RCSD
There’s going to be several meetings held this week to address the RCSD issue with the high number of students missing school. Reports say 50% of the district’s 22,000 students are considered chronically absent. The district’s board recently took a closer look at why so many students are missing school from changing attitudes around sick […]
St. John Fisher University juniors Marissa Terech and Emma Muchow have turned a class project into an inspiring bilingual children’s book, Mia La Cerdita. Written in English and Spanish, the book aims to promote literacy and cultural connection in Rochester City School District (RCSD) classrooms. Starting with bilingual poems for a class assignment, Terech partnered […]
No school today for students and staff at school number 19 due to water main break. The Willie Walker Lightfoot R-Center on Flint Street will be closed. Rochester school, rec center closed Thursday due to water main break
The Rochester City School District (RCSD) announced public hearings to address six schools identified as “Receivership schools” under the New York State Department of Education’s Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI) model. Receivership schools must show significant improvements in student achievement, and superintendents are granted increased authority to manage these schools. The six schools include School […]
Rochester City Council officially voted in favor of a proposal to allow officers at select RCSD schools during arrival and dismissal times through the summer and into the next school year. The approved proposal has a new price tag of $861,000 — up from the initial $90,000 plan to cover only the summer. Councilmember Mary […]
RCSD has approved keeping police at schools over the summer. Reports say RCSD and RPD have an agreement for almost $91,000. It was a 5-2 vote most agreed this will keep schools safe while others say there’s other way to deal with it. RCSD greenlights police presence at schools during summer (13wham.com)
Demario Strickland’s first day on the job as RCSD new interim Superintendent was Monday, taking over after Carmine Peluso left for another job in Churchville-Chili. Reports say Demario Stickland role as interim Superintendent effective until June 2025 or whenever RCSD finds a permanent Superintendent. Rochester City School District interim superintendent takes office (rochesterfirst.com)
Some layoffs could be coming to the Rochester City School District teachers. The district’s Invest in Tomorrow reconfiguration plan calls for closing several schools and moving hundreds of students. At first, the Rochester Teachers Association was told more than 50 elementary teacher jobs could be cut in September. After Tuesday night’s school board meeting, that […]
RCSD is looking to rename school number 33 longtime educator the late Iris Banister. It is not yet known when the school’s name will change. RCSD looking to rename School 33 after longtime educator Iris Banister – WHEC.com
10 RCSD employees were recognized as educators of the 2024 school year. Teachers were nominated by parents, students, co-workers and principals. Building Leader Educator of the Year Callie Andler, Assistant Principal, East High School Bilingual Educator of the Year Mariela Polito-Fischer, Bilingual PreK Teacher, Abraham Lincoln School No. 22 Duo-Team Educator of the Year Gianni Alcantara, Bilingual Secretary, Abraham Lincoln School No. 22 Karina Chamorro, Bilingual Clerk, […]
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