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The Boys Soccer team earned its sixth win of the season with an impressive 9–2 victory over Mount Arlington!
Evan Lukin, Brandon Bednar, Declan Velasquez, and Jake Ramm powered the offense with goals. Evan’s performance pushed him to over 20 goals on the season, an impressive milestone. Harrison Ayoub and Caleb D’Souza helped control the midfield and contributed assists.
Defensively, Logan Esmail, Alex Ameres, Braden Zaleski, and Anthony Sanfilippo did an excellent job disrupting the Mount Arlington attack, while Lucas Brown came up with several big saves in goal.
A great all-around team effort as the boys continue their strong season! ⚽🔥
Evan Lukin, Brandon Bednar, Declan Velasquez, and Jake Ramm powered the offense with goals. Evan’s performance pushed him to over 20 goals on the season, an impressive milestone. Harrison Ayoub and Caleb D’Souza helped control the midfield and contributed assists.
Defensively, Logan Esmail, Alex Ameres, Braden Zaleski, and Anthony Sanfilippo did an excellent job disrupting the Mount Arlington attack, while Lucas Brown came up with several big saves in goal.
A great all-around team effort as the boys continue their strong season! ⚽🔥
🏃♀️🏃♂️ Cross Country Victory! 🏃♂️🏃♀️
Congratulations to our Cross Country teams, who notched victories over Mt. Arlington and Unity in their tri-meet yesterday! 🎉
Top 5 boys finishers included Jonny Ponte, Angelo DiOrio, Harrison Cortese, Joey Ponte, and Daniel Zuniga.
The girls had outstanding races from Charlie Benitez, Teagan Benitez, Antonia Ragucci, Zoe Jane Zaleski, and Josephine Cohen. 👏
Congratulations to our athletes who achieved a new personal best for the season: Josephine Cohen, Shiloh Schleider, Emma Talarczyk, Angelo DiOrio, Joey Ponte, and Kaleb Schleider! ⭐
Way to go, Falcons! Keep up the great work! 🦅
Congratulations to our Cross Country teams, who notched victories over Mt. Arlington and Unity in their tri-meet yesterday! 🎉
Top 5 boys finishers included Jonny Ponte, Angelo DiOrio, Harrison Cortese, Joey Ponte, and Daniel Zuniga.
The girls had outstanding races from Charlie Benitez, Teagan Benitez, Antonia Ragucci, Zoe Jane Zaleski, and Josephine Cohen. 👏
Congratulations to our athletes who achieved a new personal best for the season: Josephine Cohen, Shiloh Schleider, Emma Talarczyk, Angelo DiOrio, Joey Ponte, and Kaleb Schleider! ⭐
Way to go, Falcons! Keep up the great work! 🦅
🐔 Support the RVS 8th Grade!
Join us on Thursday, October 8th for our 8th Grade Fundraiser at Chick-fil-A!
Stop by and enjoy a meal while supporting our 8th graders! Simply mention RVS at the register or use promo code FALCON27 at checkout.
All proceeds will benefit the RVS 8th Grade!
We hope to see you there! Thank you for supporting our students!
Join us on Thursday, October 8th for our 8th Grade Fundraiser at Chick-fil-A!
Stop by and enjoy a meal while supporting our 8th graders! Simply mention RVS at the register or use promo code FALCON27 at checkout.
All proceeds will benefit the RVS 8th Grade!
We hope to see you there! Thank you for supporting our students!
RVS Week of Respect is October 5-October 9
The Lady Falcons earned an exciting 6-0 victory over Mendham Boro yesterday!
Ashlee Krasnomowitz scored the first three goals of the game, followed by two goals from Olivia Seminerio and a sixth goal from Kendall Hulse. Great passing from Olivia Seminerio and Tess Olohan helped set up Ashlee’s goals. With the Falcons leading 5-0 at halftime, the mercy rule was enforced after Kendall’s goal 15 minutes into the second half.
Our midfielders—Olivia McAndrew, Abby Voloshin, Arianna Dowling Oates, and Ellie Golden—worked tirelessly and created exciting fast breaks. Our defenders—Ava Dowling, Eva Cacciabeve, Briar Botelho, Sienna Curran, Leila Byrnes, and Lola Pokrass—played tough, winning balls and quickly moving them up the field.
We are so proud of this team! Their hard work, teamwork, and exciting style of play make them such a joy to watch and coach. We can’t wait for Monday’s home game against Mountain Lakes! Go Falcons! 🦅⚽
Ashlee Krasnomowitz scored the first three goals of the game, followed by two goals from Olivia Seminerio and a sixth goal from Kendall Hulse. Great passing from Olivia Seminerio and Tess Olohan helped set up Ashlee’s goals. With the Falcons leading 5-0 at halftime, the mercy rule was enforced after Kendall’s goal 15 minutes into the second half.
Our midfielders—Olivia McAndrew, Abby Voloshin, Arianna Dowling Oates, and Ellie Golden—worked tirelessly and created exciting fast breaks. Our defenders—Ava Dowling, Eva Cacciabeve, Briar Botelho, Sienna Curran, Leila Byrnes, and Lola Pokrass—played tough, winning balls and quickly moving them up the field.
We are so proud of this team! Their hard work, teamwork, and exciting style of play make them such a joy to watch and coach. We can’t wait for Monday’s home game against Mountain Lakes! Go Falcons! 🦅⚽
The Boys Soccer team earned a 3–1 victory over Mendham Borough!
Jake Graham led the attack with two goals, while Evan Lukin added another to secure the win.
Defensively, Alex Ameres, Julian Nieves, and Harrison Ayoub came up with huge stops throughout the game. Declan Velasquez controlled the left wing, while Caleb D’Souza made big plays on the right side. In the middle, Logan Esmail controlled the midfield and helped set the tone on both ends of the field.
Another strong team win for the boys! ⚽
Jake Graham led the attack with two goals, while Evan Lukin added another to secure the win.
Defensively, Alex Ameres, Julian Nieves, and Harrison Ayoub came up with huge stops throughout the game. Declan Velasquez controlled the left wing, while Caleb D’Souza made big plays on the right side. In the middle, Logan Esmail controlled the midfield and helped set the tone on both ends of the field.
Another strong team win for the boys! ⚽
🏃♀️🏃♂️ Cross Country Meet! 🏃♂️🏃♀️
The Cross Country team raced against Mendham Boro in their home meet yesterday, and our Falcons had a fantastic showing!
⭐ Lady Falcons: Charlie Benitez, Teagan Benitez, Antonia Ragucci, Zoe Jane Zaleski, and Shanti Starr turned in outstanding races.
⭐ Boys: Jonny Ponte, Harrison Cortese, Joey Ponte, Drew Schneidkraut, and Daniel Zuniga led a strong effort for the Falcons.
🏅 Season Personal Bests: Zoe Zaleski, Charlie Benitez, Harrison Cortese, Daniel Zuniga, Jonny Ponte, and Anthony Scilingo!
Great job to the entire team! Keep flying, Falcons!
The Cross Country team raced against Mendham Boro in their home meet yesterday, and our Falcons had a fantastic showing!
⭐ Lady Falcons: Charlie Benitez, Teagan Benitez, Antonia Ragucci, Zoe Jane Zaleski, and Shanti Starr turned in outstanding races.
⭐ Boys: Jonny Ponte, Harrison Cortese, Joey Ponte, Drew Schneidkraut, and Daniel Zuniga led a strong effort for the Falcons.
🏅 Season Personal Bests: Zoe Zaleski, Charlie Benitez, Harrison Cortese, Daniel Zuniga, Jonny Ponte, and Anthony Scilingo!
Great job to the entire team! Keep flying, Falcons!
🏃♀️🏃♂️ Congratulations to our Cross Country team! 🏃♂️🏃♀️
The Falcons had a fantastic meet against Wharton on Tuesday, with both the boys and girls teams earning big wins! 🎉
A special shoutout to our top finishers: Jonny Ponte, Harrison Cortese, Joey Ponte, James Olsen, Drew Schneidkraut, Charlie Benitez, Teagan Benitez, Antonia Ragucci, Zoe Zaleski, and Audrey Letkowski!
Great job to the entire team! We are so proud of all your hard work and dedication. Keep it up, Falcons!
The Falcons had a fantastic meet against Wharton on Tuesday, with both the boys and girls teams earning big wins! 🎉
A special shoutout to our top finishers: Jonny Ponte, Harrison Cortese, Joey Ponte, James Olsen, Drew Schneidkraut, Charlie Benitez, Teagan Benitez, Antonia Ragucci, Zoe Zaleski, and Audrey Letkowski!
Great job to the entire team! We are so proud of all your hard work and dedication. Keep it up, Falcons!
Friday 10/2 is Spirit Day Falcons! 🥳
⚽ Boys Soccer
The Boys Soccer team battled hard yesterday in a tough matchup. While the final score didn’t go our way, the boys continued to compete from the opening whistle to the final minute.
The team showed great effort, teamwork, and determination throughout the game, creating several strong opportunities on both ends of the field.
We’re proud of the way the Falcons continued to fight and support one another!
The boys will look to bounce back in their next matchup and continue building on a strong season so far. Keep fighting, Falcons! 🦅⚽
The Boys Soccer team battled hard yesterday in a tough matchup. While the final score didn’t go our way, the boys continued to compete from the opening whistle to the final minute.
The team showed great effort, teamwork, and determination throughout the game, creating several strong opportunities on both ends of the field.
We’re proud of the way the Falcons continued to fight and support one another!
The boys will look to bounce back in their next matchup and continue building on a strong season so far. Keep fighting, Falcons! 🦅⚽
🎙️ Rockaway Valley Radio Welcomes Senator Anthony Bucco!
Rockaway Valley School’s very own podcast, Rockaway Valley Radio, welcomed a special guest yesterday: New Jersey State Senator Anthony Bucco!
Mr. Frattini and Senator Bucco discussed a variety of education topics, along with Senator Bucco’s own experiences as a student and his journey to becoming a state senator.
Students usually get to choose Mr. Frattini’s tie each day from the collection in his office, but yesterday, he was lucky enough to have Senator Bucco make the selection!
Rockaway Valley School’s very own podcast, Rockaway Valley Radio, welcomed a special guest yesterday: New Jersey State Senator Anthony Bucco!
Mr. Frattini and Senator Bucco discussed a variety of education topics, along with Senator Bucco’s own experiences as a student and his journey to becoming a state senator.
Students usually get to choose Mr. Frattini’s tie each day from the collection in his office, but yesterday, he was lucky enough to have Senator Bucco make the selection!
⚽ Lady Falcons Win 2–0! 💚💛
The Girls Soccer team took on Wharton yesterday in an incredible game! Ashlee Krasnomowitz got the Falcons on the board early, followed by a beautiful goal from outside the box by Allie Perez-Bossen.
The Falcons’ defense held strong all game, with Kendall Hulse, Briar Botelo, Siena Curran, Eva Cacciabeve, and Ava Dowling keeping the pressure off the goalies. Kendall Moll made two saves in the first half, while Leila Byrnes added three saves to secure the shutout!
Our midfield battled hard throughout the game, with Olivia McAndrew, Olivia Seminerio, Tess Olohan, Ariana Oates-Dowling, Kyla Moll, and Ellie Golden fighting for every ball and keeping the Falcons in control.
The Falcons finished strong with an impressive 2–0 victory over Wharton! 🎉⚽
Great job, girls! Stay tough, Falcons!
The Girls Soccer team took on Wharton yesterday in an incredible game! Ashlee Krasnomowitz got the Falcons on the board early, followed by a beautiful goal from outside the box by Allie Perez-Bossen.
The Falcons’ defense held strong all game, with Kendall Hulse, Briar Botelo, Siena Curran, Eva Cacciabeve, and Ava Dowling keeping the pressure off the goalies. Kendall Moll made two saves in the first half, while Leila Byrnes added three saves to secure the shutout!
Our midfield battled hard throughout the game, with Olivia McAndrew, Olivia Seminerio, Tess Olohan, Ariana Oates-Dowling, Kyla Moll, and Ellie Golden fighting for every ball and keeping the Falcons in control.
The Falcons finished strong with an impressive 2–0 victory over Wharton! 🎉⚽
Great job, girls! Stay tough, Falcons!
⚽ Lady Falcons Earn Another Big Win! ⚽
The Lady Falcons played an incredible game against undefeated Morris Plains yesterday, earning a 5–1 victory! 🎉
Ashlee Krasnomowitz led the offense with an impressive four goals as striker. Tess Olohan added another goal off a corner kick taken by Olivia Seminerio.
Our defenders—Eva Cacciabeve, Kendall Hulse, Ava Dowling, Sienna Curran, Alana SanFilippo, and Briar Botelho—worked tirelessly to keep Morris Plains off the scoreboard.
In the midfield, Abby Voloshin, Kendall Moll, and Ally Perez-Bossen did a great job playing the wings and moving the ball up the field. Ellie Golden also had two fantastic shots on goal.
Goalies Alana SanFilippo and Kendall Moll each recorded two saves. Eva Cacciabeve made an incredible defensive save as well, colliding with our goalie to prevent a goal.
Congratulations to our Lady Falcons on another fantastic win!
Go Falcons! 🦅⚽
The Lady Falcons played an incredible game against undefeated Morris Plains yesterday, earning a 5–1 victory! 🎉
Ashlee Krasnomowitz led the offense with an impressive four goals as striker. Tess Olohan added another goal off a corner kick taken by Olivia Seminerio.
Our defenders—Eva Cacciabeve, Kendall Hulse, Ava Dowling, Sienna Curran, Alana SanFilippo, and Briar Botelho—worked tirelessly to keep Morris Plains off the scoreboard.
In the midfield, Abby Voloshin, Kendall Moll, and Ally Perez-Bossen did a great job playing the wings and moving the ball up the field. Ellie Golden also had two fantastic shots on goal.
Goalies Alana SanFilippo and Kendall Moll each recorded two saves. Eva Cacciabeve made an incredible defensive save as well, colliding with our goalie to prevent a goal.
Congratulations to our Lady Falcons on another fantastic win!
Go Falcons! 🦅⚽
🎶 **Congratulations, Zeke Hammel!** 🎶
Last week, Zeke Hammel was recognized for his Outstanding Achievement & Leadership in the Study of Music! He was invited on stage at the Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC), where he had the incredible opportunity to meet renowned saxophonist Kenny G.
Afterward, Zeke and his family enjoyed an evening filled with Kenny G.’s music. 🎷✨
The Rockaway Valley School music department is so proud of Zeke and this wonderful accomplishment!
**Congratulations, Zeke! We are so proud of you!** 💚💛
Last week, Zeke Hammel was recognized for his Outstanding Achievement & Leadership in the Study of Music! He was invited on stage at the Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC), where he had the incredible opportunity to meet renowned saxophonist Kenny G.
Afterward, Zeke and his family enjoyed an evening filled with Kenny G.’s music. 🎷✨
The Rockaway Valley School music department is so proud of Zeke and this wonderful accomplishment!
**Congratulations, Zeke! We are so proud of you!** 💚💛
All 5th through 8th graders - you are invited to join the Debate and Forensic Club.
We meet Tuesday Mornings at 7:15 in Mrs. Snider’s Room, across from the library.
Come participate in activities to help improve your public speaking skills. We use activities with partners and teams. You will have to form an opinion and then support your opinion with reasons for your choice.
We use game formats such as Would You Rather…
Convince Me in a Minute, Monologues and Partner Dialogues, and rounds of “ I Couldn’t Disagree More”... to name a few.
Come join in the fun every Tuesday morning!
We meet Tuesday Mornings at 7:15 in Mrs. Snider’s Room, across from the library.
Come participate in activities to help improve your public speaking skills. We use activities with partners and teams. You will have to form an opinion and then support your opinion with reasons for your choice.
We use game formats such as Would You Rather…
Convince Me in a Minute, Monologues and Partner Dialogues, and rounds of “ I Couldn’t Disagree More”... to name a few.
Come join in the fun every Tuesday morning!
🎀 Dolly Parton Day at RVS! 🎀
Today, our staff went undercover for a little surprise for our students-Dolly Parton Day! 💕✨
Staff were then greeted in their classrooms with a “Cup of Ambition” cart, Dolly music, and plenty of fun! 🎶💗
A big thank you to our HSA for supporting our ambition and helping make this surprise so special! We’re definitely feeling the Dolly spirit at RVS today! 🌟
Today, our staff went undercover for a little surprise for our students-Dolly Parton Day! 💕✨
Staff were then greeted in their classrooms with a “Cup of Ambition” cart, Dolly music, and plenty of fun! 🎶💗
A big thank you to our HSA for supporting our ambition and helping make this surprise so special! We’re definitely feeling the Dolly spirit at RVS today! 🌟
⚽️ Another exciting performance from our Boys Soccer team! ⚽️
The boys battled Mendham Borough to a hard-fought 2-2 tie!
🧤 Lucas Brown came up with incredible saves throughout the match, keeping the Falcons in the game against a relentless offensive attack.
Our defensive powerhouse of Harrison Ayoub, Alex Ameres, Brayden Zaleski, and Miles Lorenz displayed outstanding teamwork, communication, and determination, making crucial stops throughout the game.
On the offensive end, Brandon Bednar and Jake Ramm kept the pressure on, pushing the attack and creating scoring opportunities. The match also marked Michael Curran’s first appearance of the season! 👏
The boys showed tremendous grit, energy, and teamwork from start to finish, earning a well-deserved tie in an exciting matchup!
Great job, Falcons! 💚💛⚽️
The boys battled Mendham Borough to a hard-fought 2-2 tie!
🧤 Lucas Brown came up with incredible saves throughout the match, keeping the Falcons in the game against a relentless offensive attack.
Our defensive powerhouse of Harrison Ayoub, Alex Ameres, Brayden Zaleski, and Miles Lorenz displayed outstanding teamwork, communication, and determination, making crucial stops throughout the game.
On the offensive end, Brandon Bednar and Jake Ramm kept the pressure on, pushing the attack and creating scoring opportunities. The match also marked Michael Curran’s first appearance of the season! 👏
The boys showed tremendous grit, energy, and teamwork from start to finish, earning a well-deserved tie in an exciting matchup!
Great job, Falcons! 💚💛⚽️
⚽️ Lady Falcons Victory! ⚽️
The Lady Falcons had an incredible game against Mendham Boro, coming away with a 9–0 victory! 🎉
Ashlee Krasnomowitz and Tess Olohan each scored three goals, while Olivia Seminerio, Eva Cacciabeve, and Kyla Moll also found the back of the net for RVS!
Our defense played a fantastic game, with strong performances from Eva Cacciabeve, Ava Dowling, Sienna Curran, and Kendall Hulse. 🦅💚💛
Goalkeeper Kendall Moll recorded 6 saves, while Alana Sanfilippo added 1 save.
Congratulations, Lady Falcons, on a great game! What a performance! 👏⚽️
The Lady Falcons had an incredible game against Mendham Boro, coming away with a 9–0 victory! 🎉
Ashlee Krasnomowitz and Tess Olohan each scored three goals, while Olivia Seminerio, Eva Cacciabeve, and Kyla Moll also found the back of the net for RVS!
Our defense played a fantastic game, with strong performances from Eva Cacciabeve, Ava Dowling, Sienna Curran, and Kendall Hulse. 🦅💚💛
Goalkeeper Kendall Moll recorded 6 saves, while Alana Sanfilippo added 1 save.
Congratulations, Lady Falcons, on a great game! What a performance! 👏⚽️
🏃♀️🏃♂️ Way to Go, Falcons! 🦅
A big congratulations to our Cross Country team, who had a fantastic meet against Rockaway Boro yesterday! 🎉
The girls had an awesome race and came away with the win, while the boys also put together a great team effort and ran a very competitive race. 👏
A special shoutout to our top finishers: Jonny Ponte, Harrison Cortese, Joey Ponte, James Olsen, Charlie Benitez, Teagan Benitez, Antonia Ragucci, Zoe Zaleski, and Julia Ramm! 🏅
Great job to the entire team! Keep up the amazing work, Falcons! 🦅
A big congratulations to our Cross Country team, who had a fantastic meet against Rockaway Boro yesterday! 🎉
The girls had an awesome race and came away with the win, while the boys also put together a great team effort and ran a very competitive race. 👏
A special shoutout to our top finishers: Jonny Ponte, Harrison Cortese, Joey Ponte, James Olsen, Charlie Benitez, Teagan Benitez, Antonia Ragucci, Zoe Zaleski, and Julia Ramm! 🏅
Great job to the entire team! Keep up the amazing work, Falcons! 🦅
⚽ Lady Falcons Soccer Victory! 🦅
The Lady Falcons earned their third win of the season with an impressive 6–0 victory over Rockaway Borough! 🎉
Congratulations to our goal scorers Ally Perez-Bossen and Olivia Seminerio, with Arianna Oates-Dowling and Ashlee Krasnomowitz each scoring two goals! ⚽⚽
Tess Olohan delivered some great passes to Arianna Oates-Dowling, Ashlee Krasnomowitz, and Ally Perez-Bossen to help set up their goals. 👏
Our defense played an outstanding game, with Eva Cacciabeve, Ava Dowling, Sienna Curran, Briar Botelho, Kendall Hulse, and Lola Pokrass helping keep Rockaway Borough off the scoreboard.
In the midfield, Kyla Moll, Leila Byrnes, Olivia McAndrew, Abby Voloshin, and Ellie Golden used their excellent footwork and passing skills to move the ball up the field and create scoring opportunities.
Charlie Burke worked incredibly hard as striker, looking for opportunities to find the back of the net, while goalies Alana Sanfilippo recorded 3 saves and Kendall Moll added 2 saves. 🧤👏
Congratulations, Lady Falcons, on another well-played game! We are so proud of you!
The Lady Falcons earned their third win of the season with an impressive 6–0 victory over Rockaway Borough! 🎉
Congratulations to our goal scorers Ally Perez-Bossen and Olivia Seminerio, with Arianna Oates-Dowling and Ashlee Krasnomowitz each scoring two goals! ⚽⚽
Tess Olohan delivered some great passes to Arianna Oates-Dowling, Ashlee Krasnomowitz, and Ally Perez-Bossen to help set up their goals. 👏
Our defense played an outstanding game, with Eva Cacciabeve, Ava Dowling, Sienna Curran, Briar Botelho, Kendall Hulse, and Lola Pokrass helping keep Rockaway Borough off the scoreboard.
In the midfield, Kyla Moll, Leila Byrnes, Olivia McAndrew, Abby Voloshin, and Ellie Golden used their excellent footwork and passing skills to move the ball up the field and create scoring opportunities.
Charlie Burke worked incredibly hard as striker, looking for opportunities to find the back of the net, while goalies Alana Sanfilippo recorded 3 saves and Kendall Moll added 2 saves. 🧤👏
Congratulations, Lady Falcons, on another well-played game! We are so proud of you!