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Week at a Glance

Volume 13

Week at a Glance Volume 13

The Week Ahead

Monday 11/25/24 - A Day

  • SADD Vaping Awareness Events:
    • PSA in Homeroom.
    • Treat Trade at 2:45 in Senior Lounge: read a fact about vaping, get a treat!

  • Musical Callbacks, 3:30 in PAC.

  • Science Honor Society Induction Ceremony, 7:00 p.m. PAC.

Tuesday 11/26/24 - B Day

  • SADD Vaping Awareness Event:
    • Homeroom Word Puzzle: Finish it first and get munchkins!

  • Theatre Dept Friendsgiving, 3:30 p.m.

  • STEM Programming: Sheila Arnold on Civil Rights, US History (11th grade), 3rd period, PAC.

Wednesday 11/27/24 - C Day - Rapid Dismissal Drill

  • 12th grade dismissed at 10:45 a.m.
  • 11th grade dismissed at 10:50 a.m.
  • 9th & 10th grades dismissed at 10:55 a.m.
  • SADD Vaping Awareness Event:
    • Don't Vape - Dum Dum lollipops/Don't Vape stickers handed out during homeroom.

Thursday 11/28/24 - No School - Thanksgiving Recess

Friday - 11/29/24 - No School Thanksgiving Recess

Tri-M Music and International Thespian Honor Societies

Strategic Plan Focus

#RNlearns: In Ms. Penesis' Advanced Engineering class, students found a problem that needed solving: an easier and more efficient way to open classroom windows. Click here to see pics of the redesigned poles that will help keep fresh air flowing in our Collaborative Science Center.



#PanthersImpact: Every year, our seniors venture out into our community and beyond during the 4th quarter to engage in the Senior Internship Program (SIP). Students are working on making those connections and securing that real-world experience. For the most recent information regarding the program, see Ms. Slattery's letter here. We will be publishing updates here as time goes on.

Letters from Anne & Martin Performance

On Wednesday, November 20th, the PTSA brought a special event to Rye Neck High School. Letters from Anne and Martin is a production in which two actors juxtapose the words of Anne Frank's Diary of a Young Girl with the words of Martin Luther King Jr's Letter from Birmingham Jail. These historical figures were born in the same year--1929--and wrote about very similar ideas, such as inequality, injustice, compassion and the nature of the world that surrounded them. It was a powerfully moving production. Many thanks to the PTSA STEAM Committee.

Outside these Walls . . .

Key Club Making a Difference in Our Community: Students volunteered at the Westchester Polar Plunge for the Special Olympics. Our students helped with registering participants, collecting donations, and supporting the event in various ways. Thanks to their efforts and the generosity of everyone involved, the Special Olympics raised over $230,000! We are incredibly proud of our students and their commitment to giving back. See pics here. Collection Drives: Information here.


Science Research: Ella Grann has moved on as a Finalist at the National STEM Festival which celebrates the exceptional talents of our nation's youth. Their mission is to guide bright minds toward careers in STEM and to tackle the world's most pressing challenges. Ella is presenting her project on Inoculating Pond Water to Prevent the Growth of Harmful Algal Blooms which compliments the STEM Festival's designing for the future projects. We wish Ella all the best as she moves toward the Championship level!


Sophomores Explore Careers: Last week, the Class of 2027 attended Career Day at BOCES. Each student selected two careers and participated in workshops/information sessions conducted by professionals in the field. It was a great day!


Model UN: On Saturday November 16, our Model UN participants engaged in debate and discussion with their peers at Brewster High School. Topics included: various crises in World War II, a natural disaster at the Tokyo Olympics, a mission to colonize Mars and decisions to help a consulting company. See pic here. Left to Right: Nathan McCusker, Daniel Fine, Jesse Laurans, Lily Kapustin, Lyvya Guity, Noah Kuehn, Sara Takeuchi, Mateo Fernandes, Hannah Gubitz, and our Model UN Co-President, Bram Raftery.

Around the School . . .

Hold the Phone! Student volunteers finished distributing phone caddies, chargers and "phone zone" signs this week. Signs indicate whether or not phones are allowed to be in use, and students have the option to charge phones while storing them for the period. Special thanks to Aliyah Usman and Gianna Stracuzzi for making it all happen! See pics here!


The RNSF "Give, Grant, Impact" Appeal is here! Now through December 20th, you have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our students. Each donation funds grants that bring innovative resources, programs, and experiences directly to Rye Neck students, providing them with opportunities to explore, create and excel. Visit the RNSF WEBSITE to donate today!"


Chocolate for Sale! The class of 2028 is running an online fundraiser! Please show your support by viewing the flyer and making a holiday chocolate purchase. See flyer here.


An Important Reminder: For safety reasons, students are NOT permitted to have food delivered via car services (UberEats, etc.) at school.

Sports Success

Congratulations to Rye Neck's Boys Varsity Soccer team! Though the season came to a bittersweet end last Saturday, the awards keep coming! On Wednesday, we received great news from the Section 1 Soccer Coaches Association: senior Rocco Ruscitto was named the Small School Player of the Year, and Coach Iacovelli was named Small School Coach of the Year! Congratulations on these honors and on a spectacular year!

From the Counseling Office

Drill Safety

NYS has enacted a new law that requires schools to give communities warning about when SAFETY DRILLS will be happening. This is being done in an effort to mitigate potential anxiety for learners, parents and caregivers.

  • Type of Drill: Rapid dismissal
  • Time Frame: Week of November 25th.
  • Please click here for more information regarding our emergency procedures.

Just in Case you Missed it....

Community Calendars

On the Horizon:

December 2:

  • Author visit: Colum McCann 12th grade, Journalism, Broadcasting students at 10:15 a.m.
  • SEAC Meeting 7- 8:30 p.m. Community Room

  • Senior portraits by appointment

December 3:

  • FINAL chance for senior portraits by appointment

  • Trip: True Story of Benedict Arnold, US Hist students, 10:30 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.
  • Incoming 9th Grade Orientation - 6:00 p.m. PAC & Dining Hall

December 4: Wellness Wednesday - December Trivia

December 6: STEM Programming - Dr. Jason Carmel - AP Psychology Classes

Rye Neck High School

Website: https://www.ryeneck.org/ryeneckhighschool
Address: 300 Hornidge Road Mamaroneck, NY 10543
Phone: (914) 777-4802
Twitter: @RNHS_Panthers

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