Our Mission
The Mission of the Rensselaer City School District is to ensure that all graduates are individuals who undertake challenges, believe in themselves, accept learning as a lifelong process, and determine their own futures by creating for these individuals an environment committed to the growth, enjoyment, and success of the individual where all people show mutual respect for the contributions of others.
October 7, 2026
The Scholastic Book Fair gets kids excited about reading and earns funds for our school. Your child is cordially invited to attend our Book Fair from 10/19-10/23! Get them prepared by visiting http...
October 2, 2026
On October 7, The Van Rensselaer Elementary School PTA is meeting in the High School Cafeteria. Please scan the QR Code on the attached flyer to RSVP.
September 29, 2026
Van Rensselaer Elementary School students are crushing it with Spirit Week! Tuesday was Team Day, and we had plenty of students and faculty representing their favorite teams. From the Bills and Syr...
September 24, 2026
Thank you to everyone who attended last night’s combined VRES PTA Welcome Back Picnic and Back-to-School Night! It was a wonderful success and a great way to kick off the new school year.The evenin...
September 21, 2026
On Friday, VRES students were rewarded for their summer reading prowess with an ice cream party! Congratulations to all of our expert readers.
September 14, 2026
Ram Families, please note that we are postponing our Welcome Back Picnic to Wednesday, September 23rd so we can combine the fun with the VRES Open House!Join us for an amazing, jam-packed evening o...
September 9, 2026
Who: Van Rensselaer Elementary School Parent Teacher Association (VRES PTA) What: Welcome Back Picnic When: Thursday, September 17th, 5:00 to 7:00 PM. The rain date is September 24th. Why: Get to k...
August 28, 2026
Dear Parents and Guardians,Please be advised that the Boys & Girls Club after-school program will officially begin on Tuesday, September 8th.Because the program does not start on the very first...
June 24, 2026
Today was a milestone day at Van Rensselaer Elementary as the district proudly hosted the annual Pre-Kindergarten Graduation ceremonies, honoring the classrooms of Mrs. Chenot, Ms. Mooney, and Mrs....
June 15, 2026
Today, students in the Kindergarten classes of Mrs. Deso, Mrs. Fisher, and Mrs. Hadden participated in a memorable, hands-on science milestone by releasing their classroom butterflies.Over the past...
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