curriculum, which integrates academics with arts and athletics, demonstrating our dedication to a well-rounded education.
As a part of National School Lunch Week (NSLW), Principal Mizrahi and Vice Principal Sweeney served meals to our students on Pizza Friday. Since 1962, NSLW has promoted the importance of a healthy school lunch in a child’s life and the impact it has inside and outside of the classroom. This is a sign of things to come at North Rockland as we look to improve our offerings throughout the district, ensuring our students have access to nutritious and delicious meals every day.
Let’s continue to celebrate our students’ incredible talents, whether through their advocacy, performances or other contributions to our community. We are dedicated to providing opportunities for our students to express their voices and passions and I am grateful for the support of our teachers and staff in nurturing their co-curricular and artistic endeavors. Thank you for your continued support and for being an integral part of our North Rockland family!
-Dr. Kris Felicello
Superintendent of Schools
#PointsOfPride - NRHS Coffeehouse
View photos of performers at the Coffeehouse HERE!
Multicultural Night
WHES hosted an incredible Multicultural Night, where students, staff and families came together to celebrate the rich diversity within our community. Booths representing a variety of cultures shared their unique traditions through music, food and storytelling—highlighting how these universal elements bring people closer. This event fostered a deeper understanding of our different backgrounds and strengthened the bonds between staff and families. The night was a beautiful example of how embracing our diversity enriches the entire school community, creating a more inclusive and connected environment for everyone.
ACCESS NR Visits Davies Farm
Ms. Cosman’s ACCESS-NR III Class is diving into Hudson Valley history, starting in our own county! Before heading out for apple picking, the whole ACCESS NR Program learned about the Davies family farm, which has been running since 1891. From Dr. Lucy Meriwether, one of the first female doctors in the U.S., to the fourth generation still keeping the farm alive, this family has a rich legacy. Huge thanks to our hosts for making the day unforgettable! The day was filled with apple picking, finding the perfect pumpkin, enjoying hayrides and corn mazes, and eating some delicious apple cider donuts!
Homecoming Pep Rally at NRHS
Raider Pride was on full display at the NRHS Pep Rally! Each class showed up in their boldest colors, but the seniors? They took it to a whole new level with their legendary energy! Special shoutout to Coach Cas and Coach Castaldo for hyping the crowd with unforgettable Red Raider chants that had the stadium shaking! It’s more than just colors and chants though—Raider Pride means coming together, supporting each other, and celebrating what it means to be a part of this school community.
Athletics
Ruby Peralta
Ruby Peralta is a senior on the girls varsity volleyball team. She has been a setter for the varsity team for the last two years. Last year, she helped the team win the Section Championship. She works hard and this year, her senior year, she participated in preseason volleyball and added Weight and Conditioning. Her break out game this year was against Mamaroneck when she had 24 Assists, 8 Kills, 11 Digs and against Suffern where she had 32 Assists, 9 Kills and 6 Digs as the team improved to 5-3. Ruby was named MVP of Clarkstown South Brown and Gold Varsity Tournament. Recently, she served 25 points in a row against Pearl River and had 46 assists. Her coach said, “Ruby is known to be a floor leader. She is always on the court communicating and setting a good example for her teammates.”
William Lin
Raider Rundown
Check out this season's Raider Rundowns! Raider Rundowns, formerly known as Coaches Corner, provides an inside look at each of our varsity sports teams from the coach's eyes.
This week, athletics featured varsity boys soccer, girls swim and boys cross country. Tune in to learn more about our varsity team's goals, advice and more!
Boys Soccer Senior Day
Happy Senior Day to our varsity boys soccer seniors! Surrounded by family, friends, and teammates, the seniors had a beautiful ceremony with banners, posters, and flowers to take home. We are so proud of our seniors and we wish them the best of luck! View the post HERE!
Girls Volleyball Senior Day
Girls Swim is Undefeated
First Place for Boys XC!
League Champs for the TENTH Time!
Ruby Peralta has 1000 Assists!
Raider Rankings as of 10/18
Varsity:
🏈 Football: 4-1
🏑 Field Hockey: 4-9
⚽ Boys Soccer: 11-2-1
⚽ Girls Soccer: 9-3-2
🏊 Girls Swimming: 8-0
🏐 Boys Volleyball: 11-2
🏐 Girls Volleyball: 12-3
Athletic Events
Winter Sports Registration is Open this Weekend!
Registration for winter sports opens up this Sunday, October 20th at 8:00 AM. We're excited to see our winter Raider athletes competing this year! Here are the available winter sports and levels that are available to 7th graders and up:
🏀Boys Basketball: Modified, Freshman, JV, Varsity
🏀Girls Basketball: Modified, JV, Varsity
🤼Wrestling: Modified, JV, Varsity
🏒Ice Hockey: Modified, Varsity
🎳Bowling: Modified, Varsity
🏊♂️Boys Swim: Varsity
📣Cheerleading: JV, Varsity
🎿Ski: Varsity
🏃♂️Boys Track: JV, Varsity
🏃♀️Girls Track: JV, Varsity
See the schedule below for tryouts at FMS and NRHS:
🏆High School Winter Athletics starts on November 18
🏆Modified Hockey only starts November 25 at Fieldstone Middle School for Dryland
🏆Modified Athletics (Fieldstone Middle School) starts on December 2
The link below will NOT be active until Sunday, October 20th at 8:00 AM, so please wait until then to register.