Community Update

May 2, 2025

COMMUNITY UPDATE

Hello North Rockland Families,

As we move further into spring and closer to the final stretch of the 2024-25 school year, our students continue to dig deep into their studies and our event calendar is filling rapidly with performances, competitions, presentations and exhibits.

On Wednesday, we celebrated the grand opening of the North Rockland Family Resource Center Food Pantry and Boutique at the Neary Educational Center. This vital community resource was made possible through the dedication of our staff, the generous support of community organizations and strong collaboration with families and school leadership. We are excited to officially open its doors and provide a space that reflects our district’s commitment to equity, wellness and community care.

The momentum continued on Thursday with College Decision Day, a nationwide celebration - and a special one at North Rockland High School - as we recognized our graduating seniors and their plans for the future. Whether heading to SUNY campuses, private universities, trade schools, military service or the workforce, these students are boldly stepping into their next life chapter. We applaud the Class of 2025 for their hard work throughout their high school journey. Congratulations, Raiders - make us proud!

As we shift into May and the warmer days ahead, there’s no better time to get moving and make wellness a priority. Our NRCSD Health Advisory Council recently released its spring Wellness Newsletter, filled with helpful tips and local happenings to support healthy habits across our school community. From new ways to exercise and nutritious seasonal recipes to guidance on sun safety and mental well-being, the newsletter offers ideas to support a healthy spring season.

Looking ahead to this weekend, the Annual NR Sports and Law Enforcement Day will take place this Saturday, May 3 at the Town of Haverstraw Recreation Facility in Garnerville. Student-athletes will run a variety of sports stations, while local law enforcement will provide live demonstrations and interactive activities. In addition to promoting community partnership, this event also supports important causes, raising funds and awareness for Stand Up To Cancer, Friends of Karen, the Boomer Esiason Foundation and the North Rockland community. Join us tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a day of fun, community spirit and support for great causes!

Kris Felicello

Superintendent of Schools

#PointsofPride - Sarina Neset

NRHS Senior Sarina Neset was selected to perform in the NAfME (National Association for Music Education) All-Eastern Treble Choir, a prestigious group of top treble voices from 10 northeastern states. Sarina was one of only 600 students chosen from across the region, based on top scores at their respective All-State festivals.

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The Amazing Shake Round 3

Our final 10 students brought their A-game to a formal meal, answering interview questions with poise, practicing proper etiquette and working the room like true professionals. This video will also feature the exciting announcement of the winners, who truly embody what North Rockland is all about: confidence, character and community pride!

Meet the Board

This week, meet Robert Masiello, passionate and committed members of our BOE who are deeply invested in shaping the future of our students. Learn more about Robert HERE!

Around the District

Grand Opening of FRC's Food Pantry & Boutique

Located at the Neary Educational Center, this newly opened food pantry and boutique will be a source of support for our North Rockland community. View more pictures and get a schedule of distribution dates HERE!

Decision Day at NRHS

We are deeply grateful for the commitment and skill of the administrative professionals in NRCSD. From managing schedules and handling communications to providing vital assistance, their work is crucial to our success. View more pictures HERE!

Purple Up at NR

NR is proud to support Purple Up Day, with proceeds from our shirt fundraiser benefiting Hudson Valley Honor Flight, which flies veterans to D.C. memorials at no cost. View more pictures HERE!

2025-26 Budget Updates

May 20, 2025 | Polls Open 6:30 AM – 9:00 PM

Polling Locations

Polling District No. 1 – Haverstraw Elementary School, 16 Grant Street, Haverstraw, New York 10927

Residents of the Town of Haverstraw and Village of Haverstraw living east of Route 9W (located on the east side of 9W are: Short Clove Road, New Main Street, McDonalds and Walnut Hill). This polling district’s northernmost point is Stony Point Industrial Park.

Polling District No. 2 – North Rockland High School Extension, 63 Chapel Street, Garnerville, New York 10923

Residents of the Town and Village of Haverstraw and West Haverstraw living west of Route 9W (Samsondale Plaza and Helen Hayes Hospital), residents of Garnerville, Thiells and Pomona. The northernmost point of this district is Major Andre Drive.

Polling District No. 3 – Farley Elementary School, 140 Route 210, Stony Point, New York 10980

All residents of Town of Stony Point (including Tomkins Cove).

For more details about the proposed 2025–26 budget, including polling information and how to request an absentee ballot, please visit northrockland.org.

The next Board of Education meeting is May 6 at 7 p.m. at Fieldstone Middle School.

View the April 1, 2025 Budget Presentation HERE.

Immunization Notice for 2025-26

In compliance with New York State immunization laws, please see the attached 2025-26 Immunization Notice from NRCSD Health Services Facilitator Kathy Varieur. For additional information, visit our Health Services web page.

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Athletics

Lola Calli

Lola is a sophomore on the JV Softball team at North Rockland High School. Lola is known as someone who shows up to practice every day with a great attitude. She has been asked to play a position she does not play often, and she never complains. She has had a great season so far, doing great hitting, and is a really good teammate. Her coach said, “She has been working really hard every practice and game and always strives to get better.”

Thomas Cotter

Tommy is a senior on the Varsity Boys Lacrosse team at North Rockland High School. Cotter scored the game-winning goal in overtime to get their first win of the season in a huge game against White Plains. He has been on Varsity since he was a freshman, so it was only right for him to come up big in this big moment. He has continued this season to be an integral member of the team and is a great role model to his teammates. His coach said, “TC has always been a hard worker on and off the field. As you can see, his hard work is finally paying off, as he came up big for us when the time mattered."

Shutout Showdown Under the Lights

Varsity Softball lit up the diamond in an EPIC night game vs. Albertus Magnus at the TOH Turf, dominating from the first pitch to the last. Final score: 10-0. Lights out defense. Firepower at the plate. Total team effort. Nice work Red Raiders!

Wounded Warrior Ready

The morning of the Wounded Warrior Tournament kicked off at NRHS with a bagel breakfast and a powerful talk from Navy Veteran and our very own swim coach, Coach Mac, who spoke about the importance of today and fired up our teams. From there, the Raiders boarded their buses and got a special police escort to the event! Thank you to the Haverstraw Police Department for escorting our Red Raiders in style!

Action shots of Wounded Warrior Tournament

Last weekend, North Rockland Athletics and Warwick Valley Athletics had their annual Wounded Warrior Tournament in Warwick. Check out some awesome shots of our Red Raiders HERE! It was a day full of inspiration, teamwork, and Raider Pride! Thank you again to Warwick for hosting us again this year and we look forward to next year!

First Win of the Season!

Modified Boys Lacrosse got the opportunity to play their first game on Casarella Field for an epic game against Tappan Zee and secured the win! Final score was 5-3. Goals were from Tommy Swick and Joey Shelley. Great saves by both goalies Liam Stuart and Mikey Downs

Softball Superstars

Last week, JV Softball played against RC Ketchum in a fantastic game with a winning score of 15-9. Stats include: Ellie Lombardi 3-4, 2R. 1 RBIs; Hailey McCluskey 1-2 2 RBIs; Lola Calli Winning Pitcher 4 Innings 5Ks.

Snagging flags and stacking W’s!

Our Raiders showed OUT against Clarkstown! Pulling flags, making plays, and taking the dub home! Check out some action shots HERE!

WISHES IN MOTION!

To celebrate World Make-A-Wish Day, NR Athletics kicked off our Sports/Law Enforcement Day the Raider Way, with heart, pride, and purpose! Stony Point Elementary welcomed two incredible members from Make-A-Wish Hudson Valley who inspired our students and helped us honor one of our own, North Rockland’s Luke Colluzzi, a Fieldstone Middle Schooler and a proud Wish Kid! Check out more pictures HERE!

Action Shots of JV Boys Lacrosse

Check out some action shots of our JV Boys Lacrosse team from last weeks game against Wappingers HERE!

Shots of the Game

Take a look at a few pictures HERE from JV Boys vs. Tennis Pearl River after North Rockland Athletics stopped by at NRHS!

Red Raiders Run It Up

Our Red Raiders brought the energy and skill in a dominant 15-1 win over Arlington this week on Casarella field! A full team effort with crisp play from start to finish. Check out some more action shots HERE!

North Rockland X East Ramapo

Unified Basketball hosted the East Ramapo Titans for their first EVER Unified Basketball game! Everyone had the time of their lives on the court and our Red Raiders showed the Titans their halftime dance to the YMCA, making sure they included them in their celebratory dance. Check out some more photos HERE!

Hey batter batter

Check out some shots HERE from this week’s Varsity Softball game vs. Clarkstown South!

Ace!

Varsity Boys Tennis was on fire this week during their match against Suffern! Check out some of our favorite shots HERE!

Red vs. White Showdown!

This week, our modified baseball teams, NR-Red and NR-White, went head to head for their season opener at Fieldstone! It was an epic matchup filled with fun, teamwork, and plenty of sunshine! Both teams brought the energy and had an absolute blast competing against each other! Check out action shots HERE!

Red vs. White Faceoff!

This week, our modified softball teams, NR-Red and NR-White, battled it out in their first game of the season at Willow Grove! The girls brought the heat, had a blast competing, and enjoyed a perfect day on the field. Check out action shots HERE!

Rockland County Championships Recap!

Our Varsity Girls Golf team hit the links at Rotella Golf Course for the Rockland County Championship and made us proud with a strong 3rd place team finish! Huge shoutout to senior Molly Craffey, who tied for 3rd individually alongside two other talented golfers with a score of 41! Check out more action shots HERE!

Athletic Department Accolades

2025 Rockland County Hall of Fame Inductees

Huge congratulations to the 2025 Rockland County Sports Hall of Fame inductees! We are especially excited to celebrate two of our very own alumni Chris Algozzino ‘93 and John DiGirolamo ‘62 for their incredible achievements and lasting impact that have earned them this well-deserved honor. We’re so Raider Proud to see their legacy shine among this amazing class of inductees! On behalf of North Rockland Athletics, congratulations once again to all who are being recognized!

Athletics Events

Morgan's Message x North Rockland Varsity Girls Lacrosse

Mental health matters, on and off the field. At North Rockland, we stand strong in support of our student-athletes’ well-being, and our Varsity Girls Lacrosse team is proud to shine a light on that message.

Mark your calendars and join us for a special game dedicated to Morgan’s Message, an organization advocating for mental health awareness in athletics. Let’s pack the stands in support of this powerful cause and our #RedRaiders!

Saturday, May 3rd

vs. New Rochelle

Casarella Field

1:00 PM