The latest 2022-23 Budget Presentation can be found linked here.

On April 19, the North Rockland Central School District Board of Education approved a $253 million spending plan that enhances current programs and services and increases efforts to support the social and emotional health of our students.

The 2022-23 proposed budget ensures a 0% tax levy increase for a third consecutive year— remaining well below New York State’s property tax cap of 2%. Always mindful of the long-term interest of our school community, our fiscal plan does not include a tax increase for residents.

The 2022-23 NRCSD proposed $253,025,692 budget provides:

• Increased mental health and counseling supports

• New electives

• Movement toward a “Integrated Co-Teach Model” for special education

• Year one of our Dual Language Program

• Increase extra-curricular offerings

• Specialized support programs

• Additional field trips

• Addition of two school resource officers - for NRHS and FMS

• Implementation of work study program

The District has allocated $10 million in the 2022-23 budget to the capital line for a variety of facility improvements - without an additional cost to taxpayers while receiving state aid returns. Planned improvements include: HVAC upgrades at Farley Elementary School, roof replacement at Willow Grove Elementary School, electrical upgrades at Haverstraw Elementary School and district-wide maintenance and security upgrades.

Be on the lookout for the 2022-23 Budget Newsletter mailer arriving soon!

Student Sessions

• Steered Straight

On Monday, April 25, NRHS will welcome Mr. Michael DeLeon for an assembly program and community forum titled “Steered Straight.” Mr. DeLeon will discuss the dangers of drug use/abuse and inform his audiences about healthy lifestyle choices. During the day, 9th and 10th graders will attend assemblies. Then, at 6 PM, Mr. DeLeon will facilitate a community forum in the NRHS Auditorium. All parents and students are welcome to attend the community forum. Click the Flyer for more information.

FES

• Student assembly on social media safety - May 2
• Anti-Bullying with Stephane Matteau - April May 6, May 20, June 3

  
  

WGES

• Tim Shoemaker for students assembly "Social Dilemma"- May 5
• Anti-Bullying with Stephane Matteau - May 4, May 19, June 1

  
  

HES

• Anti-Bullying with Stephane Matteau - May 5, May 18, June 2

TES

• BMX Anti-Bullying Assembly for students - May 2

Students will learn the 3Rs- Recognize, Refuse, React for how to deal with a bullying situation.

• Third grade trip to the "Boulders Against Bullying" at Boulder's Stadium - May 19

Teaches children the importance of standing up to bullies, what to do if you see a bully and how to prevent bullying.

Parent Sessions

WHES

In collaboration with Box Out Bullying a three part series will be held for parents virtually.

Session 2 - Creating Peace At Home (between siblings...and spouses) - May 10 7PM

• Social Emotional Learning at home! Unlock the value of The Peace Table to effectively solve conflicts and create empathy

Session 3 - Keeping Children Safe Online Part I - May 24 7PM

• Hone in on best practices of cyber etiquette, cyber-bullying prevention strategies

Summer in North Rockland is going to be full of engagement and education. The District is currently finalizing our 2022-23 Summer Program offerings which will be introducing new innovative activities and curriculum. A snapshot of our programs and their offerings can be found linked here and a video exploring Stepping Stones Summer Enrichment can be found linked here. Please be on the lookout for more information as we get closer to summertime on how to sign up.

Important reminder for the 2022/2023 school year. It is never too early to think ahead about what your child will need for the following school year, including immunizations.

The North Rockland Central School District maintains strict compliance with New York State Immunization laws. New York State Public Health Law, Section 2164 requires that schools will not permit a child to attend school unless the parent provides the school with a certificate of immunization or proof from a physician, nurse practitioner or physician's assistant that the child is in the process of receiving the required immunizations. More information can be found linked here.

May the 4th be you!

North Rockland welcome all students and their families to attend our annual NR STEM Expo May from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. at North Rockland High School. showcasing the wonderful activities our classes have been engaged in this year!

Come check out some of the vendors for free samples, giveaways and information about how their business promotes STEM related professions. Look forward to seeing you there!

Red Raiders have been helping to "green" and add a little spring scenery the neighborhood!

Over the last week Farley Elementary learners as well as the the North Rockland High School Environmental Club took part in separate full day community clean-ups in partnership with Keep Rockland Beautiful, Inc., Keep America Beautiful and Town of Stony Point, New York. Our student-volunteers have made a big difference by removing pollution, trash and other contaminants from the streets, streams, side walks, woods and fields, leaving our hometown cleaner and healthier. The final touches to our area's springtime beautification were painted on local shop windows by NRHS Academy of Art students NR Together and NR Strong! More photos linked here.

Six North Rockland high schoolers left for Syracuse this week to compete during the three-day event, New York State Skills USA Leadership and Skills Championship!

Ambar Jimenez - Allied Health Basic Health Care Skills

Gabrielle Chambers - Allied Health Medical Terminology

Blaundie Eugene - Allied Health Delegate

Faith Baisley - Cosmetology II

Zeila Germosen Criminal Justice CSI

Narelin Cerda Vasquez - Nurse Assisting Employment Application Basic

Joined by top technical students representing school districts from across Rockland County, they're prepared to showcase their industry talents in trades ranging from culinary arts to cyber technology to digital design to auto repair to criminal justice to welding to carpentry to plumbing to cosmetology!

Good luck and congratulations to all!

During the first day of the two-day, 35-school Red Raider Relays track and field meet, NR's David Joseph got out of the blocks with lightening speed. He crossed the finish line of 110-hurdles faster than anyone else at the high school level in the state this spring. At a time of 14.63 seconds he leads the season as state-best! Way to go David!

Read more about the meet linked here.

After a two year hiatus due to COVID-19 restrictions, NRCSD is proud to announce Sports Day is officially returning this spring!

Hosted at North Rockland High School on April 30, the event will be kicking off at 9:45-10a.m. in front of Cordisco Stadium. The day is completely free for all North Rockland students and their loved ones with the first 250 families that sign up through the link below receiving a complimentary Red Raider swag bag! The fun filled event featuring a wide variety of sports activities via specialized stations for adults and kids of all ages will be raising money and awareness for Stand Up To Cancer, Friends of Karen, the Boomer Esiason Foundation and the North Rockland Community. Look forward to seeing you there!

Sign up links

• NR Sports Day For Charity Sign Up
• NR Sports Day For Charity Sponsor Letter
• NR Sports Day Volunteer Sign Up
• NR Sports Day Kid Power Book benefitting charity

North Rockland Football Family, friends, and fans; Thank you so much for taking the time to view our fundraiser page linked here. Your support will help us offer the RED RAIDERS the best high school football experience. Raising dollars for team activities, camps, meals and services is very difficult to do but is vital for our program. Your time and effort to PROTECT THE STANDARD and TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE at North Rockland is greatly appreciated.

Let's work, grow, and shine together! The North Rockland Field Hockey Program is so excited to host our first ever Clinic and Camp this June for new and returning athletes of ALL LEVELS. We will also be at Sports Day April 30th! We look forward to meeting and working with your athlete!

Clinic Flyer

Camp Flyer

At North Rockland Central School District we take internet safety very seriously. It is important that we all have access to information on how to keep our students safe. Here are a few web resources:

1. Common Sense Media - click here

2. Connect Safely - click here

3. Internet Safety Tips - click here

The NRCSD has partnered with Peachjar. This new platform will enable us to send important school and community flyers to parents/guardians digitally, saving our schools time, money, and paper. School-approved digital flyers will be sent to your email inbox. Please click here for more information.

Yes that's a photo of our Haverstraw Elementary students shooting hoops with a NY Ranger!

Stephane Matteau is back in NR this coming Sunday, May 1st from 10-11a.m. for a free ball hockey community clinic at Peck's Pond! He had a great time visiting with our students last week and would love to see them out for some fun and exercise.

In partnership with the North Rockland Community and New York Rangers, players will participate in a 1-hour introductory lesson without all of the barriers inherent in ice hockey. All learners age 5-10 are welcome join. Space is limited so please pre-register through the link here.