
RVHS News
Go Ganders!
Principal Torok's Newsletter
June 10, 2024
Here are the highlights for this week. As always, do not hesitate to contact me with questions, comments or ideas.
Week at a Glance
Monday, June 10 (C day)
Tuesday, June 11 (D day)
Wednesday, June 12 (A day)
Thursday, June 13 (B day)
Friday, June 14 (Regents Exams)
Upcoming News & Events!
Last Day of Classes is June 13!
The last day of regular classes is Thursday, June 13. This includes both AM and PM BOCES.
June Regents Week!
Important information about Regents Exam Week including busing and testing procedures is provided below. Please be sure to read it in its entirety. If you have questions, please contact your student's teacher or counselor directly.
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.
Athletics!
Mark your calendars for a day of excitement and camaraderie as we host the Special Olympics on June 13 from 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM on Main Campus. Join us as athletes showcase their skills and determination in a variety of events. It's a wonderful opportunity to show our support and cheer on these incredible athletes as they compete. Don't miss out on this inspiring event!
End of the Year Info!
Student Chromebooks!
Be sure to read the following below which outlines the plan for collecting the student devices. Questions about student devices, textbooks and all other district supplies, please contact the AP office x4207/4208.
- Grade 12: Seniors will drop off their Chromebook when they pick-up their cap and gowns at graduation rehearsal on Monday, 6/24.
- Grades 9-11: All students in Grades 9-11 will keep their device over the summer.
Returning School Supplies & Textbooks!
As the school year winds down, teachers have begun collecting textbooks, library books, and other materials. Questions about student devices, textbooks and all other district supplies, please contact the AP office x4207/4208. All district supplies must be returned by Thursday, June 13.
Attention Student Drivers!
All parking tags must be turned in at this time. Please return them into the AP Office. Thank you!
Important Dates & Info!
- Monday, 6/10: Athletic Senior Commitment Night at 4:00 PM in HS Auditorium
- Thursday, 6/13: Last Day of Classes
- Thursday, 6/13: Last Day of Classes for BOCES
- Friday, 6/14: ELA Regents Exam at 8:00 AM.
- Friday, 6/14: Checkpoint B Exam at 8:00 AM.
- Friday, 6/14: Living Environment Regents Exam at 12:00 PM.
- Tuesday, 6/18: US History & Government Exam at 8:00 AM.
- Tuesday, 6/18: Global History Regents Exam at 12:00 PM.
- Wednesday, 6/19: School Closed/No Exams
- Thursday, 6/20: Earth Science Regents Exam at 8:00 M.
- Thursday, 6/20: Chemistry Regents Exam at 12:00 PM.
- Friday, 6/21: Geometry Regents Exam at 8:00 AM.
- Monday, 6/24: Algebra 2 Regents Exam at 8:00 AM.
- Monday, 6/24: Senior Picnic at 12:00 PM.
- Monday, 6/24: Graduation Rehearsal at 12:45 PM.
- Tuesday, 6/25: Physics Regents Exam at 8:00 AM.
- Wednesday, 6/26: Graduation at 6:00 PM.
Regents Exam Info!
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.
Message from Principal Torok
With final exams and Regents week approaching us, there is something very important for you to know. Test scores are not everything. The scores you will get from these tests will tell you something, but they will not tell you everything. These tests do not assess all of what makes each of you exceptional and unique.
There is no way to βtestβ all the amazing and awesome things that make you YOU! Itβs the person behind the test score that counts. Please remember, itβs not the value of the number itβs the value of the person. Good luck on all your upcoming exams and try your best!
Sincerely,
Ms. Torok
General Testing Info!
Rondout Valley High School will administer Regents Exams on June 14-25. The only students who are to come to school during the Regents exam period are students who are taking an exam or have scheduled PE make-ups (AM only). All students are expected to be on time to exams. Students arriving before 8:00AM, are to wait in the cafeteria until the announcement is made to report to their testing location. Morning exams begin promptly at 8:00 AM and afternoon exams begin at 12:00 PM. Students arriving for their afternoon exam are expected to wait in the cafeteria until released for their PM exam. Students are required to sit for a minimum of two hours for exams. After that, they can leave testing area with teacher permission and must report directly to the cafeteria, which is the designated waiting area. Students that are done testing for the day and have an arranged ride home, they are to leave campus.
A healthy breakfast and lunch will be served each day. Please be sure your child gets a good nightβs sleep and comes prepared to do their best!
Electronic Devices
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 studentβs examination to be invalidated.β
Busing & Transportation Info!
Busing & Transportation Info for June 14βJune 25:
- Buses will run their regular morning routes.
- There will be a mid-day bus that will take students home at 11:30 AM. Please have your child mention it to their bus driver if they need to be transported home.
- Buses will run their regular routes at 2:30 PM to take students home.
- There will be a late run bus at both 3:30 and 4:30 PM. Late busses will not take students directly home, students will be dropped off at the late run designated spots. Students are encouraged to arrange rides after their afternoon exams, since the late bus does not depart until 3:30 PM and 4:30 PM.
- For students who only have an afternoon exam (at 12:00 PM), there will be a mid-morning bus that will pick your student up between 10:30-11:00 AM. Please make sure your student is out and waiting for the bus. Contact our Transportation Department at (845)687-2400, x4815 or x4816 with questions about routes or pickup times.
- Special Needs buses will run as normal, but times may vary.
Contact our Transportation Department at (845) 687-2400, x4815 or First Student at (845) 626-7143 with questions about routes.
June Regents Exam Bus Schedule!
7:30 AM β Pick-up for AM exams (Daily)
11:30 AM β Transport Home (All AM Exams)
11:30 AM β Mid-Morning Bus Arrival (PM Exams only)
2:30 PM β Transport Home (Daily)
4:30 PM β Late Bus (Daily)
- Students taking morning exams β Students can come in on their normal morning bus. Students will report to the cafeteria and wait until an announcement is made to report to their testing location. Students then will be transported home on the mid-day bus at 11:30 PM after their morning exam.
- Students taking afternoon exams βA mid-morning bus will pick your student up between 10:30-11:00 AM. Please make sure your student is out and waiting for the bus. Students will report to the cafeteria and wait until an announcement is made to report to their testing location. Students then will be transported home on the afternoon bus after their exam.
Please contact our Transportation Department at (845) 687-2400, x4815 or x4816, or First Student at (845) 626-7143 with all transportation questions.
Other Testing Info!
Student Absences, Late Arrivals and Make-Up Exams:
- Students who arrive late to an exam must report in by a minimum late time or they will not be allowed into the testing room. No student may enter any exam after 10:00 AM for morning exams or 2:00 PM for afternoon exams.
- Students who arrive late must complete the exam by the scheduled end time. For example, if you arrive late to an AM 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.
- 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.
- Absences from NYS Regents exams CANNOT be made up until the next scheduled administration in August.
- A healthy breakfast and lunch will be available in the cafeteria. Please be sure your student gets a good nightβs sleep and comes prepared to do their best!
Visitors: Visitors will NOT be permitted into the building while exams are being administered.
Announcements!
Athletic Senior Commitment Night π£
Join us on Monday, June 10, at 4 PM in the HS Auditorium for a special evening celebrating our senior athletes! Let's honor their hard work and dedication as they commit to their future athletic and academic endeavors. Don't miss this exciting event! ππ #GanderPride
Senior Exit Survey! π
Our Senior Exit Survey will be administered in all Government classes later this week. Please check your Google Classroom and complete the survey. Your feedback is important to us! If you need access to the link, please contact Ms. Klein, our College & Career Counselor, or your Government teacher. Thank you for your participation!
PE Make-Ups!
PE Make-Ups will be held during Regents Week from 8:00-10:00 AM in the Weight Room on June 14, 18, 20 & 21. Please ask your PE teacher for specific details.
Students attending PE make-ups may take their normal bus to school and will be provided transportation home on the mid-day bus. Don't miss this opportunity to catch up on any missed PE classes!
RVHS School Newspaper Returns! π°
We are excited to announce that the RVHS School Newspaper is back for the 2024-25 school year! There will be an informational meeting on Wednesday, June 12, at 2:30 PM in Room 407. If you have any questions, please see Ms. Quinones. Hope to see you there! π
Order Your Yearbook Now! π
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
Summer School Info
This year, summer school will be held in person at RVHS from July 10 through August 20 (8:00 AM-12:00 PM). Students who do not successfully pass courses or their Regents exams will be notified by their school counselor so that arrangements can be made for summer opportunities to recover course/exam credit. August Regents exams are scheduled for August 18-19.
Class of 2024 Info!
Attention Seniors & Families!
Important information about graduation, rehearsal, and other end-of-year festivities was released on May 22. 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! π°π
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! π°π
Lunch Menu!
Health & Wellness News!
Resources for Managing Test Anxiety
We realize that testing can raise stress and anxiety in students and would like to remind everyone that tests are not a measure of who you are or what you are capable of. To assist with managing test anxiety, we wanted to share two valuable resources: β10 Ways to Overcome Test Anxietyβ and βHigh Stakes Testing β For Parents.β Remember, you are more than just a test score! π
Last Call for Fall Sports Physicals! πππΎ
Attention all student-athletes! Fall Sports Physicals are right around the corner. Fall Sports Physicals will be held on 6/12. To secure your slot, please sign up with Nurse Redmond as soon as possible. Go Ganders!
Gander News!
Senior Award Night!
A HUGE congratulations to all of our scholarship recipients! Last week 59 of our seniors were awarded over $58,000 in scholarships! A special shout out to our scholarship committee for all their hard work and for making this event possible for our students. Thank you to all our donors for their generous gifts and for investing in our students at Rondout Valley High School.
Rondout Valley Shines: Scholar-Athlete School of Excellence! π
We are proud to announce that RVHS has been named a NYSPHSAA Scholar-Athlete Team School of Excellence for 2023-24! This prestigious honor is awarded to schools with varsity teams achieving a GPA of 90.0 or above. Congratulations to the following teams:
- Basketball β Girls
- Cross Country β Boys
- Cross Country β Girls
- Field Hockey
- Football
- Golf β Boys
- Lacrosse β Girls
- Soccer β Boys
- Soccer β Girls
- Softball
- Swimming β Boys
- Swimming β Girls
- Tennis
- Indoor Track β Boys
- Indoor Track β Girls
- Spring Track β Boys
- Spring Track β Girls
- Volleyball
Your hard work and dedication have truly paid off! A huge thank you to all our coaches for their dedication to our scholar athletes. Congrats to all!! ππ #ScholarAthletes #RVExcellence
New Mini Garden Blooms at RVHS!
There is now a beautiful mini garden on the Rondout Valley campus, brought to life through the hard work and dedication of our amazing Rondout Valley High School students. Let's celebrate their green thumbs and commitment to making our school even more beautiful! πͺ»πΏ #GanderPride
Awareness Calendar Now Available!
Class Advisors for 2023-24!
Class of 2025: Ms. Samuels & Ms. Murphy
Class of 2026: Ms. Bouton & Mr. Brodhead
Class of 2027: Ms. McPeek & Ms. Sheehan
Athletic News!
RVHS Varsity Girls Track Team Clinches 6th Consecutive Section 9 Championship! π
Congratulations to our Varsity Girls Track team for being crowned the 2024 Section 9 Champions! This marks their 6th consecutive Section 9 championship win. Your hard work, determination, and teamwork have truly paid off! π #Section9Champs
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
School Counseling News
Counseling Office
For 2023-2024, the students are assigned to Counselors as follows:
- Holly Miller, Grade 9
- Courtney DeMarco, Grades 10β12 (AβK)
Jody Hoffman, Grades 10β12 (LβZ)
- Alison Klein, College & Career Counselor
Bell Schedule!
Here's the regular bell schedule for the 2023-24 school year. Two-hour delay bell schedule is also posted on our school website.
After School Support!
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 childβs 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 childβs assignments, please contact your childβs teacher or counselor.
Upcoming Dates!
JUNE
10: Liaisons Meeting at 2:35 PM
10: Athletic Senior Commitment Night at 4:00 PM in HS Auditorium
11: Faculty Meeting at 2:35 PM
13: Special Olympics
13: Last Day of Classes
13: Last Day of BOCES
14-25: Regents Exams
26: Graduation at 6:00 PM
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RVHS News 2023-24
September 14, 2023From 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