Midsummer Community Update
July 31, 2026
Regional Food Bank Farmers Market
Our Family Resource Center, in partnership with the Regional Food Bank, hosted the NR Farmers Market, a free community event where students and their families could take home fresh, nutritious food at no cost. In case you missed it, there is another FREE farmers market on August 20 at Haverstraw Elementary from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. during our Back to School Bash!
First Week of Language Explorers
Stepping Stones Shark Tank Pitches
Annex Gym
Check out Episode One of Behind the Build
Main Gym
Check out Episode Two of Behind the Build
Library
Check out Episode Three of Behind the Build
on our Social Media Pages!
Pickleball and Volleyball Courts
North Rockland CSD is serving up more ways to play with pickleball and volleyball nets at the Central Administration building and Haverstraw Elementary School.
Free Summer Meals
The North Rockland Central School District is hosting the Summer Food Service Program.
Free meals for all children 18 and under
No registration required
No identification required
Meals must be eaten on-site
Service is first-come, first-served
North Rockland High School
- Dates: July 8 - August 17
- Days: Monday - Friday
- Address: 106 Hammond Road, Thiells, NY
- Breakfast: 7:30 - 8:30 a.m.
- Lunch: 11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Fieldstone Middle School
- Dates: July 6 - August 17
- Days: Monday - Thursday ONLY
- Address: 100 Fieldstone Drive, Thiells, NY
- Breakfast: 8:30 - 9 a.m.
- Lunch: 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Haverstraw Elementary School
- Dates: June 29 - August 14
- Days: Monday - Friday
- Address: 16 Grant Street, Haverstraw, NY
- Breakfast: 8:45 - 9:15 a.m.
- Lunch: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
If your student is missing any required immunizations, you should have received a notice from Health Services Facilitator Kathy Varieur or your child's school nurse. Please schedule an appointment as soon as possible for your student to receive any missing immunizations and provide the updated immunization records to kvarieur@northrockland.org.
Students who are not up to date on their required immunizations will be excluded from school beginning Sept. 22, 2026, in accordance with New York state requirements.
Thank you for your prompt attention to this important matter. If you have any questions, please contact Kathy Varieur at kvarieur@northrockland.org or 845-942-3073.
August 20 at Haverstraw Elementary School
Join us for an exciting day of fun, food and festivities hosted by North Rockland Central School District, the Town of Haverstraw and the Town of Haverstraw Police Department.
- Live Music & Entertainment
- Games & Activities
- Food & Refreshments
- School Supply Giveaway
- Free Back to School Haircuts
- Community Booths
- Raffle Prizes
- Food Distributions with the Regional Food Bank
AUGUST 20 | 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Haverstraw Elementary School
16 Grant Street Haverstraw, NY
Bring your friends and family and let's celebrate the start of an amazing school year together. We can't wait to see you there!
Join the North Rockland Central School District PTA for a Family Back-to-School Night with the New York Boulders over Labor Day weekend. Every ticket purchased helps support North Rockland High School seniors, with a portion of each sale benefiting PTA scholarships. The event is open to the entire North Rockland community and PTA representatives from each school will be on site to share information about getting involved and supporting local school communities.
Infinite Campus Parent Portal Account Activation
All parents/guardians have an Infinite Campus Parent Portal account. If you need your account to be activated please send an email to ichelp@northrockland.org. The Infinite Campus Parent Portal provides attendance, schedule and grades.
Parentsquare Communication App
ParentSquare is our districtwide communication platform. This tool is used for all school, district and classroom communication into one place, making it easier for staff to connect with families and for families to stay informed and engaged. Expect an invite from ParentSquare coming to your email if you do not have an active account already. If you have not received an invite, you can all visit https://www.parentsquare.com/signin to start the process.
Join Our Team!
The North Rockland Central School District is seeking candidates for a probationary Music Teacher position at the secondary level (Grades 7-12) for the 2026-27 school year. This is a full time tenure track position which includes a highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Valid New York State certification in Music is required. Prior experience teaching orchestra and/or general music at the secondary level is preferred.
The North Rockland Central School District is seeking candidates for a probationary Spanish Teacher position for the 2026-27 school year. This is a full-time position which includes a highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Valid NYS certification in Spanish 7-12 is required. Candidates with dual NYS certification in French 7-12, Italian 7-12, or American Sign Language 7-12 preferred.
The North Rockland Central School District is seeking candidates for anticipated Teaching Assistant positions for the 2026-27 school year. These are full-time probationary positions which include a highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Valid NYS teaching or teaching assistant certification is required. Bilingual candidates who are fluent in Spanish are encouraged to apply.
The North Rockland Central School District is seeking candidates for anticipated Teacher's Aide positions at various schools for the 2026-27 school year. These are full-time positions which include a regionally competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
The North Rockland Central School District is seeking candidates for anticipated full-time and part-time 10-month security aide positions for the 2026-27 school year. Full-time positions include a highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Part-time positions are up to 5.5 hours per day with a starting salary of $29.46/hour. Candidates with prior law enforcement, security and/or military experience are preferred.
The North Rockland Central School District is seeking candidates for Monitor positions at various schools for the 2026-27 school year. These positions are up to 5.5 hours per day. The starting rate of pay is $21.22/hour.
The North Rockland Central School District is seeking candidates for Food Service Helper positions at various schools for the 2026-27 school year. These positions are up to 5.5 hours per day. The starting rate of pay is $21.22/hour.
The North Rockland Central School District is currently seeking substitute teaching candidates for all grade levels and content areas for the 2026-27 school year. All candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree or higher. Candidates with valid NYS teaching certification or who are working toward NYS teaching certification are preferred. The starting rate of pay is $175 per day.
Summer is a time for all of us to relax, recharge and to rediscover and find new passions. One of those passions that we want all of our students to develop is the joy of reading. Summer is the perfect time to read about something of interest or something fun. Academically, the benefits of summer reading are many, but they are secondary to developing a lifelong love of reading.
The North Rockland Central School District encourages students to read what they love this summer and participate in the New York State Senate’s 2026 summer reading program, themed “Unearth A Story".
This free program can be found on Senator Harckham’s website or accessed directly at www.nyread.com. Participating students and families can log their summer reading on the website and receive an official summer reading certificate as recognition of their dedication and achievement.
Need help finding a good book for free? Visit one of our excellent public libraries, Haverstraw King’s Daughter, Rose Memorial, and Tomkins Cove.
Read what you love! Have a great summer!
The Summer Mailing is Coming Soon!
Keep an eye on your mailbox for our summer mailing! It will be packed with important information from your child's school, including:
Principal's Welcome Back Letter (includes school start/end times)
Bus passes
District student supply list information (K-6 schools only)
Emergency cards
- District Health Services Bulletin
Required NYS School Health Examination Form
Head Lice Letter
PTA Membership Letter
Household Income Eligibility Form
Telecommunications/Media Packet
Pest Management/Insecticide Letter
Keep an eye on your mailbox - this year's calendar is arriving soon. Here's a sneak peek at the cover!
Bus passes for students attending NRCSD schools will be included in the welcome packets distributed by their schools. Bus passes for students placed in out-of-district special services programs, including BOCES and out-of-county placements, as well as private and parochial school students, will be mailed separately. Questions may be directed to transportation@northrockland.org or 845-942-3050.
As we prepare for the start of the 2026-27 school year, we do so with the knowledge that the North Rockland community is a special place in which parents and the school work together to provide our students with the best possible educational experience. We appreciate that partnership and feel that it is important that the NRCSD continue with its practice of providing Elementary students (Grades K-6) with the basic supplies necessary for success in school rather than putting that burden on to our families.
Classroom teachers have identified and ordered supplies and materials that students will need for the 2026-27 school year. Your child’s teacher will distribute them to students when school begins in September. Your child’s teacher may recommend a few additional items after school starts, but the majority of the supplies will be purchased and provided by the District.
On August 20 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Haverstraw Elementary School, the NRCSD, in partnership with the Town of Haverstraw and the Town of Haverstraw Police Department will be giving away backpacks and school supplies at our "Back to School Bash."
Conner Reigottie - Fieldstone Middle School
Michaela Muckell - Thiells Elementary School
North Rockland Drama Society presents Once Upon a Mattress in partnership with Stage Left Children's Theatre. There will be two FREE shows, both at Fieldstone Middle School, on the following dates:
- Saturday, August 15 at 12:30 p.m.
- Saturday, August 15 at 4:00 p.m.
Sports Registration is Open
Need a Physical?
Planning to play a sport at North Rockland this school year? Every student-athlete is required by New York State to have a current physical and be cleared by the school nurse before participating! We have two FREE opportunities for our Red Raiders to get their sports physicals this summer:
Urgent Care of Rockland
FREE physicals available throughout the summer.
NRHS Nurse's Office
Thursday, August 13
7:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
That is the ONLY date this summer our nurses will be providing physicals at NRHS.
Are you Cleared?
Before your student-athlete hits the field, court, pool, or track…make sure they’re officially CLEARED to play. Parents, here’s what you need to know:
- Log in to your registration account to check your child’s clearance status.
- You’ll receive an email notification once they’re approved.
- If they’re not cleared, the system will tell you exactly why and what’s missing.
Student-athletes MUST be cleared before tryouts, no exceptions.
High School Fall Sports Schedule
Monday, August 17
Football
- Time: 8 a.m.
- Location: North Rockland High School Casarella Field at Ralph Cordisco Stadium
Monday, August 24
Girls Swimming
- Time: 7 a.m.
- Location: North Rockland High School Pool
Boys Soccer
- Time: 7:30 a.m.
- Location: North Rockland High School Multipurpose Field
Girls Volleyball
- Time: 7:30 a.m.
- Location: North Rockland High School Annex Gym
Boys Cross Country
- Time: 8 a.m.
- Location: Fieldstone Middle School
Girls Cross Country
- Time: 8 a.m.
- Location: North Rockland High School Annex Hallway (by weight room)
Cheer
- Time: 9 a.m.
- Location: Farley Elementary School
Field Hockey
- Time: 9 a.m.
- Location: North Rockland High School Grass Field
Girls Tennis
- Time: 9 a.m.
- Location: North Rockland High School Tennis Courts
Boys Volleyball
- Time: 1 p.m.
- Location: North Rockland High School Annex Gym
Girls Soccer
- Time: 4 p.m.
- Location: North Rockland High School Multipurpose Field
Middle School Sports Schedule
Wednesday, September 9
Field Hockey
Football
Boys' & Girls' Volleyball
- Location: FMS Gym
Boys' & Girls' Cross Country
Boys' & Girls' Soccer
Girls' Swimming
- Location: NRHS Pool
Olivia Leon - Class of 2023
Meet Olivia Leon, 2023 graduate of North Rockland and current softball player at St. Thomas Aquinas College!
During her time at North Rockland she was a four-year varsity standout. She was the team’s starting catcher for three seasons (her freshman season was canceled due to COVID-19). Batting in the heart of the lineup as our No. 3 hitter, she helped lead North Rockland to back-to-back Section One championships. In 2022, she delivered one of the biggest hits in program history - a walk-off single in the bottom of the eighth inning to defeat White Plains, 2-1, and capture the sectional title. In 2023, she helped guide the Red Raiders to a regional championship and a New York State Final Four appearance while hitting over .400 all season. Olivia earned All-League, All-Section, All-County, and All-State honors multiple times during her high school career.
Her success has continued at St. Thomas Aquinas College, where she has been the starting catcher since her freshman season. Now entering her senior year, Olivia is coming off a remarkable season that saw STAC win both the conference and regional championships before advancing to the NCAA Division II Women’s College World Series!
We couldn’t be more Raider Proud of everything Olivia has accomplished during her high school AND college years! We can’t wait to see what her senior season has in store! Best of luck Olivia on your senior season!
