In 1998, upon the anniversary of their 50th class reunion, the Van Rensselaer School Class of 1948 decided to take the donations received from that reunion and purpose those monies towards a charitable gift to a graduating senior. In 2011, the Class of 1948 began meeting to elicit new, younger members to ensure the future continuation of its award program through establishment of a broader, more organized Alumni Association.
As stated in the Alumni Association's Constitution, we are structured as a member organization for charitable purposes to provide assistance to the current Rensselaer City School District (RCSD), and its affiliates, to enhance the education of all RCSD students through special programs, monetary awards to graduating seniors and other endeavors beyond the scope of the RCSD capabilities. The Association will perform fund-raising activities in order to collect money for the above mentioned charitable purposes.
The Association is also formed to maintain contact with former students, alumni, faculty and staff of the RCSD to help with fund-raising activities.
The Association will safeguard the history of the RCSD by collecting, retaining and preserving historic pictures, yearbooks and other special items. These items are exhibited in the Association's display cabinets located in the RCSD building.
Please see the Association's Constitution and Bylaws for further details on the membership and structure of the organization.
We are recognized as a public charitable organization by the IRS and are eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions. Users may access the IRS.gov website to determine the deductibility of contributions. Our EIN is 61-1661824.