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Yahoo
27-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Seven RCSD teachers recognized as ‘Educators of the Year
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Seven employees of the Rochester City School District have been honored as the 2025 Educators of the Year. The annual award ceremony was launched in 2021 to recognize RCSD staff members who deliver meaningful teaching, learning experiences, and support for their students. These staff members are nominated by parents, students, and community members. The following teachers were awarded in seven categories: Administrator Educator of the Year: Jamie Lustig, Central Office, Elementary Educator of the Year: Margot Egling, The Children's School of Rochester No. 15 Bilingual Teacher of the Year: Noelle Rich, Abraham Lincoln School No. 22 Secondary Educator of the Year: Richard Holland, Rochester Early College International High School Special Area Educator of the Year: Anastasia Polashenski, Loretta Johnson Middle School Related Services Educator of the Year: McKensey McDonald, Rochester Early College International High School Support Staff Educator of the Year: Dannetta Lee Singletary, Virgil I. Grissom School No. 7 The award ceremony will be held on Wednesday, May 28 at 6 p.m. at 131 West Broad Street. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
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RCSD students showcase art in district art show
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Rochester City School District students participated in a district art show on Tuesday. The showcase featured between 20 and 40 pieces selected by teachers throughout each school. While the art has been on display at the district's Central Office since March 21, Tuesday opened the area as a showcase for students and the community to come together and observe what was created during visual arts classes during the school year. Save Our Sodus brings science to the bay with hands-on learning aboard donated boat District officials described the event as one that 'reflects the diversity and creativity of RCSD students by showcasing a broad array of artistic styles, cultural influences, and personal expressions.' The show featured individual and collaborative projects that display student talent in the arts through contemporary techniques. RCSD will continue to display student talent on Wednesday with a reception performance by the RCSD ROC Band, who recently performed at the Lilac Festival. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Politics
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'Dear school board' RCSD Students ask district leaders to consider their needs
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC)- An overflow crowd of mostly students filled a Rochester City School District conference room during Tuesday's meeting. Young and old pleaded with school board members to reverse plans to restructure Andrew Langston Middle School next year. The school was just renamed after the longtime business leader and owner of WDKX as part of a reconfiguration plan last year. In that time, parents, teachers, students and community leaders say the partnership with the black-owned radio station has been transformational. 'Dear school board, I would like to know why Andrew Langston Middle School is getting cut in half', asked one student. Classmates and teachers encouraged the young speakers, some of whom were visibly nervous about sharing their thoughts publicly, but one by one they explained why they needed the board to keep the school, its teachers and student body together. Parents and community leaders shared all the positive changes that have taken place in the past year, from the creation of a school pantry to a podcasting program and art classes. The speakers expressed concern that the district in an effort to save money would move the school to a new building and reduce the number of teachers assigned to that middle school. Also speaking to the board tonight were community members opposed to a recent decision to cancel an annual field trip to Canada as part of the Camp Pathfinder program. Some one hundred students from World of Inquiry, Padilla and Wilson High Schools were reportedly notified this week that the trip was not approved. Among the concerns expressed, the risk of crossing the border for students who are not U.S. citizens. 'The decision feels rushed', one student told the school board members. Parents and former participants pleaded with the board to allow parents to decide whether or not to allow their children to participate. 'If we allow you to go and you get stopped at the border there's nothing we can do', explained school board member Beatriz LeBron. Some 36 speakers signed up to share their concerns for about an hour before the board moved onto to other agenda items. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
05-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
RCSD hosts annual engagement forum
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – The Rochester City School District held its annual Family and Community Engagement Forum where families were able to take part in engaging workshops, enjoy interactive activities, community vendors, and explore the resources the RCSD has to offer. The forum was held at Loretta Johnson Middle School in Rochester on Genesee Street. Those who attended got the opportunity to meet Dr. Eric Jay Rosser, RCSD's incoming Superintendent, who will begin his role in July 2025. For students ages 12-17, a Teen Summit hosted by the Student Leadership Congress 'will provide a safe space to share, learn, and lead.' The forum also gave attendees the opportunity to review new ELA curricula for the 2025 2026 school year, meet vendors, and register for informational sessions on April 8 and April 10. RCSD staff was there to also show what mental health resources and strategies for well-being the school district offers. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
02-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
RCSD forum to tackle youth mental health and substance abuse
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Rochester City School District (RCSD) and the city of Rochester are hosting a mental health and substance abuse forum at the School of the Arts. The event will be held on Saturday, April 12 at 11 a.m. 'Many of the challenges we have in our city and country are increasingly tied to mental health,' Mayor Malik Evans said. The free event is to encourage youth ages 12 to 21 and parents, to have an open conversation about mental health and substance abuse issues to gain perspective, ask questions, voice concerns, and be provided with community resources. 'Supporting the mental health of our students is essential to their success in school and life. When we create a safe space for open conversations about the challenges our children face, those challenges become more manageable,' RCSD's Interim Superintendent Dr. Demario Strickland said. 2025 Clean Sweep date announced Collaborators and supporters include RCSD'S My Brother's Keeper Fellows, the Mayor's Office of Special Projects and Educational Initiatives, Teen Empowerment, Planned Parenthood, The Center for Youth, BreatheDeep, and In Control. For additional information and to RSVP, visit the city of Rochester's website here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
