08/28/2026
Student orientations for the new school year are next week!
đź“…Tuesday, September 1đź“…
• 6th graders and any students new to Knickerbacker Middle School this year are invited to Middle School "Find Your Way Day" Orientation on Tuesday, September 1.
Students and parents/guardians (students must be accompanied by one) will meet at 5:00 PM at KMS. This is an opportunity to pick up your class schedules, familiarize yourself with the school and locate your classrooms.
If you have questions, contact the KMS Main Office at 518-233-6811.
đź“…Wednesday, September 2đź“…
• Pre-K (UPK4) & Kindergarten Drop-In Orientation is at Turnpike Elementary on Wednesday, September 2.
You and your student may stop by Turnpike anytime between 8:30 AM–12:30 PM. Plan to be at Turnpike for 20–30 minutes, during which you will meet your student's teacher and visit their classroom.
Please review what to bring with you to orientation on September 2 at the link in our comments below 👇.
If you have any questions, contact the Turnpike Main Office at 518-233-6822.
• 9th Grade Orientation Sessions are in the Knickerbacker Middle School Auditorium on Wednesday, September 2. There are two sessions (9:00 AM or 6:00 PM), and 9th graders can attend whichever is more convenient; they don't need to attend both.
These are opportunities to meet high school administration & faculty/staff, learn about school policies & procedures and find out about athletics & clubs.
If you have questions, contact the LHS Main Office at 518-233-6806.
đź“…Thursday, September 3đź“…
• 3rd Grade Orientation is Thursday, September 3, at Rensselaer Park Elementary from 4:00–5:00 PM. Incoming 3rd graders and their parents/guardians will learn more about RPES, meet their 3rd-grade teachers and spend time with Principal Alexandra Nelson & Assistant Principal Brad Hupfl.
If you have any questions, contact the RPES Main Office at 518-233-6823.