Roxbury Central School

Attention all Roxbury Fall Athletes! We are trying something new this year. We will be using Arbiter Family ID for all sport registrations. If you are signed up for a fall sport (golf, modified soccer, JV soccer, or varsity soccer) please complete the registration. The registration is due by September 2, 2025. You must complete everything! Your coach will also have a copy of the QR code!


1. Go to www.arbiter.io
2. In the top right corner, click "Login"
3. In the drop down menu, click "For Families/Students"
4. On the bottom of a login screen, in blue, it says "if you don't have an account, sign up"
5. Create a free account
6. In the bar where you can search for an organization, type in "Roxbury Central School"
7. Choose New York as the state in the drop down menu to the right of the search bar
8. When you search, the very first option will be Roxbury Central School with our school logo
9. Scroll to the bottom of the page and click on the registration link provided
10. Fill out everything in its entirety. School officials will be notified when you've completed the registration

Fall sports start NEXT WEEK! The JV/Varsity boys will practice all week, beginning Monday 8/18, in Gilboa from 7:30-9:30. The practice shuttle is available. Week one (when the boys are in Gilboa) the shuttle will pick up in Roxbury at 7:00. The JV/Varsity girls WILL NOT MEET ON MONDAY, 8/18. JV/Varsity girls will begin practice on Tuesday 8/19 in Roxbury from 5-7 pm. The girls will then practice from 7-9 am starting Wednesday 8/20. The practice shuttle is available. Week 2 (when the girls are in Gilboa) the shuttle will pick up in Roxbury at 7:00. MODIFIED practices will begin the week of 8/25. Girls modified will be practicing the same time as the JV/Varsity girls 7:30-9:30 am in Gilboa (we alternate locations every other week). Boys modified will be practicing from 3:30-5:30pm in Roxbury. Please remember, that if you need a physical, you will not be able to start practice until your physical is received.

A reminder that Roxbury Central School and the Roxbury Library are presenting a Summer Community Book Club! Beginning on August 18th, the club will be reading and discussing the book "The Anxious Generation", by Jonathan Haidt, about the impact of cellphones on our children. Copies of the book are available at the library. RCS faculty, staff and students can access the book on SORA; see the attached instructions or contact Margaret Tucker for more information.

Pre K & Kindergarten Orientation Coming Up! Mark Your Calendars!

Roxbury Central School and the Roxbury Library are excited to present a Summer Community Book Club! Beginning on August 18th, the club will be reading and discussing the book "The Anxious Generation", by Jonathan Haidt, about the impact of cellphones on our children. Copies of the book are available at the library. RCS faculty, staff and students can access the book on SORA; see the attached instructions or contact Margaret Tucker for more information.

RCS phones are back up today.

Phones are down at RCS this afternoon. Please email us if you need assistance at schorm@roxburycsd.org . We are working on the issue and hope to have the phones working again shortly.

At the July 9th Board of Education Meeting, Dr. Ward presented Ed Fersch with a Lifetime Achievement Award from the New York State School Boards Association (NYSSBA).. The award is given to individuals who have accumulated a certain number of points by attending workshops, retreats and other events and activities through NYSSBA. Dr. Ward thanked Mr. Fersch for his years of service to Roxbury Central School and congratulated him on this honor.

Code of Conduct, Student Handbook and Emergency Plan Drafts Available

On July 10th, Dr. Ward gave two presentations, one on the changes to the Code of Conduct and Student Handbook, and one on the changes to our District-Wide Emergency Plan. All three of these documents are available for viewing on our website. They will be posted for the next 30 days, and will be up for adoption at the August BoE meeting. If you have any questions or comments on any of these items, please contact Dr. Ward at wards@roxburycsd.org, or 607-326-4151, extension 2015.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS

The Roxbury Board of Education will be holding public hearings on the RCS Code of Conduct and the RCS Building Level Emergency Plan on Wednesday, July 9, 2024 at 7:00 PM, followed by the annual Organizational Meeting and the regular July BOE Meeting.

For families of students transitioning from EI to CPSE.

Congratulations to Liam Bullock on receiving the Congressional Award! Liam has spent the last 3 1/2+ years working on this. He had to complete 400 hours of community service, 200 hours of personal development, 200 hours of physical fitness, and a 4-day expedition. His personal development is to earn Eagle Scout, which he is one project away from, in achieving this goal. He also had a fitness goal to become a black belt in mixed martial arts. The Congressional Award is given to a student for outstanding contribution to their community, and undertaking the values of initiatives, service, and achievement. It is the highest award Congress presents to a youth.

Summer trainings available.

NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING The Roxbury Board of Education will be holding a special meeting on June 23, 2025 at 3:30 PM with the expected purpose of the appointment of personnel and any other item that comes before the board.

Good morning - Due to a misprint on one of the RCS calendars this year, we want to clarify that the last day of regular school for grades 7 through 12 is Monday, June 16th. Some final exams will be given that day. Also, a reminder that the last week of school, June 23rd through the 27th, are ALL half days for grades Pre K through 6 , with Moving Up Day on the 27th at 8:30 AM. You may take your child home at the end of the ceremony

Congratulations to Jacey O'Donnell and BenjaminTeran for being selected to receive Section IVs Character Counts Award. Two athletes can be selected from each school. They must show good character and be leaders on their respective teams.

The Southern Tier Independence Center is available to support those in need of various social services.

Day and evening zoom opportunities available if you are looking for ways to support your child's academics over the summer and throughout the year.

Congratulation to our Val and Sal!