Board Observance

2024 Women’s History Month Program
Reception 4:30 p.m. | Program 5:00 p.m.

"Celebrating Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion."

On Thursday, March 28, the RCSD and Board of Education will recognize high-academic women scholars who demonstrate outstanding leadership and community service. Please join us for a reception at 4:30 pm, with the program beginning at 5:00 pm. Congratulations to our scholars on their incredible commitment to their education and academic success!

Mistress of Ceremonies
Francine Scott, Board of Education

Welcome and Greetings
President Cynthia Elliott, Board of Education
Dr. Carmine Peluso, Superintendent of Schools

Keynote Speaker
Representative, Susan B. Anthony House & Museum

Recognition of High Scholars
School Principals

Closing Remarks
Commissioner Amy Maloy

DID YOU KNOW? The National Women’s History Alliance, which spearheaded the movement for March being declared National Women’s History Month, has announced the women’s history theme for 2024, “Celebrating Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.” | Learn more at nationalwomenshistoryalliance.org

2023-24 High Scholars

Each year, the Rochester City School District Board of Education recognizes women academic high scholars in our high schools that have an average GPA of 4.0 or better. Congratulations to our scholars on their incredible commitment to their education and academic success. A special thanks to all parents, family members, mentors, teachers, and other school staff who support our students each day.

The 2023-24 scholars receiving the Susan B. Anthony Award are as follows:

Camille Varela
East Upper School
Principal Ed Mascadri

Annah Konie
Edison Career & Technology High School
Principal LaCassa Felton

Samiyah Baxter
Franklin Upper School
Principal Rick Smith

Kiara Vega
James Monroe Upper School
Principal Jason Muhammad

Anihya Vick
Northeast College Preparatory High School
Principal Nakia Burrows

Kethelin De Paula Rocha
Rochester International Academy
Principal Mary Andrecolich-Montesano

Ariane Cisse
Rochester Early College International High School
Principal Uma Mehta

Thalea Rivera
School of the Arts
Principal Alan Tirre

Lah May Paw
School Without Walls
Principal Aylin Rodriguez

I’Aisha Elsaw
Joseph C. Wilson Commencement High School
Principal Gary Reynolds

Maeve Delehanty
World of Inquiry School No. 58
Principal Kwame Donko-Hanson

The Rochester City School District does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's actual or perceived race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, age, marital status, partnership status, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, sexual orientation, gender (sex), military status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status or political affiliation, and additionally does not discriminate against students on the basis of weight, gender identity, gender expression, and religious practices or any other basis prohibited by New York State and/or federal non-discrimination laws in employment or its programs and activities. The District provides equal access to community and youth organizations. NYS CR Part #154 requires the District to provide communications to ELL families in the home language that they best understand. In order to request interpretation or translation services, employees may visit www.rcsdk12.org/translationservices. For emergencies or immediate communication needs, please use the Language Line at 1-866-874-3972. School secretaries in each school or program can provide the access code for this service.