September 29, 2026
Spirit Week Continues!
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...
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September 24, 2026
Van Rensselaer Combined Welcome Back Picnic & Open House
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
Summer Reading Ice Cream Party
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
DATE CHANGE: VRES PTA Welcome Back Picnic & Open House!
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
Van Renssleaer PTA Welcome Back Picnic
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
IMPORTANT: Boys & Girls Club Start Date & First-Week Dismissal Plans 🎒
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
Van Rensselaer Elementary Hosts Pre-Kindergarten Moving-Up Ceremonies
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
Kindergarten Classes Observe Life Cycles with Annual Butterfly Release
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...
June 1, 2026
Van Rensselaer PTA: Executive Board Upcoming Elections
The Van Rensselaer PTA plays a vital role in supporting our students, staff, and entire school community. We highly encourage all members to attend our upcoming meeting and participate in selecting...
May 22, 2026
Van Rensselaer Kindergarten Explores Grafton Lakes State Park
Yesterday, our Kindergarten students enjoyed an educational and exciting field trip to Grafton Lakes State Park. Guided by the park rangers, the students participated in hands-on environmental lear...
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