Roslyn School District
Budget Vote 2026-2027

• Schoolwide Fundamentals (K–5 Core Reading Program): Adopt a new, research-based core reading program aligned to the Science of Reading to ensure consistent, high-quality literacy instruction in every classroom. This investment strengthens reading, writing, and comprehension skills for all students.
• Fundations (Grades 4–5): Implement targeted instruction in advanced word study, vocabulary, and sentence structure to support students as texts become more complex. This helps ensure all learners are prepared for middle school literacy demands.
• Independence & Resilience (Life Skills): Introduce opportunities that build independence, perseverance, and problem-solving skills. These experiences support student confidence, engagement, and overall success in and out of the classroom.
• Financial Literacy (Grades 4–5): Provide students with foundational financial skills such as saving, spending, and decision-making through real-world learning experiences. This prepares students for responsible choices and connects learning to everyday life.
• StarLab Planetarium: Bring an immersive, hands-on science experience into our schools through the StarLab Planetarium. This program enhances science instruction and sparks curiosity about the world and beyond.

MIDDLE SCHOOL

• Mock Trial Club - Focuses on judicial procedure and the legal system where students participate in simulated civil and criminal trials. This club emphasizes teamwork and collaborative case preparation while students debate, develop public speaking skills and critical thinking.
• Science Research Club – Focusing on scientific inquiry beyond the classroom, developing essential skills in question formulation, experimental design, data analysis, and evidence-based problem-solving. Through presentations, research reporting, collaboration, and real-world connections, the program will build strong communication abilities, encourages curiosity, and prepares students for competitions such as the LI Science Congress and LI Science & Engineering Fair.
• Spotlight Instrumental Pit – Participating in playing music for the shows performed by Spotlight while being introduced and preparing to do this at the high school for the Roslyn Crown Players.

HIGH SCHOOL

• Long Island History – Explores  the region's history from Native American life to modern suburbs and industries, using maps, historic sites, guest speakers, tours, and research projects while connecting local events to broader New York and national influences.
• Advanced Studio Art – Builds on Studio Art and Intermediate Studio Art prerequisites, focusing on drawing, painting, sculpture, and mixed media as students create a cohesive body of work with refined craftsmanship through independent projects, critiques, and discussions of contemporary art. It prepares students for Portfolio in 2D Art and AP 2D Art, completes a full 4-year art sequence for dedicated artists, and addresses the needs of 41 rising 10th graders seeking to continue their art studies.
• Financial Literacy: Money Matters! – Replaces and expands the Career Financial Management course by covering the four pillars of personal finance: Banking & Paychecks, Credit & Debt, Investing & Retirement, and Budgeting & Decisions. Students explore key topics including budgeting, saving, investing, taxes, insurance, and goal-setting, while learning to create and track personal budgets through practical application, critical thinking, and strategies for making informed financial decisions that support long-term success.
• Chamber Orchestra Honors, Chamber Singers Honors, and Wind Ensemble Honors – These courses offer an Honors designation for premier music ensembles, featuring advanced content at NYSSMA Levels 4-6, refined ensemble skills, independent practice, and a high level of commitment outside school hours. It incorporates performance-based assessments, student leadership opportunities, reflective writing, and ongoing evaluations to ensure alignment, while encouraging sustained arts participation.
• Drones: The Future of Flight - Hands-on STEM course integrates Air Drones through activities including assembly, calibration, manual and autonomous flight, and coding, while exploring themes of problem-solving, real-world applications, and ethics. It develops teamwork, creativity, data analysis, and project management skills, serves as a precursor to Physics, Computer Science, and Engineering courses.
• Roslyn Leadership Academy: A Service Learning Experience – Building on student leadership through hands-on community and service projects, where students survey local needs and develop and implement real improvement initiatives. It enhances communication, teamwork, organization, and confidence while supporting school and district efforts, earning community service hours, extending the middle school Capstone, and advancing progress toward the NYSED Seal of Civic Readiness.

Elementary Accomplishments for the 2025–2026 School Year:

• Reading/Writing: Explored, piloted and selected a new Literacy k-5 program.
• AI Decodable Story Creator: Launched interactive Read aloud curriculum in Kindergarten supporting early literacy through Science of Reading principles.
• ELA Writing Curriculum Update: Implemented a writing curriculum aligned with the Science of Reading to strengthen foundational literacy skills.
• AI Tools: continued to explore and introduce multiple teacher-assistance features to support instruction and enhance classroom efficiency.
• Promoting Tolerance Through History: Integrated lessons that foster acceptance and understanding Grades 3 through 5.
• Go Math Connect: Implemented the updated version of the Go Math Connect curriculum to support math instruction with refreshed content and digital tools.
• Book Club Expansion: Extended elementary book clubs to Grades 4 and 5, encouraging reading for enjoyment and discussion-based learning.
• Mock Trial: Extended Mock Trial to all grade 5 students
• Science Curriculum: Continued the process of reviewing and exploring new K–5 science  materials/resources, for example Studies Weekly, and aligning it to the science curriculum.
• AI and Technology Curriculum: Introduced AI ethics and machine learning concepts into the technology curriculum, focusing on critical thinking, collaboration with intelligent systems, and responsible tech use.
• Social Studies Weekly Integration: Complemented the social studies curriculum with Social Studies Weekly to enhance student engagement with interactive, standards-based content.
• Drama Club: Afterschool club for Grade 5.

Secondary Accomplishments for the 2025–2026 School Year:

• National Honor Society inducted 215 students into the Roslyn chapter
• World Language Honor Society inducted 120 students into the Roslyn Chapter
• Thespian Honor Society inducted 6 students into the Roslyn Chapter
• Tri-M Honor Society inducted 21 students into the Roslyn Chapter
• Research
  4 Scholars (Semifinalists) in the Regeneron Science Talent Search
  7 students who qualified for the second round of the LI Science and Engineering Fair
  7 students who qualified for the second round of the NYS Science and Engineering Fair
  5 Students invited to present at professional conferences
• DECA
  Teacher Ms. Kaufman was recognized for her 20 years of service to DECA 
  34 students qualified at the DECA Regional Competition in December to attend the DECA State Competition.   
  2 students received a "Gold Certification" for their School Business Enterprise Manual. 
• Names, Not Numbers (NNN)
  32 students participated in NNN, interviewing 4 Holocaust survivors and then turning those interviews into a documentary that will be shared with the Roslyn Community.
• Anne Frank Exhibit 
  The Anne Frank Exhibit is a new addition in the remembrance of the Holocaust. RHS has 20 students participating.
• Roger Rees Awards
  1 Finalist 
• Hilltop Beacon Newspaper
  At the 2026 Adelphi Quill awards, The Hilltop Beacon and Roslyn staff members won several awards: 
  First Place: Most Outstanding Newspaper 
  Honorable Mention: Best News Article 
  Third Place: Best Sports Article 
• RHS Science Bowl Team placed 2nd on Long Island
• RHS Ethics Bowl Team won the Robert Ladenson Spirit of the Ethics Bowl Award at the LI HS Ethics Bowl
• Athletes Helping Athletes (AHA)
  AHA students shared their stories about sportsmanship and civility with the 5th graders at HH and EH. 
• Speech and Debate Club competed at the Harvard National Speech and Debate Tournament.  
• Mock Trial Team
  The mock trial team won in the 41st Annual Robert J Bernstein SWS Mock Trial tournament for the third year in a row. 
• Quiz Bowl
  The Varsity Quiz Bowl is undefeated at 4-0
• Science Olympiad
  Participated in the Boyceville Satellite Invitational, and competed in the Mount Academy Invitational
• Science Robotics Team competed at both the JFK Push Back and C2C Cradle of Aviation events. Four teams qualified for the round of 16.  One team made it to the quarterfinals 
• Students in science competed in the USA Biolympiad, US National Chemistry Olympiad and 12 students qualified for the NYS championship competing at the Bronx Science HS in April
• Benefit Charity Show 
  For the 2026 Benefit Fashion Charity show the students raised a whopping $10,061 in order to fund scholarships, support programs such as backpacks for students in need, the school pantry, and other wonderful programs that support the Roslyn community.
• Multiple Clubs Hosted Activities - Provided students with opportunities to engage in a range of enrichment activities, including participation in regional conferences, school-based programming, guest speaker events, community awareness initiatives, cultural celebrations, mental health awareness campaigns, and the collection of charitable donations supporting local and national causes, as well as the introduction of new community-building events.