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21-22 School Year Information

2021-22 School Year Updates

View updates from Superintendent Dr. Lesli Myers-Small about health and safety, transportation, school bell times, and other changes and guidance about District procedures.

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COVID-19 Reporting and Health & Safety in Schools

View weekly COVID-19 reporting and other guidance and updates on measures the District and its schools are taking to keep all students and staff safe. COVID reporting figures are updated each Friday.

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Back-To-School Guide for RCSD Families

The RCSD Back-to-School Guide will help ensure a smooth return to school for students in person, five days a week. This guide includes information about daily health screenings for students, universal masking, Chromebooks, school visitations, and more.

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Return to Work Guide for Staff

The Return to Work Guide for Staff provides RCSD employees guidance and protocols for universal masking, daily health screenings, mandatory weekly testing for staff, vaccinations, health & safety in our school buildings, and much more.

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RCSD Bright Spots

Staples Thank A Teacher Contest Winner at School No. 7

Pre-K teacher Ms. Derinda McKinstry was selected as a 2021 winner.

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Superintendent Dr. Lesli Myers-Small Announces Leadership Appointments

The Rochester City School District is pleased to announce the following appointments:

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Students at Roberto Clemente School No. 8 Receive Laptop Computers from Rochester Rotary Members

The Rochester City School District thanks members from the Rochester Rotary who, through their organizations, have donated laptop computers and software to students at Roberto Clemente School No. 8.

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Thursday

5:00 PM Hispanic Heritage Celebration via Zoom Video Conferencing
6:00 PM Yes We Can Award via Zoom Video Conferencing
6:30 PM Board of Education Business Meeting via Zoom Video Conferencing
November 1, 2021

6:00 PM - 11:00 PM Parent Leadership Advisory Council Executive Meeting
November 2, 2021

Superintendent's Conference Day

RCSD In the News

East High School Opens First Of Its Kind On-Campus Barbershop in Rochester

https://www.rochesterfirst.com/community/east-high-school-opens-first-of-its-kind-on-camps-barbershop-in-rochester/

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Barbershop Opens in Rochester School Thanks to Local Volunteers

https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/rochester/community/2021/10/25/barbershop-opens-in-rochester-school-thanks-to-local-volunteers

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East High Opens Barbershop for Students

https://13wham.com/newsletter-daily/east-high-opens-barbershop-for-students

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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.

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21-22 School Year Information

2021-22 School Year Updates

COVID-19 Reporting and Health & Safety in Schools

Back-To-School Guide for RCSD Families

Return to Work Guide for Staff

RCSD Bright Spots

Staples Thank A Teacher Contest Winner at School No. 7

Superintendent Dr. Lesli Myers-Small Announces Leadership Appointments

Students at Roberto Clemente School No. 8 Receive Laptop Computers from Rochester Rotary Members

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Thursday

November 1, 2021

November 2, 2021

RCSD In the News

East High School Opens First Of Its Kind On-Campus Barbershop in Rochester

Barbershop Opens in Rochester School Thanks to Local Volunteers

East High Opens Barbershop for Students

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