Community Update
April 4, 2025
#PointsofPride - NRHS Valedictorian and Salutatorian
We are proud to spotlight two remarkable students from North Rockland High School whose hard work and dedication have earned them top honors in the Class of 2025!
Brayden Mariconi - Valedictorian
Brayden will be attending Georgia Tech, where he plans to major in Mechanical Engineering.
Giuliana Leone - Salutatorian
Giuliana will be attending Clemson University, majoring in Mechanical Engineering and minoring in Sports Communications.
District Survey
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Thank you for your support and partnership!
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Meet the Board: Mary Romano
This week, meet Mary Romano, a passionate and committed member of the Board who is deeply invested in shaping the future of our students. Learn more about Mary HERE!
Local Field Trip
WHES first grade Dual Language classrooms visited several local businesses and organizations, including the Thiells Fire Department, Haverstraw Police Department, Vilma's Bakery, Lucas Candies, the Haverstraw Post Office and the Haverstraw King's Daughters Public Library.
View more pictures HERE!
Best Buddies Got Talent
The first-ever NRHS Best Buddies Talent Show was a night to remember! Our incredible students lit up the stage with show-stopping performances, from singing and dancing to comedy that had the crowd roaring with laughter.
View more pictures HERE!
NEC Snoezelen Room
Students are benefiting from the Snoezelen Room, a specialized multi-sensory environment designed to support individuals with diverse needs. This space incorporates elements such as controlled lighting, calming sounds and tactile experiences to create a soothing, immersive atmosphere.
View more pictures HERE!
North Rockland Purple Up!
In the North Rockland School District, we recognize the strength and resilience of military children. To honor them and show our support, we invite all staff and students to wear purple on Wednesday, April 30, for NRCSD’s official PURPLE UP Day. This day is dedicated to raising awareness and supporting all branches of the military, including Active Duty, Reserve, National Guard and Veterans. We "go purple" as it symbolizes symbolizes unity, combining the colors of each military branch - blue for the Air Force, Navy and Coast Guard, green for the Army and red for the Marines. The 2025 shirts with new military graphics are available (cash only) through the school building's main offices. All proceeds raised go toward Hudson Valley Honor Flight's Mission 36 for Veterans taking place May 31.
To our community members who want to join our mission, please tag us in your photos and use #NRPurpleUp2025!
Sponsored by: NRCSD Honor Flight Committee
Claudel Chery
Claudel, a senior on the winter and spring track & field team, had an outstanding performance to close out his winter season. He qualified for the NYSPHSAA Championship and was crowned NYSPHSAA Champion after placing first in the 1000m, earning the title of the fastest public school runner in New York for the event. He then placed second in the NYS Federation 1000m race, competing against the top runners from both public and private schools. Throughout the winter season, he has been a standout competitor across multiple events, excelling in the 1500m, 1600m (placing first at every winter meet), 1 mile, 3200m, 2 miles, 4x800m relay and 4xmile relay. His Coach said, “Claudel is an athlete who leads by example. His discipline, determination, and consistency have been instrumental to his success, and his achievements speak for themselves.”
Isabella Belthrop
Isabella has been on the Unified Bowling Team for three seasons. She has great #RedRaider spirit and always tries to lift up her team with her “high fives”. Isabella loves to get the crowd going by dancing to her favorite songs in between frames. Over the seasons, Isabella has made progress in her bowling skills. She loves being with her teammates and really enjoys when her teachers come and watch her bowl. Her coach said, “Isabella is a pleasure to coach! She has an infectious smile and is a light to everyone around her. We are so proud of this incredible Raider!”
Red Raiders Dominated in Myrtle
North Rockland varsity baseball closed their weekend with back to back wins. Their second win of the day on Saturday was 12-3, led by star players at the plate. They kept it rolling on Sunday with a 12-4 victory over Clarkstown South! Check out specifics HERE!
First Win of the Season!
Congrats to Varsity Boys Lacrosse on securing their FIRST win of the season in a thrilling OT battle against White Plains at NRHS. The Red Raiders avenged their season ending loss to the Tigers with an overtime golden goal. With just 25 seconds left in the game, White Plains found the net to force overtime. But the Raiders stayed locked in and senior attack Tommy Cotter delivered the game winning goal to seal the victory! Check out more pictures HERE and HERE!
Giving back to the game!
April in Volunteer Month and we’re excited to showcase how our Red Raiders give back to the community! We’re kicking off the campaign with highlighting our Varsity and JV Girls Basketball teams who made an impact this season by running a winter rec league on Saturdays and hosting the Immaculate Conception 4th grade CYO team for a special joint practice. The CYO squad even cheered them on at one of their games! See more photos HERE!
Raiders Rise to the Challenge
Braving cold winds and lightning-fast greens, our boys varsity golf took on Dobbs Ferry in some of the toughest conditions they’ve faced. But that didn’t stop them from putting together another stellar team performance, shooting a 202, just one stroke off yesterday’s total. Check out the post HERE!
First Home Game in the Books
North Rockland Varsity Flag Football hosted Wappingers for their first home game of the season! From big plays to key stops, the action didn’t disappoint. View the post HERE!
RED RAIDERS RALLY FOR FIRST HOME WIN!
Talk about a comeback! Down 5-0 in the 6th, North Rockland Varsity Baseball erupted for seven runs to take a 7-5 lead before darkness called the game, securing their first home victory of the season. Check out the post HERE!
Fan Feature Friday
Check out our dedicated Red Raider fans as they supported this week our boys lacrosse and baseball teams! No matter the weather, our fans are always there to support our student-athletes. We love to see it! Go Red Raiders! Check out the post HERE!
Swinging Through the Season
Varsity girls golf competed against Suffern this week at Rotella Golf Course. Molly Craffey came in clutch with a 47 to earn 3rd place, while Delaney Jones followed close behind in 4th with a 50! Check out the post HERE!
Cheerleading
Lily Becker
Ashlee Begbie
Bella Guerra
Angelica Hicks
Eva Lanzillotti
Samantha Lavelle
Jasiya Lee
Danica Lupo
Kaelin McCarthy
Madysen Peters
Emma Taylor
Check out our senior varsity cheerleading responses HERE!
Boys Swim
Jonathan Bleyzer
Michael Leach
Zackary Rodriguez
Aidan Tat
Take a look at our varsity boys swim seniors responses HERE!
