🏊‍♀️ Making Waves in Elementary! 🏊‍♂️

Our Elementary Swim Program is making a splash by giving students the opportunity to learn all things swimming with the Catskill Recreation Center! From water safety and basic skills to building confidence in the pool, this program helps our young learners grow stronger, safer, and more confident in the water.

The instructors also include important real-world learning, such as water safety. In one session, students even learned about frozen ❄️ water and how to stay safe around icy lakes and ponds. A perfect blend of fitness, safety, and learning!

We love seeing our students try something new, support one another, and have fun while learning an important life skill. Way to go, future swimmers! 💙🌊

about 1 hour ago, Rene Oakes
a collage of 4 pictures that show students in and out of a pool practicing and learning about swimming.
🏀✨ IT’S GAME DAY, GCR! ✨🏀
The RocketCats are everywhere tonight and ready to bring the energy!

🔥 JV & Varsity Girls Basketball
🆚 Franklin
📍 Gilboa
📣 PLUS our GCR Cheerleaders will be in Gilboa bringing the spirit and cheering on the girls!

🔥 JV & Varsity Boys Basketball
🆚 Margaretville
📍 Margaretville

🔥 Modified Basketball
• Girls vs. South Kortright — 📍 Roxbury
• Boys vs. South Kortright — 📍 South Kortright

No matter where you’re headed, wear your black and gold and show that RocketCat pride! 💛🖤
#GameDay #GCRBasketball #RocketCatPride #GoRocketCats
about 5 hours ago, Rene Oakes
A collage-style basketball game day graphic using gold, black, white, and gray colors. The central image features three girls basketball players in white GCR uniforms, each holding or dribbling a basketball in action poses. Large bold text reads “GAME DAY,” with “GCR Girls” and “at Gilboa Central School” shown beneath. Text on the left side displays the date “February 2nd, 2026.” The graphic represents multiple GCR basketball events happening the same day. JV and Varsity Girls play Franklin in Gilboa. JV and Varsity Boys play Margaretville in Margaretville. Modified teams play South Kortright, with the girls game in Roxbury and the boys game in South Kortright. Additional layered basketball posters appear in the background, reinforcing the game day theme.

🏗️📣 Looking Ahead: Potential 2027 Capital Project 📣🏗️
Community voices matter! We want to share the RCS Building Condition Survey with you and discuss priority areas of a potential future Capital Project.

🤝 Building Condition Survey and Future Capital Project Community Discussion
📅 February 11, 2026 at RCS
⏰ 6:00 PM – Community welcome!


In 2025, RCS’s architectural team conducted a Building Condition Survey (BCS). This process identified areas, inside and outside the building, that need some attention. School districts use BCS findings to design future Capital Projects.

At our Community Discussion on 2/11, we will:
-Share information about current building conditions,
-Review areas inside and outside our facilities that were identified as needing attention; and
-Discuss the scope of a potential future capital project, hopefully in 2027.


We seek community input to help prioritize needs and guide our options moving forward for a future potential Capital Project. We hope you’ll join the conversation and be part of the planning process.🏫✨


#CommunityEngagement #CapitalProject2027 #PublicInput #BuildingOurFuture

about 6 hours ago, Rene Oakes
🏀 Game Day Alert! 🏀
It’s time for Modified Girls Basketball to hit the court!

The RocketCats are taking on South Kortright at 10 AM in Andes. Come out and cheer on our girls as they bring the energy, teamwork, and Rocket pride! 🚀💛

Let’s pack the gym and show our support!
2 days ago, Rene Oakes
The image is a digital sports poster for a school basketball game. At the top, it reads “Modified Girls Basketball” in bold lettering. The main text in the center says “Basketball Game Day” in large gold and gray letters. Below, two team logos face each other with “GCR vs South Kortright” written between them. Under that, the event details read “January 31st, 2026, 10 AM, in Andes.” The background is textured with white, gray, and black tones and includes subtle gold flame-like accents along the edges.

🌟 Free Family Training Series – Supporting Children with Autism 🌟

The University at Albany’s Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD) is offering a FREE Family Training Series for parents and caregivers! These live Zoom sessions provide practical tools, expert guidance, and helpful strategies to support children with autism at home and in school.

Topics include sleep, feeding, mental health, behavior, and more.

📅 Open to families across NYS
💻 Virtual sessions via Zoom
📝 Registration required

Learn more and sign up here:
👉 https://www.albany.edu/autism/training-and-learning/training-opportunities/family-training-series
A great opportunity to learn, connect, and feel supported 💙

3 days ago, Rene Oakes
🚀 Rocket Pride Assembly Recap! 🚀

What an amazing way to start the day at our Rocket Pride Assembly! Each grade did a fantastic job with their presentations and truly showed what it means to be a Rocket. 👏✨

We were so proud to honor our students with both individual and classroom awards, celebrating hard work, growth, and positive choices across our school community.

A huge thank you to our teachers and staff who took the time to plan and organize such a meaningful assembly. And a special thank you to the families and friends who joined us this morning to support our students. Your presence makes these moments even more special. ❤️

We can’t wait to welcome you all back for our next Rocket Pride Assembly. Go Rockets! 🚀
3 days ago, Rene Oakes
The image is a colorful collage from a school event titled “Rocket Pride”, with the date January 30th, 2026 written in bold orange and black text in the center. The background is made of soft orange and gray shapes with several photos layered on top. At the top left, a group of elementary students are doing push-ups on the gym floor, showing teamwork and participation in a physical activity. At the top right, a line of students stands on the gym floor while a teacher faces them, appearing to guide or recognize them. In the middle left, there is a wide photo of a crowded gym where students, families, and staff are seated and standing, watching the assembly. In the bottom left and bottom center, students stand at a podium or table reading from papers, with a row of trophies displayed behind them. A teacher stands nearby supporting them. In the bottom right, two young students hold papers and speak into a microphone, with trophies lined up on a table next to them. Overall, the collage shows different moments from the Rocket Pride Assembly, including student presentations, physical activities, awards, and a large audience gathered in the school gym.
💙🏀 BLUE OUT FOR A CURE! 🏀💙

Join us for a special night of basketball as we support ALS Research!

GCR vs Davenport
📅 February 5, 2026
📍 Gilboa-Conesville Central School Gym
⏰ JV: 5:30 PM | Varsity: 7:00 PM

✨ Wear BLUE to show your support!
💙 Purchase bracelets for $1
💙 Donation buckets will be passed around at halftime
💙 You can also donate and add your name to a basketball in support of ALS

All proceeds go directly toward ALS Research. Come cheer on our girls, support Varsity Cheer, and help make a difference one basket at a time! 🖤💛💙
4 days ago, Rene Oakes
The image is a vertically oriented digital flyer with a blue gradient background, fading from light teal on the left to dark blue on the right. A white border frames the flyer. At the top, white text reads “JV/Varsity Girls Basketball” and “Varsity Cheer.” In the upper right corner, it says “All proceeds go towards ALS Research.” Centered in large bold white letters is the main headline: “BLUE OUT FOR A CURE!” Below it, smaller text says “Purchase bracelets for $1.” A graphic of a basketball hoop and net appears under the headline. On the left side, white text explains that donations can be sent in or given at the door to add your name to a basketball in support of ALS. On the right side, white text says donation buckets will be passed around during halftime. In the middle of the flyer are two banner-style labels reading “GCR” and “Davenport” with “VS” between them. Near the bottom left, large yellow and white text reads “February 5, 2026” and “At: Gilboa-Conesville Central School Gymnasium.” On the bottom right, white text lists the game times: “JV: 5:30” and “Varsity: 7:00,” followed by “wear BLUE to support ALS.” At the bottom center is a dark silhouette of a basketball player shooting a ball. The overall design uses blue tones, clean fonts, and basketball-themed graphics to promote the charity event.
🏀🚫 Modified Girls Basketball Update 🚫🏀

Today’s Modified Girls Basketball game is cancelled, and there will be no practice as well.

No buses, no drills, no game day hype today. Take the afternoon to rest, recharge, and maybe get a few extra shots in at home (or on the couch). 😅

We’ll share updates as soon as we have new information. Thanks for your understanding, RocketCats! 🖤💛
4 days ago, Rene Oakes

🏀🔥 MODIFIED BASKETBALL GAME DAY! 🔥🏀
It’s game time for our GCR Boys Modified team as they take on Margaretville Blue Devils!

📅 Thursday, January 29, 2026
⏰ Tip-off: 5:00 PM
📍 Boys play in Roxbury

Come out and support our athletes as they hit the court and represent GCR with pride! Let’s pack the gyms and bring the energy! 💛🖤
#GCRPride #MatchDay #ModifiedBasketball #GoGCR

4 days ago, Rene Oakes
The image is a graphic poster with a dramatic sports design. Large gold and gray text in the center reads “Modified Basketball Match Day.” Below the text are two team logos: the GCR logo on the left and the Margaretville Blue Devils logo on the right, separated by a “VS” symbol. The bottom of the poster displays the details: “January 29th, 2026, 5PM. Boys in Roxbury.” The background is textured in black, white, and gold with flame-like accents around the edges, giving the poster an energetic, competitive feel.
🏀🔥 GAME DAY! 🔥🏀
The RocketCats are locked in and ready to compete tonight!

🆚 South Kortright
📍 At Roxbury
🕠 JV: 5:30 PM
🕖 Varsity: 7:00 PM
📅 January 28

Bring the energy, wear your school colors, and cheer loud as our boys take the court together. Let’s go RocketCats! 💛🖤
#GameDay #RocketCats #GCRBasketball #TogetherWeCompete
5 days ago, Rene Oakes
The image is a bold basketball game-day graphic with an orange and black background. In the foreground, a male basketball player wearing a white GCR jersey with the number 35 holds a basketball and looks to his left as if preparing to pass. He is mid-stride, wearing black shorts and purple sneakers. Behind him, partially faded, is a group of teammates standing in a tight huddle with their arms around each other, showing unity. Large black text across the center reads “GAME DAY.” In the top right corner, the date “January 28” is displayed. Near the bottom, white text lists the game times: “JV 5:30 Varsity 7:00.” Below that, it reads “GCR vs SK at Roxbury,” accompanied by the GCR RocketCats logo and the South Kortright ram logo. The overall design emphasizes teamwork, intensity, and excitement for the upcoming basketball games.
⛷️❄️ RACE DAY IS HERE! ❄️⛷️
Our racers are ready to fly down the course at Windham this afternoon!

📍 Windham
⏰ Slalom begins at 3:00 PM
📅 January 28, 2026

Fast turns, fearless lines, and plenty of RocketCats grit on the mountain. Best of luck to all our racers, ski fast and have fun! 🏔️🔥
#RaceDay #SkiRacing #RocketCats #Slalom #Windham
5 days ago, Rene Oakes
The image shows two alpine ski racers in action on a snowy course. On the left, a skier wearing a teal helmet, reflective goggles, and a purple racing suit is carving a turn through snow, kicking up powder. On the right, another skier wearing a white helmet and mirrored goggles is also turning sharply, partially obscured by flying snow. Blue and yellow safety netting lines the course in the background. Across the center of the image, large textured black letters read “RACE DAY,” with cursive text underneath that says “@ Windham.” Below that, a black oval reads “Slalom @ 3,” and the date “1/28/26” appears at the bottom. The overall design emphasizes speed, motion, and excitement.
Roxbury Central School is seeking to fill the following spring coaching positions with stipends as per the RTA contract:

• Boys Varsity Baseball
• Boys JV Baseball
• Boys Modified Baseball
• Girls Varsity Softball
• Girls JV Softball
• Girls Modified Softball

Please submit a letter of interest to Rachel Andrews, Athletic Director, no later than February 13, 2026.

6 days ago, Marianne Schor
🏀 GAMEDAY, ROCKETCATS! 🐾💛🖤
The GCR Girls JV & Varsity teams are hitting the road and bringing the heat tonight against South Kortright!

📅 Tuesday, January 27
⏰ JV 5:30 PM | Varsity 7:00 PM
📍 South Kortright CSD

Expect sharp passes, fearless drives, and nonstop RocketCats hustle. Let’s turn their gym into a sea of gold and black and cheer our girls to victory! 🔥
#GCR #RocketCats #GirlsBasketball #GameDay
6 days ago, Rene Oakes
The graphic has a dark, textured black background with gold accents. Two female basketball players wearing white GCR uniforms are featured. On the left, one player is holding a basketball up near her chest as if preparing to pass or shoot. On the right, another player is holding a basketball in front of her, looking focused and ready to make a play. At the top of the image are two team logos, one for GCR and one for South Kortright. Across the center, large gold script reads “Game Day,” with smaller text above it that says “GCR Girls.” At the bottom, white text reads: “GCR vs South Kortright, Jan 27, 5:30 / 7:00 PM, @ South Kortright CSD.” Gold graphic shapes frame the lower corners, giving the image an energetic, sporty feel.
❄️ SNOW DAY ALERT ❄️
Monday, 1/26, has officially been promoted from “go to school” to “go build a snow fort.”
Mother Nature looked at our calendars, cackled a little, and dumped a whole pile of nope on the roads. So grab your pajamas, your cocoa, and your sleds because learning will be taking place in very important subjects like:
☃️ Snowball Engineering
🛷 Advanced Sledding
🍪 Snack Logistics
Stay warm, stay safe, and enjoy this bonus chapter of winter break. See you after the snow melts and the mittens dry.
#SnowDay #WinterWins #NoSchoolJustCool
8 days ago, Rene Oakes
🏀 IT’S GAME DAY, ROCKETCATS! 🐾

Our GCR JV & Varsity Boys Basketball teams are rolling into Bainbridge ready to light up the court! Expect fast breaks, big shots, and plenty of RocketCats energy.

📅 Friday, January 24, 2026
⏰ JV 3:30 PM | Varsity 5:00 PM
📍 Bainbridge-Guilford Central School

Grab your gold and black, bring the noise, and let’s make it feel like a home game on the road! 💛🖤🔥
#GCR #RocketCats #GameDay #BoysHoops
9 days ago, Rene Oakes
The image is a bold basketball game poster with a black, white, and gold color scheme. At the top it reads “JV/Varsity Boys.” Large gold and gray letters across the center say “BASKETBALL MATCH DAY.” At the bottom, two team logos face each other. On the left is the GCR RocketCats logo, and on the right is the Bainbridge team logo, which features a fierce wildcat head. Between them is a “VS” symbol. Underneath, the text reads: “January 24th, 2026 | 3:30 PM | 5:00 PM” and “Bainbridge-Guilford Central School.” The background includes smoky textures and streaks of flame in gold and gray, giving the graphic a high-energy, competitive feel.
The GCR JV and Varsity Girls participated in Margaretville’s First Responder night. They honored all local fire department and emergency rescue squads. The girls all wore shirts representing the five departments that make up GCR. We give our greatest thanks to the members of the Roxbury, Halcottsville, Conesville, Grand Gorge, and Prattsville fire departments.
10 days ago, Rachel Andrews
First Responder Night

**INFORMATION REGARDING PARKING IN THE SCHOOL PARKING LOTS**

With the threat of heavy snow this weekend, the Roxbury Central School District has posted signs in our school parking lots stating that there is no parking in either lot (behind the school or across the street by the library) from 12:00 AM Sunday 1/25/26 through 10:00 AM Tuesday 1/27/26. A reminder that the lot across the street from the school is NOT a municipal lot but is school property. The lots will need to be cleared of snow before staff and students return, and vehicles in the lot make it very difficult to move the snow properly. Please be aware that cars will be towed at the owners' expense if they are left there. Thank you for your cooperation.

10 days ago, Marianne Schor
📢 Important Information for Families: NYS Computer-Based Testing Simulation

All students will participate in the New York State Computer-Based Testing (CBT) Simulation on Wednesday, January 28th. This activity is required for all students in grades 3-8.

🖥️ The simulation gives students a chance to:

Practice using the testing platform

Try a few sample questions

Become comfortable with the online tools and format

✅ This is NOT a test
✅ It is NOT graded
✅ It will NOT impact any student data

The purpose is simply to help students feel confident and prepared for future computer-based assessments. Thank you for your continued support!
10 days ago, Rene Oakes
Good luck to the RCS Ski team today. Today is the teams first race at their home mountain, Plattekill.
10 days ago, Roxbury Central School
Race Day

🚨🏀 Game Day with Heart! 🏀🚨

It’s First Responder Night as our GCR RocketCats take on the Margaretville Blue Devils!
Come cheer on our girls and show love to the heroes who serve our community every day ❤️

📅 Friday, January 23
⏰ JV 5:30 PM | Varsity 7:00 PM
📍 Margaretville

Let’s pack the gym, bring the noise, and celebrate teamwork on and off the court! 💛🖤
#RocketCats #GameDay #FirstResponderNight

10 days ago, Rene Oakes
The image features two GCR girls basketball players. One player on the left is dribbling a basketball while wearing a white GCR jersey with the number 22. On the right, another player holds a basketball in a shooting stance. A bold red background with the words “GAME DAY” in large white letters runs vertically down the center. At the bottom, silhouettes of first responders such as a firefighter, police officer, and paramedic appear with the text “First Responder Night.” Logos for GCR and the Margaretville Blue Devils are displayed, along with the date Friday, January 23 and game times 5:30 and 7:00 PM.