The Bulldog Blast October 2025

On Saturday, October 4, 2025, the Roslyn School District proudly hosted its annual Homecoming Celebration—a day filled with school spirit, community pride, and Bulldog energy!

The festivities kicked off with a community pancake breakfast, followed by a ribbon-cutting ceremony of the high school’s security booth, which was led by the Roslyn Board of Education. The excitement carried on as the Homecoming Parade stepped off from the high school’s front entrance. The parade traveled through Roslyn Village before heading to the high school football field, where fans packed the stands for the varsity matchup: Roslyn vs. Calhoun. At halftime, the crowd was treated to spirited performances by the Roslyn High School Cheer Team and the Marching Bulldogs, who wowed the audience with their dynamic show, Fate’s Whisper.

Roslyn High School hosted a Pep Rally in advance of Homecoming, bringing students, staff, and teams together in the gymnasium to celebrate school pride. The event featured plenty of Bulldog spirit, with athletes and student leaders setting the tone for an exciting Homecoming weekend.

On Wednesday, October 1, 2025, Heights, Harbor Hill, and East Hills hosted pep rallies in advance of the homecoming celebration. Our mascot, along with members of our football team, cheerleading team, and marching band brought great excitement into our school and the children enjoyed it immensely!

The Roslyn community voted in favor of purchasing the property at 8 Harbor Park Drive, Port Washington, where the District’s transportation building and bus fleet are currently located. The vote took place on October 16, 2025, during a Special District Meeting held in the North Gym of Roslyn High School. The measure was approved by a vote of 212 in favor and 18 opposed.

The purchase, funded through the District’s existing Capital Reserve Fund, will not increase the school tax levy. Owning the property outright will eliminate recurring lease costs and provide long-term stability for the operation of the District’s bus fleet and transportation program, ensuring efficient service for students for years to come.

“This outcome reflects our community’s shared commitment to thoughtful planning and fiscal responsibility,” said Superintendent Allison Brown. “I am deeply grateful to our residents for their continued trust and support of the Roslyn School District.”

Roslyn High School’s Marching Bulldogs placed second in the Small School Division 1 category at the 2025 New York State Field Band Conference Championship—held at the JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse, New York on Sunday, October 26, 2025. The Roslyn Marching Bulldogs earned a score of 93 for their show, titled, “Fate’s Whisper.”

Roslyn School District participated in Unity Day on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. Students, faculty, and staff were encouraged to wear orange to prevent bullying and promote kindness, acceptance, and inclusion.

From October 23rd—October 31st, Roslyn School District participated in Red Ribbon Week. The theme this year was: "Life is a Puzzle. Solve it Drug Free." Each year, educators use the week to raise awareness about the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse. Faculty, staff, and students participated in activities like dressing in red, designing puzzles, and signing red banners, pledging to remain substance-free.

Heights, East Hills, and Harbor Hill, in collaboration with the PFA, organized a pumpkin-picking day for elementary students this past week. Students had a great time selecting their own sugar pumpkins to take home for Halloween.

Second graders at East Hills Elementary School had an exciting and educational visit from the Roslyn Highlands Fire Department. Students learned all about fire safety thanks to an engaging presentation by Paul Cesarski and Esteban Varela—both volunteer firemen who work at East Hills. The highlight of the day was exploring the firetruck up close—a memorable experience that combined fun and important safety lessons!

Excitement filled the classroom as Mr. Melgar’s 5th graders and Mrs. Kaplan’s 3rd graders at Harbor Hill Elementary School came together for their first buddy meeting! Students interviewed their new buddies to discover their favorite books, hobbies, and fun facts. Then, using what they learned, each student created a personalized bookmark to celebrate their buddy’s unique interests. By the end of the session, everyone had a new friend and a special keepsake to treasure.

Students, faculty, and staff at Roslyn Middle School participated in Pink Out Day in support of breast cancer awareness month.

On the evening of Thursday, October 30, 2025, Roslyn Middle School hosted its annual Halloween Dance for students. It was boo-tiful and spook-tacular!

On Thursday the 30th the staff surprised students with their annual costume dress up day!

Roslyn High School’s student government, the Organization of Class Councils (OCC), hosted a fun and friendly breakfast meet-up in the high school library on Tuesday, October 14, to welcome students new to the district this school year. Hosted annually to facilitate meaningful connections, the event this year introduced a mentor program to pair new students with established ones to help foster comfort and belonging for the newest Bulldogs.

Roslyn High School’s podcasting program welcomed Lauren Migaki, Senior Producer at NPR and one of the directors of the Student Podcast Challenge. Migaki spent the day at RHS, impressed by the students’ creativity and professionalism, and offered hands-on guidance, including workshops on professional podcasting equipment and a 40-minute Q&A session covering storytelling, journalism, and the podcasting industry. You can listen to all of the students’ episodes at rospod.roslynschools.org.

The BRIDGE Club brought the Halloween spirit to life with its annual Halloween Party on Friday, October 24, 2025. Students from RMS, RHS, neighboring districts—and even Roslyn alumni—joined in the excitement. With a lively DJ, plenty of pizza, and tons of games and activities, the dance floor stayed packed and the smiles never stopped. This year’s party was the club’s biggest event yet—and an unforgettable night for all who attended!

For Halloween, the high school administration staff suited up as Men in Black. This afternoon, the OCC will continue the Halloween spirit with after-school festivities.

The Roslyn High School PFA hosted its annual Bulldog Food Pantry Donation Day on Wednesday, October 8, uniting students, staff, and families in a shared mission to support local families in need.

Despite the rainy weather, Roslyn residents showed up in the high school’s front circle with generous donations of non-perishable items including canned goods, pasta, and cereal. Over 600 grocery items were collected, which will help stock the Bulldogs Food Pantry, which in turn supports neighboring pantries as the holiday season approaches. Monetary donations to help purchase food for the pantry are always welcome via Venmo at @rhs-pfa.

On Monday, October 27, 2025, Roslyn High School hosted their annual Spike Out Cancer volleyball game, an event uniting athletes, families, and staff in the fight against cancer while honoring the legacy of beloved coach and physical education teacher Tara “Coach B” Berkowitz, who passed away on May 8, 2025. This year’s event supported scholarship programs established in Coach Berkowitz’s name, along with other meaningful causes, while celebrating her dedication to students both on and off the court.

Congratulations to our athletes!

On October 11th, 2025, members of the Varsity Girls Tennis team proudly represented Roslyn at the highly competitive Nassau County Individual Tennis Championship, one of the County's premier athletic events. Doubles teams Ryann Rappaport and Shoshana Ross, along with Olivia Lippmann and Olivia Erenburg, showcased exceptional skill and sportsmanship in the doubles division. In the singles bracket, Chloe Gross and Daisy Lichtenstein delivered outstanding performances against some of the top players in Nassau County. Chloe Gross advanced to the quarterfinals and earned All-County Honors, a remarkable achievement recognizing her as one of the lite players in the region.

Roslyn High School’s JV and Varsity Cheerleaders spread energy and encouragement at the Stronger Than Cancer 5K—held October 19, 2025, at the Sid Jacobson JCC—cheering on every runner and walker with heart and enthusiasm.

October 13–17, 2025, marked School Board Recognition Week, a time set aside to honor school board members for their dedication to New York’s public school students. At the Roslyn Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, October 14, the CCPA and PFA showed their appreciation by presenting a beautiful cake and sharing heartfelt words of gratitude with the members of the Roslyn School District Board of Education.

Participants in Roslyn’s Adult Education program enjoyed a yummy lesson on the art of Mediterranean cooking. Under the guidance of skilled instructor Naela Zeidan, attendees learned to prepare and sample a variety of classic dishes, including spinach pie, za’atar flatbread with hummus, and a traditional Middle Eastern salad. The class offered not only a taste of Mediterranean culture but also a wonderful opportunity for community members to come together and learn something new. Visit the Roslyn Adult Education program webpage for the list of courses being offered this fall.