Richfield Springs CSD

Jared Campbell, award winning singer/songwriter, presented to our kindergarten, first, second, and third grade classes. His message was about kindness, friendship, and self confidence. Click and watch today's assembly. https://youtu.be/_9N5K-gYk8g

Jared Campbell, award winning singer/songwriter, presented to our 4th, 5th, and 6th grade classes. His messages were about kindness, love, gratitude, and perseverance. Click and watch today's assembly. https://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/ZhbaC820M6fjpBjUncEOj?domain=youtu.be

The Big Buddy Program is looking for mentors for students within our district. The program matches at-risk youth in Otsego county with a mentor in their local area. If you're interested, please feel free to contact Jamie Smith. Attached is the flyer.

Richfield Springs Schools are closed today due to a water main break.

As a reminder, school is closed tomorrow in observance of Veteran's Day. When we return to school on Thursday, it will be an A day in grades 7-12 and a C day in grades PK-6.

Good news. The presumed positive COVID test results have come back and they are negative. Thanks and have a good evening.

Richfield Springs COVID-19 Presumed Positive Letter

NYSED Parent Dashboard https://data.nysed.gov/parents/

Drive Your Tractor to School Day

Based on clarified guidance from the New York State Department of Health and conversations with the Herkimer County Department of Public Health, Herkimer-Fulton-Hamilton-Otsego BOCES and its 10 component school districts will make the following three clarifications to their COVID-19 absence policies to take effect Monday, Oct. 26: 1. Individuals sent home with COVID-19 symptoms must be evaluated by a healthcare provider within 48 hours. Unless the individual is evaluated within 48 hours or is awaiting COVID-19 PCR test results, districts must notify the Herkimer County Department of Public Health and the individual may not return to school. The Department of Public Health will initiate contact tracing, make a determination about quarantine, and determine when the individual may return to school. 2. When a student or staff member is sent home because of COVID-19 symptoms, that individual's household members may remain in school as long as they are symptom-free or until the Department of Public Health directs otherwise. 3. The quarantine/isolation period for the individual sent home will be 10 calendar days (instead of the current 14 days) from the onset of symptoms, with the final three days being symptom-free. The Department of Public Health will determine the quarantine/isolation period for other individuals in the household if needed.

Project Prom is hosting a drive-thru Brooks BBQ on Nov. 3rd. Check out the attached flyer for more details.

Designing rubber band powered vehicles in our potential vs. kinetic energy studies!

Attention seniors and guardians! Herkimer College's Financial Aid office will be hosting a very detailed financial aid presentation. This year it will be delivered virtually on November 7th at 9am. Please note, the presentation is for all college bound students, not just those applying to SUNY and/or Herkimer College. Check your email for the link to join. If you can't attend the meeting and have questions, please reach out to Susan Tripp, the director of financial aid. She and her staff are amazing resources!

Last year our very own Victor Gelfuso was selected to represent New York State in the American Legions Oratorical's National Competition. Each state winner earns a $2000 scholarship. Those who move on at the national level are eligible for multiple awards over $20,000. Victor's journey started at the local level with a simple call to Mr. Mackin to express his interest in participating. If you would like to learn more about the program contact Mr. Mackin at 315-368-3922. Please reach out by October 21st. Some general information about the program can also be found here... https://www.legion.org/oratorical/prepare

Richfield Springs Central School District has their very own weather station collecting weather data from the top of the campus! Weather data will be collected in Earth Science classes and Advanced Weather class for investigation of the nature and unpredictability of the weather. The school and surrounding community has access to current weather data via the Richfield Springs Central School District website. Click the menu and scroll down the "District" column until you reach RSCS Weather Data. Click and you will view the current weather conditions at Richfield Springs Central School District.

7th graders finished their bluebird houses and 3D flowers in Technology class!

The students in Mr. Wadnola's 4th grade class are studying the Haudenosaunee Indians in ELA. The students got to examine actual replica reproductions of items used in ceremonies and celebrations by members of The Five Nations.

The senior class is hosting a drive-thru Brooks' Chicken Half event on Friday, October 9th from 4-6 PM or until they are sold out. The cost is $8.00 per half. See the attached flyer for more information.

Interested in joining Girl Scouts during these uncertain times? Girl Scouts is now offering virtual troops for those girls that are not able to do in-person troops. For more information. check out the attached flyer.

School Picture Day is coming! Use the shop at home link below to order your package. https://www.bjkphotos.com/