Community Update
New Year, New Focus - The Beginning.
The 2023-24 school year was one of excellence! North Rockland continued the tradition of providing diverse educational experiences, opportunities and services for our students at every grade level, in every building. The four key areas we worked on extensively over the last ten months included:
Academics - Providing students with additional opportunities, support and resources for learning helped them achieve their academic potential and make all of their goals and dreams possible.
Wellbeing - NR enhanced student experiences and support services. This included providing additional counseling, social-emotional learning resources, facility animals and programs, establishing an innovative behavior center and offering diverse opportunities for all students to excel. We also unveiled programs to empower student voices and foster a sense of responsibility and leadership among our young learners.
Service - NR has implemented a comprehensive district-wide upgrade plan to support every student based on their specific needs. This includes hiring additional classified staff, expanding Integrated Co-Teach Models (ICT) and Dual-Language, creating of PAES labs and enhancing specialized VISIONS programs.
New Programs and Activities
In North Rockland, we are committed to inclusivity, opportunity, skill-building, confidence-building and the end goal of employment based on interests. These upgraded programs not only provide real-life school-to-work possibilities for students but also support for lifelong success. You will find links to the videos on some of our amazing new academic expansions, launches and rejuvenations for 2023-24 below. We look forward to highlighting even more in 2025!
Programs and Activities
Sports
Partnerships
Careful Planning and Budgeting
This year's capital improvement projects included new state-of-the-art playgrounds, roof work, HVAC upgrades and more. The renovations which were made possible through careful and responsible budgeting for the 2023-24 school year. I am so grateful that together, with our Board of Education, we can provide our students and school community with the facilities they truly deserve, all while not raising the tax levy or asking for additional funds. Our budget for the 2024-25 school year is once again planned to effectively and equitably use financial resources to provide more cutting-edge technologies to improve our school's opportunities for growth and overall excellence.
The Behind the Budget Ballot Spotlight caught up with our seven NRCSD Board of Education Members to learn more about projects the District has allocated to the capital line for improvements at no additional cost to the taxpayers while receiving state aid returns of approximately 75-80%.
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Budget Passes!
On May 21 our community unanimously approved the District’s $284 million spending plan and Proposition 2. The budget and proposition passed with a 79% majority (2,877 ‘yes’ votes) letting us know that you recognize the good work we are doing on behalf of the children of NR.
With the approval of the budget and Proposition 2, we will fund important projects such as capital improvements and technological upgrades that will greatly benefit our schools and help us continue to provide a high-quality education for students. These investments will also aid in program expansion and ensure our students have access to the resources they need to thrive.
It was the Board of Education and Central Administration’s priority to create a fiscally responsible 2024-25 budget that guaranteed our students not only the same level of service next school year, but more - without adding to the fiscal burden on residents. Keeping the tax levy at 0% while seeking alternative funding sources, NR will expand the state-leading Dual-Language, School-to-Work and Pre-K Programs, increase services for special education students, expand and extend summer programming, develop new outdoor learning opportunities and increase supports such as tutoring, mentoring and career counseling to help students academically and with their future. We are excited to share more renovations of our buildings with the community as we delve deeper into the District's 5-year Facilities Improvement Plan.
In Our Senior Year Era 🥺🐾
Our senior fall, winter, and spring student-athletes surrounded by their families, senior teammates, and coaches gathered at the Elks Lodge to reminisce on the tremendous year our Raiders had together. Each season had a video presentation full of videos, pictures, and stats for everyone to look back on fondly.
NR had a surprise visit from New York State Assembly member Chris Eachus who represents Haverstraw and Stony Point to present the 2024 Youth Leadership Award to senior basketball and lacrosse player Katie Picarello at the banquet after she was unable to attend the awards ceremony last month due to her commitment with the lacrosse team. She was nominated by Coach Metcalf (her basketball coach), for her contributions to the North Rockland community and her role as co-captain of the girls’ basketball team. Congratulations Katie!
Overall, the 2023-24 season was a great one with tons of achievements, new records, and championships. Here is the overview of our athlete's successes this year:
🏆9 Section One Champion titles
🏆15 League Champion titles
🏆27 Students Recruited to play college sports
🏆24 Scholar Athlete Team Awards
🏆Broke the school, County, Section, and State record in the Boy's 4x100m Relay
🏆1st female wrestler and rower from NRHS to compete at the collegiate level
🏆Highest amount of football student-athletes committed to compete at the collegiate level
We would also like to recognize three coaches retiring this year; JV girls soccer Coach Pena, JV cheerleading Coach Chip, and varsity cheerleading Coach Tanya. We thank all three of you for your time, dedication, and commitment to our Raiders and you all will be greatly missed.
Finally, NRockAthletics would like to take this moment to wish ALL of our senior student-athletes the best of luck in their future endeavors. We hope you take all of the lessons taught to you on the field, court, course, pool, and/or track to your next chapter in life. Remember, 36 sports, one team. More Photos.✨
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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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