District Update

Our latest video highlights how educators across ERCSD are strengthening reading instruction through research-based practices, multilingual support, culturally responsive teaching and engaging learning experiences that help every student grow as a reader.

District administrators, families and staff recently gathered at Ramapo High School to celebrate students who have demonstrated excellence in multilingualism, civic engagement, cultural awareness and academics. Forty-one East Ramapo students earned the New York State Seal of Biliteracy, recognizing their proficiency in English and at least one additional language, as well as the global perspective they bring to future endeavors. Six of those students also earned the New York State Seal of Civic Readiness, an honor that highlights their civic knowledge, leadership and commitment to community engagement.

The safety and security of our students is the East Ramapo Central School District’s top priority. As part of this commitment, the district is reviewing its transportation safety protocols and has assigned a team to develop enhanced procedures and train building leaders to strengthen bus safety.

The application deadline for nonpublic transportation was April 1, 2026. The district received nearly 29,000 applications through the affidavit system and more than 4,000 applications directly from families, and continues to process all submissions.

Families who need assistance with transportation-related issues should first contact their child’s principal. If the matter remains unresolved, they may then contact the Transportation Department at 845-577-6490.

The safety of our students and staff is always a top priority at ERCSD. Security personnel are stationed in every school, with school resource officers assigned to both high schools, and school officials are trained to respond quickly and appropriately in the event of an emergency.

With the support of Smart Schools Bond Act funding from the New York State Education Department, the district implemented a comprehensive security initiative this school year focused on technical enhancements including the installation of security cameras, card-swipe door access, lockdown buttons and police integration in every school building. To further strengthen our practices, the district also hired a consultant to conduct a districtwide audit of security policies and procedures, including all district- and building-level safety plans.

We are also partnering with Putnam | Northern Westchester BOCES to provide updated training for building-level security personnel and principals on emergency and lockdown drills. Families and staff are encouraged to review New York state’s S.H.E.L.L. emergency response terms; more information is available on our Safety & Security page on the district website.

The East Ramapo Central School District has established protocols for deciding whether to close or delay school or cancel programs due to inclement weather or other emergencies. For information about notifications regarding emergency closings, visit the Emergency Closings page of the district website.

Invitations to activate ParentSquare accounts were emailed to all families in April using the email address currently on file with the district. Families who need to update their contact information should contact their child’s school.

The district’s goal is to have 100% of families connected on the platform. To help make that happen, ERCSD is launching a friendly competition among schools to see which building can achieve the highest ParentSquare activation percentage.

Now through June 18, all ERCSD schools will compete for the top spot, with weekly leaderboard updates and recognition for the most improved schools along the way.

Learn more at www.ercsd.org/parentsquare

As the school year comes to a close, we are excited to celebrate the accomplishments of all ERCSD graduates. Graduation season is a special time for our students, families and school community, and we look forward to honoring this important milestone together.

Middle school and high school graduation ceremonies will be available to watch via livestream. Families can visit ERCSD.org/Graduations2026 for ceremony information and livestream links.

Dates and details for elementary school graduation ceremonies are also available on each school’s website.

2025-26 DISTRICT CALENDAR

FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER BINGO NIGHT AT CHESTNUT RIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL

June 17

JUNETEENTH (No School for Students)

June 19

FAMILY UNIVERSITY

June 17, 6-7 p.m.

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETINGS

The next meeting of the East Ramapo Central School District Board of Education will take place on June 16 at 7:30 p.m. View the schedule for all upcoming meetings on the ERCSD website.