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A K-12 school district in northern Dutchess County, NY, where the values of respect, responsibility, honesty, integrity, and community service are fostered.

Red Hook, NY
Joined January 2011
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7 years
Red Hook CSD is going to build an auditorium! The proposition passed with a total of 1,637 votes in favor out of the 2,252 votes cast.
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Red Hook Schools
10 years
Schools and all building and district offices are closed tomorrow, Tuesday, 1-27-15.
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Red Hook Schools
7 years
Due to forecasted blizzard conditions for tomorrow, schools and all offices are closed for the day, March 14. Stay safe and warm!
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Red Hook Schools
10 years
UPDATE: Schools are now closed today, 1-12-15.
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Red Hook Schools
10 years
2-5-15: Schools are NOW closed due to continued snow and road conditions in the eastern portions of our district.
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Red Hook Schools
7 years
Due to ongoing weather conditions, schools are closed tomorrow, Wed. 3/15/17. District and building offices are scheduled to open at noon.
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Red Hook Schools
5 years
Congratulations, Class of 2019 Graduates! Go forth and be awesome!
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Red Hook Schools
11 years
Due to impending weather, the Red Hook Central School District is closed tomorrow (2-5-14) including all building and district offices.
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Red Hook Schools
11 years
Schools closed tomorrow, 2/13/14. District offices to close at noon.
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Red Hook Schools
10 years
UPDATE: Schools are now closed for 12/9/14.
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Red Hook Schools
4 years
2020-21 Budget Vote results: Yes - 2,538; No - 950. Budget passed! Board of Ed elections: Russ Crafton - 2,271; Jennifer Munn - 1,762; Jenna Seeley - 1,987.
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Red Hook Schools
5 years
Schools are closed tomorrow, Monday 12/2. Offices expected to open at 10:30 am. Please check back for office updates in the morning.
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Red Hook Schools
6 years
Schools will be on a two-hour delay on Thursday, January 31, 2019, due to forecasted windchill temperatures.
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Red Hook Schools
8 years
12/12 update: schools are now closed. District offices open at 11 am.
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Red Hook Schools
10 years
Update: schools are now closed. District and building offices will open at 11 am.
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Red Hook Schools
2 years
It's a tradition - Senior Class Walkthrough! Members of the Class of 2022 visited Mill Road and Linden Avenue schools today to be cheered on with posters and high fives from our future graduating classes! We are Raiders! Congratulations, graduates and best wishes from all of us!
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Red Hook Schools
10 years
Mill Road greets the RHHS boys basketball team with a school spirit send off to tomorrow's state championship game! http://t.co/EKT8h5C9WN
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Red Hook Schools
10 years
Schools are on a two-hour delay today, 12-11-14.
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Red Hook Schools
9 years
3/20/15: Early dismissal today. 10:45 am for RHHS and LAMS; 11:45 am for Mill Road schools.
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Red Hook Schools
1 year
Thanks to the Ascienzo Foundation, breakfast is free of charge for all students in grades PK - 12 for the school year! Please have your student stop by the cafeteria when they arrive in the a.m. to be served breakfast. A BIG thank you to the Ascienzo Foundation for its support!
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Red Hook Schools
2 years
Vote results: 2022-23 budget passed; school vehicle proposition passed; Red Hook Library proposition passed; Tivoli Library proposition passed. Newly elected BOE members are Kelly Borrelle and Kevin Storrs. Thank you to our voters for their ongoing support of our schools!
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Red Hook Schools
5 years
The 2019 graduation rates are out! Red Hook has the highest graduation rate (96%) in Dutchess County and we made the most improvement over 2018 rates (six percentage points). Kudos to everyone who put in the effort to make this possible!! For full story -
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Red Hook Schools
10 years
2-5-15: Schools are on a THREE-hour delay today.
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Red Hook Schools
10 years
The sign says it all! Well done, Mill Road students in your rousing send off for the boys basketball team!! http://t.co/y1cIz7QQgy
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Red Hook Schools
4 years
The BoE is pleased to announce the appointment of Janet Warden as Superintendent of Schools effective 7/1/20. The Board thanks the community for its patience and participation in the search process. Please visit to view Ms. Warden's introduction message.
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Red Hook Schools
9 years
2/9/16: Schools are on a two-hour delay today.
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Red Hook Schools
10 years
2-9-15: Schools and all building and district offices are closed today.
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Red Hook Schools
6 years
Congrats to our robotics teams: Varsity RoboRaiders, JV Red Storm, and LAMS Raiderbots for their wins this past weekend at competitions in Albany and Millbrook! We're proud of these hardworking future engineers and scientists!
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Red Hook Schools
6 years
Schools will begin on time today, but an early dismissal is planned due to the forecasted weather conditions. RHHS and LAMS dismissing at 10:30 am; Mill Road dismissing at 11:30 am.
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Red Hook Schools
10 years
Schools are on a two-hour delay today, 3-4-15.
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Red Hook Schools
4 years
"A great teacher...is like a candle. It consumes itself to light the way for others." A BIG THANK YOU from Superintendent Paul Finch to all our teachers for their extraordinary efforts to connect with students and provide ongoing instruction during these unprecedented times.
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Red Hook Schools
5 years
Today's sunny day has us wanting to share an update on the district-wide solar project! At its meeting on January 22, the Board of Education approved the contract with the structural engineer. Our expectation is to have solar panels installed during the summer/fall of 2020. 😎
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Red Hook Schools
9 years
2/10/16: Schools are on a two-hour delay today.
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Red Hook Schools
2 years
Friday, May 6, is School Lunch Hero Day and we'd like to say a BIG THANK YOU to everyone in our food services department who do such an awesome job feeding our 1,600+ students every single school day! You rock! @schoollunch @studiojjk
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Red Hook Schools
4 years
RHHS Class of 2020 Graduation is TENTATIVELY set for Tuesday, June 30, at the Hyde Park Drive-In. Details will be shared with graduates and their families as soon as they are finalized. We are working very hard to create a celebration that complies with mandates and honors you!
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Red Hook Schools
5 years
Welcome to the 2019-20 school year, students! We're glad you're here and we're looking forward to an awesome year of teaching and learning!
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Red Hook Schools
7 years
Thank you to all district residents who exercised their right to vote. We appreciate your support and ongoing commitment to RHCSD students.
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Red Hook Schools
7 years
Due to the incoming snow storm, schools and all offices are closed tomorrow, Wednesday, March 7.
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Red Hook Schools
2 years
Senior Katie Pullaro is the first ever RHHS female golfer to advance to the NYS Girls Golf Championships after qualifying in Sectionals tournaments last weekend. Kudos to Katie as she heads to Saratoga's McGregor CC Links this weekend for the state tourney! Have a great round!
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Red Hook Schools
7 years
Schools are on a three-hour delay Thursday, March 8, due to road conditions and county travel restriction.
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Red Hook Schools
4 years
LAMS tech teacher Jen Melitski delivers "earsavers" to Board of Ed President Dawn Morrison, Exec Director of the NDH Foundation, for use by hospital staff. The 3D printer-produced items are designed to minimize irritation to the back of ears caused by wearing masks. Well done!
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Red Hook Schools
5 years
Auditorium Project Updates: the majority of the foundation work is near completion; the outline of the stage is coming into focus. We expect steel beams to go up within the next few weeks. The goal is to have the structure closed in so that work can proceed throughout the winter.
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Red Hook Schools
8 years
12/5/16: Schools are on a two-hour delay today.
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Red Hook Schools
5 years
Congratulations to senior Matt Morris, New York State Section IX Division 2 All-State for his 8th place win! Second-ever Raider wrestler to place at the State Championships more than once! Matt also chosen as Sportsmanship Recipient. Season record: 36-5; career record: 127-41.
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Red Hook Schools
5 years
Red Hook's wrestling team is sending five athletes to the NYSPHSAA Championship meet - Times Union Center in Albany on 2/28 & 2/29 - the most wrestlers we have had qualify in the past 10 years! Congratulations, student athletes and coaches! Meet details -
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Red Hook Schools
5 years
Congratulations to LAMS student Abigail Mercier who will be representing our district at the Scripps Regional Spelling Bee in February. You R.O.C.K. and we wish you the best at the regional round!
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Red Hook Schools
5 years
Summer technology projects progress...the RHHS library lab has been upgraded with 30 new iMacs!
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Red Hook Schools
4 years
RHHS Alumnus PFC Brandon Wells (R) with SPC Ricardo Jones, SPC MP Nigel Morton and SGT Uray Pritchard (L to R) from Army National Guard Camp Smith delivered donated Chobani yogurt to the district for meal distribution to needy families. Thank you for your service, gentlemen!
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Red Hook Schools
8 years
Early dismissal today due to forecasted weather conditions. RHHS and LAMS dismissing at 10:30 am. Mill Road dismissing at 11:30 am.
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Red Hook Schools
5 years
11/19/19 - Schools are on a two-hour delay today.
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Red Hook Schools
10 years
2-10-15: Schools are on a two-hour delay today.
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Red Hook Schools
6 years
Schools are on a two-hour delay tomorrow, Tuesday 1/22, due to forecasted windchill temperatures.
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Red Hook Schools
3 years
Schools are closed today - Friday, January 7 - due to weather conditions. Stay safe, and enjoy the snow!
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Red Hook Schools
8 years
2/10/17: Schools are on a two-hour delay today.
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Red Hook Schools
5 years
Law enforcement informed us that the suspect of the incident in a local neighborhood is in custody. LAMS and RHHS students will be released for dismissal by law enforcement as a precautionary measure. All students and staff are safe, and we are following our safety protocols.
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Red Hook Schools
8 years
2/9/17: Schools are closed today. District and building offices are also closed.
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Red Hook Schools
5 years
Congratulations to LAMS' Lego robotics team - the RaiderBots - on its 1st place in Project Presentation (creating safe bike paths in Red Hook) and 2nd place overall at Saturday's First Lego League competition!! The team advances to regional championships at DCC on 2/8/20.
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Red Hook Schools
10 years
3-2-15: Schools are on a two-hour delay today.
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Red Hook Schools
7 years
Congratulations to the RoboRaiders Robotics Team for its first place win at the FIRST Tech Challenge Qualifying Tournament this weekend! The team now advances to the Hudson Valley Championship at Pace University in February.
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Red Hook Schools
8 years
1/18/17: Schools are on a two-hour delay due to icy road conditions in parts of the district.
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Red Hook Schools
8 years
1/24/17: Schools are closed today. District and building offices will open at noon.
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Red Hook Schools
4 years
Congratulations, Isabel Luzzi for being named PBS Classical Student Musician of the Month for February! Please visit the PBS website to be wowed as Isabel performs the opening movement of Maurice Revel's "Sonatine" and talks about her creative process -
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Red Hook Schools
10 years
Schools are on a two-hour delay this morning.
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Red Hook Schools
4 years
Starting today - Wed., 3/18: bagged breakfast and lunch will be available to families in need. Pick up between 8 to 10:30 am, Mon-Fri. Where: Mill Road Elementary by doors into building from large bus parking lot (Rockefeller Lane side). More info: schoolmeals @rhcsd .org.
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Red Hook Schools
2 years
The district is pleased to welcome Kyle Roddey as the new Red Hook High School principal. Mr. Roddey was appointed at the BOE meeting on 1/18 and will begin at the end of February. We are excited to have him join our school community and the Red Hook Raiders family!
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Red Hook Schools
2 years
Wow, indeed! We are so proud of three of our students who rescued a drowning victim. The boys were vacationing in Cape Cod when they witnessed a teen jump off a bridge and then struggle in the water. The local CBS affiliate TV station covered the story:
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Red Hook Schools
5 years
Three "give-back" days are now NO SCHOOL days: Friday, 4/12; Tuesday, 4/23; Thursday, May 23. Please update your personal calendar accordingly. In the event of emergency closings after today, those dates will revert to SCHOOL IN SESSION days in this order: 5/23, 4/23, 4/12.
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Red Hook Schools
3 years
The District is pleased to announce the appointment of Stacie Fenn Smith as Principal of Linden Avenue Middle School! She first joined the district in 2002 as a teacher and has served as Assistant Principal since July 2018. She officially begins August 2 in her new role at LAMS.
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Red Hook Schools
5 years
Congratulations to our 2019-2020 Indoor Track & Field Section IX champions on their recent wins in the girls 1600 and 3200 relays, and the boys 1600 relay. Well done, student athletes!
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Red Hook Schools
5 years
Mill Road Elementary got some outdoor upgrades this summer! A new paved walkway connecting the PreK-2 side of the building with outdoor stage area and playground equipment, AND a larger paved playground for those days when rain, snow, mud keep us off the turf playground. Nice!
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Red Hook Schools
4 years
The RHHS auditorium project is considered essential construction under the state mandates and work continues. The foundation for the stage (shown here) and seating area will be poured soon. We look forward to the day when this beautiful space is done and occupied by all of you!
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Red Hook Schools
10 years
Due to forecasted weather conditions for today, 1-26-15, RHHS and LAMS will dismiss at 10:45 am; Mill Road at 11:45 am.
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Red Hook Schools
6 years
All after-school activities are CANCELLED for today. This includes KAP, athletics, clubs, PD, Continuing Ed, and meetings.
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Red Hook Schools
11 years
Schools are closed today, 1-3-14. District offices will open at noon.
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Red Hook Schools
11 years
Schools are closed today, 1-2-14. District offices will close at noon.
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Red Hook Schools
3 years
The Red Hook Rotary continues to distribute masks as part of the Rotary Million Mask Challenge. Thank you to the RH Rotary for this donation to the school district. Rotarian Linda Greenblatt (on right) is picture here with Superintendent of Schools Janet Warden.
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Red Hook Schools
4 years
Red Hook CSD has been named one of the 2020 Best Communities for Music Education. This NAMM Foundation award program recognizes outstanding efforts by teachers, administrators, parents, students and community leaders to make music education part of a well-rounded education.
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Red Hook Schools
5 years
Kudos to LAMS robotics team members for their hard work at last weekend's FLL LEGO competition. The team came in 7th which is impressive for a first-year group going up against some very strong, experienced competition. We look forward to cheering you on at future events!
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Red Hook Schools
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U.S. News and World Report named Red Hook High School one of the best in the nation in its annual rankings of K-12 public schools. Congratulations to everyone in our learning community who makes achievements like this possible: students, staff, parents/guardians, and residents!
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Red Hook Schools
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The Red Hook Central School District has again been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education. Congratulations to everyone whose work results in this recognition!
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Red Hook Schools
5 years
RHCSD has increased its pay for substitute teachers with the goal of attracting highly qualified, excellent candidates. For the 2019-20 school year: certified teachers - $100/day; uncertified - $85/day; and RHCSD retired teachers - $110/day.
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Red Hook Schools
6 years
2/12/19: Schools and all offices are closed today.
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Red Hook Schools
6 years
Early dismissal today due to forecasted weather conditions. LAMS and RHHS dismisses at 10:45 am; Mill Road dismisses at 11:45 am. All after-school activities are cancelled.
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Red Hook Schools
3 years
See ya' 2020-21 School Year! Class is officially dismissed at Mill Road with the traditional bus parade and waves goodbye. We wish ALL of our students, staff, and their families a relaxing and rejuvenating summer break!
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Red Hook Schools
5 years
Bard College & Red Hook High School students volunteering as Culture Connect tutors met recently to receive training on ways to work with our English Language Learner students. Thank you all for the time and effort you put into making a difference in our students' lives!
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Red Hook Schools
3 years
The first day of the 2021-22 school year is hours away! We are so excited to welcome our students back to school tomorrow - Wednesday, Sept. 8 - and to be a part of all the wonderful opportunities they will have available to them this year! Let's do this!!
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Red Hook Schools
5 years
Countdown to Spring Break! The final day of school this week is Thursday, April 11. Classes will resume on Wednesday, April 24. Enjoy your extended spring break...thanks to the "give back" of unused snow days!
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Red Hook Schools
3 years
Congratulations, Red Hook High School Class of 2021! You did it and we couldn't be prouder of you. Enjoy tomorrow's graduation ceremony and we wish you all the best! The district will be live-streaming the 11 am ceremony on YouTube:
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Red Hook Schools
5 years
The first ever recipient of The Ascienzo Family Foundation Scholarship will be named at tomorrow's RHHS Seniors Awards Night. Representatives from the foundation will present the award to the honoree. @AscienzoFDN
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Red Hook Schools
8 years
RHHS just named a NYSED High Performing school for 4th year in a row. We are one of four in DC; one of just over 200 in NYS. Kudos to all!
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Red Hook Schools
7 years
1/16/18: Later-than normal, early dismissal today due to forecasted weather. RHHS and LAMS @ 12 NOON; Mill Road @ ONE P.M. Lunches will be served before dismissal. All after-school activities cancelled.
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Red Hook Schools
6 years
2018-19 budget: passed; bus purchase proposition: passed; RH Public Library funding proposition: passed. Welcome new BoE member Kate Kortbus. Thank you voters for your continued support of our teaching and learning community!
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Red Hook Schools
4 years
Governor Cuomo has extended the mandatory school closure period through Tuesday, April 28. Communication from Superintendent Finch regarding instructional expectations during this time has been shared with faculty, and students and their families. We REALLY miss you all. Be well.
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Red Hook Schools
4 years
Congratulations to the Linden Avenue Middle School Student Council for winning the National Gold Council of Excellence Award for 2020! NatStuCo Gold Councils of Excellence are selected for the quality of their operations, projects and activities. Well done, students! @LAMSrhcsd
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Red Hook Schools
5 years
Schools are on a THREE-hour delay today, Tuesday 12/3. This may change to a closing if conditions warrant it. Please check back for updates.
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Red Hook Schools
5 years
Mill Road students learned about the important role worms play in making compost by taking a close-up look at these little decomposers. A "recipe" that includes greens, browns, air, water, and decomposers = wonderful compost for our school garden!
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Red Hook Schools
8 years
4/4/16: Schools are now CLOSED. District and building offices will open at 11 am.
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Red Hook Schools
6 years
Early dismissal today: due to forecasted weather conditions, RHHS and LAMS will dismiss at 10:15 am; Mill Road will dismiss at 11:15 am. All after-school activities are cancelled.
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