District Update

On December 18, Ramapo High School seniors in the Class of 2026 reaffirmed their commitment to graduating during the school’s annual Final Five Commitment Ceremony. Students pledged to meet all graduation requirements, while parents and mentors committed their continued support, highlighting the shared responsibility for student success. With graduation six months away, the ceremony underscored the importance of finishing strong and preparing for what comes next.

Ramapo High School and Spring Valley High School students share their experiences with the Smart Scholars Early College Program in this video. This grant-funded opportunity allows students to take college courses and earn college credits at no cost to families, all during the regular school day.

The Funded Programs Department works to strengthen educational support for students in East Ramapo schools by securing supplemental funding through state and federal grants. Learn more about how this department supports our schools.

Strong family–school partnerships help students succeed, and the PTA (Parent Teacher Association) plays a vital role in that collaboration, supporting student success through advocacy, programs and events, and by amplifying parent voices. As we embark on the new year, the ERCSD is focused on strengthening our school community by growing PTAs in every school. Watch this video to learn more!

In an ongoing effort to improve transportation services, the district is actively developing a new process for the collection of information from our non-public schools. We are currently creating a revised form that can be used to support the collection of student information from schools using an affidavit process. The affidavit process is one whereby each non-public school applies for transportation each year on behalf of the parents and students. The non-public school application process and the e-application process will be available for parents in schools that choose not to use the affidavit process.

The necessary forms to support both the school-based affidavit and the individual application for services will be available by January 16, 2026. Visit ERCSD.org/Transportation for more information.

Families who need assistance with transportation issues are encouraged to first contact their child’s principal. If the matter remains unresolved, they may then reach out directly to 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 any emergency. To strengthen our practices, we hired a consultant to conduct a districtwide audit of our security policies and procedures, including all district- and building-level safety plans. The fieldwork for this audit is nearly complete, and once finalized, the consultant will prepare a detailed report with recommendations to further enhance safety practices across the district.

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.

2025-26 DISTRICT CALENDAR

MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY (SCHOOLS CLOSED)

January 19

MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. CELEBRATION

January 19, 3-6 p.m.

Hosted by the Martin Luther King Multipurpose Center at Ramapo High School

REGENTS EXAMS

January 20-23

KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION BEGINS

January 21

More information

FAMILY UNIVERSITY

Budget Season Kick-Off: What to Expect This Year

January 21, 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 January 13 at 7:30 p.m. View the schedule for all upcoming meetings on the ERCSD website.

The East Ramapo Central School District Website ERCSD.org is the place to go for all school related information, including how to access your student's report cards, check on the school bell schedule, learn about new policies and more. There you can also access the district’s online Staff Directory which provides staff contact information and can be easily be searched by individual name, department or school.