February RACHS News

Hope everyone has been able to “embrace” the winter weather. These last few weeks have definitely made up for the past few mild ones we have had. As we head into February, students and staff are settling into the second semester. Winter sports teams are getting ready for sectionals and rehearsals and set building for our spring musical are really ramping up. Check out below for some of the academic accolades from Marking Period 2 as well as more info about our annual Random Act of Kindness Day, Spring Sports Registration, next year’s Paris-Barcelona Trip, and updates from the Counseling Office. Stay warm!

Addison for 9th Grade:

The 9th grade team has selected Addy for her outstanding and driven performance. She consistently comes to class with a positive attitude and contributes with enthusiasm and a strong willingness to learn.

Sofia for 10th Grade:

Sofia is Driven to consistently work to the best of her ability and her work shows Outstanding effort.
Sofia is a role model for her peers

Alex for 11th Grade:

Alex is a kind, thoughtful, and driven student. Alex demonstrates the work ethic and drive to be successful academically, as well as an active member of clubs throughout the school that stand for and represent unity. The 11th grade team is very proud of Alex! Congrats Alex!

Tegan for 12th grade:

The 12th grade team has chosen Tegan as this month's Panther of the Month. Tegan is a reliable volunteer and participant in class discussion. She has demonstrated outstanding growth in her ability to understand new concepts and understanding in her classes. Tegan asks great questions which drive peer and whole group discussions. Congratulations, Tegan!

Gananda Rotary Citizen of the Month

December: L McGregor

January: Kaelyn Rodriguez

Kaelyn was a great volunteer student at our Haunted Hayride this year. She was an actor in the field - a reliable "scare" - and an active enthusiastic participant from beginning to end.

Ruben A. Cirillo High School is proud to announce that a new class of students will be inducted into the National Honor Society on February 5, 2026. This year, twenty outstanding students have earned membership, joining the fourteen current members of our chapter. Selection into NHS reflects a student’s commitment to scholarship, leadership, service, and character, and we commend these students for their dedication and hard work. We look forward to celebrating their accomplishments at this special induction ceremony.

We will have our 4th annual District-wide celebration of Random Acts of Kindness [RAOK] Day on Friday, February 13th from 1:00-2:10 PM. We will follow our 1:00pm event schedule. The Elementary School students love this annual event and it is awesome to see the HS students be leaders and role models for our younger students. As in previous years, HS and MS classes will be partnered with ES classes and have a variety of activities for students to choose from. It will be a great way to end the week before we head into the February Break.

Athletic registration for varsity spring sports is now open. Athletic opportunities include boys and girls varsity lacrosse, varsity baseball, varsity softball, varsity boys and girls track and field, and varsity girls flag football. Click here for directions and links to register.

Varsity spring sports begin on March 9th. Student-athletes who have not finalized and submitted their registration will be ineligible to participate until all requirements are met. This may impact their ability to attend early scrimmages and competitions. Please ensure that the registration process is completed and that student-athlete physicals are up to date.

The Counseling Office continues to meet with students individually to schedule courses for the upcoming school year and to discuss future career and postsecondary plans.

Juniors will attend the National College Fair on Monday, March 16, at the Rochester Riverside Convention Center. Families are also invited to attend the fair on Sunday, March 15, from 1:00–3:00 PM.

For additional information about the National College Fair, including a list of participating colleges, please visit the NACAC website:
https://www.collegefairguide.com/rochester-national-college-fair.

In addition, juniors will be provided with a Junior Scholarship Application, which highlights scholarship opportunities offered by area colleges specifically for high school juniors.

Juniors who are interested will also receive a New Visions application for the Wayne Technical and Career Center (WTCC). Available programs include New Visions Veterinary Assistant, Medical Careers, and Health Therapy Sciences. These programs offer students the opportunity to explore career pathways through hands-on, college- and career-focused experiences.

For more information about the WTCC New Visions programs, please visit:
https://www.wflboces.org/wayne-technical-and-career-center/programs-and-pathways

Reminder to Seniors about Gananda Dollars for Scholars: To qualify for scholarships through GDFS, please remember a total of 20 volunteer hours is required, with at least 5 hours specifically dedicated to GDFS events. Volunteer logs are available in the Counseling Office.

Here is what it's like for our Theater Tech students working on the fly... the class involves a lot of physical labor.

The HS has 10 sets of pipes that need to be restacked/reweighted. Each of the "bricks" they are moving weigh 27.5 lbs. They are notched to allow for easier removal and have to be alternated. The yellow weights are the weight of the empty pipe and then weights have to be added to offset the weight on stage at a 1:2 ratio (called a double purchase set.) The set they are working on required 40 weights, about 1100 lbs.

For next spring’s trip to Paris and Barcelona, Passport’s enrollment has a $200 Early Enrollment discount until March 15, 2026. The brochure linked below says $250 and that we’re leaving April 2, 2027, but the discount is $200 now and the departure date will be decided once we have the school calendar for next school year.

Participant Copy

Invitation Link

There are two payment plans available for the trip:

PAYMENT METHODS:

E-Z PAY BILLING

Automatic monthly withdrawals deducted

from either your checking account or credit card

(4% fee for credit card)

NO deposit

30-day final payment deadline (3/3/2027)

More time to pay means lower monthly

payments!

CONVENIENCE BILLING

Pay when you choose, as long as you pay in

full by the final payment deadline

$495 deposit

110-day final payment deadline (12/13/2026)

Pay by check mailed to the passports office

or by credit card online (4% fee for credit card)

Please let me know if you have any questions! Mrs. F-N

President's Week Recess is February 16th-20th. Offices will be closed on the 16th.

The 2025-2026 District Calendar and Building Events Calendar are posted to the Gananda Central School District Website. In addition, the Instructional Color Day Calendar and Block Schedule for our building can be found on the RACHS website under Our School/HS Information HUB.

You can also click on the buttons below that will take you directly to the Instructional Calendar and Daily Schedules.

RACHS Instructional Calendar

RACHS Daily Schedule and Half-Day Schedule

2025-2026 Student Handbook

SchoolTool Log-In

Health Forms and Information

The district uses ParentSquare as its main communication tool for getting information to parents. District newsletters, emergency communication, and Gananda Central School District event news, as well as classroom news and updates will be communicated through ParentSquare. Families can download the ParentSquare app to their smartphone for ease of use.

If you have not received an invitation to join ParentSquare from your students school, please contact the main office of their building.