Rockaway Valley School
Excellence in Education
Today we had some awesome helpers from Ms. Ennis’ class assist in picking the lucky winners of the HSA Staff Appreciation Raffle! 🎉
Congratulations to the winners Mrs. Doyle, Mrs. Kuhl, Mrs. Gaffney, and Mrs. Clifford!
Congratulations to the winners Mrs. Doyle, Mrs. Kuhl, Mrs. Gaffney, and Mrs. Clifford!
Happy School Nurse’s Day to Mrs. Neretich and our Substitute Nurses 🩺💙
Thank you for everything you do each and every day to keep our students and staff at RVS safe, healthy, and cared for.
Thank you for everything you do each and every day to keep our students and staff at RVS safe, healthy, and cared for.
Congratulations to Boonton Township's recipient of the Morris County Superintendents Leadership Award, Dominick!
The Morris County Superintendent’s Middle School Leadership Award is an annual recognition presented to 8th grade students who demonstrate outstanding citizenship, leadership, and commitment to community service. Dominick exemplifies each of these qualities with integrity and dedication.
Congratulations, Dominick!
The Morris County Superintendent’s Middle School Leadership Award is an annual recognition presented to 8th grade students who demonstrate outstanding citizenship, leadership, and commitment to community service. Dominick exemplifies each of these qualities with integrity and dedication.
Congratulations, Dominick!
⚾️ Big win for our RVS Baseball Team!
RVS beat Briarcliff with a thrilling 9–8 victory after a full 7 innings!
A huge CONGRATULATIONS to the boys’ baseball team for beating Mountain Lakes after a full 7 innings with a score of 9-8.
Oliver Hader had an RBI single and David had two RBI singles. Base running made the difference with Jake Ramm stealing home twice (one time all the way from 2nd base), and Aaron Mills stole home twice. At the top of the 6th inning, Aaron’s steal of home is what put the Falcons on top. Aaron Mills then went on to pitch two innings after Jake Ramm’s stellar performance for five innings. Aaron saw 7 batters and struck out 5 of them. Way to go, boys!
Oliver Hader had an RBI single and David had two RBI singles. Base running made the difference with Jake Ramm stealing home twice (one time all the way from 2nd base), and Aaron Mills stole home twice. At the top of the 6th inning, Aaron’s steal of home is what put the Falcons on top. Aaron Mills then went on to pitch two innings after Jake Ramm’s stellar performance for five innings. Aaron saw 7 batters and struck out 5 of them. Way to go, boys!
The Girls Softball team defeated Mountain Lakes 21–10 in 5 innings yesterday to extend their winning streak to 3 games in a row!
The Falcons offense was on fire all game, featuring strong hitting, aggressive base running, and a complete team effort across the lineup.
Mia Satran scored 4 runs, including a home run, earned the win as pitcher, and added 2 stolen bases.
Charlee Gianguercio had a huge day with 4 runs scored, 6 RBIs, and 2 stolen bases. Antonia Ragucci added 4 runs scored and a stolen base, while Isla Toto contributed 2 runs scored and 2 stolen bases.
Alana SanFilippo drove in 3 runs and scored once with a stolen base. Angelina Heuman added 2 runs scored and an RBI, Rosie Ruocco had 2 RBIs, and Olivia McAndrew scored 2 runs.
Great overall team effort by the Falcons!
The Falcons offense was on fire all game, featuring strong hitting, aggressive base running, and a complete team effort across the lineup.
Mia Satran scored 4 runs, including a home run, earned the win as pitcher, and added 2 stolen bases.
Charlee Gianguercio had a huge day with 4 runs scored, 6 RBIs, and 2 stolen bases. Antonia Ragucci added 4 runs scored and a stolen base, while Isla Toto contributed 2 runs scored and 2 stolen bases.
Alana SanFilippo drove in 3 runs and scored once with a stolen base. Angelina Heuman added 2 runs scored and an RBI, Rosie Ruocco had 2 RBIs, and Olivia McAndrew scored 2 runs.
Great overall team effort by the Falcons!
Day 2 of our HSA Staff Appreciation Week raffle!
Today, students from Ms. Castan’s class helped us draw the lucky winners. Congratulations to Mrs. Hayes, Mr. Guardino, Mrs. Covart, Mrs. Fusco, and Mrs. Klesitz!
Today, students from Ms. Castan’s class helped us draw the lucky winners. Congratulations to Mrs. Hayes, Mr. Guardino, Mrs. Covart, Mrs. Fusco, and Mrs. Klesitz!
Congratulations to the boys’ baseball team on their 22-14 victory over Mount Arlington. Jake Ramm got the game started with a hit and then stole 2nd, 3rd, and home. Oliver Hader had 2 base hits. David Levy had a 2-run single. James Olsen had two RBI singles. Carter Long and Jake Ramm each had RBI singles. Landon Costa hit a 2-run double.
Aaron Mills completed the circuit with an RBI single, a 2-run double, and an RBI triple!
From the mound, James Olsen is credited with 3 strikeouts. Landon Costa made his debut with one strikeout.
Congratulations Falcons! Let’s get Mountain Lakes this afternoon!
Aaron Mills completed the circuit with an RBI single, a 2-run double, and an RBI triple!
From the mound, James Olsen is credited with 3 strikeouts. Landon Costa made his debut with one strikeout.
Congratulations Falcons! Let’s get Mountain Lakes this afternoon!
Students from Dr. Cevera’s class helped distribute raffle prizes to our staff members who won today’s HSA Staff Appreciation Week raffle! 🎉
Congratulations to Mrs. Esposito, Mr. Cordero, Mrs. Salmon, Mrs. Scarfone, and Mrs. Aikey! đź‘Ź
An update on Trep$
Workshop 2 was full of energy, creativity, and big entrepreneur thinking!
This session focused on one of the most important parts of running a business, figuring out unit cost, so students can price their products and actually make a profit. The room was buzzing as students jumped into a hands-on STEM challenge, creating brand new products using everyday materials like paper clips, clothespins, tape, construction paper, popsicle sticks, and pipe cleaners.
Their creativity was incredible. We saw everything from clever organizers to mini inventions and imaginative tools that solved real problems.
But the biggest aha moment came at the end. Students realized it is not just about the cost of materials - their time, effort, and creativity matter too! Especially for detailed, labor-intensive creations, pricing needs to reflect the work behind the scenes.
It was an exciting and eye-opening workshop that left students thinking like true business owners.
Workshop #3
On Friday, our Trep$ program held two focus group sessions with many of our amazing local community volunteers. Our students shared their visions regarding their Trep$ businesses, product idea(s), potential target market, pricing, as well as how they would further promote their businesses outside of school. These focus groups proved incredibly important because they confirmed whether our entrepreneurs were on the right track or needed to make slight revisions to their plans.
What was most astounding was the level of professionalism displayed among our students. They presented themselves respectfully and spoke with great knowledge of their plans. Our community volunteers were blown away by the presentations, and they couldn't believe we had only been working within this program for 3 weeks.
So, kudos to all of our young entrepreneurs!
Workshop 2 was full of energy, creativity, and big entrepreneur thinking!
This session focused on one of the most important parts of running a business, figuring out unit cost, so students can price their products and actually make a profit. The room was buzzing as students jumped into a hands-on STEM challenge, creating brand new products using everyday materials like paper clips, clothespins, tape, construction paper, popsicle sticks, and pipe cleaners.
Their creativity was incredible. We saw everything from clever organizers to mini inventions and imaginative tools that solved real problems.
But the biggest aha moment came at the end. Students realized it is not just about the cost of materials - their time, effort, and creativity matter too! Especially for detailed, labor-intensive creations, pricing needs to reflect the work behind the scenes.
It was an exciting and eye-opening workshop that left students thinking like true business owners.
Workshop #3
On Friday, our Trep$ program held two focus group sessions with many of our amazing local community volunteers. Our students shared their visions regarding their Trep$ businesses, product idea(s), potential target market, pricing, as well as how they would further promote their businesses outside of school. These focus groups proved incredibly important because they confirmed whether our entrepreneurs were on the right track or needed to make slight revisions to their plans.
What was most astounding was the level of professionalism displayed among our students. They presented themselves respectfully and spoke with great knowledge of their plans. Our community volunteers were blown away by the presentations, and they couldn't believe we had only been working within this program for 3 weeks.
So, kudos to all of our young entrepreneurs!
A big congratulations to the boys’ baseball team for earning their first win on Friday against Riverdale. From the mound, Oliver Hader is credited with 5 strikeouts in 3 innings, and Jake Ramm closed the game with 2 strikeouts.
Jake Ramm had the first hit of the game, followed by a hit from Landon Costa. Oliver Hader then drove in the first run, James Olsen drove in the second run, and then David Levy drove in the third run to give the Falcons an early 3-2 lead. At the start of the 3rd inning, the Falcons were down by one run when Brady Golden drove in the tying run. With David Levy on base, he was able to steal home to once again put the Falcons in the lead. Going into the bottom of the last inning, RVS was down by one run. Jake Ramm got the rally started by stealing second off of a base hit. With Landon Costa up to bat, he advanced Jake to 3rd and then stole 2nd. Oliver Hader got up to bat and hit the ball out to right field. Jake Ramm scored to tie it up and Landon Costa rounded 3rd base coming from second and slid into home to score the winning run as the catcher tried to make the play! The final score was 7-6. Your coaches are so proud of you!
Jake Ramm had the first hit of the game, followed by a hit from Landon Costa. Oliver Hader then drove in the first run, James Olsen drove in the second run, and then David Levy drove in the third run to give the Falcons an early 3-2 lead. At the start of the 3rd inning, the Falcons were down by one run when Brady Golden drove in the tying run. With David Levy on base, he was able to steal home to once again put the Falcons in the lead. Going into the bottom of the last inning, RVS was down by one run. Jake Ramm got the rally started by stealing second off of a base hit. With Landon Costa up to bat, he advanced Jake to 3rd and then stole 2nd. Oliver Hader got up to bat and hit the ball out to right field. Jake Ramm scored to tie it up and Landon Costa rounded 3rd base coming from second and slid into home to score the winning run as the catcher tried to make the play! The final score was 7-6. Your coaches are so proud of you!
Attention current 7th graders, interested in running for
Student Council? There will be a mandatory interest meeting
on Thursday, May 7th at 7:15am in the library. Please be on
time and you must be present to run for office.
Student Council? There will be a mandatory interest meeting
on Thursday, May 7th at 7:15am in the library. Please be on
time and you must be present to run for office.
Track Schedule this week:
Monday, 5/4: Practice at RVA fields, 2:30-4; ride pick up 4 pm at RVA
Tuesday, 5/5: Practice at RVA fields, 2:30-4; ride pick up 4 pm at RVA
Wednesday, 5/6: Practice at RVA fields, 2:30-4; ride pick up 4 pm at RVA
Thursday, 5/7: Practice at RVA fields, 2:30-4; ride pick up 4 pm at RVA
Friday, 5/8: No Practice
Monday, 5/4: Practice at RVA fields, 2:30-4; ride pick up 4 pm at RVA
Tuesday, 5/5: Practice at RVA fields, 2:30-4; ride pick up 4 pm at RVA
Wednesday, 5/6: Practice at RVA fields, 2:30-4; ride pick up 4 pm at RVA
Thursday, 5/7: Practice at RVA fields, 2:30-4; ride pick up 4 pm at RVA
Friday, 5/8: No Practice
Students in Mrs. Lehman’s 7th grade language arts class recently completed a STEAM boat-building project inspired by the novel A Long Walk to Water.🌊📚
In the story, characters build boats to cross the Nile River, and students took on the same challenge. Using straws and other materials, they designed and constructed their own boats, which were then put to the test. 🚤
Two groups came out on top. Well done to all for their creativity, teamwork, and effort!
In the story, characters build boats to cross the Nile River, and students took on the same challenge. Using straws and other materials, they designed and constructed their own boats, which were then put to the test. 🚤
Two groups came out on top. Well done to all for their creativity, teamwork, and effort!
The Falcons competed in a quad meet yesterday in Morristown. Teagan Benitez ran strong in the 100 and 200 finishing first in her race. Sasha Patti finished 1st in the 100 and achieved her new personal best time. Celia Schrager sprinted hard taking third in the 100 meter. The relay team of Shanti Starr, Victoria Givens, Valeria Krovkina and Vanessa Galloway finished second in the contest; anchor Vanessa Galloway used her speed to pass the Frelinghuysen runner in a very exciting race.
For the boys, Wiley Luogemeno achieved two personal bests; he took first in the discus with his personal best throw of 80.2 feet and threw the shot 29.7 feet. Dominic Ruocco also achieved a personal best shot put throw of 28.1 feet. Anthony Federico had a great meet taking first in the 100, 200 and 400 with a second place finish in the shot put. He set two personal bests in the 200 and shot put. Jonny Ponte ran a strong 1600 meter finishing 3rd. Congratulations Falcons on a great meet.
For the boys, Wiley Luogemeno achieved two personal bests; he took first in the discus with his personal best throw of 80.2 feet and threw the shot 29.7 feet. Dominic Ruocco also achieved a personal best shot put throw of 28.1 feet. Anthony Federico had a great meet taking first in the 100, 200 and 400 with a second place finish in the shot put. He set two personal bests in the 200 and shot put. Jonny Ponte ran a strong 1600 meter finishing 3rd. Congratulations Falcons on a great meet.
🌟 Join Us for Community Connections! 🌟
Rockaway Valley School invites you to attend our Community Connections Meetings to learn more about our school’s facilities and educational needs. This is a great opportunity to stay informed, ask questions, and be part of the conversation about the future of our school community.
We look forward to connecting with you and working together to support the continued growth and success of Rockaway Valley School! 🏫✨
Rockaway Valley School invites you to attend our Community Connections Meetings to learn more about our school’s facilities and educational needs. This is a great opportunity to stay informed, ask questions, and be part of the conversation about the future of our school community.
We look forward to connecting with you and working together to support the continued growth and success of Rockaway Valley School! 🏫✨
🎉 This Friday, May 1st is School Spirit Day! 🎉
Show your RVS pride by wearing your Spirit Wear and help make a difference by donating to our Food Pantry.
Let’s come together, show our school spirit, and support those in need!
Show your RVS pride by wearing your Spirit Wear and help make a difference by donating to our Food Pantry.
Let’s come together, show our school spirit, and support those in need!
🔬✨ STEM Night at RVS! ✨🔬
Join us this Thursday, April 30th from 4:45–7:00 PM for an exciting evening of hands-on learning and fun!
🚀 Explore engineering, robotics, and physics demos
🎨 Enjoy face painting
👩‍🔬 Meet community STEM leaders
🔍 Get inspired for your science fair projects
This event is open to all students—we hope to see you there!
Questions? Please contact: Leah.K.Mills@gmail.com
Join us this Thursday, April 30th from 4:45–7:00 PM for an exciting evening of hands-on learning and fun!
🚀 Explore engineering, robotics, and physics demos
🎨 Enjoy face painting
👩‍🔬 Meet community STEM leaders
🔍 Get inspired for your science fair projects
This event is open to all students—we hope to see you there!
Questions? Please contact: Leah.K.Mills@gmail.com
Today is School Bus Driver Appreciation Day! 🚌
Take a moment this afternoon to thank your bus driver for their dedication, care, and the important role they play in getting our students to and from school safely each day.
Take a moment this afternoon to thank your bus driver for their dedication, care, and the important role they play in getting our students to and from school safely each day.
Attention RVS:
Friday is school spirit day! Bring in items for the food pantry and wear green and yellow!
Any homeroom that brings in 40 or more items will receive a snack coupon at lunch!
Friday is school spirit day! Bring in items for the food pantry and wear green and yellow!
Any homeroom that brings in 40 or more items will receive a snack coupon at lunch!