The school year is off to a great start! Our students have started the year ready to learn and our staff came in rejuvenated and excited to get the school year started. The beginning of the school year is always an exciting time. Last Friday we kicked off with our Spirit Week by having our 2nd Annual Bonfire. We had over 600 students participate in the event and I am happy to report it went off without a hitch.
This week our students will participate in spirit week, culminating with this weekend's events. Friday we will enjoy our annual student Pep Rally and Saturday we have our Homecoming Dance. I want to thank all of our students and staff that participate in our spirit week. One of the things that makes our school so special is the character and pride of our students and staff.
As we take a look at the numbers, I am happy to report that our numbers continue to look promising. Our student discipline continues to show improvement and there is a decline in incidents overall. Our student attendance also looks very good and is slightly improved from last year at this time. Please remind your child(ren) that attendance to school and class is critical to his/her success. Soon, we will be able to have a clearer picture on how we compare academically to last September. I will share that in short order.
This Thursday, October 5, 2017 is our annual Open House from 7-9 pm. We hope to see you all there! Again, I want to thank you for your partnership and support and remind you that my door is always open and I welcome your input.
Sincerely,
David Seipp, Principal
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Message from the Principal - SEPTEMBER
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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR STUDENTS & STAFF ON THESE WONDERFUL ACHIEVEMENTS
RCK Art Educator, Robert Wood, has been chosen to the 2017 New York State Art Educator of the Year! Mr. Wood will receive an award and special recognition at NYSATA’s 69th annual conference “Art Connecting Community” in Binghamton, New York. Congratulations, Mr. Wood!
Congratulations to Ketcham Field Hockey for their generous donation to the United Way of the Dutchess-Orange Region’s Hurricane Harvey Supply Drive. Because of this donation, the United Way was able to send over 200 boxes of hygiene items, baby supplies and food to the Houston Food Bank and Texas Diaper Bank. Great job to the members of the Ketcham Field Hockey Team and their Coach, Erin Mulligan!
Ketcham BOCES students attended a trip to the AG High School Day at SUNY Cobleskill. Congratulations to Kaitlin Maslosky for taking home 2nd place in the pie bake-off!
Congratulations to RCK English Educator, Teresa Sutton for her poetry prize in the 2017 Encircle Chapbook Competition! Ms. Sutton’s book of poems is about her dad’s dementia called “Breaking Newton’s Laws.” Her book will be published in December.
Congratulations to NYSSMA All-State Students: Daniel Coladangelo, Jacob Simonetty, Shreya Varanisi. These students will be representing RCK at the 2017 NYSSMA All-State Conference in Rochester, NY in November/December. Thousands of students auditioned for this honor last spring at the solo festivals throughout the State.
Congratulations to RCK’s Commended Students in the 2018 National Merit Program: Kyra M. Rodriguez and Nicholas Yao. You are applauded on a job well done!
The RCK Class of 1977 recently celebrated their 40th Class Reunion. Mr. Seipp took the class on a tour of the high school. Thank you for coming back to visit!
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MONDAY - Mathletes vs. Athletes, TUESDAY - Luau Day, WEDNESDAY - Wacky Wednesday (crazy hair, clothes, mismatched...), THURSDAY - Throwback Thursday (clothes from another decade, elementary shirts...), FRIDAY - Class Color Day (Seniors-RED, Juniors-BLUE, Sophomores-BLACK, Freshmen-WHITE)
Tickets are $10.00 in advance and $15.00 at the door. Semi-formal attire required. Student must be given prior approval if bringing a guest that is not a current RCK student. Photo ID and ticket required for entrance. Students may be breathalyzed. A food truck will be at the dance to purchase dinner items.
Men, Women and Children of Texas & Florida are in desperate need of your help due to the devastation of Hurricane Harvey & Hurricane Irma. Collection boxes are located at all our schools. Our boxes are located in the upper and lower main lobby. You may drop your items off at the front desk at RCK.
FamilyID is a secure, user-friendly registration platform that allows you to enter your information once for each family member and use this same information to complete multiple forms that are requested every school year. This year you will find the Acceptable Use Policy (technology, networks, and internet services) and the Photo & Video Release Form. For more information and direction on how to log in as a returning family or a new family, please click the title above.
