Back-to-School Toolkit

Back-to-School Toolkit

We can't wait to kick off the 2024-25 school year, Bulldogs! On this page, you will find all of the information necessary to start the year off on the right foot. 

First Day of School

  • Sept. 5 and 6 will be split sessions for PK and Kindergarten students
  • Sept. 5 will be the first day for grades 1-5, 6 and 9.
  • Sept. 6 all students 1-12 will be in attendance.

Supply Lists

Supply lists for Ryder, Radez and Golding are available here. C-R High School students will get a list from each of their teachers during the first week of school.

Transportation Department

Information about bus routes for the school year will be mailed in the coming weeks. If your student needs transportation for childcare to an address other than your home address, please fill out the Alternate Transportation Request Form and return it to the Bus Garage by Aug. 1.

Transportation Department contact information:

284 Elm Street, Cobleskill, NY 12043

Phone: (518) 234-7491

Shane Hayes, Director of Transportation | [email protected]

Brenda All, Transportation Clerk | [email protected]

Laura Rickard, Head Bus Driver | [email protected]

Health Forms

New York State education law requires all new entrants, and students in grades Pre-K, K, 1,3, 5, 7, 9, and 11 receive a physical exam. Your child will receive a physical by our school physician. If you prefer to have the exam completed by your own family physician, please contact your student’s school nurse to make arrangements. Also, although optional, a Dental Health certificate to be completed by your dentist at a scheduled visit is available below.

 

New York State School Physical Form

 

 

 Health History Form for Athletes

 

 

 Dental Health Certificate

 

Daily Schedules

Ryder Elementary School

7:15 a.m. - Before care parent drop-off begins*

7:55 a.m. - Buses arrive at Ryder/Golding

8:00 a.m. - Parent drop-off

8:15 a.m. - School day begins with all students in classrooms.

2:30 p.m. - Parent pick-up begins*

2:48 p.m. - Dismissal process begins with students leaving classrooms

3:00 p.m. - Buses depart Ryder/Golding  

*Parents who pick-up or drop-off students at Ryder and Radez are asked to do so at Radez first.

 

Radez Elementary School

7:15 a.m. - Before care parent drop-off begins*

7:30 - 7:40 a.m. - Buses arrive at Radez

7:40 a.m. - Parent drop-off

7:50 a.m. - School day begins with all students in classrooms

2:15 p.m. - Dismissal process begins with students leaving classrooms

2:20 p.m. - Parent pick-up begins*

2:27 p.m. - Buses depart Radez

*Parents who pick-up or drop-off students at Ryder and Radez are asked to do so at Radez first


Golding Middle School

7:55 a.m. - Buses arrive at Golding/Ryder

7:57 a.m. - Parent drop-off begins

8:12 a.m. - Homeroom begins

2:53 p.m. - School day (period 9

2:30 p.m. - Parent pick-up begins*

2:48 p.m. - Dismissal process begins with students leaving classrooms

3:00 p.m. - Buses depart Ryder/Golding 

Golding Middle School Bell Schedule

C-R High School

7:30 a.m. - Parent drop-off begins

7:20 - 7:35 a.m. - Buses arrive

7:44 a.m. - Homeroom begins

2:34 p.m. - School day (period 9) ends

2:30 p.m. - Parent pick-up begins*

2:39 p.m. - Buses depart C-R High School 

C-R High School Bell Schedule

District Calendar

The district calendar is updated regularly with events including school breaks, Board of Education Meetings, musical ensemble performances, and other important events. A link to the district calendar is also available on the homepage of the district website.

District Facebook Page

Stay in the loop about what is going on throughout the district by following the district Facebook page. The district Facebook page is used to celebrate the amazing students and staff of C-R, share about athletics, clubs and other events, and inform followers of upcoming events or fundraisers. 

Lunch Menus/Food Service

Monthly lunch menus for each school are available on the Food Services page of the district website.

Free Meals at C-R

Cobleskill-Richmondville Central School District will continue offering a meal certification option, available to schools participating in the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs for the 2023-2024 school year. Please note, adult meals are not included in the program. 

 

What does this mean for your student?

All students enrolled at Cobleskill-Richmondville Central School District are eligible to receive a healthy breakfast and lunch at school at no charge to your household each day of the school year. No further action is required of you. Your student(s) will be able to participate in these meal programs without having to pay a fee or submit an application. 

 

If you have any questions, please contact Amy Stuart at 518-234-3565 ext. 1052.

While you are not required to complete an application for your student to receive free or reduced lunch, the income data collected from the application is critical and valuable information for the district, as it helps determine state and federal funding. 

Information collected from the Household Income Eligibility Form will be used for reporting purposes only, however your student(s)/family may be eligible for other programs (ex. tuition assistance for College in the High School courses, ect.) based on the income information collected.

 

Before and After School Care (Healthy Kids Programs)

As we have previously shared, Healthy Kids Programs will be providing before and after school care, beginning in the 2024-25 school year. For more information and to register, visit the Healthy Kids Programs page.

 

CREST

Cobleskill-Richmondville Educations Support Team (CREST) is C-R’s Parent-Teacher Organization. CREST strives to foster a closer relationship between home and school that enhances educational opportunities for our students. CREST sponsors MANY activities and events throughout the school year including assemblies, book fairs, field days, holiday shops and much more. 

CREST is always looking for parent volunteers to keep providing these fun and engaging opportunities for students, that would not be possible without the support of CREST.

Visit the CREST website page to learn more and get in touch.

Code of Conduct/Student Handbooks

In order to provide a safe and orderly school environment where students can receive a quality education without disruption, it is important that all students, teachers, district personnel, parents and visitors abide by the expectations outlined in the district Code of Conduct.

You are encouraged to review the Code of Conduct with your student(s) to ensure they understand the contents and importance of the Code of Conduct. The Code of Conduct is also available on the Board of Education Policies page.

Student Handbooks

In addition to the district-wide Code of Conduct, students and families should also review their school-specific handbook

Elementary Student Handbook

Golding Middle School Student Handbook

C-R High School Student Handbook

SchoolTool

SchoolTool is C-R’s student information management system, allowing students, families and staff to access information on schedules, attendance, assignments and more. You should have received an email with credentials to log in. If you have any questions, please contact Olivia Weingarten at [email protected].

SchoolTool Login - The SchoolTool login link is also available in the Quick Links section of the district website and each school website.

ParentSquare

We are excited to announce that we will be implementing ParentSquare, a new school-to-home communication platform, in the 2024-25 school year. ParentSquare is designed to keep families informed and encourages greater engagement and connection with the district. Learn more about ParentSquare.