Community Update
Dual Language Program Expansion
The NR Dual Language Program’s enrichment will now be available in kindergartens in all our lower elementary schools as well as to first graders in West Haverstraw Elementary school. The class provides our students grades K-6 the opportunity to learn academic content (Math, Science, Social Studies and English) while also learning to speak, read and write at a high academic level in Spanish. Students follow the same curriculum as their peers in the English instruction classroom with equal time spent learning both languages. Enrolling kids in language school can cost upwards of $40,000. Through this important integrated model our learners are receiving an advanced educational experience for a fraction of the cost expertly implemented by skilled, experienced staff and Exec Director of K-6 Curriculum & ELL Services Miguelina Lopez. Our goal is to give as many students as possible the option to participate in the program and become bilingual, bicultural and thriving in terms of their academics.
North Rockland Behavior Center
The new North Rockland Behavior Center is gleaming before classrooms begin being set up for the start of school. We are so grateful to be unveiling a place that provides the opportunity to build a comprehensive program for students and families struggling with mental health challenges brought on by post pandemic traumas and crises impacting our school communities.
The center's construction and future launch was made possible for North Rockland with $2.25 million in grant funding, per year, for the program over the next five years. That includes $500,000 annually from a state Department of Mental Health grant and $1.75 million a year through a federal Department of Education grant.
Special thanks goes out to our Building and Grounds, Custodial staff and Business office for making this new resource available to the NR school community!
North Rockland High School Sports Complex
Let there be light!
Friday night lights have officially been installed surrounding the new sports complex featuring an eight lane track, turf field, press box and stadium at North Rockland High School. The structures are already beaming in the summer sun, a shining indicator of what’s to come. Stay tuned, we will be sharing more progress!
North Rockland’s Special Education Accessible Playground is nearing completion!
The new, inclusive, barrier-free and boundless playground at Willow Grove Elementary meets not only ADA regulations, it ensures that children of all abilities have access to and can use the fun, state of the art equipment. Our special services team plans to help enrich kids' play, engage senses, develop problem-solving skills and build confidence in the welcoming space daily. It's been all smiles from our team as this capital improvement project has been progressing throughout the summer. #NRStrong school community endeavours like this are beyond rewarding to create #NRTogether.
Tomkins Cove Solar Farm
North Rockland Central School District administrators, Board of Education members and contractors gathered to witness “activation” of the new Tomkins Cove Solar Farm, located on the grounds of the former Tomkins Cove Elementary School. Activating the facility is one of the final steps before NRCSD takes full ownership of the 21st century solar array. The solar panels will generate 2.3 megawatts – more than half of the annual energy consumption of the district. This project is part of a larger energy savings initiative which has already allowed NRCSD to win a Green Award from the Rockland Business Association. As part of an Energy Performance Contract - at no cost to taxpayers - the projects are fully funded by the energy savings. As a district, we are proud to move towards sustainable energy that will ensure long term financial savings and help decrease environmental impact.
District 96 Assemblyman Kenneth Zebrowski spoke to North Rockland’s Humanities Program
The two week intensive course for grade nine English and Social Studies honors students has been tasked with exploring the roles government and citizen involvement can play in our communities. In preparation for the assemblyman’s visit, learners researched the New York State Assembly and Senate then prepped pages of questions for Zebrowski.
“What made you want to go into politics at 26?” “What classes would you suggest taking in high school if you are interested in law?” “What’s the bill you are most proud of passing?” “How can I help make a park in my neighborhood?” "How can I participate?" “Where do I start?...”
Interested scholars had so many questions for the assemblymen, he actually stayed well past his scheduled time to not only answer them all but converse about shared goals. Ken was the author of the full-day kindergarten funding bill that achieved full-day kindergarten for North Rockland and put a full-day kindergarten program in reach for the entire state. A now successful local initiative that had started off as an advocacy call from parents. Read full story.
Remote Academy
The North Rockland Central School District (NRCSD) Remote Academy is a virtual program for eligible K-6 students offered through NRCSD’s K-6 Curriculum and Information Systems divisions. This program was established in 2021 to meet the increasing demand for an online learning program.
NRCSD’s Remote Academy, now open to children from other districts, features remote classrooms that include daily face-to-face instruction, while using the latest digital technology to provide a synchronous “in-class” online learning experience allowing students to learn and "POWER UP" from home.
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Parent Portal and Chromebook Care 💻
Getting a Parent Portal account
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Spring Immunizations Notice
Important communication for the 2023/2024 school year.
The North Rockland Central School District maintains strict compliance with New York State Immunization laws. New York State Public Health Law, Section 2164 requires that schools will not permit a child to attend school unless the parent provides the school with a certificate of immunization or proof from a physician, nurse practitioner or physician's assistant that the child is in the process of receiving the required immunizations. More Information.
Red and White News
Athletics Update
NORTH ROCKLAND ATHLETICS
Master list for Fall Sports Information
Information sheet of everything a fall athlete/parent needs to know.
Dates, registration, directions and more!
JULY 21, 2023 ONLINE REGISTRATION OPENS FOR FALL SPORTS
Physicals
The summer physical schedule can be found linked here.
Internet Safety Materials
At North Rockland Central School District we take internet safety very seriously. It is important that we all have access to information on how to keep our students safe. Here are a few web resources:
Common Sense Media - click here
Connect Safely - click here
- Internet Safety Tips - click here
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