Free Summer Meals for Kids in Rensselaer County
Free meals are available to children and teens in need throughout Rensselaer County this summer. Each of the sites offer free meals to anyone 18 years old or under on a first come first serve basis.
East Greenbush CSD Offering Free Meals in All District Schools Starting Next School Year
We are pleased to announce that the East Greenbush Central School District will be offering free breakfast and lunch in all school buildings starting in the 2024-25 school year.
PK-8 Half Day – Wednesday, June 26
There will be a half day for all students in grades PK-8 on Wednesday, June 26. This will be the last day of the school year.
New Genet Playground Opens
The East Greenbush Central School District officially opened the new Genet Elementary School playground at a ribbon cutting event on Monday after school. Students, staff and families attended the event so they could see the new playground and celebrate this important upgrade to the school campus.
Students Give History Lessons at Genet Interactive Wax Museum
Famous historical and contemporary figures such as Julius Caesar, Leonardo da Vinci, Abraham Lincoln, Jane Goodall and Taylor Swift made appearances at Genet Elementary School last week as 4th grade students portrayed them in the annual Interactive Wax Museum.
Children’s Book Author and Illustrator Brian Yanish Talks Books, Drawing and Creating
Children’s book author and illustrator Brian Yanish visited Genet Elementary School on Wednesday to discuss books, the writing process and how he developed a love for drawing and creating at a young age. During his presentations in the school auditorium, Mr. Yanish showed some of his books to students including his series “Shark and Bot” and “Junk Re-Thunk, a book that shows children how to build from household recyclable items.