Home Stretch...Finish Strong, Rondout! 🏁
With just 12 days left of classes, it's time to summon all your strength and determination. To our seniors, these final days mark the end of your high school journey. Cherish each moment, for it will pass in the blink of an eye. Attend every day on time, give your best, get involved, and combat "senioritis" with resilience.
To students in Grades 9-11, now is not the time to slack off. Hand in completed work, stay updated on the student portal, make-up missed assignments, ask your teachers or counselor for help, and seize the opportunity to attend Regents review sessions after school.
And to our students enrolled in night school, with only a couple classes left, every moment counts. Don't let it slip away. Lean on your teachers and counselors for support—we're here to help you finish strong!
Together, let's make these last 12 days count and let us know how we can help! 🚀
Regents Review Schedule!
Check out our full listing of after school review for Regents and Final Exams. Review sessions will start at 2:30 PM in assigned locations. To view, click HERE.
Algebra 1 Regents on June 4!
The Algebra 1 Regents Exam will be administered on June 4 at 8:00 AM to all students who are enrolled in an Algebra 1 course as well as any other students who need to take this exam on Tuesday, June 4. As a result, there will be no instructional classes held on June 4. Only students taking the Algebra 1 Regents exam will report to the high school on Tuesday, June 4.
Students taking the exam will arrive at school on their regular morning bus runs, and will be transported home after completion of the exam. Additional information regarding the exam will be shared with students. There will be No AM or PM BOCES on June 4.
Important Testing Information:
- Student arrival is 7:30-7:45 AM and report to the cafeteria upon arrival.
- Exam begins promptly at 8:00 AM.
- No student will be allowed to enter the exam site after 10:00 AM.
- Students who arrive late must complete the exam by the scheduled end time. For example, if you arrive late to a morning exam at 9:45 AM, you will only have until the scheduled end time to complete the exam, which is 11:00 AM.
- Students arriving to school after the 8:00 AM exam start MUST enter through the Welcome Center and will be escorted to testing location.
- Absences from NYS Regents exams CANNOT be made up until the next scheduled administration in August.
- CELL PHONES ARE NOT PERMITTED ON SITE! All backpacks, cell phones, smart watches, i-Pads, Chromebooks, and other electronic devices will not be allowed during the exam or during any breaks. If a student brings any of these items to school, the items will be collected upon entering the testing room; however, the school district will not be responsible for electronic or valuable personal items. All valuable items should be left at home. Per NYSED, "Test proctors, test monitors, and school officials shall retain the right to collect and hold any prohibited electronic devices prior to the start of the test administration. Admission to the test shall be denied to any student who is in possession of a cell phone or other prohibited electronic device and refuses to relinquish it. Possession of such a device will cause the student’s examination to be invalidated.”
- Students are required to be in their testing site for a minimum of 2 hours. After that, they can leave with teacher permission and 1) go directly to the cafeteria to wait for the bus or 2) if they have an arranged ride home, they are to leave campus.
- A healthy breakfast and lunch will be available in the cafeteria. Please be sure your student gets a good night’s sleep and comes prepared to do their best!
- Please note that the results of this exam will not be available until the state releases the conversion tables during Regents week.
June Regents Exams
Be sure to review the June Regents exam schedule below. If you have questions, please contact your student's counselor directly. Please note that all morning exams will begin at 8:00 AM and all afternoon exams will begin at 12:00 PM. Additional testing information will be released next week.
No Place for Hate Meeting This Thursday, 5/30!
Join us after school on Thursday, May 30 in the library at 2:35 PM for the No Place for Hate Team meeting. We’ll be focusing on creating our Diversity & Awareness calendar for the 2024-25 school year. This calendar is a valuable resource shared across the District, and we welcome all students and staff to contribute. Thank you for your dedication to this important work!
Order Your Yearbook Now! 📚
Yes, you can still order a yearbook! You can order at any time (even years from now), but if you want it signed before the end of this school year, the time to order is now.
To order, go to www.treering.com and click "Buy Yearbooks." Then enter the passcode: 1014540845314295. Yearbooks cost $48. If you already ordered one and need to pick it up, please see Ms. Burns. See Ms. Burns, our yearbook advisor, if you have any questions.
Ms. Whitney Burns
Yearbook Advisor
Join Us for Our Final PTSA Meeting of the Year!
We invite you to our last PTSA meeting of the school year on Wednesday, June 5 at 6:00 PM in the High School Library. This important meeting will cover reflections on this past year and outline our plans for the upcoming year.
In addition, there will be a special presentation on Title I funded programs. Principal Torok will provide an in-depth look at the Academic Intervention Services available at RVHS and our reading program. We will also explain the academic assessments used to measure student progress, the proficiency levels expected of our students, and the crucial role you, as parents, play in your child's education. Your participation is valuable, and we hope to see you there!
Attention Seniors & Families!
Important information about graduation, rehearsal, and other end-of-year festivities was released last week. To read the letter sent to all seniors and their families, click here. Make sure to stay informed and prepared for these exciting events!
FAFSA Workshops Offered This Month! 💰🎓
Attention, seniors! The time has come to complete your Financial Aid application, and SUNY is here to help. Take advantage of virtual hands-on workshops to navigate this crucial step in your academic journey. These workshops provide invaluable guidance and support as you navigate the complexities of the Financial Aid process from the comfort of your own home. Click here for more details and to reserve your spot! 💰🎓
Finish Strong with Checklists! ✅
Did you know that people who create checklists complete their work 40% faster and are more productive? As the school year wraps up, juggling final exams, Regents exams, and balancing home and school life can feel overwhelming. Here are some tips to help you organize and prioritize:
1) 🧠 Do a Brain Dump: Write down all tasks in your head, including projects, chores, exams, and other to-dos. This releases cognitive load.
2) 📋 Separate Tasks: Distill your list to 3-5 big tasks for each day. Prioritize by importance (e.g., urgent and important, not urgent but important, urgent but not important, and not urgent and not important).
3) ⏰ Time Block: Schedule time for each task. Make sure time is chunked into manageable segments to complete these tasks.
4) 🚫 Stop Overloading Your List: Busy does not mean productive. Prioritize your tasks and give yourself grace. This prevents burnout and keeps you motivated.
5) 🔍 Review Your List at the End of the Day: Look back at completed tasks, cross or check them off. Celebrate the wins and analyze missed tasks to improve your next day's list.
6) 🌅 Create a Morning Routine: Start each day with a simple 5-minute routine like drinking water, eating breakfast, stretching, or meditating. This helps your brain switch into a productive state of mind.
Get it done, Rondout, and finish strong!
RVHS Students Dive into Robotics! 🤖
Rondout Valley High School students enrolled in Computer Science with Travis Buley are diving into robotics! Using engineering and coding skills, they are programming robots built with LEGO Education SPIKE kits to successfully navigate a maze designed by Mr. Buley. The goal is to construct a robot compatible with the maze, ensuring, for example, that the wheels aren’t too big and the robot isn’t too tall. The challenging part is crafting the code to maneuver the robot around turns and walls. A special thank you to the Rondout Valley Education Foundation for making this possible for our students! How cool!
Gander Merch!
Gander gear is available for purchase online! This store is open all year and all orders are shipped directly to the buyer. Orders are customizable and there is something for everyone! Click here to shop now! If you have any questions, please contact our athletic office. Go Ganders!!!
Jeff Panek
Director of Athletics, Health and Physical Education
687-2400 ext. 4287
Night School Schedule & Info!
Night School started on Monday, October 2. Night School & Regents Prep will be held from 2:35-4:30 PM on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Questions about Night School, contact Ms. Balestra.
Night School Supervisor
Ms. Balestra
687-2400 ext. 4252
After-School Expectations
We wanted to take an opportunity to remind students about after school expectations.
- Students are not to be in the building after school unless under the direct supervision of a staff member, which includes club advisor, after school help, Night School, or detention. Students must remain with the supervisor for the duration of time. When a club advisor or teacher dismisses you, students must report to the cafeteria and wait for the late bus.
- After school buses depart campus at 3:30 and 4:35 PM daily.
- Anyone wishing to stay after to complete schoolwork, but not with a specific teacher must report to the cafeteria.
- All students are to report to assigned areas by 2:30 PM. Those found in the halls without passes after that time will be given an office referral and may face loss of after school privileges.
Campus Parent (Parent Portal)
The Parent Portal through Infinite Campus allows families to monitor their child’s progress, grades, and attendance. If you need assistance accessing the portal the portal, please email Randi Chase at rchase@rondout.k12.ny.us. If at any time you have a question about your child’s assignments, please contact your child’s teacher or counselor.
View Past Newsletters
RVHS News 2023-24
September 14, 2023
From Ms. Torok
Email: jtorok@rondout.k12.ny.us
Website: https://rondoutvhs.sharpschool.com/
Location: 122 Kyserike Road, Accord, NY, USA
Phone: (845) 687- 2400
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RondoutValleyCentralSchoolDistrict/
Twitter: @RVCSD