The RCSD Board of Education and Office of Parent Engagement invite you to the annual family and community engagement forum on Saturday, November 19, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm, at Anna Murray-Douglass Academy School No. 12. This year’s event, Strength in Unity, has much to offer, including free giveaways, lunch with the Board Commissioners, and activities for the whole family, so register today at www.rcsdk12.org/communityforum.

November is a time to celebrate rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and histories and to acknowledge the important contributions of Indigenous people. While the histories should be celebrated and incorporated into our work throughout the school year, this month is an opportune time to teach and learn about the unique challenges people have faced both historically and in the present and the ways in which they have worked to conquer these challenges.

Saturday, November 19, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Edgerton R-Center

41 Backus Street, 14608

Saturday, December 10, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Trent and Pamela Jackson R-Center
485 North Clinton Avenue, 14605

Parent Leadership Advisory Council

If you are the parent or caregiver of an RCSD student, then the Parent Leadership Advisory Council (PLAC) is for you! Send an email to plac@rcsdk12.org to become a member.

The next general membership meeting is Wednesday, November 16, at 6:00 pm. Click here to register and here for the full schedule.

Special Education Parent Advisory Council

The Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) is a group of parents with special needs students in the RCSD. Together, this group works to provide a supportive environment for students, families, and educators who help each student achieve their potential. If you are interested in applying to be a SEPAC Parent Representative or would like additional information, please email RCSDsepac@gmail.com.

The next general membership meeting is Monday, November 14, at 6:00 pm. Email rcsdsepac@gmail.com for the Zoom link and meeting information.

Bilingual Education Council

The Bilingual Education Council (BEC) advises the Superintendent on matters related to bilingual education, including curriculum, instructional materials, and cultural issues. BEC is made up of parents, community organizations, students, teachers, and administrators of the RCSD, who have demonstrated their concern for the development of bilingual education. For more information on joining BEC, please email bec@rcsdk12.org.

The next meeting is Tuesday, November 8, at 5:00 pm, at the Trenton and Pamela Jackson R-Center, 485 North Clinton Avenue, 14605.

Multilingual Parent Advisory Council

The Multilingual Parent Advisory Council (MPAC) is a vehicle for parents of scholars who are learning English as a new language. The purpose is to collaborate in the areas of problem-solving, program enhancement, communicating with parents, and recognition of student achievement. The purpose of MPAC is to encourage and support parental involvement and participation in English Language Learners’ programming and academic achievement.

The next meeting is Monday, November 21, at 5:00 pm, at the Maplewood YMCA, 25 Driving Park, 14613.

The Facilities Modernization Program (FMP) allows some of our buildings to be renovated to ensure that students have modern learning spaces and comfortable facilities that they can be proud to attend. The District shared preliminary plans for Phase 3 of the FMP project and gathered feedback at a series of public hearings in October.

We encourage you to view these plans, which are posted on the website at www.rcsdk12.org/fmp, as community feedback is welcome throughout the project. Written feedback can be submitted by email to fmpfeedback@rcsdk12.org. Thank you for your interest and participation in this exciting and important project!

Have you moved or changed your phone number recently? It is very important that your child's school has a current email address, mailing address, and phone numbers (home/mobile) on file for your family. We want to make sure you are receiving communications from your child's teachers, school, and the District.

PowerSchool Parent Portal gives real-time access to class schedules, attendance, assignments, grades, and contact information for teachers. High school parents can also monitor their student’s progress toward meeting graduation requirements. Parents will need a unique access code to add each student to their account. For more information on downloading the app and creating an account, including a how-to video, visit https://www.rcsdk12.org/parentportal.