North Rockland Families:
This week was one filled with so much community.
With fun and competitive nights like the Student Faculty Basketball Game, NR Staff and SPPD vs. the Harlem Wizards, The District Bee and the first ever NR Athletics Unified Bowling match, the third week of March seemed to fly by.
One thing I really appreciate and am constantly impressed by is the way this strong, caring community shows up for our students. From the owners of Breakpoint Bowling setting the stage and cheering for the Red Raiders as they took on Ossining to the Stony Point Police and PAL welcoming and playing with our children at the Harlem Wizards face off and Dr. Seema Narang Dental sitting front row with her family applauding our grades 1-8 District Bee competitors (an event she has sponsored for 10 years) as they crushed each round, our learners really felt the phrase - We are NR.
To keep students excited about school, they need the support and help of the whole community. The often heard statement, “It takes a village to raise a child,” is very true here. I am so proud of the unique partnership and strong connection we have in North Rockland and so look forward to what’s ahead.
Congratulations to all those who made Honor Roll and Principals list this school year and to our Top 5% of the Class of 2023. It is an incredible accomplishment to achieve these honors and I hope each one of you knows how proud your teachers, coaches, parents, families, principals, administrators and Board of Education are of you.
Events in North Rockland are a place that everyone can come together to experience, celebrate and build social opportunities. We recognize that these after school occasions are a common ground where families can create treasured memories and see how we can all work collaboratively to create a better future for their children. Large-scale events like the ones we held each night this week help create opportunities for student-community participation, which is why in this District we work to have as many as we possibly can.
The next three months will be a busy time filled with many milestones, productions, events, competitions, extracurricular activities, learning, testing and engagement. Establishing student-led initiative in their education is key and can help your children take ownership, stay motivated and improve performance as they finish out the school year.
With that being said the District is always looking for ways to better communicate with and highlight our students - not just for their achievements but for their character. The world simply needs a platform that spreads the good. You will find below in today’s check-in the first Red Raider and Lady Raider of the Week - a segment we will now feature in each update recognizing our wonderful student-athletes as well as an in-depth video on the five languages offered at the secondary level.
NRHS College Information Sessions
Various colleges and universities will be visiting North Rockland High School to provide information sessions for students. These sessions will be great opportunities to connect with admissions representatives and learn about program offerings. Scan the QR codes on the flyer to register to attend the sessions. Flyer link.
Scholarship Bulletin
Scholarship Bulletin #4 is now available!
After completing the google form application, students will receive an email confirmation. Please keep this for your records.Scholarship recommendation letters from teachers are submitted electronically or dropped at the Campus Life office. NR staff members have access to that information.
It is recommended that you keep a personal record of all the scholarships you have applied to with the confirmation that they were submitted.
Any additional questions, please contact:
Mrs. O’Sullivan @ posullivan@northrockland.org
Mrs. Herrmann @ kherrmann@northrockland.org
Lady Raider of the Week
Kayla Saint-Cyr is our first #LADYRAIDEROFTHEWEEK! Kayla was recently awarded the as the Black Girl Hockey Club (BGHC) Scholarship recipient! She has her sights on a management career in hockey, making way for women. BGHC established the scholarship program to subsidize the costs of playing hockey for Black women ages 9-18 years old. Kayla was also honored this week by our Superintendent Dr. Kris Felicello and Board of Education for her perseverance and scholarship win. Let's make some RED AND WHITE noise for Kayla!
