RVHS News
Go Ganders!
Principal Torok's Newsletter
October 2, 2023
Here are the highlights for this week. As always, do not hesitate to contact me with questions, comments or ideas.
Homecoming Events!
Spirit Week, 10/2-10/6!This week is Spirit Week! All attire must follow the school dress code. Get your spirit on! Monday, 10/2 Pajama Day Tuesday, 10/3 Teacher-Student Swap Day! Wednesday, 10/4 Barbie Day Thursday, 10/5 Class Color Day Friday, 10/6 (No Classes) Gander Pride! Wear Blue & White for the Homecoming Game under the lights! | Pep Rally is this Thursday, 10/5! Attention students and staff! Pep rally is this Thursday, October 5. Remember to wear blue and white! An abbreviated bell schedule will be released this week. #GanderPride | Food Truck Festival is this Friday, 10/6! Join us this Friday, October 6 for the third annual Homecoming Food Truck Festival! Bring your friends and family to enjoy delicious food, student booths, and all around family fun! The event will take place on the main campus from 4:30 to 9 PM. It is open to the entire community and admission is free. Wear blue and white to show your Gander Pride! Parking will be available on 1st Street and 3rd Street. Note: 2nd street will be closed and reserved for the vendors only. We hope to see you there! |
Spirit Week, 10/2-10/6!
This week is Spirit Week! All attire must follow the school dress code. Get your spirit on!
Monday, 10/2
Pajama Day
Tuesday, 10/3
Teacher-Student Swap Day!
Wednesday, 10/4
Barbie Day
Thursday, 10/5
Class Color Day
Friday, 10/6 (No Classes)
Gander Pride! Wear Blue & White for the Homecoming Game under the lights!
Pep Rally is this Thursday, 10/5!
Food Truck Festival is this Friday, 10/6!

Upcoming News & Events!
College Night is 10/5!Attention juniors and seniors! College Night will be held this Thursday, October 5 at 6:00 PM in the HS Library. Topics Include:
| Athletics
Please note this listing only includes home games. | Fall Dance is on 10/14! The Fall Dance will be next Saturday, October 14. The dance is 7:00-9:30 PM in the cafeteria. Tickets are $5.00 and refreshments will be sold. Students must enter through the double doors leading to the auditorium. Only Rondout Valley High School students may attend. No bags, backpacks, or large containers will be permitted. All students must be picked up by 9:30 PM. |
College Night is 10/5!
Attention juniors and seniors! College Night will be held this Thursday, October 5 at 6:00 PM in the HS Library.
Topics Include:
- Choosing a College
- Campus Visits
- College Application Process & Deadlines
- College Admission Criteria & Decisions
- College Entrance Exams
- The Common Application
- And, much more!
Athletics
- Monday, 10/2 Varsity Football vs Pine Plains/Rhinebeck at 4:15 PM
- Monday, 10/2 Varsity Girls Swimming & Diving at 4:30 PM
- Monday, 10/2 Varsity Girls Soccer vs FDR at 4:15 PM
- Tuesday, 10/3 JV Boys Soccer vs Onteora at 4:15 PM
- Tuesday, 10/3 JV Volleyball vs FDR at 4:15 PM
- Tuesday, 10/3 Varsity Volleyball vs FDR at 5:45 PM
- Tuesday, 10/3 Varsity Boys Golf at 3:30 PM at Wiltwyck vs New Paltz
- Wednesday, 10/4 Modified Football vs Ellenville at 4:30 PM
- Wednesday, 10/4 Varsity Girls Soccer vs Redhook at 6:45 PM
- Wednesday, 10/4 Varsity Cross-Country at Mohonk vs Mount Academy at 4:15 PM
- Thursday, 10/5 JV Boys Soccer vs New Paltz at 4:15 PM
- Thursday, 10/5 Varsity Boys Soccer vs New Paltz at 4:30 PM
- Thursday, 10/5 Varsity Boys Golf at 3:30 PM at Wiltwyck vs Ellenville
- Friday, 10/6 Varsity Girls Soccer vs New Paltz at 4:15 PM
- Friday, 10/6 Varsity Football vs Fallsburg at 7:00 PM
Please note this listing only includes home games.
Fall Dance is on 10/14!
Announcements!
5-Week Marking Period Ends Thursday!5-Week Marking Period for Quarter 1 ends this Thursday, October 5. Make it count Rondout! | Parent-Teacher Conferences are Next Week!Parent conferences will be held on October 12 from 4:00-7:00 PM and October 13 from 12:30-2:30 PM. Please contact your child's teachers directly to schedule a meeting. Click here or on the link below, to view our staff directory. If you have questions or need assistance, please contact your child's counselor. | Custodian Appreciation Day is 10/2! Monday, October 2 is National Custodian Appreciation Day, and we want to give a HUGE shout out to our custodial crew at RVHS! Thank you for keeping our school safe and clean! We appreciate you! |
5-Week Marking Period Ends Thursday!
5-Week Marking Period for Quarter 1 ends this Thursday, October 5. Make it count Rondout!
Parent-Teacher Conferences are Next Week!
Parent conferences will be held on October 12 from 4:00-7:00 PM and October 13 from 12:30-2:30 PM. Please contact your child's teachers directly to schedule a meeting. Click here or on the link below, to view our staff directory. If you have questions or need assistance, please contact your child's counselor.

Mental Health Matters!
Freshmen Head to SUNY Ulster on 10/2!
The busses will be departing RVHS at 8:45 AM and will return back to the school at 12:30 PM. Students may want to pack a light snack. Lunch will be served when we return at 12:30 PM in the cafeteria.
Night School Starts on 10/2!
Night School starts 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
Lunch Menu for the Week

Health News!
Healthy Reminders from Nurse Redmond!
Now that we have a few weeks of school under our belt, we wanted to take a moment to remind students to use good hygiene practices to stay healthy, such as good handwashing especially before/after eating, whenever they touch their mouth/nose or eyes, and after using the bathroom. Covering coughs/sneezes with a tissue and staying well hydrated will help stop the spread of bacteria and viruses that cause illness. Lastly, as always, starting the day with a healthy breakfast gives the body energy to keep it healthy and the immune system functioning. Stay healthy Rondout!
College & Career News!
College Night is 10/5!Attention juniors and seniors! College Night will be held this Thursday, October 5 at 6:00 PM in the HS Library. Topics Include:
| College Fair on 10/17!Save the Date! On October 17, RVHS will be hosting a College Fair with 50+ colleges in our Main Gym from 6:00-7:30 PM. To view the full listing of schools, click here. | Financial Aid Night on 10/25! Attention juniors and seniors! Financial Aid Night will be held on October 25 at 6:00 PM in the HS Library. If you have any questions, please contact our College & Career Counselor, Ms. Klein. |
College Night is 10/5!
Attention juniors and seniors! College Night will be held this Thursday, October 5 at 6:00 PM in the HS Library.
Topics Include:
- Choosing a College
- Campus Visits
- College Application Process & Deadlines
- College Admission Criteria & Decisions
- College Entrance Exams
- The Common Application
- And, much more!
College Fair on 10/17!
Save the Date! On October 17, RVHS will be hosting a College Fair with 50+ colleges in our Main Gym from 6:00-7:30 PM. To view the full listing of schools, click here.

Become a Jack of All Trades & Enjoy Job Security!
With trade work, once you become certified in your field, you can basically always count on finding a job. Not only this, but you can enjoy more mobility.
Anywhere you choose to live, there will be a need for mechanics, plumbers, builders, or other trades.
Club News!
Chess Club!Interested in playing chess after school? If so, Chess Club is the place to be! Come play every Wednesday at 2:35 PM in Room 200! | Diversity Club!Join the Diversity Club on Wednesdays at 2:35 PM in Room 103. All are welcome! | Human Rights Club! Interested in being part of the solution?! Join the Human Rights Club on Thursdays at 2:35 PM in Room 505. All are welcome! |
Chess Club!
Interested in playing chess after school? If so, Chess Club is the place to be! Come play every Wednesday at 2:35 PM in Room 200!

Gander News!
Newcomer's Uplifted Field Trip to Tongore!
Sticking with the Best in the Halls!
Get your Music Booster Card!
Parents Needed!

News from Guidance
Counseling Office
For 2023-2024, the students are assigned to Counselors as follows:
- Holly Miller, Grade 9
- Courtney DeMarco, Grades 10–12 (A–K)
Jody Hoffman, Grades 10–12 (L–Z)
- Alison Klein, College & Career Counselor

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.

To reach a phone extension, dial 687-2400 and then the extension. To e-mail a staff member, please add @rondout.k12.ny.us to the user's e-mail below.
Upcoming Dates!
October
3: Faculty Meeting
5: 5-Week (Quarter 1) Marking Period Ends
6: Homecoming Food Truck Festival 4:30-9:00 PM
9: School Closed
10-11 Senior Portraits (2:30-8:30 PM)
12: HS Evening Parent Conferences 4:00-7:00 PM
13: HS Afternoon Parent Conferences 12:30-2:30 PM
14: PSAT Exam at 7:45 AM
16: Liaison Meeting at 2:35 PM
17: Department Meetings at 2:35 PM
18: Picture Make-Up Day
24: Third Meeting of the Month
24: School Improvement Team (SIT) Meeting at 2:35 PM in Library
26: No Place for Hate Team Meeting at 2:35 PM in Library
27: Staff Development Day (1/ Day for Students)