BUS ROUTES UPDATE
The new routes seem to be working well and appear to be more efficient. We have noticed that a few runs are arriving a little too early at the school, so beginning Monday, April 27th, Bus 83 (Fran/Jared) and Bus 80 (Alan) will be picking up approximately 10 minutes later than their current scheduled times.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Victoria Kartis
Transportation Department
Roxbury Central School District
📞 (607) 326-2851
📧 kartisv@roxburycsd.org
1 day ago, Marianne Schor

🎓✨ Career Week is Coming! ✨🎓

Get ready, Roxbury Central School! We’re celebrating School Spirit Career Week from May 11–15 with a full week of fun, learning, and future-focused activities 🚀

Here’s what’s in store:

👕 Monday – My College Monday
Wear your favorite college, training, or prep program gear!

💼 Tuesday – Talented Tuesday
Dress for success and explore your strengths and skills for the future.

🚒 Wednesday – Community Helpers Day
Learn about the amazing careers that support our community.

👩‍🍳👨‍🔬 Thursday – When I Grow Up
Dress up as your future career & hear from guest speakers!

🧡🖤 Friday – School Pride Day
Show your Roxbury pride by wearing black & orange!

Let’s dream big, explore possibilities, and have some fun along the way! 🌟

#CareerWeek #FutureReady #RoxburyCSD #SchoolSpirit

1 day ago, Rene Oakes
A colorful poster promotes “School Spirit Career Week” at Roxbury Central School, scheduled for May 11–15. At the top, a cartoon illustration shows a smiling student standing in front of a green chalkboard, holding a book in one hand and a piece of chalk in the other. The title “Career Week” is displayed prominently in bold lettering, with orange and black accents throughout the design. Below, a section titled “Week-Long School Spirit Schedule” outlines themed days for the week: Monday: “My College Monday” encourages students to wear college, training, prep program, or sports gear. A small pennant flag icon appears next to the text. Tuesday: “Talented Tuesday” invites students to dress for success while learning about their strengths and skills for the future. A cartoon figure in professional attire is shown. Wednesday: “We Love Our Community Helpers Wednesday” encourages students to dress as a helper while learning about careers that support the community. A small firefighter illustration is included. Thursday: “When I Grow Up Thursday” invites students to dress up as a future career, with guest speakers visiting classrooms. A cartoon child painting at an easel appears next to the text. Friday: “Rocket Pride Day Friday” encourages students to wear black and orange to show school spirit, with a cartoon student celebrating. The poster uses a clean layout with rounded shapes and alternating orange, black, and white sections. At the bottom, a note reads: “For more information, ask a school counselor.”
🌸🤖 Science + Coding in Bloom! 🤖🌸

Our first grade students stepped into the role of botanists today as they created their very own interactive flower gardens! 🌼🌿

Using Ozobots, students explored how insects and animals help with pollination while diving into real-world science concepts. They programmed Ozobot Ari to act like a pollinator—visiting flowers, tracking movement, and collecting data to compare results. Talk about learning that buzzes with excitement! 🐝📊

This hands-on experience brought together science, coding, and creativity in one unforgettable lesson.

A big shoutout to the ONC BOCES Media Library for loaning us the Ozobots and helping make this learning experience possible! 🙌

#STEM #FutureScientists #HandsOnLearning #GCRPride
2 days ago, Rene Oakes
The image is a colorful classroom collage titled “OZBOT day in 1st grade.” The text appears in large, playful letters at the center, with “OZBOT” in orange and yellow and “day in 1st grade” in green. The background is light green and decorated with illustrated grass, flowers, bees, butterflies, and a hummingbird, creating a nature-themed design. Several rounded, cloud-shaped photo cutouts are arranged around the title. Inside the photos are young students seated at classroom desks. The desks are light-colored wood and arranged in rows. On the desks are worksheets with printed shapes and lines, crayons, pencils, and small programmable Ozobot robots placed on the papers. In multiple photos, individual students are shown working with the worksheets while the small robot sits inside a drawn square or path. Other photos show students seated at desks with the same type of materials. Chairs are visible behind the desks, and the classroom floor appears light-colored. Decorative illustrated bees with dashed flight paths and colorful butterflies float between the photo cutouts. All elements together suggest a school activity where students are learning to use small robots during a themed classroom day.

🎓 Senior Project Fair 2026 🎓

Join us as we celebrate the hard work and achievements of the Class of 2026!

📍 Location: RCS Cafetorium
📅 Date: Tuesday, May 19
⏰ Time: 1:30 – 3:00 PM

Come support our seniors as they showcase their Senior Projects, Post-secondary and Career Plans. Let’s make it a memorable event! 🎉

#SeniorProjectFair #ClassOf2026 #StudentSuccess #RCS

3 days ago, Rene Oakes
A bold, high-contrast event flyer with a black background and bright orange and white text. At the top, large orange letters read “Senior,” followed by “Project Fair” in white. The year “2026” appears prominently in large orange numbers at the center, surrounded by a glowing burst effect and small star-like accents. On either side of the year are graduation caps. Below, a banner reads “RCS Cafetorium,” followed by the event details: “Tuesday, May 19” and “1:30 – 3:00 PM.” Near the bottom, the words “Class of 2026” appear above a large “2026” in bold lettering. The bottom of the image features silhouettes of a cheering crowd holding up graduation caps and diplomas, with orange rays radiating upward behind them, creating a celebratory, energetic atmosphere.
Have a voice in the future of education! 📣

Join Regionalization Focus Groups hosted with SUNY Oneonta and ONC BOCES.

📅 April 27, 2026
🕚 Sessions at 11 AM, 1 PM, and 5 PM
💻 Virtual (Zoom)
⏱ 1-hour sessions | Limited spots available

Open to community members, educators, families, and more.
Register today and make your perspective count!

#EducationMatters #CommunityVoices #ONCBOCES
4 days ago, Rene Oakes
A green and white informational flyer titled “Regionalization Focus Groups.” Logos for ONC BOCES and SUNY Oneonta appear at the top. The flyer includes icons representing different groups such as community members, business leaders, teachers, parents, and government officials. Event details list April 27, 2026, with sessions at 11 AM, 1 PM, and 5 PM, held virtually via Zoom. A QR code is shown for registration, along with a note that capacity is limited to 20 participants per session.

RCS wants to remind everyone that there is a community meeting on April 23rd at 6:30 PM on the proposed Capital Project. Our architect, Jim Graham, will on hand to answer questions. This meeting is also available by Zoom by following the link below:

https://zoom.us/j/92546932995

Meeting ID: 925 4693 2995

5 days ago, Marianne Schor
Save the date
There will be a special Board of Education meeting on Wednesday, April 22nd at 6:00 PM for the expected purpose of going into executive session to discuss the employment history of a particular person, and/or matters leading to the discipline of a particular person.
5 days ago, Marianne Schor
🌟📚 Winter Top Scholar-Athletes 📚🌟

Today we celebrate some incredible student-athletes who have gone above and beyond this winter season—balancing academics and athletics at the highest level!

Congratulations to our Top Scholar-Athletes:
🏀 BV – Blake
🏀 GV – Addy
📣 CH – Madie
⛷️ GVS – Ava

Your dedication, focus, and drive both in the classroom and in your sport are truly inspiring. Keep leading the way!

#TopScholarAthletes #Excellence #StudentAthletes #WinterSeason
12 days ago, Rene Oakes
The image is a celebratory poster honoring student athletes. At the center, large decorative text reads: “Congratulations Scholar Athletes.” Four student athletes are featured with their names placed near their photos: Top left: A female basketball player named Addy Hynes is shown smiling while walking on the court. She wears a white jersey with the number 15 and “GCA” on the front. Referees and part of the gym are visible behind her. Top right: A skier named Ava Poniros is captured mid-action on a snowy slope. She wears a black racing suit with “RCS” and the number 913, along with a helmet and goggles. She is leaning into a turn, kicking up snow, with a safety net in the background. Bottom left: A male basketball player named Blake Albano is shown in motion, going up for a layup. He wears a black jersey with yellow accents and the number 21. The gym setting and spectators are visible behind him. Bottom right: A cheerleader named Madison Burgwin is being lifted into the air by teammates during a routine. She wears a black and yellow cheer uniform with “GCA” on it. The gym floor and other team members are visible in the background. The background of the poster is light gray with faint sports-themed graphics, including a basketball and a megaphone, adding to the athletic theme.
❄️📚🏆 Winter Scholar-Athlete Teams 🏆📚❄️

We are proud to recognize our Winter Scholar-Athlete Teams for their outstanding commitment both in the classroom and in competition! These teams have demonstrated that success isn’t just measured on the scoreboard, but also through hard work and dedication to academics.

👏 Congratulations to:
• Girls Varsity Alpine Ski Team
• Varsity Cheer
• Varsity Girls Basketball

Your discipline, teamwork, and commitment to excellence truly set the standard. Keep representing our school with pride!

#ScholarAthletes #StudentSuccess #WinterSports #Pride
12 days ago, Rene Oakes
A winter action collage featuring three alpine skiers racing down a snowy slope. Each athlete is captured mid-turn, kicking up snow as they carve around gates. They wear helmets, goggles, and race suits in black, purple, and red with “RCS” and race numbers visible. A safety net lines the course in the background. The word “Congratulations” appears at the top, and text at the bottom recognizes the Girls Varsity Alpine Team as a 2026 Scholar Athlete Team.
A posed team photo of the girls varsity basketball team inside a gymnasium. Players wear matching black shirts with a gold basketball logo and “GCR Basketball” across the front. Some athletes kneel in the front row while others stand behind them, with two coaches standing at the ends of the group. A purple padded wall and gym floor are visible in the background. The image includes the text “Congratulations Girls Varsity Basketball” and recognizes the team as a 2026 Scholar Athlete Team.
A group photo of the varsity cheerleading team posed inside a gym. The athletes wear black, white, and gold uniforms and hold black and gold pom-poms. Some team members kneel in the front row while others stand behind them, with two adult coaches standing on either side. A black padded wall and gym floor are visible in the background. The image includes the text “Congratulations Varsity Cheerleading” and recognizes the team as a 2026 Scholar Athlete Team.
2027 Proposed Capital Project

As part of the annual vote on May 12, 2026, voters in the Roxbury Central School District will decide on a $5.2 million capital building project to fix and improve the school building. The project would make the school safer by repairing and expanding the parking lot, moving the playground, and updating heating and cooling systems. The state will reimburse the district a little more than $2.8 million.

Community members are invited to attend a discussion focused on the capital project on Thursday, April 23rd at 6:30 p.m at RCS in the Board Room.

Please visit our Proposed Capital Project webpage at https://www.roxburycs.org/page/2027-capital-building-project for the most updated information.
13 days ago, Marianne Schor
Save the date 4-23-26
📢 Important Testing Information for Families 📢

Roxbury Central School will soon begin New York State Computer-Based Testing (CBT) for students in grades 3–8. These assessments give students the opportunity to show all the learning they’ve accomplished this year!

🗓 Testing Schedule:
• April 15 – Grade 5 & 8 Science
• April 22 & 23 – ELA (Grades 3–8)
• May 5 & 6 – Math (Grades 3–8)

We’re focused on helping students feel confident, calm, and ready to do their best 💪

Families can help by:
✨ Encouraging a good night’s sleep
🥞 Providing a healthy breakfast
🌅 Keeping mornings calm and positive

A relaxed and well-rested student is set up for success!

Thank you for your continued support in making this a positive experience for our students. If you have any questions, please reach out to your child’s teacher or our school counselor.

#RoxburyCSD #StudentSuccess #CBTTesting #WeAreRoxbury
13 days ago, Rene Oakes
Letter to families about computer based testing
⏰🛍️ Last Chance Alert! 🛍️⏰

Don’t forget—our RCS Apparel Store is closing tomorrow at midnight!

This is your final opportunity to grab your favorite gear and show off your school spirit in style. 🧡🖤

🛒 Be sure to browse all items by clicking the “Products” tab, and check out even more options under the “More” tab for spring sports!

📦 Want to save on shipping? Select the Delhi pickup option at checkout and your order will be brought back for you!

👉 Order now before it’s too late: https://dckr.shop/roxbury_central_school/shop/home

Don’t miss out—once the store closes, it’s gone! 🚨
23 days ago, Rene Oakes
Flyer for the Roxbury apparel store

🚌✨ New Bus Route Coming Soon! ✨🚌

Roxbury Central School is expanding transportation services—we are increasing from 3 bus routes to 4 starting April 13th to better serve our students and families!

📧 An email with detailed information has been sent out—be sure to check your inbox for all the specifics!

❓ Have questions or need clarification? Please don’t hesitate to reach out to the bus garage for assistance.

We’re excited to continue improving transportation for our school community! 🧡🖤

24 days ago, Rene Oakes
The image is a bright, cheerful graphic announcing a new bus route. The background is a light blue sky with simple, cartoon-style clouds. At the top center, large text reads “NEW BUS Route.” The words “NEW BUS” are in bold blue and green letters, while “Route” is written in a flowing pink script. Below that, a rounded blue label reads “Starting April 13th.” Surrounding the text are playful elements, including a butterfly, a lightbulb icon, a smiley face, and small sparkles, giving the design a fun and welcoming feel. The bottom half of the image shows a cartoon yellow school bus driving along a road. The bus has black stripes, large wheels, and simple windows. In the background, there are green trees, a wooden fence, and a black streetlamp. Near the bottom right, a small goose stands on the grass. Overall, the image is colorful and friendly, designed to announce the new bus route in a way that is engaging and easy for families to notice.
🏁📚 FLOB Finale Fun! 📚🏁

March 26th was our exciting relay race showdown between Cat in the Hat and Horton—and what a race it was! 🏃‍♂️🐘🎩

Before the action began, students had a great conversation with Ms. Bouton about good sportsmanship, setting the tone for a fun and respectful competition. Then it was time to race—and our students gave it their all!

The fun didn’t stop there! After the relay, students rotated through a variety of games including:
🎳 Bowling
🏃 Long jump
🎯 Ring toss
🌀 Hula hooping
🏁 Relay races

Laughter, teamwork, and school spirit filled the day from start to finish. It was the perfect way to wrap up our “For the Love of Books” (FLOB) month! 📖✨

What a fantastic celebration of reading, movement, and community! 👏
26 days ago, Rene Oakes
a slide show of images showing students in the gymnasium participating in events in different events such as hoola hooping, bean bag toss, and long jump.
🏀✨ A Dribbling Dose of Inspiration! ✨🏀

On Tuesday, our students were treated to an unforgettable assembly with youth motivational speaker Corey Rich, a former Harlem Globetrotters performer!

Through incredible ball-handling skills and high-energy storytelling, Corey shared powerful lessons centered around the “4 R’s” for success:
✔️ Respect
✔️ Responsibility
✔️ Be Ready to Learn
✔️ Reading is Power 📚

Our students were engaged, inspired, and left with meaningful takeaways they can use both in and out of the classroom.

A huge thank you to Laura Bouton for organizing and bringing this amazing experience to RCS—we truly appreciate it! 👏

What a fantastic way to combine motivation, learning, and a little basketball magic! 🏀💫
about 1 month ago, Rene Oakes
This image has a bold, sports-themed design centered around basketball. At the top, there is a large red, white, and blue logo that reads “Corey the Dribbler.” The logo is shaped like a badge and includes a basketball graphic. Behind it is a dark arena background with bright stadium lights glowing, creating the feeling of being inside a professional basketball court. Below the logo, a basketball hoop and backboard are shown, centered in the image. In the middle, a slide show of images from the assembly The gym setting includes a polished wooden floor and wall posters in the background. One child in the back is holding up a sign or paper. Overall, the image feels like a fun school or community event where children are meeting a basketball performer, set against a dramatic, arena-style graphic background that emphasizes sports and excitement.
🚜🎨 History Came to Life for Our 3rd & 4th Graders! 🎨🚜

Our 3rd and 4th grade students had an unforgettable trip to the Fenimore Farm & Country Village in Cooperstown!

Students stepped back in time as they explored the history of farming, blacksmithing, and early medicine, gaining a hands-on understanding of how people lived and worked in the past. 🔨🌾

They also tapped into their creative side with a fun “reverse painting” activity—proving that history and art make a great team! 🎨✨

And of course, no trip would be complete without a ride on the Empire State Carousel, adding a little extra excitement to an already amazing day! 🎠

It was a day full of learning, creativity, and smiles—one our students won’t forget anytime soon! 😊
about 1 month ago, Rene Oakes
This image looks like a scrapbook-style collage promoting a school field trip or visit. At the center, large decorative text reads “Fenimore Farm & Country Village, Cooperstown, NY.” Behind the text is a stone building with an arched doorway and a blue sky above. Four tilted, white-bordered photo frames are arranged around the text: Top left: A group of young children sits closely together on wooden benches inside a simple, old-fashioned room. The room has plain white walls, small windows, and minimal decoration, suggesting a historical setting. An adult stands nearby, possibly guiding them. Top right: A larger group of children stands outside in a line in front of a stone building entrance. They are dressed in jackets and colorful clothing, suggesting cool weather. The building has a large arched doorway and looks historic. Bottom left: Children sit around a long table indoors, working on a hands-on activity. Papers and materials are spread out, and an adult stands at the front, supervising or teaching. Bottom right: A small group of children stands inside a rustic, dimly lit room with wooden floors and antique tools or equipment. They appear to be listening or observing something, possibly part of a historical demonstration. Overall, the image conveys a lively educational visit, with children exploring history through indoor lessons, outdoor gathering, and interactive activities at Fenimore Farm & Country Village.
🎉🎓 Celebrating Excellence! 🎓🎉

Congratulations to our three outstanding students Araya Carey, Addy Hynes, and Jacey O'Donnell who were inducted into the National Technical Honor Society at the Northern Catskills Occupational Center on Tuesday, March 24! 👏

This honor reflects not only academic success, but dedication, character, and hard work. To be inducted, students must:
✨ Maintain a 90+ average at the occupational center
✨ Maintain an 80+ average at their home school
✨ Demonstrate excellent attendance
✨ Submit an admission essay
✨ Provide a letter of recommendation
✨ Successfully complete an interview

These achievements represent a commitment to excellence both in and out of the classroom. We are incredibly proud of our NTHS members and all they have accomplished!

We hope you’ll join us in celebrating this special recognition and honoring their success. 🌟
about 1 month ago, Rene Oakes
The image is a celebratory graphic with a beige background and decorative elements in navy blue and gold, including stars, lines, and geometric patterns. At the top right, large bold text reads “Congratulations.” The graphic features three separate photos of students being recognized at an awards ceremony. In each photo, a student stands next to an adult presenter in front of a wooden wall, with part of an American flag visible in the background. Each student is holding a certificate from the National Technical Honor Society. • In the left photo, a student with dark hair stands beside an adult wearing a light-colored sweater. The student holds a certificate while both face the camera. • In the center photo, a student wearing a light sweater and dark skirt stands next to an adult in a red top and dark jacket. The student holds a certificate while both smile at the camera. • In the right photo, another student wearing a black dress and a light-colored honor stole stands beside the same adult in the red top. The student holds a certificate and both are smiling. On the left side of the graphic, text reads “National Technical Honor Society NCOC,” with “Honor Society” styled in a decorative blue font. Overall, the image celebrates students being inducted into the National Technical Honor Society, highlighting their achievements with formal photos and a congratulatory design.
📣 We Need YOU for Career Day! 🌟
Dear Families & Community Members,
We’re excited to announce that Career Day is coming up, and we would love to showcase the amazing work our caregivers do every day!
If you’re willing to share your career path, skills, and experiences with our students, we’d be thrilled to have you as a guest speaker. Presentations should be short, fun, and interactive—we’ll help with anything you need!
👩‍🏫 Who can participate?
Parents, guardians, grandparents, caregivers and any community members who would enjoy talking with students about their job or career journey.
📅 Date: Thursday, May 14th 2026
⏰ Time: 8:30-11:30am
📍 Location: Roxbury Central School
If you’re interested, please call or send a message so we can add you to the schedule: 607-326-4151 x2016 or BoutonL@roxburycsd.org
Thank you for helping us inspire our students! 💙✨
#CareerDay #CommunityStrong #FutureLeaders
about 1 month ago, Rene Oakes
faded classroom background with animated images of kids lined up on the bottom of the page. In big lettering it says "Inspire Young Minds" underneath that it says "Volunteer as a Speaker for Career Day!" "Thursday, May 14!" . In small lettering it says "Parents, Caregivers & Community Members: Share your passion and career journey; volunteers like you spark curiosity and dreams. Join us for a morning of inspiration and fun! Please contact Laura Bouton, School Counselor, at: boutonl@roxburycsd.prg//607-326-4151 x2016"
⛳🏫 Golfing Into Great Learning! 🏫⛳

Last week in PE, our students had the chance to try something a little different—golf instruction! From learning proper grip and stance to practicing their swings, students showed focus, patience, and plenty of determination.

It was great to see everyone stepping out of their comfort zones, encouraging one another, and celebrating each improvement along the way. Who knows… we may have a few future golfers in the making!

A big thank you to everyone who helped make this experience possible. Learning new skills like this is what makes PE so much fun! 🏌️‍♂️✨
about 1 month ago, Rene Oakes
locker background with a collage of 5 pictures that feature an elementary PE class practicing golf.
REMINDER OF PUBLIC BUDGET DATES:

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE ROXBURY CENTRAL SCHOOL WILL HOLD PUBLIC BUDGET MEETINGS ON MARCH 11th, 25th & APRIL 15th AT 7 PM IN THE BOARD CONFERENCE ROOM.
about 1 month ago, Marianne Schor