Athletics
- Tuesday, 5/7 Varsity Track & Field at 5:00 PM vs Multiple Schools
- Wednesday, 5/8 JV Baseball at 4:15 PM vs Lady of Lourdes
- Wednesday, 5/8 Varsity Boys Tennis at 4:15 PM vs Spackenkill at SUNY Ulster
- Wednesday, 5/8 Varsity Girls Lacrosse at 5:00 PM vs FDR
- Thursday, 5/9 Unified Basketball at 4:30 PM vs Pine Plains
- Thursday, 5/9 Varsity Boys Lacrosse at 5:00 PM vs Saugerties
- Friday, 5/10 Unified Basketball at 4:30 PM vs Rhinebeck
Please note this listing only includes home games.
AP Exams Begin This Week! 📅
AP exams will be administered during May 6-10 and May 13-17. For a complete schedule, click here. Please note the library will be closed during the administration of these exams. If you have any questions regarding the AP exams, please contact Mr. Judge. Good luck to all our students taking these exams!
RVCSD Achieves Top Graduation Rate in the County! 🎉
I am thrilled to share some incredibly exciting news with you all! The state report card for the 2022-23 academic year has just been released, and I am delighted to announce that Rondout Valley High School has achieved the highest graduation rate in the county, standing proudly at an impressive 95%!
Rondout Valley Central School District celebrated a jump in year-to-year graduation rates from 2022 to 2023, according to the NYS Education Department. Rondout is one of three districts in the Ulster BOCES region to see an increased graduation rate, while four schools in the region saw year-to-year decreases. Rondout Valley ranked #1 for the highest graduation rate out of the eight local public schools in the region, with 95%. In comparison, the state average graduation rate was 86% for August 2023.
These numbers are a testament to the hard work of our teachers and staff, and we are very proud of our students’ success. This remarkable achievement reflects our collective dedication to student success and excellence in education. Let's celebrate this milestone together! Bravo, Gander Nation!
Student Congress Elections for the 2024-25 School Year are Approaching! 🗳️
Student Congress will be holding elections for Student Congress Office and for Class Office for the 2024-25 school year on May 22. Nomination forms are available from Mrs. Edmonds in the library and will be due no later than 2:25 PM on Wednesday, May 8. Student Congress will need a President (who must be from the Class of 2025), a Vice President (who can be Class of 2027 or Class of 2026), a Secretary (who must be Class of 2027) and a Treasurer (who can be Class of 2026 or 2025). Every class will also need a President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and four class representatives.
These 36 positions form YOUR Student Congress! Take the opportunity to run for office and make a difference by organizing fantastic events and programs for the next school year! 🌟 Let your voice be heard and shape our school's future! 📣
Upcoming Events!
Spring has sprung and below is a listing of upcoming events!
MAY
6-10: AP Exams
13-17: AP Exams
17: 5-Weeks Ends (Quarter 4)
17: Shawn Farrell Memorial Concert at 6:00 PM
22: Springfest at 1:00 PM
23-27: School Closed
29: Spring Concert at 7:00 PM
JUNE
3: Senior Award Night at 6:30 PM
4: Algebra 1 Regents/No Classes
5: PTSA Meeting at 6:00 PM
13: Last Day of Classes
13: Last Day of BOCES
14-25: Regents Exams
26: Graduation at 6:00 PM
Teacher Appreciation Week!
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 6-May 10. Let's take this opportunity to extend a HUGE thank you to all of our teachers and staff! 🙌 We are immensely grateful for your dedication, hard work, and the positive impact you make on our students and our school community every single day! 📚✨
Let's make this week extra special as we show our appreciation for the amazing educators who shape our future! 🎉🍎
Recognize a RVHS Teacher or Staff Member!
Mr. Soi, Social Studies Teacher
by Anonymous HS Student
He is a good role model and good person.
Ms. Longway, Special Education Teacher
by Alex MacKinnon
Responsive, generous, works for equity and student’s success.
Señorita Robertson, Spanish Teacher
by Anonymous HS Student
She is incredibly helpful, kind, and encouraging. Her style of teaching is very comprehensive and engaging. We all know that we can go to her if we need help or support!
Mr. Marusek, Science Teacher
by Anonymous HS Student
I want to recognize Mr. Marusek because he is such an amazing teacher and character. He has such a likeable personality and he makes classes enjoyable. People say that a good teacher makes for an interesting and enthusiastic course, and Mr. Marusek is a prime example.
Ms. Demarco, School Counselor
by Anonymous HS Parent
Ms Demarco had made an unbelievable connection with my teen. My teen has never been so willing to discuss personal/life issues with any staff member. She's open, supportive and responsive.
Mr. Loder, Band Teacher
by Amy Summers & Drebra Sterling
He is an outstanding and dedicated educator and he has patience and passion for his work and his students.
Mr. Mahoskey, Senior Crisis Behavior Specialist
by Anonymous HS Student
He helps a lot of people through hard times.
Ms. Bouton, Science Teacher
by Anonymous HS Student
She puts in a lot of hard work and effort to teach the students.
Ms. Willingham, Special Education Teacher
by Deidre Erichson
She is an amazing teacher! I appreciate all her support in making my son's 1st year in high school a successful one! She is always there to help him and encourages him to do his best. Thank you!!
Mr. Loheide, Health & PE Teacher
by Anonymous HS Student
Because he is a very helpful and chill guy. I can see him whenever and he will be there to help me.
Mr. Brodhead, Social Studies Teacher
by Anonymous HS Student
He´s a great teacher and person!
Ms. Kubart, Special Education Teacher
by Jillian Gundberg
I recognize this person because she pushes us to get better at all of our work and helps us with anything we need.
Ms. Sasso, English Teacher
by Anonymous HS Student
She is really funny and good with the kids.
Ms. Dorrian (Glass), Special Education Teacher
by Anonymous HS Student
Ms. Glass is a very kind, and thoughtful teacher. Whenever you need someone to talk to she’s always there and she’s also very understanding and she gets a lot of things. If you need help with anything she’s there within a snap of a finger. She tries her hardest to make sure that all her students have smiles on their face and if they don’t she tries to see what she can do to make their days better. You never really see her upset because of how happy go lucky she is!! She may push you to ur limits but at the end of the day or the end of the year, you’ll thank her. She’s also always making sure your doing ur best and making sure your pushing for your goals and keeping you on bored with everything. Anyways what I’m trying to say is Ms. Glass is pretty cool, get to know her!!
Ms. Hyland, Business Teacher
by Erin Bush
Ms. Hyland has been a source of support and encouragement for my son since he began taking business courses in his sophomore year. Her genuine kindness and selflessness is rare and I’m so grateful that my son has had the privilege to learn from such a wonderful educator and human being.
Ms. Cincotta, Social Studies Teacher
by Anonymous HS Colleague
Toni is an incredible teacher who wants students to succeed under any circumstance. She will meet them where they are and raise them up to high achieving standards. Toni has nearly 30 years of experience and uses that experience to craft lessons to have students be engaged and thrive.
Mr. Reeder, English Teacher
by Wayne Steinhilber
Mr. Reeder is down to earth and he is happy most of the time.
Ms. Hawryluk, Teaching Assistant
by Kaden Dennin
I want to recognize this person because Ms. H helps me with tennis paper work.The score card teaches me the tennis rules, helps me with art, plays wiffle ball and tennis with me.
Mr. Delessio, Special Education Teacher
by Anonymous HS Parent
Mr. Delessio took the time to build a relationship with my daughter and became a trusting role model. He shared resources with us that we otherwise wouldn’t have been aware of, provided a lot of support and played a huge part in my daughter’s success with graduating this year. He teaches with respect and empathy for his students. He has given my child a positive school experience that she will remember for the rest of her life. We appreciate you Mr. Delessio!
Ms. Jarvis, School to Work
by Lynn Hoffay
Ms. Jarvis wears many hats. She is kind, respectful, and goes above and beyond for any student who walks through her door.
Ms. Neumann, Science Teacher
by Anonymous HS Student
She's an amazing teacher who puts effort into her students' education, while making the curriculum entertaining and engaging. She always listens to her students and considers their ideas to improve the classroom, and treats her classes and each individual fairly and equally.
Recognize a RVHS Teacher or Staff Member!
If there's a RVHS teacher/staff member that you'd like to see recognized, complete the form below. Our dedicated staff members take great pride in helping students reach their full potential, and your feedback means a lot to us. Your nominations will be featured in upcoming newsletters throughout the month of May, shining a spotlight on the incredible work of our teachers and staff at RVHS. Nominate someone today...it only take a couple seconds!
School Lunch Hero Day on 5/6!🌟🥪
Today, May 6, is School Lunch Hero Day at RVHS! 🌟 We want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude to all of our amazing school lunch heroes who work tirelessly to nourish our young scholars every day. Your dedication and hard work are truly appreciated! Thank you for all that you do! 🙌 Please join us in showing our appreciation by thanking them when you see them today!
Damn Good Honey Pick-Up! 🍯
Please have your student stop by the AP Office or parents/guardians may stop by the high school on Thursday, May 9 and Friday, May 10 between 2:30-3:30 PM to pick up your Damn Good Honey orders. Thank you for supporting a local business and the Rondout Valley High School PTSA!
📣 Digital Equity Survey: Attention Students & Families!
The COVID-19 Pandemic has underscored the critical role of technology in student learning. The New York State Education Department (NYSED) is requiring all students/parents/guardians to complete a Digital Equity Survey for each K-12 student in their family. It's a quick nine-question questionnaire available on your Infinite Campus Student or Parent Portal.
Your responses will:
🎯 Help identify school and district needs
🔍 Target resources and funding opportunities
📝 Inform state policy and legislative initiatives.
Access the survey through your Infinite Campus Student or Parent Portal. Let's bridge the digital divide together! Please complete the survey by May 17.
Attention Seniors!
- June 3: Senior Awards Night at 6:30 PM
- June 24: Graduation Rehearsal
- June 26: Graduation Arrival for Graduating Students (5:00 PM)
- June 26: Commencement Ceremony (6:00 PM)
Seniors should check their Class of 2024 Google Classroom weekly for important updates!
Important Message from the Governor Regarding FAFSA and TAP Applications!
Spring into Safety: Beat the Heat with Cool Tips!🌷💧
As the weather heats up, remember to stay hydrated and dress appropriately. Layering is key for those cool mornings that transition into beautiful warm afternoons. Opt for breathable fabrics like cotton, linen, and rayon to keep cool as the temperatures rise!
Here are some heat safety tips to keep in mind:
- Dress for summer: Lightweight, light-colored clothing reflects heat and sunlight.
- Stay hydrated: Drink plenty of water even if you don't feel thirsty.
- Enjoy cooling foods: Fresh fruits and vegetables like watermelon, cucumbers, and citrus fruits can help you stay cool.
- Never leave anyone in a closed, parked vehicle, especially children and pets.
- Protect your skin: Wear sunscreen SPF 30 or higher and avoid excessive sun exposure.
- Take it easy: Reduce strenuous activities and seek out cooler environments when needed.
Let's make the most of this beautiful weather while staying safe and comfortable!
Quarter 3 Honor Roll Recognition!
GRADE 9
Merit Roll: Dakota Albert, Ethan Allen, Brooke Baul, Adda Lee Braselmann, Keith Carlson, Rebecca Carroll, Oscar DiDonato, Elliot Engel-Deppe, Donald Giamei, Jillian Gundberg, Ryan Helm, Taiyo Kizawa, Lola Malenski, Antonio Mason, Zachary Mickelson, Ava Quick, Samantha Reyes, Jaden Rion, Adriana Slater, Jasmin Smith, Karl VanValkenburgh, and Madeline Williams.
Honor Roll: Ava Barba-Andujar, Bridget Boyd, Aiden Carroll, James Casey, Chloe Cooke, Izaak Donnelly, Cy Gray, Sienna Greenberg, Tyler Harned, Kailee Hicks, Joshua LaPierre, Juliana Lunstedt, Adrianna Moran, Hannah Nawrocki, Madison Pfaff, Oliver Roosa-Dunphy, Penelope Roosa-Dunphy, and Georgia Weinstein.
High Honor Roll: Isaiah Applestone, Hayden Bauer, Hannah Chapin, Jessa Clark, Dahlia Davis, Ruby Focarino, August Ganter, Johnny Guo, Kadi Holt, Lauren Ivan, Aubrey Jagodzinski, Yarema Kurkevych, Brooke Martire, Helena Molitoris, Addison O'Donnell, Stephen Schwartz, Greta Sutherland-Roth, John Sweeney, and Zinnia Vargas.
GRADE 10
Merit Roll: Laszlo Beke, Hayden Bowman, Demaj Brodhead, Diego Castro Linares, Ryan Clark, Corwin DeRosa, Lacey Freer, Elizabeth Hanigan, Kyleigh Healy, John Hedley, Hailey Kellerhouse, Jocelyn Leahey, Adreenah Mason, John North, Ruby Powell, Hunter Rion, Mia Trumbore, and Brody Wynkoop.
Honor Roll: John Basten, Sedric Boughton, Chloe Coonrod, Kaden Dennin, Amanda DeWitt, Fionn Forsythe, Hannah Heijink, Morgan Hermance, Henry Hutchins, Noah Kelly, Josephina Kozack, Grace McArdle, Camille McMillan, Jasmine McNeil, Brooke Mulkowsky, Graham Palmentiero, Borny Patwoary, Tristan Post, Samantha Ritayik, Hudson Scott, Owen Shaffer Sermini, Owin Simmons, Addisyn Spano-Meyer, Alyssa VanLeuven, and Gypsy Wish.
High Honor Roll: Brody Baker, Fahad Bhuiyan, Tristan Cantello, Maven Flamhaft, Waylon Foreman, Gabrielle Hart, Isaac Herman, Grace Kiszkiel, Jack Kotsides, Jacob Kraft, Harris Kyaw, Zi Qing Liu, Ruby Ortner, Hudson Paley, Hanna Rylewicz, Meribelle Stringham, Jeffrey Ulrich, and Beatrice Wilhelm.
GRADE 11
Merit Roll: Jordan Beechel, Rowan Boyd, Candace Browne, Carlo Bueti, Kelly Casas, Ethan Dean, Kaylin Decker, Julia Deyo, Danielle Driekonski, Ryan Gillis, Gabriella Goodrich, Ashtyn Gray, Devin Jimenez, Keara Johnson, Sophia Johnson, Nash Kennedy, Hunter Lamey, Joseph Lightstone, Jaycub Schaniel, Ryan Sheremetta, Joseph Sirico, Madelyn Tuscanes, and Odin Vitek.
Honor Roll: Ramona Andersen, Daniel DeLaura, Andrew Dingman, Violet Elder-Rusciolelli, Brian Henderson, Hayden Lazzaro, Brooke Long, Abigail McGuinness, Aidan Nolan, Miles Quellette, Domenic Palazzolo, Flora Parker-Myers, Justin Paterno, Maria Read, Lukcas Schaniel, Lauren Schoonmaker, Ava Seablom, Millina Tully, Juliana Turner, Alexeah Walsh, and Carsyn Wolford.
High Honor Roll: Sophia Bollin, Sophia Clark, Grace Curran, Gage Davis, Addyson Eck, Kendell Erlwein, Freja Ermer, Adriana Faso, Stori Gallicchio, Vivian Gonzales, Logan Keller, Joana Koehler, Joleigh Kozack, Samuel Lever, Halle Meoli, Clara Samko, Kenneth Schade, Joseph Soi, Gwenyth Tuscanes, Anna Webber, and Abbigail Williams.
GRADE 12
Merit Roll: Jack Amend, Emily Andrews, Ethan Bowman, Garvey Chiarolanzio, Jordan Coyne, Grace Cutaia, Aidan Davenport, Connie Deegan, Alexandria Dennin, Kaitlynn Gratis, Lexus Healy, Emily Hoar, Emma Jolly, Jacqueline Kennedy, Sumner King-Barra, Eliana Lonstein, Adriana Marano, Jacob Marcel, Mona Mernin, Gabriel Needham, Connor Nelson, Niomi Perry, Gavin Prendergast, Richard Robinson, Harriett Seubert, Mackenzie Snair, William Thurst, Camden Troeger, and Ashton Wynkoop.
Honor Roll: Jakob Baron, Ella Marie Bennett, Hunter Bober, Aili Clark, Thomas Clark, Hannah Coddington, Christopher Cook, Adeline Delessio, Peter Dymitryszyn, David Ferraiolo-Scalera, Savannah Freer, Sierra Hikade, Kylie Ivan, Finnigan Kenney, Siddhartha Lama, Justin Nazario, Erin Parete, Maceo Pileggi, Thomas Rearick, Gavin Rosa, Brayden Soura, Nora Suszczynski, Alexa VanDemark, Nadja Welden, and Chase Yark.
High Honor Roll: Django Accardi, Sydney Allen, Merryn Arms, Michelle Avello, Shana Blandon, Clifford Bush, Jonathan Chamberlain, Abigail Chorzempa, Jill Creegan, Jessica Daddio, Victoria DeGraw, Preston Demorest, Amelia Dunphy, Trevor Gilliland, Chloe Goodin, Brayden Hanigan, Sadie Heagney, Mica King, Luke Kotsides, Giada Labate, Nicholas Laskowski, Jackson Paley, Ellis Picuri, Hunter Ridgely, Lucas Russell, Gabriel Schoonmaker, Caleb Taszak, and Olivia Waruch.
Career Day at RVHS!
RVHS held its inaugural Career Day on April 19. Dozens of professionals from the local community volunteered their time and expertise, sharing information about their respective fields with students in Grades 9-12.
The event featured a lineup of dynamic presenters, from educators to illustrators, bankers to bakers. Students were able to choose the area that interested them the most from the following categories: Health and Medical Services; Creative Arts; Banking and Finance; Agriculture and Farming; Construction and Trades; Public Safety; Culinary, Hospitality, and Tourism; Cosmetology; Science and Engineering; Communications and Journalism; Career Exploration; Human Services; Education; and Business Owners and Leaders.
Read more on our website: https://bit.ly/3QlZGM5
Senior Prom!
There were over 150 students who attended Senior Prom last Thursday at The Chateau in Kingston. It was a night filled with dancing and entertainment. Everyone had a blast and looked fantastic! A HUGE thank you to our senior class advisers Ms. Balestra, Ms. Jarvis and Ms. Hawryluk. Thank you to all the chaperones and everyone who helped make it an unforgettable evening! Congratulations to our Prom Royalty: Preston Demorest, Finn Kenney, Annika Mahany, Jacob Marcel, Isabella Quick & Angela Shultis.
RVHS Juniors Explore College Options at SUNY College Fair! 🏫📚
On Thursday, April 25th, 24 juniors from RVHS seized the opportunity to attend the SUNY College Fair at SUNY New Paltz. With over 50 SUNY schools in attendance, this event was a pivotal moment for our students to connect with admissions representatives and gain insights into prospective colleges. Encouraging our students to "shop around" and conduct thorough research is paramount. This approach empowers them to make informed decisions as they prepare to apply to colleges in their senior year.
Many students shared how it broadened their perspective, exposing them to colleges they hadn't previously considered. Meeting with college representatives directly provided invaluable information to guide their research efforts. We are excited about the prospects of expanding this opportunity for even more students in the future. A special thank you to our College & Career Counselor, Ms. Klein, for making this possible! 🌟📝
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts! 🍩
Craving something sweet? The Junior Class (Class of 2025) has you covered with Krispy Kreme Doughnuts! 🍩 Order forms may be picked up in the Library. All orders and payment are due by Monday, May 20. Pick up all orders on Thursday May 30 on the loading dock from 2:30 to 5:00 PM. Spread the word to your friends and family! Don't miss out on these delicious treats!
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.
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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