Community Update
December 6, 2024
Hello North Rockland Families,
As the holiday season approaches, it provides us with a wonderful opportunity to pause, reflect and celebrate the many achievements within the North Rockland Central School District. This time of year is filled with festive activities that bring our school communities together and we have so much to be proud of.
We host holiday events and activities with an eye on safety. Our collaboration with the Haverstraw and Stony Point police departments and the Rockland County Sheriff's Office includes regular joint training sessions, coordinated emergency response plans and open lines of communication, all of which ensure a unified front should an emergency arise. In the new year, we also plan to call on the technical expertise of the Rockland BOCES Health, Safety and Security Services team to fully assess all North Rockland schools and properties and recommend key safety and security enhancements.
Along with School Resource Officer (SRO) coverage now in every district building, our focus on safety has never been stronger. Understanding the importance of cooperation, education and a police-citizen partnership makes our schools - and our local community - a safe and healthy place to live and learn.
One of the most exciting highlights of the season is the return of our Winter Concerts. Our students have been preparing for months, and it’s a joy to see long hours of rehearsals and practicing come together on-stage. The North Rockland High School Winter Concert, which took place Wednesday night, was an outstanding kickoff to this year’s performances. It was truly inspiring to hear such a wide range of musical talent and to witness how much our students have grown.
In the coming weeks, we look forward to enjoying musical performances in each of our schools. From elementary choirs to middle school bands, these concerts provide a wonderful opportunity for our students to shine and for families to come together to celebrate the season.
Another meaningful tradition at this time of year is the celebration of our Formerly Limited English Proficient (FLEP) students, who have reached the highest levels of English proficiency. These students have worked incredibly hard to achieve this milestone and, next week, we will honor them at North Rockland High School, Willow Grove, Haverstraw and West Haverstraw elementary schools. Congratulations to each of the FLEP students for their remarkable achievements - we are so proud of your hard work and perseverance!
In the world of athletics, our winter sports season is now in full swing. Our student-athletes are back in action and preparing for another exciting competition season. From basketball to wrestling, our teams are showing great determination and we know they will continue to represent North Rockland with pride. We wish all our athletes the best of luck as they compete in the weeks ahead.
As we prepare for the winter months, it’s also a good time to review NRCSD’s policies on inclement weather. Our district will continue to use traditional snow days until the three Board-designated snow days in our 2024-25 calendar are exhausted. If bad weather leads to more than three closures, we may consider implementing remote learning days. For more details on how weather-related announcements will be communicated, please refer to the "Weather-Related Announcements" section below.
Thank you for your continued support of the North Rockland Central School District!
-Dr. Kris Felicello
Superintendent of Schools
#PointsofPride - Remarkable Red Raider
We’re excited to kick off a new series, Remarkable Red Raider, where we shine a spotlight on exceptional students who embody the spirit, dedication and talent of our district. These students go above and beyond in their academics, extracurricular activities and character. In our first edition, we are proud to highlight five outstanding Red Raiders who are making a difference in their school and community.
Be sure to check out our social media for the full series and learn more about the remarkable accomplishments of these students!
NRCSD Teachers: To nominate a student for the next Remarkable Red Raider, please fill out this form.
FLEP at FMS
NR is bursting with pride for our FMS students who achieved FLEP status! This heartwarming celebration brought together students, teachers, and mentors past and present to honor their incredible dedication and hard work.
See more pictures HERE!
Making Ice Cream with Science
Eighth graders in Ms. Allutto's class at Fieldstone Middle School took learning to a whole new level with a hands-on ice cream-making lab! Students dove into the concept of states of matter as they mixed milk, sugar and flavorings, then used ice and salt to freeze the liquid into creamy ice cream.
See more pictures HERE!
Sly Williams Visits NRHS
Former NFL first-round pick Sly Williams shared his incredible journey from being a high school dropout to achieving his dream of playing in the NFL. Through hard work, determination and making the right choices, Sly’s story reminded our students of the power they hold in shaping their futures.
See more pictures HERE!
Ryan Tuohy
Ryan is a junior in the boys cross country at NRHS. You may have seen Tuohy’s name in the lohud multiple times as has been an instrumental piece to the team since he joined the team in eighth grade. Kicking off the season, Tuohy placed 3rd in the Manhattan Invitational and continued to excel. He placed 2nd in the Rockland County Championship at Bear Mountain last month, 1st in the Section One Invitational, and 2nd in the Section One Championship. During the State Championship, Tuohy got a personal record time of 15:48.0s placing 22nd. He is also a multisport athlete and will continue running during the winter and spring season on track. He is known to be calm, cool and collected and an excellent teammate. He pushes his teammates to be the best they can and is humble about his own successes.
Madysen Peters
Welcome Back to Winter Sports
Scrimmage Season
Freshman Basketball hit the court for their first home scrimmage this week against Clarkstown South and looked sharp. Check out more photos HERE!
The North Rockland Athletics Online Store will be closing for the remainder of 2024 at 5 p.m. ET on December 13. This is your last call to grab your favorite gear and place orders in time for the Holidays! Thank you to the entire North Rockland community for your patronage and support!
